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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 March 12, 2002 and March 19, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 14, 2002 through April 3, 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 Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Stop Intersections (approved "in concept" on March 19, 2002, No. 61)

11. Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Joseph Hilla, No. 102-102 and refer to County Counsel

12. Reject the claim of Curt Pieratt and Michelle Reesink, No. 102-103 and refer to County Counsel

13. Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Renee Sovak, No. 102-104 and refer to County Counsel

14. Reject the claim of Angelo M. Seaver, by and through his guardian ad litem, Kathleen Seaver, No. 102-105 and refer to County Counsel

15. Approve conversion of an Agricultural Biologist Aide (Extra Help) in Mosquito and Vector Control District Budget Unit to an Agricultural Biologist Aide (Limited Term), with a term of seven months, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

16. Approve contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Weed Management Program; authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign the contract; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $28,763 for Weed Management activities during the current fiscal year, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

17. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $19,162 into the Agricultural Commissioner's Budget for the Sudden Oak Death program activities; authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture; and take related actions, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

18. Accept and file Statement of Count of Money in Treasury on February 20, 2002, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

19. Accept and file report on sewer utility tax payments; approve a plan for the issuance of refunds; and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

20. Accept and file report on costs associated with the Criminal Justice System processing of non-violent drug offenses, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

21. Adopt revised schedule for the 2002-2003 Final Budget Hearings and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

22. Accept and file status report on relocation of the Sheriff's South County Community Service Center and return with an implementation plan as part of the 2002/03 Budge process, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

23. Approve agreement with Brown's River Bindery, Incorporated in an amount not-to-exceed $29,480, using specially allocated Recorder's Improvement funds for the restoration of historical maps and documents, and direct the County Clerk-Recorder to sign the agreement, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder

24. Accept the Statement of Vote of the March 5, 2002 Gubernatorial Primary Election and declare the winners for each contest under your jurisdiction, pursuant to Elections Code Section 15400, as recommended by the County Clerk Recorder

25. Accept and file report responding to questions concerning the Tower Lodge project, as recommended by County Counsel

26. Authorize the District Attorney to apply for the Nine West Augmentation funding for the period of January 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002 and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of $35,000, as recommended by the District Attorney

27. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Brommer Park Play Area and Path Renovation project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

28. Authorize the General Services Director to enter into an agreement with Norment Security Group for the acquisition and installation of an intercom system for select units in the Main Jail in the amount of $91,756 and take related fiscal actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

29. Approve contract with Axiom Engineers for engineering services in connection with the repair and upgrade of the Rountree Lane water system at a cost of $28,080, as recommended by the Director of General Services

30. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $47,000 from the Trial Court Operations Fund into the Plan budget; approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Courts Area Re-carpeting project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

31. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Quail Hollow Heating project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

32. Accept report on issuance of a Request for Proposal providing for the management and operation of the Government Center cafeteria, atrium coffee cart and vending machines, and direct the General Services Department to return on or before June 11, 2002, with a recommendation for contract award, as recommended by the General Services Director

33. Approve agreement (on file with the Clerk) with State of California to provide for continued use of the Ben Lomond radio site at an annual cost of $3,000 and authorize the General Services Department to sign the contract documents, as recommended by the Director of General Services

34. Accept the Replacement of the HVAC Unit at the Main Jail Administration and Court Areas as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $111,614; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

35. Adopt resolution authorizing Chief Probation Officer to sign amended agreement with the California Youth Authority in the amount of $39,000; approve transfer of funds for cost of juvenile commitments to Youth Authority in the amount of $105,500; and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

36. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $113,500 and authorize fixed asset purchase in the Probation Department's South County Violence Suppression (Domestic Violence) Unit, funded by a grant from the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

37. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $6,860.63; authorize the purchase of the Imaging and Electronic Document Management System in the amount of $11,217 and the Inventory Management System in the amount of $6,000, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

38. Approve appointment of Kevin Collins to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

39. Accept nomination of Daniel R. Bronson for appointment to the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as an at-large public member, with final appointment to be made April 16, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

40. Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1864, legislation to increase Pajaro Valley Water Supply, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

41. Direct the Chairperson to write to Caltrans urging a total elimination of the use of pesticides, acknowledging their efforts to reduce pesticide spraying in the County and urging the establishment of a pesticide hotline; direct the County Administrative Officer to follow up on this matter, with a report to the Board on or before August 6, 2002; and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

42. Approve appointment of Marybeth Varcados as the representative of the Women's Commission on the Domestic Violence Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

43. Accept and file annual report of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

44. Accept and file annual report of the Housing Advisory Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

44.1 Approve appointment of Amanda Ballard to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

45. 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

46. Authorize Health Services Agency to submit a fourth-year long term care planning grant to the State Department of Health Services in the amount of $50,000; accept the report on the Elderday facility; and direct Health Services Agency to report back during budget hearings on the implementation plan for this program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

47. Accept and file report on Clinic and MediCruz finances and direct the Health Services Agency to report back during budget hearings with recommendations for health services program financial changes, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

48. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $90,650 in unanticipated State revenue into Health Services Agency Mental Health budget; approve agreements with Families First, Alliance for Community Care, National Deaf Academy, and Lincoln Child Care to provide mental health treatment services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

49. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to apply for State reimbursement funds for the California Victim Compensation Program; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $35,000 in unanticipated revenue for the program; and approve the agreement with UCSC for a maximum amount of $20,000 for tolerance training, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

50. Approve submittal to the State of the PATH Grant application in the amount of $24,885 for homeless services and the SAMHSA Block Grant application in the amount of $274,072 for mental health services and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

51. Approve revenue agreement in the amount of $12,000 for the Mental Health Client Action Network; approve contract amendments to provide Proposition 10 and Proposition 36 services; and approve a revised agreement for security services to correct an error, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

52. Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $2,551.56, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

53. Accept and file report on the Workforce Investment Act Youth program Performance Outcomes, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

54. Approve $150,566 in Child Care Fee Loans and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign standard loan documents on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

55. Accept and file status report on draft Community Programs Facility Study (on file with the Clerk); direct the Human Resources Agency to refer the draft Study to the Human Care Alliance for review and comment; and direct the Human Resources Agency to return on or before September 24, 2002 for final adoption of Community Programs Facility Study and with further recommendations consistent with the study, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

56. Accept and file report on floor area ratio, manufactured housing, mobilehome park expansions and development and linkage fees, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

57. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 00-0073, the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel No. 104-171-20 from the Residential Agriculture ("RA") zone district to the Timber Production ("TP") zone district. Requires a rezoning. The property is located south and east of Bates Creek near the confluence of Grover Gulch and Bates Creek; approximately 500 feet east on a private right-of-way from the end of Prescott Road; Situs: 6700 Prescott Road, Soquel, as recommended by the Planning Director

58. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 98-0750, the proposal to divide a 280 acre parcel (APN 062-191-02) into two parcels of 240 acres (Parcel A) and 40 acres (Parcel B) respectively; to construct an agricultural well on Parcel B and to construct a single family dwelling on Parcel A, where a single family dwelling exists. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, a Minor Land Division, a Residential Development Permit for a two unit dwelling group, a Well Permit from Environmental Health Services, and a Preliminary Grading Approval to grade approximately 350 cubic yards. The property is located on the north side of Smith Grade about 1.5 miles southeast from the intersection with Empire Grade. Situs: 1510 Smith Grade, Bonny Doon, as recommended by the Planning Director

59. Accept and file report on proposed ordinance amendments regarding non-habitable accessory structures, as recommended by the Planning Director

60. Accept and file report on vacation rentals, as recommended by the Planning Director (continued from March 19, 2002, No. 45)

61. Defer report on the resumption of mobile home park inspections until June 11, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director

62. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $202,054.72 for the Swanton Road Bridge/Forest Hill Drive Bridge/East Zayante Bridge/East Zayante Bridge Seismic Retrofit project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

63. Adopt resolution requesting CALTRANS prohibit parking on State Highway One at the Davenport Fire Station driveway and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

64. Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 with Michael Wolcott Construction in the amount of $17,398 for HVAC improvements and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $17,852 for the San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66. Approve amendment to agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Incorporated for the Kings Creek Road Bridge Replacement project for a not-to-exceed amount of $143,930 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS - (continued)

67. Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign Battery Backup Grant Acceptance Agreement for traffic signals with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $64,151 for engineering services in the Public Works Department; authorize the transfer of $81,225 within the County Service Area No. 9 budget; approve amendment to agreement with Republic Electric to increase contract by $135,864 for purchase and installation of battery backup systems to 36 County-maintained traffic signals; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

68. Approve independent contractor agreement with Bowman and Williams for a not-to-exceed amount of $156,330 for the Seacliff Village Streetscape Plan and State Park Drive Improvement project and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

69. Adopt resolution accepting Parcel "A" Heather Terrace into County Maintained Road System, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

70. Approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Seascape Boulevard and Pinehurst Drive Improvement project; set bid opening on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

71. Approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue Improvements; set the bid opening on April 30, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; adopt resolution allowing the bid opening to take place in the office of the Director of Public Works on April 30, 2002, with acceptance and award by the Board on May 7, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

72. Adopt resolution in support of the "Race Through the Redwoods" for August 9, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

73. Adopt resolution in support of the "Felton Remembers Parade" for May 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

74. Approve road closures and permit for the Cinco De Mayo parade in Davenport and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

75. Approve the road closure and festival subject to conditions and adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation permit the 13th Annual Boulder Creek Art and Wine Festival and the 13th Annual 4th of July Parade Highway 9 closure, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

76. Approve road closure for the Boulder Creek Parade; adopt resolution requesting the California Department of Transportation allow the parade to be held; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

77. Direct Public Works to begin distribution of Request of Proposals for Site Assessment Services for disposal of surplus excavated soil and return on or before June 25, 2002 with award of contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

78. Accept certification of the results of County Service Area (CSA) No. 3, Aptos Seascape election; adopt resolution confirming previously established assessment rates for CSA No. 3, Aptos Seascape for 2002/2003; adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for a public hearing on the 2002/2003 benefit assessment rate report for CSA No. 3, Aptos Seascape; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

79. Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 1917 and House of Representative Bill 3694 related to restoration of federal highway funding and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

80. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,836.90 for the 2001/02 Pavement Management Digout project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

81. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code Title 3, Article III, Section 3.08.160 through 3.08.180 for water service charges and District Code Title 4, Article III Section 4.08.160 through 4.08.180 for sewer charges; direct Public Works to mail the notice of public hearing and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

82. Adopt resolution Approving the Application and Authorizing Execution of a Grant Contract with the California Arts Council, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

83. Approve the 2001/2002 Public Art Plan as presented by the Arts Commission and as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

84. Direct the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to notify the California State Fair that Santa Cruz County will not be represented this year, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

85. Accept and file the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Report on the Athletic Field Use Policy, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT

86. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and file status report on the First Time Home Buyer Program; approve one program change; and return on or before April 22, 2003 with a status report on the programs effectiveness, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

87. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, defer report regarding possible incentives for constructing affordable second units until May 21, 2002, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA:

87.1 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Negotiator: Personnel Director

Employee Organization: SEIU Local 415

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

88. Presentation honoring Harvey Holm, Caltrans District Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer of the Year

a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of March 15, 2002

89. 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 a scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)

90. Public hearing to consider report on plan line for Lake and Fifth Avenues between Eaton Street and East Cliff Drive and to consider final adoption of bike lane revision

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 29, 2002

b. Diagrams, Lake and Fifth Avenues Typical Sections

c. Letter from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

91. Continued consideration of proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance

a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 30, 2002

b. Minute Order, Item No. 37, February 5, 2002

c. Summary of Staff Analysis and Recommendations

d. Proposed Ordinance Amendments

e. Proposed Affordable Housing Guidelines

f. Related correspondence

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).

92. Public hearing to consider zoning ordinance amendments to allow second units on agricultural parcels

a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 26, 2002

b. Resolution Approve the Proposed Amendments to County Code Sections 132.10.312(b) and 13.10.681 Allowing Second Units on Agricultural Land

c. Ordinance Amending County Code Sections 13.10.312(b) and 13.10.681 Allowing Second Units on Agricultural Land

d. CEQA Exemption

e. November 13, 2001 Letter from Alvin James, Planning Director, to the Board of Supervisors

f. Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission (APAC) Resolution

g. Minutes of APAC meeting of February 1, 2002

h. APAC staff report

i. Planning Commission Resolution

j. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of February 27, 2002

k. Planning Commission staff report

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).

93. Public hearing to consider ordinance establishing procedures for considering requests for reasonable zoning and building code accommodations for persons with disabilities

a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 26, 2002

b. Resolution Approving the Proposed Amendments to County Code Chapter 18.10 to establish procedures for considering requests for reasonable zoning and building code accommodations for persons with disabilities

c. Ordinance Amending County Code Chapter 18.10 to establish procedures for considering requests for reasonable zoning and building code accommodations for persons with disabilities

d. CEQA Exemption

e. August 8, 2001 Letter from Alvin James, Planning Director, to the Board of Supervisors

f. Commission on Disabilities Resolution

g. Minutes of Disabilities Commission Meeting of February 11, 2002

h. Commission on Disabilities staff report

i. Planning Commission Resolution

j. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of February 27, 2002

k. Planning Commission Staff report

94. Consider County Emergency Management Plan and related actions

a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of March 25, 2002

b. County Emergency Management Plan (on file with the Clerk)

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).

95. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for CO2 Feed System at the Simpkins Swim Center

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of February 19, 2002

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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