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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

AUGUST 14, 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. Item deleted

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 6, through August 10, 2001 and approved upon 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. Adopt Ordinance Adding Subsection (1) to Section 12.10.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Alterations that Trigger the Accessibility Requirements of the State Building Code (approved in concept on August 7, 2001, No. 85)

11. Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds to the Aptos/La Selva, Branciforte, Central, Pajaro Valley and Scotts Valley Fire Protection Districts to meet necessary operation and maintenance expenses for 2001-02 and direct the Treasurer-Tax Collector to take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12. Adopt resolution authorizing the annual sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) in an amount not-to-exceed $16 million for fiscal year 2001-2002, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13. Accept and file report on replacement vehicle purchases and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14. Adopt resolution recognizing the Service Employees International Union Local 415 as the exclusive labor organization representing temporary employees in related classifications, as recommended by the Personnel Director

15. Approve contract amendment extending the County's contract for forensic pathology services with Dr. Richard Mason, to June 30, 2004 at an annual amount of $150,532; authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

16. Accept notification of two at-large vacancies on the Domestic Violence Commission, for one representative of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and one representative of the Latino community, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 28, 2001, and final appointment to be made September 11, 2001, as recommended by Chairman Campos

16.1 Authorize the Planning Department, on behalf of the Boulder Creek Historical Society, to cover the cost of the review, permit, and other applicable fees for the replacement of a small storage building behind the San Lorenzo Valley Historical Museum in an amount not to exceed $2,000, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

17. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the Second Amendment to the Sewer System Connection Agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow a parcel on Isbel Drive (APN 068-241-36) to connect to the City's sewer system, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

18. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make advance payments for September, October, and November 2001 on contracts with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz in the amount of $73,308, the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Incorporated in the amount of $352,857, and Front Street, Incorporated in the amount of $275,875, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

19. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $55,014 and revising revenues and expenditures within the Medi-Cruz program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

20. Defer consideration of an award of the contract for the CalWIN Planning Support contract until on or before October 23, 2001, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the Packard Foundation in the amount of $6,605; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the Medical Administration Activities Program in the amount of $33,024; approve and authorize the purchase of three laptop computers including all peripherals in the amount of $9,000; approve contracts for the Project Coordinator and Coalition members as identified; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

22. Accept and file status report on the Energy Assistance Programs Outreach Plan, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator and Health Services Agency Administrator

23. Approve consolidated contract (on file with the Clerk) with the Community Action Board in the amount of $266,000 for welfare-to-work services and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

24. Approve amendment to 2000-01 agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz to extend term of agreement for solid waste public information services to provide for completion of public schools related activities; approve independent contractor agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz for solid waste public information services in the amount of $99,000 for 2001-02; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign amendments, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25. Approve amendment to 2000-01 agreement with Karin Grobe for solid waste consulting services extending the term to February 1, 2002; approve independent contractor agreement with Karin Grobe for solid waste consulting services in the amount of $79,975 for 2001-02; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26. Approve amendment to agreement with the Valley Women's Club of San Lorenzo Valley for a total not-to-exceed amount of $163,000 for operation of the drop-off recycling facilities at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment to agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27. Approve independent contractor agreement for Place De Mer, County Service Area No. 2 (2nd District) with First Alarm Security and Patrol in the amount of $4,860 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County Service Area, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28. Direct the Public Works Department to return on or before September 25, 2001 with a recommendation on funding a consultant and a submittal for Request for Proposals for consultant services for preparation of Fish Enhancement Grants, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29. Accept low bid from Pavex Construction in the amount of $2,732,857.80 for the Holohan Road Bike Lane/Resurfacing Improvements and Asphalt Concrete Overlay project; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30. Approve proposed Sudden Oak Death Hazard Tree Removal Plan for submittal to Marin County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31. Accept low bid from BDS Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $52,300 for the Via Palo Alto to Via Compana Stairway Rehabilitation project, Aptos Seascape County Service Area No. 3 (District 2); authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32. Accept low bid from Earthworks in the amount of $28,500 for the Lomond Terrace County Service Area #28, Road Improvement Project, Phase 2 (District 5); authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

33. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS' 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.:Charter Communications, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, N.D. Federal Court Case No. C-99-1874 EAL

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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

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

34. Public hearing to consider adoption of a map demonstrating Supervisorial District Boundaries as a result of the 2000 Census

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Maps (on file with the Clerk)

35. Public Hearing to consider approval of the Conceptual Pinto Lake County Park Master Plan Amendment

a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services of July 20, 2001
b. Attachment A - Pinto Lake County Park Master Plan 2001

36. Consider appointment of Jason Hajduk-Dorworth to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of field care providers, in accordance with Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.52, Section 30, for a term to expire April 1, 2003

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of June 27, 2001
b. Application

37. Consider appointment of Glenn W. Strong to the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as an at-large appointee experienced in construction, in accordance with Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.100, Section 20, for a term to be staggered by lot

a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of July 24, 2001
b. Application

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).

38. Consider appointment of Julie Lambert to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large business representative, in accordance with Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.110, Section 20, for a term to expire June 30, 2004

a. Letter of Supervisor Campos of July 9, 2001
b. Application

39. Consider ordinance amending subsection L of Section 3.12.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to exemptions of County Employees from Civil Service for the position of County Supervisor's Analyst

a. Letter of Personnel Director of August 2, 2001
b. Ordinance

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.