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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

DECEMBER 4, 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

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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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. 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.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of November 20, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of November 15, 2001 through November 28, 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. Accept and file the Final 2001/02 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) document and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (CIP document available Friday, November 30, 2001)

11. Adopt an amendment to Resolution No. 304-92 authorizing the release of State Board of Equalization sales and use tax records to authorized officials, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12. Approve independent contractor agreement with Norment Security Group in the amount of $20,204 for the replacement of the Main Jail uninterrupted power source; authorize the General Services Department to implement the agreement and adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $12,000 in unobligated State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds, as recommended by the Director of General Services

13. Authorize the General Services Department to enter into an agreement with Fehr and Peers Associates, Inc., for the County Government Center Parking study in a not-to-exceed amount of $40,340, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14. Approve Health Care Reimbursement Plan and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan for Tax Year 2002, as recommended by the Personnel Director

15. Approve reappointment of George H. Cowles, Edward C. Hall, and Gerald G. Harrah to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District for terms to expire December 31, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

16. Accept nomination of Patricia A. Spence for appointment to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, as an at-large County representative, for a term to expire December 31, 2005, with final appointment to be made December 11, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

17. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Community Action Board, for a community representative, with nominations for appointment to be received January 8, 2002, and final appointment to be made January 15, 2002, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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

19. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $134,640 and approve the State Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement (on file with the Clerk) for traffic safety education and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

20. Approve agreements with Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and UCSC Police Departments transferring ownership of five evidentiary passive alcohol sensors and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

21. Approve agreement with the Watsonville Fire Department designating them as an approved paramedic service provider at Fire Station One and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign; and direct the Health Services Agency to report on the implementation of this agreement on or before December 10, 2002 in the Annual Report on Fire Services Integration, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

22. Approve a contract with the City of Watsonville in the amount of $20,224 for the Youth Build project, and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

23. Approve contract in the amount of $37,250 with the Employment Development Department for services to non-custodial parents of CalWORKs children, and authorize the Human Resources Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

24. Approve the contract (on file with the Clerk) with Cabrillo College for $178,765 for Fast Track to Works, Career LADDERS, 1000 Local Jobs for Local People, and Diesel Mechanics Project, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

25. Accept and file report on Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program; adopt resolution Providing for the Extension of Additional Vehicle Registration Service Fees; and authorize the use of County Service Area (CSA) No. 9C funds for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement, as recommended by the Planning Director

26. Approve payment from Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District contingencies in the amount of $8,000 to the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority for a Basin Study on Pajaro River flooding problems, and authorize the Auditor-Controller to pay the invoice in the amount of $8,000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27. Accept and file status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project, and direct Public Works to return on or before January 15, 2002 with a project status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28. Adopt resolution of intention to annex territory designated as Annexation No. 01-2002 (Heather Terrace) setting January 29, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter as the date and time for a public hearing on the annexation; adopt resolution of intention to authorize and levy an assessment for County Service Area (CSA) No. 9A, residential lighting (Heather Terrace) and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29. Approve for the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $850 to the State Board of Equalization for recording fees related to County Service Area (CSA) No. 9A, Residential Lighting for Annexation Nos. 120, Daffodil Estates and 123, Corte Cabrillo, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30. Defer report on the development of a County Park Ranger program until on or before February 26, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

31. 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.: County v. Waterhouse, Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Case No. 141653

Case Name/No.: Frank Eryavec v. County of Santa Cruz, WCAB SJO 202158

Case Name/No.: Inez Nabor v. County of Santa Cruz, WCAB SJO 215820, SJO 215819

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

PERSONNEL SESSION: County Counsel

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

MISCELLANEOUS

31.1 Defer report of the Personnel Department on expediting the recruitment process to December 11, 2001, as recommended by the Personnel Director

31.2 Adopt resolution setting the election for Tuesday, March 5, 2002, for the initiative measure proposing the repeal of the Santa Cruz County Utility Tax, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

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

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

32. Public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of November 20, 2001
b. Proposed Resolution

33. Public hearing to consider extending an interim ordinance amending Chapter 13.10 of the County Code regarding residential non-habitable accessory structures

a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 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).

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

34. Consider at-large appointment of Bob Harper to the Workforce Investment Board, as a representative of educational agencies, for a term to expire June 30, 2004

a. Letter of Supervisor Tony Campos of November 6, 2001
b. Application

35. Consider report of the County Administrative Officer on possible Alternative Utility Tax Measures (materials available on Monday, December 3, 2001)

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer with attachments

36. Continued public hearing to consider the 2002 Growth Goal
(continued from September 25, 2001, Item No. 50)

a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 20, 2001
b. Growth Goals Resolution
c. 2000 Growth Goals Report
d. Notice of Exemption
e. Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-01
f. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2000

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).

37. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 265 Water Street Remodel Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of October 23, 2001

38. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Watsonville Health Center Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of October 17, 2001

39. 11:00 A.M. Scheduled Item

Consider proposed ordinance to establish a living wage program

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Proposed Ordinance
c. Proposed Ordinance - marked copy
d. Draft Complaint Procedure

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.