A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
CRESCENT CITY,
CA 95531
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, September 30, 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: Harrington
House
Action: Teri McCune-Oostra gave a short presentation on the Harrington
House.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Teri McCune-Oostra.
Action: The Pledge was lead by Teri McCune-Oostra. Chair Finigan asked that all remain standing
for a moment of silence for the loss of Bruno de Solenni and other fallen
soldiers.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: Wendy Beeson was introduced as the new employee of Veteran's
Affairs.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action: No Closed Session was held.
·
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:
Action: On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board approved the Proclamations.
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
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on meeting with county staff
regarding the Local Purchasing Policy, attending a Tri-Agency meeting and
reported on the Executive Director resigning, attending an Local Transportation
Commission meeting, meeting with Department Heads regarding their goals and
objectives, attending the RCRC annual meeting where he commented on hearing
speeches from the Federal Receiver for the Department of Corrections, on
politics in Sacramento, commented on speaking with other Supervisors; attending
a meeting with Supervisor Hemmingsen regarding a Resolution on the agenda, and
attending ribbon cutting for Gasquet.
Supervisor McNamer reported on attending a Revolving Loan meeting,
expressed appreciation for the turn lane implemented in Gasquet, attending an Air Quality District meeting in
Weaverville, attending a Social Disaster meeting, attending the RCRC Annual
meeting, thanked the Clerk regarding the raffle basket, commented on the money
from the event going to CASA Del Norte in the amount of $3,860.00, and spoke about the various
speeches, commented on the speech regarding global warming and wanted to
address the issue of forest fires attributing to this issue.
Supervisor McClure reported on attending a Loan Committee meeting
regarding the housing loan, attending a meeting with Department Heads regarding
reviewing goals and objectives, touring the jail at the Sheriff's Department,
spoke with Betty Yee of the State Board of Equalization regarding the escape
tax going over the border, participating in a discussion regarding buying
locally, participated in agenda review, commented on her students serving
senior lunch and her appreciation for their efforts, attending the Historical
Society on Sunday to celebrate the volunteers that run the organization,
commented on Dotti Nuszkiewicz being awarded volunteer of the year, commented
on receiving a copy of an application
from Humboldt Area Foundation for the US endowment of forest and communities,
commented on working with Art Reeve
regarding the speed on Pacific Avenue, commented on the upcoming meeting on
physician recruitment, encouraged the Board to review the Solid Waste Ordinances,
and commented on Measure A being displayed on the Del Norte County School's
website.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on the Board's tour through the
jail, attending an Local Transportation Commission meeting, attending a Airport
JPA meeting regarding the inclusion of Gold Beach and Curry County, meeting
with the Department Heads regarding their goals and objectives, participating
in a teleconference on Sea Grant project, attending the RCRC annual meeting and
commented on issues that were brought up regarding lack of aggregate ability,
climate change, Federal Receivership, Red Cross presentation and the
collaborative partnerships, attending a LAFCO meeting where a new executive
director was hired.
Supervisor Finigan commented on an RCRC call-in meeting, attending
a Tri-Agency meeting, commented on the
Cowell Foundation visiting and touring our county and that word was received on
Friday that they are going to make a commitment to our county, meeting with
Rural Conservation District in Siskiyou and Shasta County regarding dam removal
that was set up by the Yurok Tribe, attending the RCRC annual meeting,
commented on the road project in Gasquet,
and on the issue of the RCRC annual meeting, commented on keynote
speaker Ted Lampert Children Now, commented on the issues of aggregate,
corrections, wildfires, and OES.
Action: Public Comment was heard from Tim Hoone.
Action: Art Reeve presented the item. Chair Finigan opened the Public
Hearing. Public Comment was heard from
Kevin Hendrick on behalf of the Solid Waste Management Authority, and Frank
Galea as a representative of Ali and Malihe Hooshnam. Chair Finigan closed the
Public Hearing.
On a motion by Supervisor McClure and Seconded by Supervisor
Hemmingsen the Board approved a Restoration Order for the disturbed wetland
located at APN 115-180-23, which is owned by Ali and Malihe Hooshnam and
directed staff to keep their time spent on the project noted and that no permit
be issued until the bill is paid in full.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Jim Carnegie presented the item. Public Comment was heard from
Teri McCune-Oostra, Tim Hoone, and Joyce Crockett. On a motion by Supervisor
Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board discussed submissions of
the State Community Development Block Grant Planning and Technical Assistance
applications for General and Economic Development components and approved the
two attached Resolutions.
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: Jeannine Galatioto discussed the two applicants for the
Contract. On a motion by Supervisor McNamer
and seconded by Supervisor McClure, the board awarded the Contract for the Del
Norte County Group Health Plan Administrative Services (TPA) to Delta Health
Systems.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Jeannine Galatioto explained the recommendation. Chair Finigan opened the public hearing. No Public Comment was heard. On a motion by Supervisor McClure and
seconded by Supervisor Sullivan, the Board adopted the budget for the County of
Del Norte and special districts for which the Board of Supervisors has
jurisdiction for the fiscal year 2008-2009 as requested by the County
Administrative Officer as well as approved the following recommendations with
the modification being made to #5 to be read: Un-designate funds set aside in
the General Fund for capital project improvements and or acquisition in the
amount of $100,000 for asbestos removal at the "G" Street properties:
1) Approve the
2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budgets as presented and adopt the appropriate
resolutions.
2) Approve and adopt
the Side Letter Agreement between the
3) Approve
modification of the staffing chart shown on Attachment "A" reflecting
changes to the overtime exempt status based on criteria set by the Fair Labor
Standards Act.
4) Approve
modifications to the staffing chart as shown on Attachment "B"
reflecting job classification designations for various positions such as
Executive Management, Management, Mid-Management and Professional.
5) Un-designate funds
set aside in the General Fund for capital project improvements and or
acquisition in the amount of $60,000.00 for asbestos removal at the
"G" Street property.
6) Eliminate (1) one
Deputy Sheriff position due to the loss of CAL-MMET funding.
7) Approve budget
changes as reflected in Attachment "C".
8) Accept and
file modified department goals.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, 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 10 and 11 were taken separately and read.
Supervisor Hemmingsen abstained from Item 12.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved the consent agenda.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Michael
Sullivan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
8.
Approve
the Minutes for the September 09, 2008 Board of Supervisors meeting.**
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: This item was taken separately. Approved
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: This item was taken separately. Approved
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: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Jeannine Galatioto presented the item. On a motion by Supervisor
Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board approved and authorized
the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the Agreement for Consulting Services
for an Actuarial Study to Value Other Post-Employment Benefits with Bickmore
Risk Services & Consulting (BRS) (DNCO Agreement 2008-071) to extend the
completion date to September 30, 2008.
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: Jay Sarina presented the item and gave an overview of both
options. On a motion by Supervisor
McNamer and seconded by Supervisor Sullivan, the Board directed staff to
continue to pursue funding to demolish the structure at 595 G St. and retain
the property for future use.
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
Action: Jeannine Galatioto spoke on the issue. Public Comment was heard from Leroy
Davies. After consideration, and on a
motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor Hemmingsen, the Board
directed the County Administrative Officer to meet and confer with the Public
Defenders on the new contract and in the interim, extended the existing
contract for 60 days.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LAND USE: