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, June 26, 2007

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, 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 - anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b); significant exposure to litigation, two cases; III) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation pursuant to Government code 54956.9(a) 13 cases, Pacific Shores CA Subdivision Water District v Del Norte County, Case No. CVPT 06-1454; Wendy Ormsby v Del Norte County, Case No, CVUJ 03-1501; Frank Villarreal v John Gimbel, Case No. CVHS 06-1221; John Gimbel v. County of Del Norte, Case Nos. CV-07488 and CV-07133; Burns v County of Del Norte, et al., Case No. CVUJ 03-1529; Connie Lawson v. Del Norte County, Claim No. DEL 05-020; Joseph Rimac v. Del Norte County, SC C 07-0298; Linda Loughridge v. Del Norte County, Case No. CVUJ 07-1094, Claim No. DEL 06-012; James Marmon v. County of Del Norte, 3:07-cv-01611, Claim No. DEL 06-025; David L. Elsebusch v. Del Norte; Dawn Heckel v DNC Case No. CVPI 07-1176; and County of Del Norte v Beckett et al, Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; IV) Conference with Legal Counsel - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9, 2 cases.

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: Boy Scouts of America.

· The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mason Park, Cub Scout Pack 66.

· And How Are The Children?

Action: Trina Park, Cub Scout Leader Pack 66, gave an overview of the scouting program.

· Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.

Action: No new employees were introduced.

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

Action: No reportable actions were taken in 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 Sullivan reported on attending a Solid Waste Meeting, LTCO meeting, RCTA meeting, City Council Meeting and spoke with Liz Murguia from Congressman Thompson's office regarding Salmon relief money for California; Supervisor McNamer commented on attending an LTCO meeting, Air Quality Meeting, Future Facilities meeting, Automation Goal Committee meeting and a meeting at the Hampton Inn regarding the Condominium project; Supervisor McClure reported on attending a Solid Waste meeting, LTCO meeting, RCTA meeting, attending the LAFCO meeting as an alternate, National and State Parks Mill Creek meeting, met with the Coastal Conservancy and attending Del Norte High School Graduation; Supervisor Hemmingsen commented on attending a Pelican Bay Advisory Committee meeting and tour of the prison, attending a LAFCO meeting, City Council meeting, Future Facilities and a Mill Creek informational Meeting; and Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a CASA meeting, First 5 meeting, CSAC meeting, RCRC meeting in Grass Valley and attending a Brookings City Council meeting.

Staff was directed to write a letter to the Governor requesting that a member of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors be appointed to the Coastal Commission.

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 Richard Miles, Leroy Bieber and Holly Gensaw, Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods, Crescent City Unit Director.

3. 10:45 P.M. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Amended Master Fee Ordinance. Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce the Amended Master Fee Ordinance.**

Action: The Board of Supervisors waived full reading, read by title only and approved the introduction of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2007-001, the Master Fee Ordinance for the County of Del Norte. This Ordinance will add a Debit/Credit Card Administrative Processing Fee of $2.00 to all department fee schedules. No public comment was given.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Michael Sullivan

Second: Gerry Hemmingsen

Vote Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan

Vote Nay: 0 None

Vote Abstain: 0 None

4. 11:00 A.M. Nuisance Abatement Accounting Hearing for the Property at 1810 Riverside Drive (Assessor's Parcel Number 110-010-11) as requested by the Code Enforcement Officer.**

Action: DNCO Resolution 2007-036

Sworn testimony was heard from David Mason, Code Enforcement Officer and Maja Nichol, tenant of the property.

After discussion by the Board and on a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen, seconded by Supervisor Sullivan, the Board adopted a Resolution Confirming an Accounting of Costs of Abatement of a Public Nuisance and Authorizing a Special Assessment and Lien to Recover Said Costs of Abatement. The total Civil Penalties were reduced from $4,320.00 to $2,160.00 for a total of $20,325.20 to be assessed and levied against the premises.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Gerry Hemmingsen

Second: Michael Sullivan

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

Vote Nay: 1 Martha McClure

Vote Abstain: 0 None

5. 11:15 A.M. Nuisance Abatement Accounting Hearing for the Property at 181 Mobile Lane (Assessor's Parcel Number 110-320-32) as requested by the Code Enforcement Officer.**

Action: Supervisor Finigan recused himself from this item.

Sworn testimony was heard from Dave Mason, Code Enforcement Officer, Eileen Cooper, property owner, Ernest Perry, Director of the Community Development Department, Leon Perrault, Environmental Health Specialist, Dory Bruce and Donald Bruce.

After discussion by the Board, Supervisor Sullivan moved to table the item. Supervisor McNamer seconded the motion for discussion. The motion failed on a 1-3 vote. Supervisor Hemmingsen moved that the Board adopt a Resolution Confirming an Interim Accounting of Penalties Imposed Pending the Abatement of a Public Nuisance and Authorizing a Special Assessment and Lien to Recover Said Penalties. Supervisor Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 2-2 vote.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Gerry Hemmingsen

Second: Michael Sullivan

Vote Yea: 2 Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan

Vote Nay: 2 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer

Vote Abstain: 1 David Finigan

6. 11:30 A.M. The Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt the Proposed Budget for the County of Del Norte and Special Districts for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction for fiscal year 2007-2008.**

Action: The County Administrative Officer gave an overview of the proposed budget. After discussion by the Board and on a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor McNamer, the Board unanimously approved and adopted the proposed budget for fiscal 2007-2008 as presented.

1) Approved and adopt the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year Proposed Budgets as presented in the four attached schedules.

2) Directed departments to continue assisting County Administration and the Auditor-Controller in reducing the budget shortfall.

3) Directed departments to provide major goals and objectives that they anticipate achieving during the upcoming fiscal year, and reporting mid-year status of progress in reaching stated outcomes. In addition, require departments to account for the outcomes achieved during the last fiscal year.

4) Approved the position list request for wireless device stipends as provided in the adopted Wireless Device Policy.

5) Approved salary adjustments to the following positions that reflect additional responsibilities effective August 10, 2007:

a)Assessor's Office-Chief of Administration from Range 42 to 47

b)Sheriff's Office-Dispatchers from Range30/32/34/36 to 32/34/36/38

c)Community Development-Building Official/Senior Building Inspector from Range 52 to Range 56 (Classified MM(E))

6) Reclassified the following positions to reflect actual and future job assignments within the respective departments effective August 10, 2007:

Assessor's Office

(2) Account Clerk I/II/III to Office Technician I/II/III

Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office

(1) Account Clerk I/II/III to Senior Account Clerk (1) Senior Account Clerk to Administrative Analyst I/II

Sheriff's Department

(1)Deputy Sheriff I/II/III to Bailiff Sergeant

Community Development Department

(1) Long Range Planner to Senior Planner (classified MM(E))

(1) Project Planner to a Planner I/II/III

Department of Health &Human Services

(1) Account Clerk I/II/III to Senior Account Clerk

7) Established the following positions within the respective departments as requested and recommended:

Assessor's Office (Effective Date 10/2/07)

(1) Appraiser Technician Range 32

Information Technology Department (Effective Date 7/13/07)

(1)Systems Support Specialist I/II/III dedicated to GIS

Sheriff's Office (Effective Date 7/13/07)

(1)Coroner Assistant Range 36 funded by AB443

(2)Dispatchers

Airport (Effective Date 7/13/07)

(1)Airport Maintenance Worker

Health & Human Services (Effective Date 7/13/07)

(1)Administrative Analyst I/II dedicated to OERU

Recreation (Effective Date 10/2/07)

(1) Recreation Coordinator I/II Range 38/40

Juvenile Hall (Effective Date 7/13/07)

(1) Building Maintenance Worker I/II/III

8. Eliminated the following positions within the Sheriff's budget:

(1)Deputy Sheriff funded by AB443 in exchange for a Coroner Assistant

(1)Sheriff Detective funded by 443 to offset loss of funding for a position in Boating Safety.

9. Eliminated the following position from the Auditor-Controller budget and establish like position within the Sheriff's budget unit effective 6/29/07:

(1)Auditor-Controller Fiscal Manager to Budget & Logistic Manager within the Sheriff's budget.

10. Established a Tax Collector Special Revenue Fund as requested by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and eliminate Trust Fund #667 as required by GASB 34. (See attached request)

11.Established an Assessor Special Revenue Fund as requested by the Assessor and eliminate Trust Fund #654 as required by GASB 34. (See attached request)

12. Eliminated the Mental Health Services Act fund, budget unit 129-419 and combine revenues/expenditures within the Mental Health budget unit 123-418.

13. Established Enterprise Fund 103-321 for the maintenance and operation of the Airport as recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Michael Sullivan

Second: Leslie McNamer

Vote Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, 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: No public comment was given on the Consent Agenda.

The Consent Agenda was adopted (Items 7 through 10 and 12 through 31). Item 11 was pulled for discussion and separate vote by Supervisor Sullivan. Supervisor Sullivan abstained from voting on Item 28.

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

7. Approve the minutes from the June 12, 2007 meeting.**

Action: Approved

8. Approve an Amendment to the Contract between the California Department of Corrections, Parole Division and the Del Norte County Sheriff's Department to operate a Substance Abuse Treatment Center for State Parole Violators and Authorize the Sheriff to proceed with the contract as requested by the County Sheriff-Coroner.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-090

9. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment Agreement (2007-023) for Placements at Bar-O Boys Ranch with Humboldt County as requested by the Director of Bar-O Boys Ranch.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-091

10. Approve and Authorize the Treasurer to execute the Agreement with Nova Merchant Services to provide credit and debit card payment options to County Departments as requested by the County Treasurer/Tax Collector.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-092

11. Receive and File the Del Norte County Treasurer's 2007 Statement of Investment Policy as requested by County Treasurer/Tax Collector.**

Action: Supervisor Sullivan pulled this item for discussion. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance and resolution for delegation of authority.

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

12. Approve a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2006-082 Approving an Application and Contract Execution of Funding from the General Allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto with the State of California for the Purposes of this Grant as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

Action: DNCO Resolution 2007-038

13. Approve a Contract with Maximus Incorporated to provide State Mandated Cost Claiming Services during FY 2007-08 as requested by County Administrative Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-093

14. Approve the Chair to sign the contract with Jim Phillips Nursing Inc. for nursing services at the Sheriff's Department, Juvenile Hall and Bar-O Ranch as requested by County Administrative Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-094

15. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Contract with Snider General Engineering to provide construction services for the Pyke Field Repair Project as requested by Assistant County Administrative Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-095

16. Adopt the Asbestos and Lead Operations and Maintenance Manual for Jack McNamara Field Airport Terminal as submitted by Winzler and Kelly Consulting Engineers as requested by the Airport Manager.**

Action: Adopted

17. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for Child Welfare Services staff training from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-096

18. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for CalWorks staff training July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-097

19. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement for Psychiatric consultation Services with Thomas Meyer, M.D. as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-098

20. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for Adult Protective Services staff training from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-099

21. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Rural Human Services, Inc.(RHS) to provide Children's Health Coverage Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization (OERU) activities pursuant to the State allocation program as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-100

22. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Gary Ernst Consulting Service providing Mental Health technical fiscal service as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-101

23. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with United Indian Health Service, Inc. (UIHS) for the provision of emergency bioterrorism preparedness as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-102

24. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Del Norte County Unified School District (DNUSD) for the provision of emergency bioterrorism preparedness as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-103

25. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Crescent City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCNRC) for the provision of emergency bioterrorism preparedness as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-104

26. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with the Community Health Alliance of Humboldt-Del Norte (CHA) to act as fiscal agent for payment of insurance premiums for Del Norte County children enrolled in the CaliforniaKids Insurance as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-105

27. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Linda Cairns, Lead Parent Partner for Wraparound Services as requested by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-106

28. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Valerie Wenning, Parent Partner for Wraparound Services as requested by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-107

Supervisor Sullivan abstained from voting on this item.

29. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Heather Langston, Mentor for Wraparound Services as requested by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-108

30. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Jessica Randolph, Mentor for Wraparound Services as requested by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-109

31. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Joshua Costa, Mentor for Wraparound Services as requested by the Interim Chief Probation Officer.**

Action: DNCO Agreement 2007-110

REGULAR ITEMS

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

32. Accept a Report from the Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) staff updating current activities as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services. No Action Requested.**

Action: Randy Bancroft presented a report and information regarding the Tobacco Use Prevention Program.

33. Receive an Informational Report from the Board of Supervisors Goal Committee No. 2 Safe and Healthy Families as presented by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: Gary Blatnick, Director of Health and Human Services presented a report.

34. Accept Del Norte County's Human Services Facility Report as prepared by Health and Human Services, Probation and the Criminal Justice Research Foundation; Adopt Recommendation No's 1 and 2 set forth in the Report; Authorize County Administration and Health and Human Services Director to prepare an agreement with the developer to implement recommendation No. 3, not to exceed $10,000.00; and Consider recommendation No. 4 at the time of final County budget approval for FY 07/08 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: A Presentation given by Fred Campbell and Jim Aboytes, Criminal Justice Research Foundation regarding the Health and Human Services Facility. Comments were heard from the Board Members. No public comment was given.

a.) Accepted Del Norte County's Human Services Facility report as prepared by Health and Human Services, probation and the Criminal Justice Research Foundation.

b.) Adopted recommendations:

1. Accepted the co-locating facility development building construction model for Health and Human Services: Mental Health Branch, Public Health Branch, Public Assistance/Employment Training Branch, Social Services Branch, Alcohol and Other Drug Programs and Probation Department, all to be located at the existing Social Services site.

2. Approved the preliminary floor plan diagrams and space allocations that addresses growth and allows for department operational flexibility, economy of construction, service integration and established the quality of work.

c.) Authorized the County Administration and Health and Human Services Director to prepare an agreement with the developer to implement recommendation no. 3 not to exceed $10,000.00

3. Authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to work with the property owner to further develop the project and bring back to the Board of Supervisors the following: a/ guaranteed maximum price of the project, b) actual lease rate to the County, c) preliminary schematic design, d) parking and vehicle access plan e) architectural rendering and preliminary lease agreement from owner.

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Martha McClure

Second: Leslie McNamer

Vote Yea: 5 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan

Vote Nay: 0 None

Vote Abstain: 0 None

35. Rescind Resolution 2007-029 and replace it with a revised Resolution of Support by the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Approving an Increase in Penalties on Specific Offenses Including Moving Traffic Violations by Two Dollars for Every Ten Dollars Collected to Provide a Specific Share for Emergency Departments Approved for Pediatrics and Additional Funding for Maddy Fund Recipients, Including North Coast Emergency Medical Services as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

Action: DNCO Resolution 2007-039

Motion: Move to approve

Move: Martha McClure

Second: Leslie McNamer

Vote Yea: 5 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan