A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
981 H STREET,
ROOM 100
CRESCENT CITY,
CA 95531
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 |
10:00 AM |
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The Board
of Supervisors of the A closed
session may be held at some time during the meeting to discuss litigation
and/or personnel matters. There is a
90-day statute of limitations relating to decisions rendered after a public
hearing of the Board of Supervisors and a 60-day statute of limitations
relating to ministerial actions of the Board of Supervisors. NOTE:
If you challenge the decision of the Board of Supervisors in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Govt. Code § 65009). When providing written correspondence to
the Board of Supervisors you must provide a copy to the Clerk of the Board
for inclusion in the official record. |
Present: Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels and David Finigan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Hold a closed
session to consider and discuss litigation and personnel matters: I) Personnel
negotiations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 between County negotiators Personnel
Program Manager and the County Administrative Officer and the Del Norte County
Employees' Association, Sheriffs Employees' Association, represented and
unrepresented bargaining units, II) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated
litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b); significant exposure to
litigation, one case; III) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
pursuant to Government code 54956.9(a) one case, County of Del Norte vs. Whiterock Resort, Case No 00-1280; IV) Initiation of litigation pursuant to
subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9, 1 case.
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and
take roll.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by County Administrative Officer Jeannine
Galatioto.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: Employee Sheri Phillips was introduced by the Veterans Service
Officer and Jennifer Engle was introduced by the Treasurer/Tax Collector.
·
This
Board of Supervisors meeting is conducted in honor of the following employee's
service to Del Norte County; Stephanie A. Cook, 5 years.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.
Action: County Counsel reported that a final settlement has been
reached in the matter of the County of
Del Norte vs. Whiterock Resort. Pursuant
to the terms of that settlement, Whiterock will collect transient occupancy tax
as regulated by county ordinance and will pay the County the sum of
$200,000.00.
·
The
Chair requests any deletions, corrections or additions from Board members to the
agenda at this time. In order to add an
item to the agenda, the matter must have come to the attention of the County
subsequent to the posting of the agenda and the matter requires action before
the next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Action: No deletions, corrections or additions were requested.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: Consent Agenda was adopted unanimously.
No public comment was received.
Supervisor Finigan spoke on item number 10 and requested that names not
be used, only positions in the future.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
1.
Approve
and adopt the minutes from the March 14, 2006 meeting.**
2.
Approve
and Adopt the revised minutes from the December 13, 2005 meeting.**
3.
Proclaim
April 8, 2006 as "Junior Miss Day".**
4.
Appoint
Craig L. Mickelson as an Alternate Member to the Airport Advisory Commission.**
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-042
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-043
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-038
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-039
Action: DNCO Resolution Number 2006-21
Action: DNCO Resolution Number 2006-18
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-040
REGULAR ITEMS
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Comments were heard from Richard Miles. Dale Boling commented on the H5N1 Flu Virus
and how locally we are preparing for an outbreak. Gary Blatnick commented on emergency response
in regards to this issue. Clark Moore
commented on educating the community about the virus. Armand Trinitopoli commented on the migration
of the birds and the virus. Comments
were heard from Gina Carver and Narcissa Dakin on the IHSS negotiations and a
handout was given to the Board members.
Action: The Board unanimously approved the existence of a nuisance and
authorized the Code Enforcement Officer to abate if Mr. Ellis does not move the
trailer by April 3, 2006.
Comments were heard from Dave Mason, Code Enforcement Officer,
Darlene Wooten, owner of the property and James Ellis. Mr. Ellis stated that he found a place to
move the trailer and would move on April 3, 2006. Based on evidence, the recommendation was
changed to confirm existence of a nuisance and remove the trailer by April 3,
2006. The Code Enforcement Officer is to
proceed with the abatement if the trailer is not moved by April 3, 2006.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Comments were heard from Clarke Moore, Vice Chair of Del Norte
Health Care District and Gary Blatnick, Director of Health and Social
Services. The Board requested that Mr.
Blatnick return with an update.
Action: The Board adopted the Negative Declaration and approved the rezone
by adopting the ordinance.
DNCO Ordinance Number 2006-04
Comments were heard from Richard Miles, Rick Parker, and Priscilla
Waldvogel.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
1 Chuck
Blackburn
Vote Abstain: 0 None
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: The Board unanimously approved the Development of a Narcotics
Detection Canine Program, adopted the Resolution to accept the donation and
establish a separate fund to deposit public donations.
DNCO Resolution Number 2006-19
Comments were heard from Sheriff Dean Wilson.
Supervisor McClure directed staff to write a thank you letter to
Mr. Wayne for his generous donation.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Comments were heard from Brian Ferguson.
DNCO Resolution Number 2006-20
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Comments were heard from Sheriff Dean Wilson.
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-041
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LAND USE:
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending an FRC meeting, Airport
Terminal Design meeting, meeting with the Grand Jury, First 5 Children's
Commission Meeting, RCRC Executive Board Meeting, Library Open House, RCRC
meeting and commented on the Supreme Court decision on historical trails,
"defensible space" and insurance rates; Supervisor McNamer reported
on attending a Healthy Workforce Meeting, Future Facilities meeting, Senior
Center Annual Board meeting and election of officers, LAFCO meeting and the
Silver Ball; Supervisor Blackburn commented on the upcoming National Forest
Counties and Schools Coalition Conference; Supervisor McClure reported on the
Airport Terminal Design meeting, HelpNet discussions, meetings with National
and State Parks and Supervisor Blackburn on the OHV issue, meeting with
National and State Parks on Jed Smith and the two failed sewer systems and that
maybe a Community System is needed in the Hiouchi area, community service costs and RHS, and the RAC
meeting; and Supervisor Sampels reported that Larry Oddle, from the Air Quality
Board, has resigned.
Supervisor Blackburn asked the status on an item on the February
14, 2006 meeting in which staff was directed to write a letter. The status on the communication was addressed
by County Counsel and his plan is to have it on the April 11, 2006 Agenda.
Supervisor McClure asked that staff prepare a resolution to
recognize the Community Assistance League and their work in the community.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve