A G E N D A

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

DEL NORTE COUNTY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

981 H STREET, ROOM 100

CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

10:00 AM

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Del Norte and the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, for which said Board so acts, is now meeting in regular session. Only those items that indicate a specific time will be heard at the assigned time. All other items may be taken out of sequence to accommodate the public and staff availability. Items followed with a ** indicate material attached in the agenda packet.

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, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan

Absent: Martha McClure

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 Superior Court., Case No. CVUJ06-1190; Joseph Rimac v. Del Norte County, US District Court, Northern California Division, SC C 07-0298; David L. Elsebusch v. Del Norte, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVCV06-2313; Dawn Heckel v District Attorney, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPI 07-1176;County of Del Norte v Beckett et al, DN Superior Court., Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; Gimbel v. California, US District Court, Northern California District Case No. C 07-058196 EMC; Clark v. Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPM07-1496; and Coyle v. James marmon, et al., DN Superior Court Case No. CVPM07-1572; Pacific Shores Homeowners Association v. Del Norte County Flood Control District, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 07AS01615; McNamara & Peepe, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District No. 1-84-00550; Gregory Jones & Darlene Jones v. County of Del Norte, et. seq. US District Court, Northern District #cv 083222BZ; B) Anticipated litigation: 1) significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt’ Code 54956.9(b) - two cases; 2) Initiation of litigation Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Govt’ Code 54956.9(c) - 1 case.

REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.

Action: The Chair called the meeting to order.

· This Board of Supervisors meeting is dedicated to some of our partners: Point St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society

· The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Guy Towers, President of the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society

Action: The Chair led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guy Towers gave a presentation on the progress of the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse and Museum and fielded questions from the Supervisors. He also stated that the tours would begin on November 1, 2008. Chair Finigan suggested that Guy meet with Supervisor Hemmingsen regarding coordination.

· Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.

Action: Jeannine Galatioto introduced the following new employees: Kaitlin Gist, apprentice for the Board of Supervisors; Jake Clemann, apprentice for Personnel; and Barbara Drew, Senior Account Clerk.

· Report of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.

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 requested.

SCHEDULED ITEMS:

1. 10:15 A.M. Receive other brief reports or announcements relative to County of Del Norte programs and projects, progress of the two by two committees, goal committees and/or Board and staff travel/training reports. The Board may ask questions for clarification; make a referral to staff to take action to have a matter or business placed on a future agenda pursuant to Government Code 54954.2(a).

Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending continued meetings regarding the Mental Health Building and the need for a resolution to the problem of space there, attending an Local Transportation Commission meeting, attending a meeting with State Parks' Steve Cheney, Supervisor Sullivan, and County Counsel regarding the Coordination Resolution in an attempt to get them to adhere to the policy, attending a tour of the Family Resource Center, attending a meeting at the Harbor concerning inner dock repair, the revitalization project, job creation and retention, and meetings with the business community.

Supervisor McNamer reported on attending Facility Planning meetings regarding the lack of space for county services, attending a meeting with Mary Kay Vandiver, Smith River Nation Recreation Area District Ranger regarding their services, attending an IGRC meeting, meeting with Patty Berg prior to the physician retention and then attending the meeting which included a presentation from Gina Zottola, attending a Boys and Girls Club meeting that did not have a quorum, meeting with Patti Vernelson on the issue of the Family Resource Center, attending an Air Quality Management meeting in Eureka and commented that more monitors will be borrowed and another is to be purchased and potentially going into Gasquet, and commented on the need for an monitoring device in Klamath.

Supervisor Sullivan reported on meeting with Art Reeve, County Engineer regarding the speed on Fred Haight Drive in Smith River and a possible speed table for that area, commented on a project coming up regarding the sidewalks,curbs, and gutters on First Street, commented on Smith River design fair, attending a Solid Waste Management meeting, attending a meeting with Patti Vernelson, attending an LTC meeting regarding public transporation to Hiouchi and Gasquet and commented on a group giving an initial study regarding the advantages, conducted interviews for the Tri-Agency director, attending a meeting with State Parks' Steve Cheney, Supervisor Hemmingsen, and County Counsel regarding the coordination on Mill Creek and stated that he felt it was a positive meeting, meeting with Jeff Bomke regarding Tolowa Dunes, commented on the fire in Hiouchi and Gasquet and gave thanks to Bill Stevens, the Sheriff, the CHP and Paul with the Forest Service, expressed his disappointment with Mary Kay Vandiver's department and asked better communication, attending his high school reunion, attending the Gasquet raft races and noted that it was a good turnout.

Supervisor Finigan commented on attending an IGRC meeting regarding the teen center and challenged all entities at the table to pass a resolution of support and acknowledge the fact that it needs to succeed, attending a Tri-Agency meeting regarding a new director, attending an agenda review, attending a meeting regarding the future of the teen club, attending a Treasury Oversight committee meeting, attending a meeting regarding the Family Resource Center, attending a NACO annual meeting in Kansas City in which he sits on the transportation steering committee and talked about the following subjects: Ports and funding for all kinds of transportation, reauthorization in 2009 for T bills, rural roads, workshops regarding the issue of sexual exploitation and the need for strategy from the small community to the national level; spoke about the issue of aging out in the foster care area and the initiative with CSAC and NACO as well as commented on trade schools, building trades, mentoring with regards to the issue.

2. 10:30 A.M. COMMENT PERIOD: Members of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the agenda, you may be asked to hold your comments until the Board takes up that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.

Action: Public Comment was heard from Robert Derrico regarding public assistance. Also, Kevin Hartwick spoke in regards to the upcoming Rodeo and its theme of "Tough Enough to Wear Pink". He stated that this year has the largest sponsorship and also presented the Chair with a pink shirt to show his support of the event.

3. 10:45 A.M. Presentation by Gina Zottola , Executive Director of the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce.

Action: Gina Zottola gave a presentation focusing on the 4th of July event and different areas that worked and what needs improvement. She also spoke about the upcoming events in Crescent City including the Sea Cruise. The Physician Retention Program was referenced as well. Gina stated that the vision for the Chamber was to restructure and rebuilding as well as bringing back value to the organization.

4. 11:00 Presentation by Jim Strong regarding the 1st Annual Report for the Del Norte County/Crescent City Visitor's Bureau.**

Action: Jim Strong gave a presentation on the 1st Annual Report for the Del Norte County/Crescent City Visitor's Bureau. He asked that the Board of Supervisors consider a permanent investment in tourism by allocating 25% of TOT county taxes.

Supervisor Sullivan agreed with the recommendation and asked that the issue be placed on the next agenda for action by the Board.

5. 11:15 Hold a Public Hearing to authorize the Transfer of Realignment Funds between the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch and Mental Health Branch for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: Jeannine Galatioto gave a brief overview on this item.

On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor Hemmingsen, the Board authorized the Transfer of Realignment Funds between the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch and Mental Health Branch for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Leslie McNamer

Second: None

Vote Yea: 4 Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan

Vote Nay: 0 None

Vote Abstain: 0 None

CONSENT AGENDA

Comments from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the Consent Agenda only.

Action: Items 16 and 17 were pulled for separate discussion.

Item 7 was taken separately.

On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board unanimously approved the adoption of the Proclamation of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors in support of the 2008 Redwood Coast Rodeo Theme "Tough Enough to Wear Pink?" supporting cancer awareness.

Motion: Move to Approve

Move: Michael Sullivan

Second: Leslie McNamer

Yeas: Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan

Noes: None

Absent: Martha McClure

On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor Hemmingsen, the Board approved the Consent Agenda 6-15 and 18-43 with grammatical corrections made to item 8.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Leslie McNamer

Second: Gerry Hemmingsen

Vote Yea: 4 Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan

Vote Nay: 0 None

Vote Abstain: 0 None

6. Adopt a Proclamation in support of Child Support Awareness month in August 2008 "Be Important in the Life of a Child" and authorize the department to hang a banner on the outside of our office as requested by the Interim Director of Child Support Services.**

Action: Adopted

7. Adopt the Proclamation of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors in support of the 2008 Redwood Coast Rodeo Theme "Tough Enough to Wear Pink?" supporting breast cancer awareness.**

Action: Adopted

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Michael Sullivan