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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 the minutes of May 7, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of May 2, 2002 through May 15, 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 10.04.100 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Allow Off-Leash Dogs in Special Areas of Parks as Designated and Posted by the Park Director, and Amending Section 10.04.120 to Allow for Service Animals for Persons with Disabilities (in addition to Seeing-Eye Dogs) in County Parks (approved in concept on May 7, 2002, Item No. 71)

11. Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Commercial Vehicle Parking (approved in concept on May 7, 2002, Item No. 68)

12. Approve amendments to agreement with Ryerson, Master and Associates in the amount of $106,250 for Low Pollution Agricultural Engine project; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $106,250; and take related actions, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

13. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to proceed with necessary actions to secure the 2002/03 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes not-to-exceed $35 million and report back during budget hearings, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

14. Accept and file report on Departmental expenditures, revenues, and staffing by division, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15. Request the Chairperson of the Board sign letters to each of the Sanctuary Inter-Agency Task Forces requesting the $1,000 annual contribution for 2002-03 from member jurisdictions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

16. Accept and file report on the definition of the phrase "single housekeeping unit" in the Santa Cruz County Code, as recommended by County Counsel

17. Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the 1040 Emeline Window Replacement project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on June 4, 2002 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

18. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Flooring Replacement at Redwoods Program Building project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on June 4, 2002; and take related fiscal actions, as recommended by the General Services Director

19. Approve transfer of funds and amended contract with OnePlanetWeb, Incorporated for the purposes of phase two of implementation of the County's on-line application process and authorize the Personnel Director to sign the amended contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Personnel Director

20. Defer Probation Department report on subcontractor agreements for the Juntos Para El Futuro program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation until June 25, 2002, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

21. Authorize the Personnel Director to extend limited term staff positions in the Probation Department, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

22. Approve contract with William L. Doolittle and Associates, Incorporated in the amount of $66,500 for support with the implementation of the replacement countywide California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) Message Switch, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

23. Approve contract with National Medical Services, Incorporated in the amount of $43,450 for toxicology testing and analysis for Patrol and Investigation cases, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

24. Approve independent contractor agreements with Drs. Wickum and Bartlett for dental examinations for the purpose of determining the identity of the deceased and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

25. Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the hold harmless agreement with the Scotts Valley Longs Drug Store for Special Weapons and Tactics Team training, to be held on May 29 and 30, 2002, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

26. Adopt resolution approving the submission of an application to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Program to purchase a cleaner-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) van to transport prisoners, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending April 30, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

28. Approve appointment of Scott Millar as the alternate to Supervisor Almquist on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

29. Adopt resolution in support of maintaining beach fire rings at State Park beaches and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

30. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post a notification of four vacancies on the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, with nominations to be considered by the Board on June 18, 2002, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

30.1 Direct the County Administrative Officer to request that the City of Santa Cruz provide in writing, the time line for approval of any project affecting traffic capacity on Soquel Avenue, and take related action, with a report to the Board on June 4, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

31. 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

32. Accept and file report on Emergency Medical Services Planning, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

33. Adopt resolution supporting Senate Bill 1785 and direct the Chairperson of the Board to convey that support to local Assembly Members, State Senators, and the Chairperson of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

34. Approve agreements with Santa Cruz AIDS Project in the amount of $36,186 in State Funds for HIV Prevention Project for Injection Drug Users, increasing the contract by $9,194 for Hepatitis C services, and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator or designee to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

35. Adopt resolution setting a public hearing on June 4, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the proposed benefit assessments/service charges and the proposed 2002/03 Assessment/Services Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 12, Wastewater Management and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Accept and file report on Living Wage Implementation; direct staff to continue meeting with the Living Wage Coalition and the Human Care Alliance to discuss living wage strategies for non-profit agencies; and report back on January 28, 2003, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

37. Approve agreement for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005 with the Parents Center for the Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program in the amount of $117,001 for fiscal year 2002/03, $96,354 for fiscal year 2003/04, and $75,000 for fiscal year 2004/05; approve the agreement with Community Bridges/La Manzana Community Resources in the amount of $12,373; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $9280 in unanticipated revenue; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreements, contingent upon Board approval of the Human Resources Agency fiscal year 2002/03 budget, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

38. Accept and file report (on file with the Clerk) on the performance of the Community Programs that were monitored in fiscal year 2001/02, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

39. Approve and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract amendment with the Emeline Child Care Center in the amount of $3,000; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated Medi-Cal Administrative Activities revenue in the amount of $3,000; and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to report back to the Board with a report and recommendations during supplemental budget hearings in June 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

40. Adopt resolution authorizing the Multi-purpose Senior Services Program for July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the contract with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $777,451 for fiscal year 2002/03 on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

41. Defer report on Workforce Investment Board's Youth Program to June 4, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

42. Adopt resolution appointing Don Allegri as the interim Public Guardian of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

43. Defer report on the recommendations of projects for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Application until June 18, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

44. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 99-0677, the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Numbers 107-052-03 and 04 from the Residential Agriculture ("RA") zone district to Timber Production ("TP") zone district. Requires a Rezoning. The property is located on the southeast side of Browns Valley Road approximately one quarter mile south of the intersection of Redwood and Browns Valley Roads. Situs: 846 and 858 Browns Valley Road, Corralitos; Applicant: Gary Paul; Owners: Herbert and Valerie Decker, as recommended by the Planning Director

45. Accept and file report on Code Compliance Investigations on property owned by John and Jeffery De La Pena (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 108-181-21 and 108-181-22), as recommended by the Planning Director

46. Accept and file report on second unit amnesty program and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

47. Schedule a public hearing on June 11, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider changes to the Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 18.10 regarding applications for residential development at less than the lowest end of the General Plan density range, as recommended by the Planning Director

48. Schedule a public hearing on June 11, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Amendments and County Code/Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan Amendments relating to the Watsonville High School Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Planning Director

49. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to pay Santa Cruz Archaeology $1,839 for work performed under contract during fiscal year 1999/2000 and 2000/2001, as recommended by the Planning Director

50. Adopt resolution endorsing the Growth Management strategy for the Pajaro Valley, as recommended by the Planning Director

51. Accept and file Progress Report on ordinance amending Chapter 7.69 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Installation of Water Conservation Devices and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

52. Adopt resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $86,933 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the California Coastal Impact Assistance Plan; adopt resolution approving the Planning Department's participation in the State's Coastal Non-point Source Grant; and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

53. Schedule a public hearing on June 11, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider extension of duration of the interim wireless communications facilities ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Director

54. Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $341.60 for a Department of Public Works employee, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55. Approve road closures and event for the Felton Community Hall All-Out August scheduled for August 3, 2002 and direct the Public Works Department to issue road closure permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56. Approve amendment to agreement for environmental consulting and monitoring services with EcoSystems West by increasing the contract by $25,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 for Public Works' projects, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57. Approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Two Bar Road Storm Damage Repair, Federal Emergency Management Agency Event No. 1203; set bid opening on June 18, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58. Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on the proposed Benefit Assessment/Service Charge rates for various County Service Areas on the proposed Benefit/Service Charge reports; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Brommer Street Improvement project (7th Avenue to 17th Avenue); make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60. Adopt resolution in support of the County's submission of an application in the amount of $299,999 to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a Household Hazardous Waste Grant in the fiscal year 2002/03 grant cycle as the lead agency in a regional program including the cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville to establish a pollution prevention education program and support household electronic product recycling; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61. Accept and file report on the Lompico Road at Mill Creek Culvert Replacement project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

62. Approve plans, specification, and engineer's estimate (on file with the Clerk) for the Soquel Drive Improvement project; set bid opening on June 11, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

63. Adopt resolution amending resolution establishing the Live Oak Parking zone for 2002 and direct Public Works to withdraw Zoning application No. 01-0202 expanding the Live Oak Parking zone to include 35th Avenue and St. Deyns Street, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

64. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $1,604,309.48 for the 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer and Sidewalk Improvements project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65. Adopt resolution approving submittal of Phase II, San Lorenzo River Road-Related Erosion Assessment and Prevention project, and Engineering for Improved Fish Passage grants, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66. Adopt resolution approving the application for $100,000 in funds from the Assembly Bill 2766 Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction Program for the Electric Bike Commuter Incentive Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

67. Adopt resolution approving the filing of the grant application for funds from the Bicycle Transportation Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

68. Adopt resolution approving the application for funds from the Safe Route to School Grant Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

69. Accept and file Proposed 2002/03 Capital Improvement program document and schedule a study session on the Proposed 2002/03 Capital Improvement Program for June 4, 2002, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer and the Director of Public Works

70. Accept low bid of Granite Construction Company for the Brommer Street Improvements, Seventh Avenue to Seventeenth Avenue in the amount of $2,392,898; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $64,760.85 from the City of Santa Cruz Water Department; authorize the award of the contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

71. Approve extension of the lease of the Santa Cruz Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building to the City of Watsonville for July 1, 2002 to June 20, 2007; place the agreement on the continuing agreements list; and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the amendment to the lease on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

72. Accept and file report on potential partnerships for employee housing and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

73. Accept and file report on at-risk affordable housing projects, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT

74. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the proposed 2002/03 Agency budget and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director (materials available on Monday, May 20, 2002)

75. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve $45,750 for the acquisition of property and $1,411,239 for the construction of the Phase I Brommer Street Improvement Project (7th to 17th Avenues) and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

76. 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.:In re Title Two Investment Corporation, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District, Case No. 00 51436 MM (Chapter 11)

Case Name/No.:County of Santa Cruz v. E.A. Hathaway and Company, et al, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 138598

Case Name/No.:Vance Driscoll v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 142383

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

ADDENDA TO CONSENT AGENDA:

76.1 Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 2993, relating to the prevention of catastrophic wildfires by encouraging the use of incentives for critical fuel reduction projects, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

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

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

77. Consider the County Administrative Officer's budget for the County of Santa Cruz for fiscal year 2002/03 as the basis for deliberations during budget hearings; set Monday, June 17, 2002 as the date to begin public hearings on the proposed budget; and take related actions

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer

b. Proposed Budget (available Monday, May 20, 2002)

78. Consider Office of Emergency Services presentation on the Emergency Management Plan and related activities

a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of May 10, 2002

79. Continued public hearing to consider amendments to the County Grading Ordinance regarding design standards for roads and driveways

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 14, 2002

b. Resolution (revised)

c. Ordinance (revised)-strikeover version

d. CEQA Exemption

e. Letter of Alvin D. James, Planning Director, of April 25, 2002, with attachments

f. Letter of Bob Berlage, Big Creek Lumber, of May 14, 2002

g. 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).

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 10:45 A.M. or thereafter

80. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Seascape Boulevard and Pinehurst Drive Improvement Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 28, 2002

81. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for 2001/2002 Pavement Management Slurry Seal Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 18, 2002

82. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Salsipuedes Creek Levee Repair Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 11, 2002

83. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Highlands Park Skateboard Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of April 9, 2002

84. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Hutchinson Road Slip-out Repair Project, Hutchinson Road, County Services Area No. 13 (District 5)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 11, 2002

85. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Buena Vista Landfill Entrance Facility Improvements, Phase I

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 4, 2002

86. Consider status report on the Living Wage Program and take related actions (continued from May 7, 2002, Item No. 13)

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of April 16, 2002 with attachment

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

87. Public hearing to consider 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 Road, Bonny Doon. Application No. 98-0750. Applicant: Richard Beale Land Use Planning. Owner Donald and Sharon Meyers

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

b. Project Plans and Tentative Map

c. Findings

d. Conditions

e. CEQA Negative Declaration and Initial Study

f. Planning Commission Resolution 3-02

g. Planning Commission Staff Report of March 27, 2002

h. Planning Commission Minutes of March 27, 2002

i. Correspondence

j. Full size Plans and Map (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).

88. Consider status report on the provision of animal control and care services

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer

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