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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 8, 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 (3) 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

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.	Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7.	Approve minutes of December 4, 2001 and December 11, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.

Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of December 6, 2001 through January 2, 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 3.20.050 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Eligibility Lists (approved in concept on December 11, 2001, No. 58.1)

11.	Reject the claim of Andrew Kumasaka, No. 102-055, Amended, and refer to County Counsel

12.	Accept and file Mosquito and Vector Control District Biennial Report (on file with the Clerk) for 1999-2000, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

13.	Adopt resolution designating the Assessor as the authorized representative for the Santa Cruz County Open Space Subvention Program, as recommended by the County Assessor

14.	Accept and file report on the Transient Occupancy Tax audit of Tyrolean Inn and Cottages for the period of September 1999 to June 2001 and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

15.	Approve request of the Place De Mer Geologic Hazard Abatement District to establish a five-year audit, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

16.	Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO #885), Mar Sereno Reorganization, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.	Schedule the supplemental report on the County Utility Tax for January 29, 2002, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

18.	Approve independent contractor agreement between Print N Mail, Incorporated and the Department of Child Support Services for bulk mailing services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

19.	Adopt resolution requesting Local Child Support Agency Automation Penalty Relief, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

20.

Approve receipt of $2,500 from the Community Foundation to pay for the planning and implementation of an all day planning retreat for the Domestic Violence Commission; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $2,500 from the Community Foundation, as recommended by the District Attorney

21.	Approve independent contractor agreement with The Elevator Service Company for the emergency repair and upgrade of the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building elevator at a cost not-to-exceed $11,795, as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.

Award contract to Environmental Systems, Incorporated in the amount of $178,000 for the Watsonville Health Center HVAC Replacement project; authorize the Director of General Services to sign the contract and associated documents, to approve change orders and to encumber $17,800 in addition to the contract amount, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Redevelopment Agency Fifth Floor Remodel project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on February 12, 2002, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from the Health Services Agency in the amount of $97,255 for remodeling of office space at 265 Water Street; award contract to Bustichi Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $88,414; authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $8,841 in addition to the contract amount, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.	Defer consideration of the County Emergency Operations Plan to March 5, 2002, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

26.

Approve agreement between the State of California 14th District Agricultural Association and the Sheriff's Office to provide two deputies and a patrol car for certain gatherings and events to be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,000; and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27.	Accept Treasurer's Monthly Cash Report and Investment Transaction Report for the period ending November 30, 2001 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

28.	Approve appointment of Delwyn L. Pezzoni to the Arts Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

29.	Item Deleted

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

30.	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

31.

Adopt resolution approving the County's Substance Abuse Treatment and Testing Accountability Program Plan; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $71,414 into the Health Services Agency Alcohol and Drug Program; and authorize the Health Services Agency to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

32.	Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Administrator or their designee, the Health Services Agency Director of Administration to sign state standard agreements and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

33.	Adopt resolution approving standard agreement with the State for the Youth Development and Crime Prevention Grant and various agreements and amendments to agreements (on file with Clerk ) to provide health services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

34.

Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated State revenue in the amount of $55,110 for Proposition 36 services; approve amendment to agreement with Sobriety Works in the amount of $97,171 for additional Proposition 36 services; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

35.	Approve contract (on file with the Clerk) with ERISS in the amount of $100,000 for a one-year period, with a possible six month extension, to provide job market and business services for the Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

36.

Accept and file report on the progress of the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee; direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return during budget hearings with a status report regarding the implementation and progress of the IHSS Public Authority and on February 12, 2002 with recommendations and a proposed ordinance to reappoint the IHSS Advisory Body, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

37.

Accept and file report on the implementation of the additional 4% COLA for Community Programs; approve amendments (on file with the Clerk) to thirteen fiscal year 2001-02 contracts; and approve amendment to one Parks Department contract for utilization of the additional 4% COLA, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.	Approve allocation of $900 from the Fish and Game budget for the printing of fishing compliance signs, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.

Schedule a public hearing on January 29, 2002 on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for review of the Annual Grantee Performance Report on the Salsipuedes Creek Levee Stabilization project and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.

Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $36,347 for the Salsipuedes Creek Levee Stabilization project; approve independent contractor agreement with Haro, Kasunich and Associates for geotechnical services in an amount not to exceed $33,969; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.

Authorize the Auditor-Controller to pay Pacific Gas and Electric invoices in the amount of $775.39 for the traffic signal at the intersection of Paulsen Road and Green Valley Road, as recommended by the Director of Public Works Authorize the Auditor-Controller to pay Pacific Gas and Electric invoices in the amount of $775.39 for the traffic signal at the intersection of Paulsen Road and Green Valley Road, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.	Accept improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $358,586.76 for the 2000/2001 Pavement Management Slurry Seal project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.

Accept and approve the engineer's report of County Service Area (CSA) No. 36, Forest Glen, King Road Zone; adopt Resolution of Intention to Authorize and Levy an Assessment for Road Maintenance and Operations; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballots for the proposed 2002/2003 assessment; schedule a public hearing on February 26, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.

Accept and approve engineer's report for County Service Area (CSA) No. 34, Larsen Road; adopt Resolution of Intention to Authorize and Levy an Assessment for Road Maintenance and Operations; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballots for the proposed increased 2002/2003 assessment; schedule a public hearing on February 26, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.	Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $161,578.50 for the Capitola Road Improvement project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.

Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the 2002 California State Fair Counties Exhibits Entry Form; authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to send out a Request for Proposals for the fabrication of the Santa Cruz County 2002 State Fair Display, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

47.	Schedule a public hearing on February 5, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider approval of Moran Lake Butterfly Habitat Management Plan and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

48.	Approve proposed allocation of $705,000 in Proposition 12 Parks Bond Funds and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

49.	Accept and file Annual Financial Reports (on file with the Clerk) of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

50.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue totaling $210,00 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects Bond Proceeds; approve additional financing in the amount of $160,00 for the Capitola Road project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

50.1	Defer report on MTBE and groundwater pollution until January 29, 2002, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

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

51.	Consider selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Calendar year 2002 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of December 12, 2001

52.	Consider ordinance amending Section 2.118.020, Subsection E, of the Santa Cruz County Code revising the membership of the Domestic Violence Commission a. Letter of Christine McGuire of December 12, 2001 b. Ordinance Amendment

53.

Continued consideration of requirement for approval of Housing Development under existing General Plan and zoning in Designations and information regarding distribution of Affordable Housing Units throughout the County (continued from December 11, 2001, No. 58) a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 28, 2001 b. Minute Order, Item No. 63, November 6, 2001 c. Pages 2-19 through 2-22, 1994 County General Plan d. Government Code Section 65589.5

54.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Juvenile Hall Renovation and Expansion Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of November 8, 2001

55.

7:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Continued public hearing to consider Planning Commission's denial of Application #98-0148 to construct 12 semi-detached and 46 detached townhouses in three phases on a common parcel with a minimum "Restricted Common Area" of 3,000 square feet minimum per dwelling unit; three new roads: "Bowman Court", Bowman Circle" and an emergency access drive; five parking areas totaling 28 spaces; drainage systems discharging to an existing pond and to an existing gully along Porter Gulch Creek; two retaining walls up to four feet in height and one retaining wall up to eight feet in height; and an overlook. Grading on Parcel 037-251-21 consists of 4,800 cubic yard of cut and fill, and grading on Parcel 037-251-22 consists of 5,200 cubic yards of cut and fill. The rear of both parcels would be retained as open space. The project requires a Subdivision, Roadway/Roadside Exceptions, a Riparian Exception for the drainage systems releasing into the Riparian Corridor, and Preliminary Grading Approval; and Public hearing to consider the developer's revised proposal to construct four semi-detached townhouses and (29) detached townhouses, in two phases, on a common parcel with a minimum restricted common area of 3,000 square feet minimum per dwelling unit; two new private streets and an emergency access drive; four parking areas totaling (19) spaces; drainage systems discharging into an existing gully along Porter Gulch Creek; two retaining walls up to four feet in height and one retaining wall up to six feet in height, grading on APN 037-251-21 consists of 7,690 cubic yards of cut and fill, balanced on the site. The rear (Riparian Woodland) of the parcel, an area totaling 8.5 acres, would be maintained as open space. The proposed lot line adjustment between APN 037-251-21 and 037-251-22 results in the transfer of 5.05 acres to APN 037-251-22. The project requests a Subdivision, Roadway/Roadside Exceptions, Riparian Exception, Preliminary Grading approval, and a Lot Line Adjustment. Property located on the south side of Cabrillo College Drive and south side of Soquel Drive, just east of Atherton Drive, in Aptos; corrections to staff report dated January 8, 2002 are as follows: (a) page 4, Construction phasing includes: Phase I (Lots 1-14) should read: "2" affordable, semi-detached homes; "12" market-rate, detached homes (b) page 8, the referenced attachment should be (Attachment 11) (c) page 11, the first line should read: eminent domain, which "may" not serve a public interest (d) page 12, the number at the bottom center of the page should be "85" and (e) page 13, the number at the bottom of the page should be "86" (1) motion made to accept the new revision as proposed, including acceptance of the negative declaration and the request for a lot line adjustment; motion failed (2) motion made to continue to February 26, 2002 at 7:30 P.M. the hearings on the denial of the original application and the revised proposal, with an additional directive that the Planning staff draft conditions of approval for parcels 8 through 33 as proposed, answer as to whether you can transfer the density credits to the new owner, and list options in terms of the convenants that ca be put on the vacant parcel while it is still owned by the current developer; clarified that the Board would be advised of any issues raised by the lot line and strategies for a phased approach to the entire parcel, as well as, the prior direction that the Redevelopment Agency continue to work with the developer a. Letter of the Planning Director of December 21, 2001 b. Board of Supervisors Staff Report dated January 8, 2002 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).