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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 7, 2005

1. Roll Call

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda; additions and deletions to Consent and Regular Agendas

4. Action on the Consent Agenda

5. 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 Consent or Regular 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.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.	Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller

7.	Approve minutes of May 17, 2005 and May 24, 2005, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.	Item deleted

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 Sections 16.20.055 and 16.30.050 of the Santa Cruz County Code by Adding Exemptions for Flood Control Related Levee Maintenance of the Pajaro River and Salsipuedes Creek (approved "in concept" on May 24, 2005, Item No. 42)

11.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Subsection (C)(2) of Section 2.84.050 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission's Quorum Requirement (approved "in concept" on May 24, 2005, Item No. 43)

12.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.28.030 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Designation of Multi-Way Stop Intersections (approved "in concept" on May 24, 2005, Item No. 45)

13.	Reject the claim of Cliff Evans, No. 405-123, and refer to County Counsel

14.	Reject the claim of Jose Politron and Maria Mendez, No. 405-124, and refer to County Counsel

15.	Reject the application to file a late claim on behalf of Patrick Manwarren, No. 405-122, and refer to County Counsel

16.	Reject the application to file a late claim on behalf of Jeanell Martin, No. 405-121, and refer to County Counsel

17.

Adopt resolution implementing Provisions of Section 42649.5 of the Education Code to transfer certain fiscal functions to the Superintendent of Education and authorize the County Auditor to implement these changes with the Office of Education on or before July 1, 2005, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

18.	Approve the schedule for the 2005/2006 Budget Hearings and direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the required public notice, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

19.	Accept and file Volume II, Departmental Line Item Budget Detail, for the 2005/2006 Proposed Budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (Volume II available Friday, June 3, 2005 on file with the Clerk)

20.	Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) No. 898, Sand Dollar/Linda Vista Annexation to Soquel Creek Water District, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

21.

Schedule a public hearing on June 21, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter concerning the issuance of tax exempt obligations in an amount not-to-exceed $310,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the benefit of Sutter Health; and schedule a public hearing on June 21, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter concerning the issuance of tax exempt obligations in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the benefit of the Hanuman Fellowship (Mount Madonna School), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

22.	Authorize emergency roof repair on the County facility at 9 Crestview in Watsonville at a cost of $11,400; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $11,400 in unanticipated revenue; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Courts Tech Offices Remodel project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.	Approve the Lease Agreement with the Local Agency Formation Commission for office space in the Government Center, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.	Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign an amendment to the agreement with the Community Action Board increasing the contract amount to $17,840 and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

26.	Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the hold harmless agreement with Skillicorn Ranch for special teams training to be held July 27, 2005, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27.	Accept and file program activities report on the Marijuana Suppression Program; approve application for the Marijuana Suppression Program; and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner and County Administrative Officer to sign the grant document, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

28.	Accept nomination of Kelly Duffin for appointment to the Managed Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of hospitals, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, with final appointment to be made June 14, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

29.

Direct the County Administrative Officer to coordinate with County staff and provide a report to the Board on January 10, 2006, regarding the County's efforts to respond to the increasing need for probate/conservatorship assistance, as recommended by Chairman Campos (continued from May 24, 2005, Item No. 21)

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

31.

Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit an application for continuation funding in the amount of $100,974 for the Title II CARE Act Program for fiscal year 2005/2006 as well as an application in the amount of $101,477 for the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS program for fiscal year 2005/2006; approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz AIDS Project to increase the maximum amount by $24,522 and extend the term to June 30, 2005 for AIDS program services; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

32.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $50,000 in grant funds into the Health Services Agency budget; approve the new agreement with Pacific Health Consulting Group in the amount of $35,000 for actuarial, audit, and financial analysis services for the Step-by-Step grant, effective May 1, 2005; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

33.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $48,500 in unanticipated federal revenue into the Health Services Agency Mental Health budget and approve amendments to agreements with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Front Street, and the Volunteer Center to increase their maximum contracts for various mental health services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

34.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $479,193 and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute a contract amendment with First Data Government Solutions, Incorporated to increase the total contract cost from $881,790 to $1,360,983 and extend the contract term through October 31, 2005 for additional CalWin system support services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

35.	Defer update on the Housing and Urban Development funded single room occupancy project until June 21, 2005, as recommended by the Planning Director, Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency Directors

36.

Adopt resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Department of Fish and Game for reimbursement of costs related to participation in the oil spill planning process, authorize the Planning Director to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the County, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

37.

Continue consideration of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the individual departmental budget hearings, and direct Public Works to present a Final 2005/2006 CIP, incorporating all changes that the Board adopts as part of the 2005/2006 budget hearings in CIP related budget appropriations on or before December 13, 2005, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.	Accept improvement for the 2003 Overlay project on various roads throughout the county; approve final cost in the amount of $552,169.85; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $24,000 for the Paulsen Road-Whiting Road Bridge Replacement project over Green Valley Creek; approve amendment to agreement with Quincy Engineering, Incorporated increasing the amount by $19,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $339,270 and amending the Scope of Work; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.	Accept improvement for the Ridge Drive Drainage Improvement project, County Service Area No. 58 (5th District); approve final cost in the amount of $26,662.14; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.	Approve amendment to agreement with Republic Electric amending the list of maintained traffic signals, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.	Approve the 4th of July beach access road closures and direct the Public Works Department to provide and assist the California Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Office with road closure barricades and detour signs, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for the Portola Drive Improvement Project - 24th Avenue to 26th Avenue; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Soquel Avenue Sidewalk Infill project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement; and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.

Accept and file report on the Integrated Watershed Restoration Program (IWRP) project; approve related design and permitting agreements with the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and direct Public Works to return to the Board on or before December 6, 2005 to report on Public Works' progress in engineering the IWRP projects, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.

Accept low bid from McGuire and Hester of Oakland in the amount of $576,470 for the Portola Drive Improvements, 24th Avenue to 26th Avenue project; authorize award of 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

47.	Approve progress payment in the amount of $32,084.62 for the McGaffigan Mill Road Bridge Replacement project, County Service Area No. 59 (5th District), for the modified payment for the bridge deck concrete, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.

Approve conceptual design of the 2005 Santa Cruz County State Fair Display; approve 2005 Santa Cruz County State Fair exhibit Title and Statement of Purpose; and commend Ms. Schumacher for her efforts on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz for the 2005 State Fair Display, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

49.	Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Boys and Girls Club for operation of the Shoreline Teen Program and authorize the Parks Director to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

49.1

Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on the benefit assessment/service charge report for County Service Area 9E, Streetscape Maintenance and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

50.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing for the right-of-entry agreement in the amount of $250 for the Soquel Avenue Sidewalk Infill project (between 7th Avenue and Soquel Drive) and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

51.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing for right-of-entry agreements in the amount of $1,000 for the Portola Drive Improvements project (24th to 26th Avenues) and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

52.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue totaling $245,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects Bond Proceeds Reserve; approve Agency funds totaling $751,664 for the cost of the construction contract, inspection services, survey, overhead, and contingency for the Portola Drive Improvement project (24th to 26th Avenues); and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

52.1	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and file report on affordable housing financing, as recommended by the Planning Director

52.2	Approve appointment of Patrice Ballou to the Lompico County Water District Board of Directors, pursuant to Government Code Section 1789(b), for the balance of the unexpired term, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

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******CLOSED SESSION AGENDA******

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

53.

SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION SHALL BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS CONSENT OR REGULAR 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.: Kevin McCarthy v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. SAL 104190 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case 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*****

54.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing on 2005/2006 Davenport County Sanitation District sewer and water service charge report a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 25, 2005 b. Resolution confirming water and sewer service charge report c. Summary of service charges

55.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing on 2005/2006 Freedom County Sanitation District sewer service charge report a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 25, 2005 b. Resolution confirming water and sewer service charge report c. Summary of service charges

56.

Public hearing on proposed 2005/2006 sewer and miscellaneous service charge reports for Sanitation County Service Area (CSA ) No. 2, Place De Mer; CSA No. 5, Sand Dollar Beach and Canon Del Sol; CSA No. 10, Rolling Woods; and CSA No. 20, Trestle Beach a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 25, 2005 b. Resolution Confirming Service Charge Report c. Summary of Service Charges 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).

57.

Public hearing to consider adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 25, 2005 b. Resolution Adopting Housing Element c. Proposed Housing Element (on file with the Clerk) d. Negative Declaration e. Initial Study f. Letter from Cathy Creswell, California Department of Housing and Community Development dated April 18, 2005 g. Letter from Cathy Creswell, California Department of Housing and Community Development dated August 8, 2004 (on file with the Clerk) h. Letter from Cathy Creswell, California Department of Housing and Community Development dated June 7, 2003 (on file with the Clerk) i. Minutes from Planning Commission hearing May 25, 2005 j. Resolution of Planning Commission recommending adoption of the Housing Element k. Minutes of Board of Supervisors hearing , January 11, 2005 l. Minutes of Board of Supervisors hearing, March 23, 2004 (on file with the Clerk) m. Minutes of Planning Commission meeting, February 11, 2004 (with Resolution of Planning Commission recommending adoption of the Housing Element February 11, 2004) (on file with the Clerk) n. Public comments received by the Planning Commission for the February 11, 2004 meeting on the Draft Housing Element (on file with the Clerk) o. Public comments received on the Draft Housing Element at or since the Planning Commission hearing on February 11, 2004, but prior to the Board of Supervisors hearing on March 23, 2004 (on file with the Clerk) p. Public comments received on the Draft Housing Element at or since the Board of Supervisors hearing on March 23, 2004 (on file with the Clerk) q. Public comments received at or since the Board of Supervisors hearing on January 11, 2005 r. Letter of Gretchen Regenhardt of May 16, 2005

58.

Public hearing to consider Application Number 04-0092 (Murray for Manning), a rezoning of the southern portion of two parcels located at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Soquel Drive from R-1-9 (Single Family Residential - 9,000 square foot minimum per unit) zone district to the R-1-6 (Single Family Residential - 6,000 square foot minimum per unit) zone district and a subdivision to create seven new single family residential parcels a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 29, 2005 b. Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.10 of the County Code c. Findings d. Conditions e. Planning Commission Resolution No. 04-05 f. Planning Commission Staff Report, April 27, 2005 agenda date g. Planning Commission Minutes, April 27, 2005 public hearing h. Neighborhood Petition, April 16, 2005 meeting i. Various Correspondences

59.

Public hearing to consider extending an Interim Ordinance relating to condominium conversions and take related actions a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 18, 2005 b. Proposed Interim Ordinance c. Copy of Interim Ordinance No. 4784 d. List of other jurisdictions' vacancy rate methods 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).

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE LISTING: The Written Correspondence Listing is established to act as a report of materials received by the Board as a whole but may also include items requested for inclusion by individual Supervisors. Upon completion of any actions deemed necessary (i.e. acknowledgment, referral, etc.), these items are included in the Written Correspondence Listing under the appropriate heading. While these items are not part of the official record of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, they will be maintained by the Clerk of the Board for a period of two years, after which time they may be destroyed after the County's Historic Resources Commission has been provided an opportunity for review.