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, June 27, 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) four cases, County
of Del Norte vs. Beckett et al, Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; Tolowa Nation, et al vs. Department of Fish and Game, et al, Sacramento
Superior Court, Case No. 04CS01254; Estate of Alberts vs. County of Del Norte,
et al, Case No. USDCNDC 05-03216MJJ; Burns vs.
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 Supervisor Sampels.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: New employees Calvin Maready and Lauren Stack were introduced by
the Director Information Technology, Melissa Salcedo was introduced by the
Director of Community Development, Patty Norman, Katrina Jackson and Bruce
Swanson were introduced by the Interim Chief Probation Officer, and Christina
Marks was introduced by the County Assessor.
·
This
Board of Supervisors meeting is conducted in honor of the following employees'
service to Del Norte County; William Lewis, 5 years; Allen Winogradov, 10
years; Trish Culbertson, 5 Years; Lisa Dugan, 5 Years; and Mark Carpenter, 5
Years.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.
Action: County Counsel reported on a motion by Supervisor Blackburn and
seconded by Supervisor Finigan, and adopted on 4 to 0 vote with Supervisor
McClure abstaining and not participating in the discussion, the Board approved
an insurance settlement in the case of the Estate of Alberts vs. County of Del
Norte.
·
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 to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: No public comment was heard.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
1.
Approve
and Adopt the minutes from the June 13, 2006 meeting.**
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-094
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-095
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-096
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-097
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-098
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-099
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-100
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-101
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-102
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-103
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-104
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-105
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-106
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-107
Action: DNCO Agreement Number 2006-108
REGULAR ITEMS
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Comments were heard from Armand Trinitopoli, Richard Miles and Vic
Stratman.
Action: Supervisor Finigan recused himself from this item. A brief report from staff was heard. Public comment was heard from Richard
Miles. The owners of the property were
not present.
After discussion by the board, Supervisor McClure moved that the
Board of Supervisors uphold the Planning Commission, adopt the findings and
approve the project with the conditions that are included in the report with
one recommended change that an acknowledgment statement of potential
contamination be added to condition 5, seconded by Supervisor McNamer.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 1 David
Finigan
Action: DNCO Ordinance Number 2006-08
A brief report was given by staff.
Public comment was heard from Linda Tuetan, Richard Miles and Beverly
Van Dyke. Comments were heard from Harry
Harms, representing H50, LLC.
After discussion by the Board, Supervisor Finigan moved that the
Board uphold the staff recommendations, adopt the negative declaration and
findings and approve the Ordinance amending Non-Coastal Zoning Map D-4 and
seconded by Supervisor McNamer.
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
Action: Comments were heard from Gary Blatnick and presenters, Dr. Warren
Rehwaldt, John Menaugh and Martin Love.
DNCO Agreement Number 2006-109
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Chuck
Blackburn, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: The County Administrative Officer commented on the proposed
budget. Public comment was heard from
Ron Plechaty. After discussion by the
Board and on a motion by Supervisor McClure, seconded by Supervisor Blackburn
the Board of Supervisors adopted and approved the following:
1. Approved and adopted the
2006-2007 FY Proposed Budgets as presented.
2. Directed departments to
continue assisting County Administration and Auditor-Controller in reducing the
budget shortfall.
3. Continue the Public
Hearing and allocate time for budget workshops and fiscal goal setting on each
Board of Supervisors Agenda between now and final budget hearings.
4. Directed the County
Administrative Officer to comprehensively review and make a determination as to
the effectiveness of each vacant position prior to filling. Any changes to staffing allocations would be
subject to Board approval.
5. Directed departments to
provide major goals and objectives that they hope to achieve during the next
fiscal year in a format approved by the CAO.
Required departments to be accountable for outcomes during mid-year
updates and year end actuals.
6. Adopted a Resolution
Establishing Benefits for Appointed Department Heads and a Resolution
Establishing Benefits for Elected Officials.
DNCO Resolution Number 2006-045 and DNCO Resolution Number
2006-046
7. Established the
following positions to meet State Board of Correction Standards for Juvenile
Hall with a cost to the General Fund of $128,500 this fiscal year: Two Juvenile
Corrections Officers Recruit I/II/III effective July 1, 2006, Two Juvenile
Corrections Officers Recruit I/II/III effective October 5, 2006, and One
Juvenile Corrections Officer Recruit I/II/III effective January 1, 2007.
8. Established an
additional attorney position within the District Attorney's Office in response
to large caseloads with a cost to the General Fund of $56,000: One Deputy District Attorney I/II/III
effective July 1, 2006.
9. Establish the following
position within the Technology Department to provide full time technology
support to the Mental Health Department at no additional cost to the General
Fund: One Systems Support Specialist
I/II/III effective July 1, 2006.
10. Increased the Equipment
Reserve Fund in the Roads budget from $100,000 to $200,000.
11. Established the
following positions all effective July 1, 2006 within the new Mental Health
Services Act budget to provide services as outlined in the adopted plan at no
additional cost to the General Fund: One
Mental Health Clinician I/II, Three Mental Health Specialists I/II, Three
Vocational Assistants I/II, and One Administrative Analyst I.
12. Established the
following position within Probation assigned to work at the Community School
and paid by the School District at 85% with the balance of funding from Title
IV-E: One Deputy Probation Officer
I/II/III effective July 1, 2006.
13. Retain the Deputy
Sheriff position within the Drug Task Force budget utilizing a combination of
grant funds, including AB 443, with no
General Fund dollars to be expended.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
19. 11:30
A.M. Goose Creek Acquisition and
Mitigation Presentation.**
Action: Presentation made by Phillip Walling president of the Western
Rivers Conservancy regarding the purchase of 9,500 acres inside the Goose Creek
National Recreation Area. This land was
previously owned by Green Diamond.
Public comment was heard from Ron Plechaty.
An agreement was made between county negotiators, Supervisor
Finigan and the County Assessor, Mr. Walling and Mr. Wershkull. This agreement included a $450,000.00 payment
to the County and a 17 acre parcel at the heart that was not turned over to the
forest service. The conveyance has not
been completed to the Forest Service, but Mr. Walling delivered a check in the
amount of $210,000.00 as good faith money, with the balance due once the
conveyance has been completed. Also part
of the negotiations was the intent to work with the County in any fundraising
ventures for important initiatives.
20. 1:00
P.M. Presentation by Vicki Frazier,
County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters.
Action: The County Clerk Recorder recognized Mary Jo Duncan, Rachel
Sarina, Dan McCorkle, Lisa Thompson, Allen Winogradov, Ed Fulton, Maurice
Machado and Martha McClure for their work on the election.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: DNCO Ordinance Number 2006-09
Public comment was heard from Jon Alexander. Directed staff to let county employees know
the effective date of the ordinance.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Ordinance Number 2006-10
County Counsel stated there was an error in the Board Memo and the
effective date of this ordinance, if adopted, should be September 11, 2006.
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: DNCO Ordinance 2006-11
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Sarah Sampels
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, Sarah Sampels, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
1 Chuck
Blackburn
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2006-12
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, David Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2006-13
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Chuck
Blackburn, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
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: Supervisor McClure abstained from voting on any Pebble Beach Road
Projects.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
Chuck Blackburn
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Chuck Blackburn, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Chuck Blackburn
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Chuck
Blackburn, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, David Finigan, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Action: Supervisor Blackburn reported on attending a Fourth of July
Committee meeting, Five County Salmon
Restoration Group meeting, Emergency Medical Services Meeting, Mill Creek
Meeting, and a Klamath River Task Force meeting; Supervisor McClure reported on
the RAC and the proposals received; Supervisor McNamer reported on attending a
LAFCO meeting and a Senior Center Board Meeting; Supervisor Finigan reported on
attending a First 5 Meeting, Scholarship Award Dinner, Airport Design meeting,
RCRC meeting, met with Assemblymember Chesbro and Assemblymember Berg, attended
a meeting at the Klamath Community Center,
and attended an IGRC meeting with discussion regarding the library; and
Supervisor Sampels reported on attending LAFCO and Air Quality meetings.
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, 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, Martha McClure, Chuck Blackburn, Sarah Sampels
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, David Finigan, Chuck Blackburn, 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
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: The County Administrative Officer commented on the Children's
Health Initiative pending budget and that the supporting committment from
Indian Gaming funding is vital.
Action: Direct staff to write a letter requesting a meeting in Del Norte
County.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
37. Receive
an update on various Capital Projects.**
ADJOURNMENT
Sherri Adams,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us