SPECIAL JOINT SESSION
AGENDA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

DEL NORTE COUNTY

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

CULTURAL CENTER

1001 FRONT STREET

CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

Monday, April 16, 2007

4:30 P.M.

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 special 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.

Present: Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan

Absent: None

AGENDA ITEMS

1. 4:30 P.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.

2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

3. Discussion of areas of mutual interest, including, but not limited to, Housing Rehabilitation, Building and Planning Issues, Community Service Areas, Urban Fire, Parks and Recreation and Economic Development. Take Action as Necessary.

Action: On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan, seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board unanimously approved to draft a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate Building Inspection so that Plan Checks Services be done by the County and that staff be involved in the process. Public comment was received from Kathryn Murray, Richard Miles, Jim Barrett and Darryl Benwaugh.

On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan, seconded by Supervisor Hemmingsen, the Board unanimously approved to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to establish and outline the responsibilities of each agency regarding Code Enforcement and adopt a combined single ordinance for both the County and City. Public comment was heard from Richard Miles.

On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen, seconded by Supervisor McNamer and with Supervisor McClure voting "No", the Board approved on a 4-1 vote to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to establish and outline the responsibilities of each agency and revisit the existing contract and revise or eliminate as appropriate.

4. Receive verbal report from staff on pursuing a PTA Grant for a Business Marketing Study and direct staff as appropriate.

Action: On a motion by Supervisor McClure, seconded by Supervisor Hemmingsen, the Board unanimously approved to direct staff to participate with the City to apply for a Planning and Technical Assistance Grant for a Business Marketing Study and Recruitment Study. Public comment was heard from Richard Miles.

5. 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 Richard Miles and Jim Barrett.

ADJOURNMENT

Sherri Adams, Clerk of the Board

County of Del Norte, State of California Date Posted: April 19, 2007

THE AGENDA AND ACTION SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us