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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

August 21, 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 August 7, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 13, 2001 through August 17, 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. Approve contract amendment with Kasavan and Associates, Architects to provide for design and architectural services related to the Replacement of the Modular Court Facilities and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

11. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the California Department of Insurance for $94,870 in fiscal year 2001-2002 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud funds, and approve the purchase of a computerized digital studio in the amount of $2,800, as recommended by the District Attorney

12. Approve Probation Department to submit a grant application to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for "Reclaiming Futures" initiative, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

13. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending July 31, 2001, as recommended by the County Treasurer

14. Approve appointment of Robert A. Laxson to the Mobile Home Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

15. Approve appointment of John Ashworth to the Mental Health Advisory Board, as a representative of the general public, for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

16. Approve appointment of Frank M. "Chico" Castro to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

17. Approve appointment of Myrna Conn Sherman to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

18. Accept nomination of Jack Baskin for appointment to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire August 28, 2005, with final appointment to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

19. Approve appointment of Karla Lynn Kleinsasser to the Child Care Planning Council for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

20. Approve appointment of Michelle Grant to the Child Care Planning Council for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

21. Accept nomination of Michael Bethke 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 28, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

22. Accept nomination of Clayton Rost and Wade Nittler for reappointment to the Assessment Appeals Board as at-large members, and accept nomination of Lee Slaff for reappointment as an at-large alternate member, for terms to expire September 3, 2004, with final appointment to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by Chairman Campos

23. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of $500 into Agricultural Commissioner's budget 103210 for public outreach and education in the Pierce's Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Control Program, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

24. Schedule public hearing on September 21, 2001 to consider allocation of Federal Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

25. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk), for the Concrete Slab Replacement at the Fleet Operations Facility Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 18, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

26. 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

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

27. Cancel the public hearing scheduled on August 28, 2001 to consider an Appeal filed by Richard Beale Land Use Planning on behalf of Atherton Place Development L.L.C. regarding Application No. 98-0148 and direct the Clerk of the Board to notice the public of the cancellation; direct the Planning Department and the Clerk of the Board to notice the public of the new public hearing date of evening meeting at the earliest possible date following completion of the environmental review process, as recommended by the Planning Director

28. Defer report on Conceptual General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinance Amendments regarding the Timber Production Zone District to September 18, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director

29. Defer follow-up report on MTBE and Groundwater protection to October 23, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director

30. Approve independent contract agreement with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for the Public Schools Resource Conservation Program in the amount of $82,115; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31. Approve plans, specifications (on file with Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Webb Road and Wheelock Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 18, 2001; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32. Adopt resolution accepting terms and conditions for Capitola Road Improvement Project right-of-way acquisition; make findings that improvements are of benefit to the project area; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

33. Approve independent contractor agreement for County Service Area No. 3 (2nd District) with the Landscape Company in the amount of $12,000 for landscaping and tree trimming services; 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

34. Adopt resolution authorizing the Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department to apply for grant funds for the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program in the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 200; and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the resolution authorizing Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department to apply for grant funds, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

35. Defer consideration of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program to December 4, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director

36. Item Deleted

37. Adopt resolution in support of the submission of a Waste Tire Public Education and Amnesty Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) in the amount of $18,320, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Public Works Director

38. Approve plans, specifications (on file with Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair Project; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 11, 2001; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39. Accept and file report on Reasonable Accommodation Review Process and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

40. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing for the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements for the Capitola Road Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

41. 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. City of San Jose, et at., Santa Clara Superior Court NO. CV 7944209

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

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*******

42. Public hearing to adopt in concept an ordinance to establish 2001 Supervisorial District Boundaries

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of August 14, 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).

43. Hearing on proposed eminent domain action for the Tanner Court Improvement Project; consideration of adoption of Resolution to institute eminent domain proceedings

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of August 13, 2001
b. Proposed Resolution with exhibit and site map

44. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, public hearing to consider an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement between the Santa Cruz County Public Financing Authority and the County of Santa Cruz

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
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).

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

45. Public hearing to consider proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 079-421-01 (formerly Assessor's Parcel Number 079-121-12) from the Special Use ("SU") to the Timber Production ("TP") Zone district. Application No.: 98-0604; APN: 079-421-01 (formerly APN 079-121-12); Applicant: Dennis Kehoe; Owners: Charles and Rebecca Aalfs; Location: Northwest side of Roberts road, about 1 mile up Roberts Road from the intersection of Roberts Road and Love Creek Roads, Ben Lomond

a. Letter of the Planning Director of August 14, 2001
b. Attachment 1: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz
County Code
c. Attachment 2: Letter of Alvin D. James, Planning Director
dated May 21, 2001 (June 26, 2001 Board Agenda, Item No. 81)

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.