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, December 23, 2008

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.

CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M.

Public Comment on Closed Session items only.

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; John Gimbel v. County of Del Norte, US District Court, Northern California Division., Case No. C070113; Joseph Rimac v. Del Norte County, US District Court, Northern California Division, SC C 07-0298; David L. Elsebusch v. Del Norte, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVCV06-2313; Dawn Heckel v District Attorney, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPI 07-1176;County of Del Norte v Beckett et al, DN Superior Court., Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; Gimbel v. California, US District Court, Northern California District Case No. C 07-058196 EMC; Clark v. Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPM07-1496; and Coyle v. James Marmon, et al., DN Superior Court Case No. CVPM07-1572; Pacific Shores Homeowners Association v. Del Norte County Flood Control District, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 07AS01615; McNamara & Peepe, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District no. 1-84-00550; Gregory Jones & Darlene Jones v. County of Del Norte, et. seq. US District Court, Northern District no. cv 08 3222BZ; Crescent Heritage Coalition v. County of Del Norte, Del Norte Superior Court Docket # CVUJ 08-1408; Wigley v. Del Norte CVPI 06-1401; Chisman v. County US Dist Ct, Northern Cal Dist, # C084793MMC; Haley v. County, US Dist Ct, Northern Cal Dist, # CV084572WHA; Dickson v. County CV-UJ-08-0001485; Olson v. Riese, Del Norte Superior Court # CVUJ08-1513; Tyler Dickson v. Del Norte County, Del Norte Superior Court # CVUJ-1485; B) Anticipated litigation: 1) significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt’ Code 54956.9(b) - two cases; 2) Initiation of litigation Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Govt’ Code 54956.9(c) - 1 case. 

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 Community Partners

· The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Jeannine Galatioto

· Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.

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

· 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.

SCHEDULED ITEMS:

1. 10:10 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).

2. 10:25 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.

3. 10:45 A.M. Hold a Public Hearing to hear a RCA Rezone R0901C-APN 101-150-08, Brien Walters as requested by the Senior Planner.

CONSENT AGENDA

Comments from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the Consent Agenda only.

4. Review Treasurer's 2009 Statement of Investment Policy and adopt a Resolution Granting Investment Authority to the County Treasurer.**

5. Approve the minutes from the Board of Supervisors meeting November 4, 2008**

6. Approve the minutes from the Board of Supervisors meeting November 25, 2008**

7. Approve the minutes from the Board of Supervisors meeting December 9, 2008**

8. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to Agreement EW-2008-06 with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for training from July 1, 2008 thur June 30, 2009 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services**

9. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to Agreement CW-2008-06 with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for training from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

10. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contract amendment with Leroy Davies, Darren McElfresh, Jon Alexander and William Cater, Attorneys at Law, for Public Defender services, revising paragraph six to the original agreement effective with the commencement date of the original contract as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

11. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Non-Supplantation Certification and Comprehensive Agreement form with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the 2008-09 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness, State General Fund (GF), pandemic Influenza and Health and Human Services Hospital Preparedness Program Funding Agreement totaling $344,363. as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

12. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement with Van Skoyoc companies in the amount of $60,000. as requested by the Assistant County Administrative Officer.**

13. Approve a Resolution Exempting from Property Tax all Real Property and Personal Property of one thousand ($1,000.00) or less full or base year value (cancellation of a tax bill less than $10.00) and Supplemental Assessments of two thousand ($2,000.00) or less full value (cancellation of a tax bill less than $20.00) as requested by the County Assessor.**

14. Approve a Proclamation of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Honoring Lloyd Perkins.**

15. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Benefits for Unrepresented Management Classifications Assistant/Deputy Department Heads and Adopt a Resolution Establishing Benefits for Unrepresented Confidential Classifications as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

REGULAR ITEMS

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

16. Discuss scheduling a City/County meeting on January 26, 2009 and take action as necessary.

17. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to Kathleen Schaefer at the FEMA office of the Department of Homeland Security regarding the status of the Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) at Klamath Glen and direct the Clerk of the Board to send the package proof of delivery.**

18. Approve an agreement with SLOAN, the County, and First 5 Del Norte as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

BUDGET TRANSFERS:

19. Approve a Budget Transfer (12-04) within the Recreation and Capital Projects in the amount of $70,600.00 as requested by the Assistant County Administrator.**

20. Approve a Budget Transfer (12-05) within the Community Development budget in the amount of $750.00 as requested by the Director of Community Development.**

LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:

21. Consider miscellaneous legislative and budget matters pertinent to the County of Del Norte. Authorize the Chair to sign and send appropriate letters with respect to matters pending before the state or federal governments.

22. Discuss and take possible action regarding late notification of certain meetings.

CAPITAL PROJECTS:

23. Written Capital Projects Update. Information only.**

ADJOURNMENT

Jeremi Ruiz, Clerk of the Board

County of Del Norte, State of California Date Posted: January 12, 2009

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