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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
August 20, 2002

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 the 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.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.	Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7.	Approve minutes of August 6, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.

Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 8, 2002 through August 14, 2002 and approved upon adoption of the 2002/2003 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.	Reject the claim of David Ligi, No. 203-005, and refer to County Counsel

11.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Stop Intersections (approved "in concept" on August 13, 2002, No. 36)

12.	Defer Auditor-Controller's report on SPCA disallowed costs and direct that the Auditor-Controller return on or before October 22, 2002, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13.	Schedule a public hearing on September 17, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider allocation of Federal Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Funds, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14.	Accept and file report on electronic comment capability and internet access and direct the Information Services Department and the Clerk of the Board to proceed with implementation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15.	Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning for funding for operation of the District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Center for fiscal year 2002/2003, as recommended by the District Attorney

16.	Approve appointment of Michael Manfre to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

17.	Approve appointment of Michael Weatherford to the Public Health Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

18.	Accept nomination of Dorian Seamster for appointment to the Managed Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of a non-governmental community clinic, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, with final appointment to be made August 27, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

19.	Direct the Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department to allow community members to install the Soquel Village sign at the designated location along Old San Jose Road at Anna Jean Cummings Parks, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

20.	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 Director

21.

Approve contracts in the amount of $171,360 with Shoreline Occupational Services, $20,000 with Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, and with Community Bridges for $40,000 for CalWORKs related employment services; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

22.

Approve three year lease agreement in the amount of $21,600 per year, for office space at 210 High Street in Santa Cruz, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005 and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

23.	Approve agreements with the University of California, Davis in the amount of $130,500 for various staff development training, and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

24.

Accept and file report on changes to the Community Programs contract model (on file with the Clerk) and associated exhibits; authorize the Auditor to transfer funds in Community Programs Budget Index as indicated; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute fiscal 2002-2005 Community Programs contracts, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

25.	Defer report on Electronic Benefit Transfer project and the cash access plan until October 8, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

26.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to make a partial release of the Faithful Performance Security submitted for Tract 1426, Pinewood Estates, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.

Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the Lompico Road Culvert Replacement project; approve contract with the Lompico Water District; authorize the Public Works Director to sign the contract on behalf of the County; set the bid opening on September 17, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

28.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the Felton Grove Loan Program and authorize the Agency Administrator to implement and administer the program, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

29.

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 Pasatiempo II Investments, United States District Bankruptcy Court, San Jose Division, Case No. 96-52551 ASW (Chapter 11) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency negotiator: Personnel Director Employee organization: All 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*****

30.	Presentation recognizing National Health Center Week in Santa Cruz County a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of August 9, 2002 b. Proclamation recognizing August 18-24, 2002, as National Health Center Week in Santa Cruz County

31.

Continued public hearing to consider amendments to the County Grading Ordinance regarding revised design standards for private roads, driveways and bridges a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 10, 2002 b. Minute Order, Item No. 79, May 21, 2002 Board Meeting c. Letter of Supervisor Ellen Pirie, dated May 20, 2002 d. Comparison Chart e. Correspondence from May 21, 2002 Board Meeting f. Letter of Bob Berlage, Big Creek Lumber Company, dated May 14, 2002 g. Resolution Approving the Proposed Grading Ordinance Amendments (May 21, 2002 version) h. Ordinance Amending County Code Section 16.20.180 - Grading Ordinance Design Standards for Private Roads and Driveways (May 21, 2002) i. Resolution Approving the Proposed Grading Ordinance Amendments (August 20, 2002 version) j. Ordinance Amending County Code Section 16.20.180- Grading Ordinance Design Standards for Private Roads and Driveways (August 20, 2002 version) k. CEQA Exemption l. Letter of Alvin D. James, Planning Director, dated April 25, 2002, with attachments (Item No. 66, May 7, 2002 agenda) m. Letter of Alvin D. James, Planning Director, dated May 14, 2002, with attachments (Item No. 79, May 21, 2002 agenda)

32.

Public hearing on the Salsipuedes Creek Levee Stabilization Project for Final Grantee Performance Report a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of August 8, 2002 b. Final Grantee Performance 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).

33.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Consider improvements for Salsipuedes Creek Levee Stabilization project; approve final cost in the amount of $345,673.24; and consider related action a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of August 8, 2002 b. Notice of Completion (copy) c. Summary of Final Costs

34.	Consider report on transition of Animal Control Field and Shelter Services a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of August 12, 2002

35.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Webb Road Storm Damage Repair Project a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of July 30, 2002

36.	Consider low bid for the Webb Road Storm Damage Repair project; authorize the award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract a. Letter of the Director of Public Works b. ADM-29 Request to Authorize Funds