A G E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE
COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, April
08, 2008 |
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.
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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
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or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in
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Present: Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Public Comment on Closed Session items only.
No Public Comment was given on Closed Session items.
Hold a closed session to consider and
discuss litigation and personnel matters: I) Personnel negotiations pursuant to
Government Code 54957.6 between County negotiator the County Administrative
Officer and the Del Norte County Employees' Association, Sheriffs Employees'
Association, represented and unrepresented bargaining units. II) Conference with legal
counsel – A) Existing litigation pursuant to Government code 54956.9(a), Pacific
Shores CA Subdivision Water District v
DNC, DN Superior Court, Case
No. CVPT 06-1454;
Wendy Ormsby v Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No, CVUJ 03-1501;John
Gimbel v. County of Del Norte, US District Court, Northern California
Division., Case No. C070113; Connie Lawson v. Del Norte County, DN
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting
to order and take roll.
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This Board of Supervisors meeting is dedicated to some of our
partners: Del Norte County Recreation
Department
Action: A presentation was given by Jay Sarina and John Horner regarding
the Recreation Program and comment was made about the different programs that
are provided by the Recreation Department as well as future goals of the
program.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Jay Sarina, Assistant
County Administrative Officer.
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Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: John Pospishil was introduced by dohn henion as the new Deputy
County Counsel.
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Report of any actions from closed session by
Action:
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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: The County Administrative Officer introduced an item to Authorize
staff to open negotiations with
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded
by Supervisor McNamer, the Board carried the motion unanimously and accepted
the item to be heard as an emergency item.
Motion: Move
to approve
Move: Michael
Sullivan
Second: Leslie
McNamer
Vote Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
A motion to Authorize staff to open negotiations
with
Motion: Move
to approve
Move: Michael
Sullivan
Second: Leslie
McNamer
Vote Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha
McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending a Tri-Agency meeting and
commented on a business development workshop to be held, attending a Recreation
T-Ball game, attending a North Deal meeting with Cal-Trans, Sierra Club, and
CHP which included Supervisor Connie Stewart, Lucille Vinyard, and Roger
Rodoni, commented on the 100 million dollars in the Public Utilities Commission
to provide broadband in rural areas, commented on connecting Eureka and
Crescent City with microfiber, commented on SB 1191 and its progress in the
legislature, commented on the educational aspect of the State budget, meeting
with Max Santiago, North Manager for the CHP, mentioned Cal-Trans excess land
sale, commented on the possibility of moving Cal-Trans off 101 and sharing the
State National Parks facility off of Elk Valley Road, commented on the Martin
Ferry Bridge retrofit to take place in June 2008, commented on the Klamath
grade raise scheduled for construction by 2010 and the Last Chance grade,
mentioned the replacement of Dr. Fine Bridge scheduled to start in 2012,
discussed the near completion of Hardscrabble Bridge, referenced the Cablemesh
Safety Project that is planned to start
in 2011 1.5 miles north of Gasquet to address the issue of rockslides, attending a City workshop regarding
Beachfront Park, and spoke about a 2x2 meeting with the Smith River Rancheria
to be held later that afternoon, Supervisor McNamer reported on attending a
Senior Center meeting and the addition of 3 new members, attending a Chamber
meeting, attending a Redwood Mural Society meeting, attending an Alcohol,
Tobacco, and other Drug coalition meeting regarding alcoholic caffeine drinks,
attending meetings with residents who are medical marijuana patients, attending
a City/County meeting regarding McNamara and Peepe, and attending a Chamber
Mixer at St. Joseph school; Supervisor McClure commented on the First Time Home
Owner's Home Loan program and the Home Repair Loan program, participating in
the Goose Festival, attending the Wizard of Oz, meeting with Ben Cameron on the
issue of fundraising for the Veteran's Memorial, participated in the
Physician's Retention meeting, attending the Friday Night Live Town Hall meeting,
and attending a meeting for the agenda on the Solid Waste Management Authority;
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on meeting with Mary Kay, the District Ranger
for the Smith River Recreation Area regarding a resolution about the
possibility of starting a community forest. commented on OHV use, attending a
Dungeness Crab commission meeting,
attending a JPA Airport meeting, and attending a 2x2 meeting with the
Elk Valley Rancheria; Supervisor Finigan
reported on attending a Safe and Healthy Families Committee meeting with
Supervisor McNamer regarding marijuana, methamphetamine, and the Drug Task
Force, meeting with Greg Burns who will be speaking to the legislature
regarding funding for the airport and highways, attending agenda review for the
airport, attending a Tri-Agency meeting and commented on the upcoming workshop
on the 19th and 20th, meeting with John Erwin and a representative from the
Chamber of Commerce from Oregon regarding the possibilities in the near term of
bringing Broadband to Crescent City and also about the redundancy issue,
participated in an RCRC conference call on the issue of the budget and Senate
Bill SB1xxx, meeting with CASA, meeting with First 5 and the Family Resource
Center, attending a Teen Alcohol meeting, attending a Physician's Recruitment
meeting, attending a City/County meeting regarding the McNamara and Peepe
property, attending a JPA Airport meeting, attending a 2x2 with Elk Valley
Rancheria, meeting with those involved in Bertsh Oceanview property,
participated in a conference call with advocates in Washington DC, and
attending an awards ceremony at Mary Peacock School.
Action: No Public Comment was given.
Action: A presentation was given by Chris Lee regarding the issue of
Sudden Oak Death in the North Coast of California.
Action: Ernest Perry gave a brief presentation of the item.
Chair Finigan opened up Public Comment. No
Public Comment was given. Chair Finigan closed Public Comment and brought the matter
back to the Board.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded
by Supervisor McNamer, the Board Approved and Adopted the Resolution
Establishing an Interim Interpretation and Application of Section 1802 of the
California Building Code Regarding Foundations and Soils Investigations. (DNCO
Resolution 2008-021)
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Leslie McNamer
Vote
Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer,
Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
Action: Chair Finigan opened public comment.
Public Comment was heard from Randy Hodson,
Victoria Dickey, Jason Browne, Eileen Myster, Wendy Flynn, Douglas McCarter,
Sheriff Dean Wilson, Mike Henderson, Willis Storman, Mike McCauley, Pat Brooks,
Dante Vitullo, and Anne Murray Duncan.
Chair Finigan closed Public Comment and the matter was brought back to
the Board.
After discussion and on a motion by Supervisor
McNamer and seconded by Supervisor McClure, the matter was set aside.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Leslie McNamer
Vote
Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer,
Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
6.
Approve
and Adopt the Minutes from the March 25, 2008 meeting.**
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
10.
Approve
a Proclamation proclaiming April 26, 2008 as "Junior Miss Day".**
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Resolution 2008-022
Action: DNCO Agreement No. 2008-066
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-067
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-068
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Ken Smith, Agricultural Commissioner, gave an overview of the fee
increase.
Public Comment was heard from Jeff Cornett,
David Nichols, Jim Snow, Ron Turner, Jerry Mooney, and Randy Hodson.
Chair Finigan closed Public Comment and brought
the issue back to the Board.
After discussion, Chair Finigan directed the
Agricultural Commissioner to continue to research the item.
Action: Art Reeve gave an overview of the item. No Public Comment was
given.
On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded
by Supervisor Sullivan, the request to Approve the Plans and Specifications and
Contract Documents for the Surface Transportation Improvement Programs overlay
projects scheduled for this spring, and Authorize staff to advertise for bids was
carried unanimously.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Leslie McNamer
Second: Michael Sullivan
Vote
Yea: 5 Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan,
Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
22. Capital
Projects Update presentation from Jay Sarina.
Information only.**
Action: The presentation was moved to the next Board of Supervisors
Meeting.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Leslie McNamer
Vote
Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer,
Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the action to authorize the Chair to sign the letters of support in
regards to the proposed measures, Assembly Bill 2607 and Senate Bill 1204 was
carried unanimously.
Jeannine Galatioto brought up the issue of Prop
98 and 99.
Supervisor Finigan suggested that Supervisor
McNamer represent the Board in a special committee meeting regarding the
medical marijuana issue.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Leslie McNamer
Vote
Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer,
Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi
Ruiz, Clerk of the Board