A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
Yurok Tribal
Council
Council
Chambers
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, May 13, 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. 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, 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.
·
This
Board of Supervisors meeting is dedicated to some of our partners: The Yurok Tribal Police
Action: Dave Parris gave a presentation on the Yurok Tribal Police and
spoke about upcoming programs.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Dave Parris, Yurok Tribal Police Chief
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: No new employees were introduced.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action: County Counsel stated no reportable actions from Closed Session.
·
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 made.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending a couple of meetings
with the Community Development Department, attending the County Employee
Banquet, attending a Renewable Energy Conference in Brookings that was put on
by the Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon Department of Energy participated in
a conference call with Fish and Game, attending a Tri-Agency meeting regarding
the Executive Director for Tri-Agency, attending a 2x2 meeting with the Parks,
spoke about a Mill Creek Advisory meeting with Supervisor Finigan in which
Supervisor Hemmingsen took his place, attending Meet the Candidates Night,
commented on receiving numerous calls regarding illegal dumping on Oceanview
Drive in Smith River and on Kings Valley Road. commented on receiving very
positive feedback on the televised Board of Supervisor meetings, attending a
Local Transportation Commission meeting where staff recommended that 199 be
fully funded with an additional 14 to 15 million dollars and commented that the
vote will be held on May 28th or 29th to decide the outcome, attending a
Redwood Coastal Transit meeting, attending the Smith River gym fundraiser, and
attending the St. Joseph Fundraiser;
Supervisor McNamer reported on attending the Tall Masted Ships event,
attending a Medical Marijuana meeting, attending a NORTEC meeting,
participating in Road Shows to Bar-O-Ranch and Family Support Services,
attending the employee banquet and gave thanks to staff for its efforts,
attending the Redwood Mural Society Murder Mystery Dinner, attending a LAFCO
meeting where the Public Protest Hearing was closed regarding Pacific Shores,
meeting with City Council members, Eli Naffah, Ward Stover, Supervisor Finigan,
and Jeannine Galatioto regarding the waste water treatment plant, attended a
Chamber Mixer for Linda's Candies, attending a couple Candidate forums and
expressed disappointment in public turnout, attending a 2x2 with the Yurok
tribe with Chair Finigan, attending a VFW Women's Auxiliary Committee meeting, attending
the Spring Dance Concert at the High School, and was elected as President of
the Del Norte Senior Center Board, and later commented on the upcoming Air
Quality Management Board meeting;
Supervisor McClure reported on attending the Tall Masted Ships event,
attending the Redwood Mural Society mystery dinner, attending the St. Joseph
fundraiser, assisting in preparation for the Ruby Van Deventer Wildflower Show,
attending a JPA EMS meeting via teleconference, attending the employee banquet,
attending a few Road Shows, commented on having a Senior soon to be graduating
from High School, participated in the Solid Waste Management Authority Agenda,
finishing a 2 year project in assisting beginning teachers, meeting with the
Historical Society regarding possibly finding an employee to assist with summer
events, commented on the keepers of the lighthouse saying that the beacon will
be staying on in the lighthouse, commented on being on the campaign trail and
stating that although there are issues there are those in the public who are
content, and addressed staff regarding the clearing project at the cemetery and
the drainage issue; Supervisor
Hemmingsen reported on attending the Tall Masted Ships event, commented on missing
the Employee Banquet due to being in San Francisco, participating in a
teleconference on individual fishing quota for groundfish and the fishing
management program, attending a 2x2 Parks meeting with Supervisor Sullivan,
attending a LAFCO meeting, participated in a teleconference with County
Counsel, Jeannine Galatioto, and
Supervisor Sullivan with the State Lands Commission regarding riverbar
access at Ruby Van Deventer park, attending a Elk Valley Rancheria 2x2 with
Supervisor Finigan, attending a Local Mental Health Board meeting, attending a
JPA Airport meeting, attending the Candidate forum put on by the Triplicate,
attending a Harbor 2x2 meeting with Supervisor Finigan, attending another Elk
Valley Rancheria 2x2, commented on spending the day in Ukiah in reference to
the Dungeness crab, attending a Mill Creek Advisory Meeting, attending an LTC
meeting, and meeting with Debra Hirst regarding Coastal Conservancy; Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a
Safe and Healthy Families meeting regarding meth, marijuana, and gang activity,
commented on each of the Goal Committees and their functions, attending a CASA
meeting, attending the Tall Masted Ships event where he gave the welcoming
speech, participated in the JPA Airport agenda review, participated in an RCRC
conference call, attending a Chamber Mixer at the Harbor, attending the
employee banquet and also thanked the staff for its effort, commended CAO
Jeannine Galatioto on her 25 years of service, attending a CASA Board meeting
regarding budgets, attending an Elk Valley Rancheria 2x2, attending a First 5
Family Resource Center meeting, meeting with Supervisor McNamer, City Council
members, Eli Naffah, Ward Stover, and Jeannine Galatioto regarding the
wastewater treatment plant, attending a Tri-Agency Board meeting, met with the
Lighthouse Fellowship Church regarding a recreation area that is to be built on
their property, attending an JPA Airport meeting, in which Brookings will
hopefully join in the next meeting, attending the Candidates forum, attending a
Harbor 2x2 with regards to dredging, treatment plant, and coastal plan,
attending a Yurok 2x2 meeting with discussion about the boat ramp, ball fields,
Office of Emergency Services Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff's
Department, volunteer fire department, law enforcement, and the wastewater
grant regarding the cease and desist order, attending another Elk Valley
Rancheria 2x2, attending candidate meet and greet, attending a Mill Creek
Advisory meeting regarding minimum to major developments in widening the road,
and accessibility, spoke about a potential Public Hearing on the subject by
late Summer, participated in agenda review for Board meeting, commented on CAL
Foundation regarding building and housing component, youth development, and the
ongoing funding, attending St. Joseph fundraiser, attending softball little
league games, and commented on RCRC being here on June 19th with a tour of the
community to follow.
Action: John Corbett, Senior Counsel for the Yurok Tribe, spoke to the
Board regarding the Klamath Restoration Agreement. David O'Neal spoke regarding
the lack of a Veteran's post in Klamath.
Action: Sheriff Dean Wilson spoke about partnerships with the Yurok Tribe
and Cross-Deputization as well as the new VINE program for victims of violent
crime.Dan McCorkle spoke about the Operations Training on May 22, and upcoming
technology that will allow local law enforcement to network.
Action: Art Reeves gave a presentation on past projects and on the item.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board awarded the contract for construction services for the
overlay of Howland Hill Road, Ehlers Way, and Klamath Boulevard and the upgrade
of accessible ramps on Klamath Boulevard to Granite Construction Company and
authorized the Chairman of the Board to sign the Agreement and authorized the
County Engineer to sign individual change orders up to $20,000 not to exceed an
aggregate of $80,000.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Supervisor Sullivan recused himself from this item.
Ernie Perry gave an overview of the project and recommended that
the Rezone be approved.
On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor
Hemmingsen, the Board approved the "D" Combining District Rezone as
described in Exhibit "A" and approved and adopted an ordinance
amending Non-Coastal Zoning Map F-8.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
4 Leslie
McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
6.
11:30
A.M. Presentation by the Department of
Fish and Game on Klamath River Fishing.**
Action: Larry Hanson, Senior
Biologist for Fish and Game and Sara Borok, Assistant Biologist, gave a
presentation on the 2008 Recreational Salmon allocations. They also spoke about the Fish and Game
commission schedule, proposed changes to the regulation package, the Fall quota
for sportfishing (22,500) for 2008, Klamath Fishery Portal, and commented that
the quota for 2008 is the largest in many years.
Public Comment was heard by David O'Neal.
No action was taken, information only.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: The Consent Agenda (Items 7 through 27) was adopted unanimously
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
7.
Approved
the revised minutes from the April 8, 2008 meeting.**
Action: Approved
8.
Approve
the minutes from the Special Session City/County Meeting on April 14, 2008.**
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Jay Sarina gave an overview of the bid process and the process
which resulted in Van Meter Logging being the lowest responsive bidder and
suggested that the recommendation be amended to state that it is subject to
County decision relating to any bid protest. He also fielded questions from the
Board regarding the time frame and what the consequence of holding the project
for a year would be along with the other agencies involved.
Chair Finigan opened public comment.
Public Comment was heard from Sara Borok who recommended that this
project be put off for a year. Mark
Warner, American Fishing Foundation and David O'Neal also spoke about the
issue.
Chair Finigan closed public comment.
Supervisor McClure made a motion that was seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, to ask administrative staff to aggressively find a solution by the
next Board meeting. After discussion, Supervisor McClure pulled this motion off
the table.
Chair Finigan stated that by consensus, the Board hold the item
over until the next Board meeting and direct staff to proceed with negotiations
with all agencies involved..
Action: Jeannine Galatioto, County Administrative Officer, and Reweti Wiki
spoke about directing the contribution to the Tri-Agency Economic Development
Authority.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
Hemmingsen, the Board Authorized the continuation of the County's contribution
to economic development for Fiscal Year 2008/09 in the amount of $57,500 and
Directed the contribution to the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority and
Directed the County Administrative Officer to draft a Memorandum of
Understanding between the County of Del Norte and the Tri-Agency Economic
Development Authority establishing the parameters for the expenditure of funds
and the implementation of economic development through business recruitment and
retention; and as a sub-recipient of the County's Community Development Block
Grant Economic Development Enterprise funding, and Grant lending and
underwriting authority to the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority for
activities related to the Business and Microenterprise Loan Funds awarded to
the County as part of the above listed grant up to a maximum of $200,000 as
requested by the County Administrative Officer.**
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM.
On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved Budget Transfers (05-01) and (05-03) through
(05-16).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved