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, March
25, 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. |
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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: Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA)
Action: Susie Minx gave a presentation about CASA and its programs and
progress.
·
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Susie Minx, Director of CASA
·
Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: Eric Lauchetedt, Senior Engineering Technician, was introduced. Fran Visser introduced the new apprentices to
the Child Support Program: Karie
MacPhee, Jessica Brown, Ron Manning, and Tiffany Jensen.
·
Report of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.
Action: Chair Finigan stated that no reportable action was 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:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending a Law Enforcement
meeting with Sheriff Dean Wilson, Chief Plack, the City Manager, Councilman Richard Enea, and County
Administrative Officer Jeannine Galatioto, attending a Solid Waste Management
Authority meeting, traveling to Sacramento with Chris Howard and Tamara
Buchanan to meet with officials regarding Hwy 199, attending the Silver Ball,
attending an elder abuse workshop given by the District Attorney's office,
attending the Economic Summit given by the Chamber, commented on the progress
of the Square Deal building, and commented on the need for a 3-way stop sign on
East Essex; Supervisor McNamer reported
on attending an Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IGRC) meeting,
participating in an RC & D video conference with Supervisor Hemmingsen,
attending a Chamber mixer at the Economic Development Corporation, attending a
LAFCO meeting, and attending an Air Quality Management meeting in Eureka; Supervisor McClure reported on attending a
Solid Waste Management meeting, attending a Juvenile Justice Commission meeting
regarding the application for a grant to employ an interventionist at the
Junior High and High School level, commented on the Humane Society commercial,
attending the Economic Summit, volunteering at the Historical Society and gave
tours of the Lighthouse, attending a Healthy Workforce meeting, meeting with
Coastal Conservancy regarding the second phase of the Point St. George
development, attending the Revolving Loan Committee meeting, participating in a
teleconference with Community Health Alliance regarding insurance for children
and the California endowment, commented on the CAPIT government program
regarding child abuse, and attending a meeting with Ben Cameron regarding
assisting the Veterans; Supervisor
Hemmingsen reported on attending a State/National Parks meeting, participating
in an RC &D videoconference with Supervisor McNamer, attending a Healthy
Workforce meeting, attending a Future Facilities meeting concerning asbestos
removal in the Memorial building and the Recreation Gym and the repairs to the
boat ramp, commented on a trip taken to Ukiah to meet with the Crab Advisory
Committee in order to advise legislators on what needs to be done, and
attending a LAFCO meeting; Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a meeting
with the Klamath Chamber of Commerce concerning the fishing federation,
suggested to Supervisor Hemmingsen to look into the speed limits on West and
East Madison and to recommend solutions to the problem, attending an IGRC
meeting, attending the Economic Summit,
attending a meeting at the Family Resource Center regarding the 501C3
Board, meeting with RCRC in Sacramento in reference to the budget, meeting with
CSAC, commented on the reimbursement of Mental Health services, and commented on placeholder in the budget
language regarding Secure Roads and Schools Re-Authorization.
Action: Public comment was heard from Armand Trinitopoli on ADA
requirements, Ron Plechaty on underground utilities, Sheriff Dean Wilson, and
Richard Miles on Tsunami anniversary.
3.
10:45
A.M. Presentation from Greg Burns regarding Marlowe & Company.**
Action: The presentation was postponed until 2:00 pm.
Greg Burns gave a presentation on the services
provided by Marlowe & Company.
Comment was heard from Supervisors Sullivan, McNamer, Finigan, McClure,
and Hemmingsen. The presentation was
continued to 4:30 P.M. on March 26, 2008.
4.
11:00
A.M. Presentation from Fran Visser
regarding Child Support Services.**
Action: Fran Visser gave a presentation on the progress and programs of
Child Support Services.
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2008-02
Ken Smith spoke about the changes that were to
be made to the Ordinance. The Chair opened the Public Hearing. No public
comment was given. The Chair closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded
by Supervisor McClure the Ordinance was read by title, waived full reading, and
passed to the next meeting for the second reading.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Martha McClure
Vote
Yea: 5 Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen,
David Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Martha McClure
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Resolution 2008-018 and DNCO Resolution 2008-019
James Carnegie gave a brief presentation on the
General Allocation Community Development Block Grant Application. The Chair opened the Public Hearing. No
public comment was given. The Chair
closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded
by Supervisor McClure the Board accepted the submission of the 2008 General
Allocation Community Development Block Grant Application.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Michael Sullivan
Second: Martha McClure
Vote
Yea: 5 Michael Sullivan, Martha McClure,
Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
Action: DNCO Ordinance 2008-003
DNCO Resolution 2008-015
The Chair postponed the hearing until 2:15 pm.
After reviewing the attached paperwork, the
Chair opened up the Public Hearing.
Public comment was heard from Dan Buchanan,
Linda LaMarr, William Guevara, and Malihe Hooshnam. Chair Finigan closed the Public Hearing and
brought the matter back to the Board. A
motion was made by Supervisor McClure and seconded by Supervisor McNamer to
accept the Appeal of Rezone and to deny the Rezone of Ali and Malihe Hooshnam
(R0802C).Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
2 Martha McClure,
Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
3 Gerry Hemmingsen,
Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and
seconded by Supervisor Sullivan the Board denied the appeal of Rezone, Ali and
Malihe Hooshnam (R0802C), and accepted the application for Rezone, Ali and
Malihe Hooshnam (R0802C).
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Gerry Hemmingsen
Second: Michael Sullivan
Vote
Yea: 5 Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, 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.
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
8.
Approve
and Adopt the Minutes from the March 11, 2008 meeting.**
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: DNCO Resolution 2008-020
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Reviewed
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-054
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-055
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-059
Action: AGR 2008-056
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-057
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-058
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-060
Action: DNCO Agreement 2008-062
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
24. Del
Norte County Children's Report Card for Winter 2007. Information only.**
Action: Patricia Vernelson spoke about the Del Norte County Children's
Report Card and recognized Karen Sullivan for her efforts. Gary Blatnick spoke briefly about areas of
the Report Card. Information Only.
Action: Jay Sarina spoke about the plans and specifications. No Public Comment was given.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded
by Supervisor McNamer, the plans and specifications for the Roy Rook Boat
Launch Disaster repair project and direction of staff to begin the bid process
was carried unanimously.
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: Arthur Reeve, County Engineer, commented. No public comment was given.
On a Motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and
seconded by Supervisor Sullivan the Board Approved and Authorized Staff to
install a stop sign on Pine Grove Road, at the intersection of Cummins Road.
Motion: Move to approve
Move: Gerry Hemmingsen
Second: Michael Sullivan
Vote
Yea: 5 Gerry Hemmingsen, Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, David Finigan
Vote
Nay: 0 None
Vote
Abstain: 0 None
Action: No Public Comment was given.
On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded
by Supervisor McClure, the Board Accepted and Approved the application from the
Bar-O-Boys Ranch for Title III funding in the amount of $30,000 and directed
the Clerk of the Board to publish a description of the proposed project in the
local newspaper and to forward the proposed project to the Forest Service
Representative of the Resource Advisory Committee for their review and comment.
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: No Public Comment was given.
On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded
by Supervisor McClure, the Board Accepted and Approved the application for the
Gateway Education for Title III funding in the amount of $7,800 and Directed
the Clerk of the Board to publish a description of the proposed project in the
local newspaper and to forward the proposed project to the Resource Advisory
Committee for their review and comment.
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
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM
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
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
31. Written
Capital Project Update. Information Only.**
Action: A Written Capital Project Update was given.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: The Chair recessed the meeting until 4:30 P.M. on March 26, 2008.
The meeting reconvened at 4:30 P.M. on March 26,
2008.
Greg Burns finished his presentation on Marlowe
& Co.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 P.M.
Jeremi
Ruiz, Clerk of the Board
THE
AGENDA AND ACTION SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us