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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. Item deleted

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of January 3, 2002 through January 9, 2002 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 Amending Section 2.118.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code by Reducing the Number of Judges Serving on the Domestic Violence Commission to One (approved in concept on January 8, 2002, No. 52)

11. Reject the claim of Dale Lloyd Ellis, No. 102-058 as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

12. Reject the claim of Paul Howard, No. 102-059 and refer to County Counsel

13. Reject the claim of Archie Coley, No. 102-060 and refer to County Counsel

14. Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO #880), Hilltop Road/Thomas Annexation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15. Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO #886), Castle Annexation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

16. Approve contract amendment with Michael Clark extending cafeteria services through June 30, 3002 and direct the General Services Department to return on or before April 9, 2002 with a Request for Proposal for contracting for long-term cafeteria management services, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17. Accept the Watsonville Health Clinic Re-roof project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $173,550; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18. Accept the Concrete Slab Replacement-Fleet Operations Facility project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $16,424; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19. Approve contract and operational agreement with California Department of Forestry in the amount of $1,918,238 for fire protection services in fiscal year 2001/2002 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20. Authorize the County Fire Chief/Fire Marshall to sign the Matching Funds agreements in a total amount of $15,621 for fire services equipment on behalf of the County and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21. Approve an increase in appropriations in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of a mail processing machine, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

22. Approve transfer of $50,000 to purchase tape drives, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

23. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending December 31, 2001 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

24. Accept and file report (on file with the Clerk) of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarters ending June 30, 2001 and September 30, 2001, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

25. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, in the "over 55" category with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2002, and final appointment to be made February 5, 2002, as recommended by Chairman Campos

26. Accept and file annual report of the Parks and Recreation Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

27. Accept and file annual report of the Arts Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

28. Accept and file annual report of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, as recommended by Chairman Campos

29. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative, with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2002, and final appointment to be made February 5, 2002, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

30. Accept and file annual report of the Animal Nuisance Abatement Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

31. Approve appointment of Paul Brindel to the Housing Authority Board to Commissioners, as an at-large appointee nominated by the Community Action Board, for a term to expire January 15, 2006, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

32. Approve appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various agencies, committees and commissions for calendar year 2002, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

33. 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

34. Accept and file status report on Elderday Senior Program and Long Term Care Integration; direct the Health Services Agency to return on February 26, 2002 on facility options for services; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to submit an application to the California Endowment for grant funding to implement long term care services for seniors and their families, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

35. Authorize purchase of water quality instruments for a total cost of $6,700 and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Approve agreements with Swanson Hydrology and Geomorphology increasing the amount to $58,200 and extending the term to April 30, 2002 and with Molecular Epidemiology for a new contract with a maximum of $30,000 through December 31, 2002 for San Lorenzo Watershed Plan testing services and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

37. Approve contract with Parsons, Incorporated in the amount of $97,500 for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the County Public Works soil stockpile project, as recommended by the Planning Director

38. Schedule a public hearing on January 29, 2002 on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 99-0801, a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel No. 039-061-07 from the "R-1-1 acre" Single-family Residential one-acre minimum parcel size to the "R-1-10" Single-family Residential 10,000 square feet minimum parcel size; create 11 single-family residential parcels where one single-family dwelling currently exists, and construct 10 new single-family homes. Requires a rezoning, a Subdivision, a Roadway/Roadside Exception, a Residential Development Permit to exceed the maximum 3-foot high fence in a yard abutting a street, a Preliminary Grading Approval. Property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Soquel Drive and Hass Drive at 6797 Soquel Drive, Aptos,as recommended by the Planning Director

39. Accept and approve engineer's report for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3, Aptos Seascape; adopt Resolution of Intention to Authorize and Levy an Assessment for Miscellaneous Services; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballots for the proposed increased 2002/2003 assessment; schedule a public hearing for March 5, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40. Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $30,000 for the 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk Improvement project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41. Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $381,769 for the 2000/2001 Pavement Management Overlay project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42. Approve independent contractor agreements with John Gilchrist and Associates, Kittleson Environmental Consulting and H.T. Harvey and Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 each for fish and wildlife biological services for various Public Works projects and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43. Make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; adopt resolution for right of way acquisition for the Capitola Road Improvement project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract; and approve payment of claim for the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44. Adopt resolution supporting Extended Producer Responsibility Principles for Electronics; approve acceptance policies for televisions, computer monitors, and non-hazardous electronics products waste at County disposal sites; approve independent contractor agreements for transportation, recycling and disposal of electronic products waste with Philip Transportation and Remediation, Incorporated for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 and with United Datatech for a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Approve the open trench backfill requirement for the County Design Criteria and direct Public Works to return on or before May 7, 2002 with a proposed trench cut fee ordinance, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46. Adopt resolution approving the purchase of various tax-defaulted properties and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Accept and file status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project and direct Public Works to return on or before March 12, 2002 with a project status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Approve amendment to agreement with Monica Burke Consulting for grant writing services increasing the agreement to a not-to-exceed amount of $51,815 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Authorize deferral of report for potential Community Service Area for the McGregor Property until April 16, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT

50. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $45,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects Bond Proceeds Reserves; approve additional financing in the amount of $31,800 for 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Drainage project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

51. 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 of Santa Cruz v. Tuosto, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 140533

LIABILITY CLAIMS

Claimant(s): Timothy Henderson, Claim #5200256

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency negotiator: Chief Negotiator and Personnel Director

Employee organization: Extra Help Employees SEIU Proposal

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

52. 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 5, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of Board Chambers)

53. 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 (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)

54. Public hearing to consider modifying the boundary of the Davenport Underground Utility District

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 3, 2002

b. Resolution

55. Consider adoption of resolution in support of Proposition 42 (Transportation Legislation) and take related actions

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 3, 2002

b. Resolution

c. Proposition 42 (copy)

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).

56. Consider progress report on planning for a Watsonville Courts Facility

a. Letter of County Administrative Officer of January 4, 2002

b. Attachments

57. Consider amendments to the Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 Relating to Affordable Housing requirements and amendments to the County Affordable Housing Guidelines

a. Letter of the Planning Director of January 3, 2002

b. Minute Order, Item No. 63, November 6, 2001

c. Proposed Ordinance

d. Revised Affordable Housing Guidelines

58. Consider report and recommendation related to the Pierce's Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) workplan

a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of January 3, 2002

b. Attachment #1 - GWSS Workplan

c. Attachment #2 - Santa Cruz County GWSS Protocol

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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