A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY MAY 25, 2010 8:30 AM
The Board of
Supervisors of the
SPECIAL SESSION 8:30 A.M.
Teleconference Item:
Consideration of an award of a public
works contract for an overlay on Lake Earl Drive between Elk Valley Cross
Road and Buzzini Road to Hemmingsen Construction and to authorize the Chairman
of the Board to sign it; and authorize the designed representative from
the Community Development Department to sign individual change orders up
to Ten Percent (10%) of the contract award as requested by the Deputy Director
of Roads and Engineering. Supervisor Finigan will be participating in
this agenda item via teleconference authorized under Government Code section
54953(b). He will be either in the passenger ticketing area or the
post-screening passenger waiting area of the terminal located at Del Norte
County Regional Airport,Jack McNamara Field,
Action: Supervisor Finigan was
present for this vote. Chair Hemmingsen and Supervisor Sullivan recused
themselves from this item. On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by
Supervisor McNamer, the Board approved the award of
a public works contract for an overlay on Lake Earl Drive between Elk
Valley Cross Road and Buzzini Road to Hemmingsen Construction and to authorize
the Chairman of the Board to sign it; and authorize the designed
representative from the Community Development Department to sign individual
change orders up to Ten Percent (10%) of the contract award.
Motion: Move to Approve
Move: David Finigan
Second: Leslie McNamer
Ayes:
3 Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, David
Finigan
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), David L. Elsebusch v. Del
Norte, DN Superior Court, Case No.
CVCV06-2313; and
Coyle v. James Marmon, et al., DN Superior Court Case No.
CVPM07-1572; Jones & Jones v.
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.
Action: The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and the Clerk
took silent roll noting that all were present with the exception of Supervisor
Finigan.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Supervisor Sullivan.
Action: Supervisor Sullivan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: Gary Blatnick, Director of Health and Human Services introduced
Heather Hampson as a new Social Worker.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action:
·
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 meeting with Greg Burns, our
lobbyist from Washington, D.C., attending a Neighborhood Watch Meeting with
Sheriff Wilson, Tim Athey, Jay Sarina, and about 25 residents of Smith River,
participating in action summary, participated in the Art Walk, part of which
was held in his office, attending the Grange auction and Tri-Tip Dinner,
attending the LRT Gala fundraiser at Veterans Hall, commented on SB1130 being
voted on and passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. He stated that it
will now be going before the Senate Floor, and commended Paul Smith of RCRC,
Bill Bailey from Senator Aanestad's officer, and
Supervisor McNamer commented that she missed the last Board
meeting due to illness, attending Agenda review for Solid Waste Management
Authority, attending a Solid Waste Management Authority meeting, participating
in a walk through with Gary Blatnick and Jay Sarina regarding Social Service's
building upgrades, meeting with County supervisors of services regarding fees,
attending Employee Recognition luncheon, and attending an Air Quality
Management Board meeting in the Flynn Center.
Supervisor McClure reported on attending a Senior Board meeting,
attending a Solid Waste Management meeting, attending a Solid Waste Management
Ad Hoc Committee meeting, attending a Historical Society General Membership
meeting, meeting with Jeff Daniels from the Road Department, meeting with Greg Burns, our lobbyist from Washington
D.C, attending a Redwood Arts Association Board meeting, commented about a
project that the Historical Society is doing, and walked all the docks at the
harbor and commented on the damage that happened because of the tsunamis.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on meeting with Greg Burns, our
lobbyist from Washington D.C., attending the Ribbon Cutting for the new jail
visitation room, attending a Resource Conservation & Development meeting
(RC & D), attending the Ruby Van Deventer Park re-dedication, attending the
Grange dinner and auction, attending an Elk Valley Rancheria 2x2 meeting,
commented that he was unable to attend employee recognition luncheon, meeting
with Gary Blatnick, Supervisor Finigan, and Tom Crowell regarding school
children, participating in agenda review, attending Sandy Pappas' Celebration
of Life, commented that another friend of his passed away over the weekend,
meeting with Ken Smith, Jim Buckles, and Amy Wilson, regarding Sudden Oak
Death, and participated in a short meeting with County Counsel and some
departments regarding contracts.
Action: Public Comment was given by Richard Miles regarding the Airport,
and the item regarding homeless shelters , Zack Larson regarding Caltrans and
highway sites for mitigation, and Patti Vernelson regarding the airport in
Gasquet.
3.
10:30
A.M. Presentation of Recognition Awards for Employees.
Action: Gary Blatnick presented the award for Department Supervisor of the
Year to Lisa Hardy, Mental Health Branch; Team of the Year to the Mental Health
Branch; and Employee of the Year to Jeff Wolsfeld, Health and Human Services.
Debbie Mayhue presented the award for Enthusiastic Employee of the
Year to Jennifer Young, Child Support Services.
The Safe Employee of the Year award was presented to Nicole
Burshem, Probation.
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, extended his thanks to
all the County's employees for their hard work and dedication.
4.
10:45
A.M. Presentation by David Nelson, representative of Trindel.**
Action: This presentation was canceled.
Action: Heidi Kunstal, Deputy Director of Building and Planning, presented
this item.
Chair Hemmingsen opened the Public Hearing. No Public Comment was
given. Chair Hemmingsen closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan, and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board adopted the findings listed in the Planning Commission Staff
Report; and adopted the attached Ordinance for text amendments to Titles 12 and
20 of Del Norte County Code.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
3 Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
1 Martha
McClure
Vote Abstain: 0 None
6.
11:15
A.M. Presentation by Zack Larson regarding the MLPA
Action: Zack Larson, of Zack Larson & Associates gave an update
regarding the MLPA. Some topics that were discussed included a brief background
of the MLPA process, partners in the initiative, Marine Protected Areas, and
examples of habitats that are being replicated within the MPA's.
Action: Dan McCorkle, Director of Information Technology, gave an overview
of the new County Website.
John Irwin, of J Irwin Consulting, gave an update on the status of
Broadband Internet Access in Del Norte County.
A presentation was given by the Yurok Tribe regarding an the
agreement with Del Norte County for internet services in Klamath. They stated
that they hoped to be seeing this service available by winter of 2010.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (Items 8-19).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-069)
Action: Approve (DNCO Agreement 2010-064)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-065)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-070)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-071)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-072)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (Resolution 2010-034)
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Kevin Hamblin, Director of Community Development presented this
item and fielded questions from the Board.
Kevin Hendrick, Director of Del Norte Solid Waste Management
Authority, also spoke on this issue.
Direction was made by the Board to have County staff to work with
Del Norte County Solid Waste Management Authority for a solution regarding such
things as grants and cleanup in order to be able to address the issue in the
future. Also, direction was made to have the City and Ed Fulton included
afterwards.
Action: Kevin Hendrick, Director of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management
Authority, presented the item.
The Board expressed their concerns about specific aspects in the
Budget.
Direction was made to have staff forward these questions/concerns
to Kevin Hendrick for his review.
Action: Heidi Kunstal, Deputy Director of Building and Planning presented
this item.
Jeannine Galatioto, Administrative Analyst, and Doug Morgan of
Community Assistance Network spoke to the Board on this item and the importance
of the issue.
After discussion by the Board, direction was made to have staff
forward the draft Ordinance to the Planning Commission for consideration. It
was also directed to have community input on the matter, especially the
residents within the areas that are being proposed.
23. Review
an update on Hobbs Wall and take action as necessary.** Document
Action: Tina McClendon, Deputy Director of Engineering and Roads presented
this item to the Board.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board authorized the expenditure of Regional Surface Transportation
Program (RSTP) Federal Exchange and State Match funds for the completion of
environmental studies and design of the Hobbs Wall Trail; and directed staff to
commence the process to amend the FSTIP to include the Hobbs Wall Project.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LAND USE:
Action: The Board considered and conceptually approved the draft
mitigation planning effort, focused on
Action: James Bernard, Airport Director, gave a presentation on this item.
The Board directed staff to cancel the capital improvement grant funded fencing
project for Ward Field and to resubmit the Ward Field fencing project to the
State Caltrans Aviation Capital Improvement Program for future grant funding
with addendums.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved Budget Transfers (05-04 through 05-11).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: A request was made to draft and send a letter of support to the
Governor for funding for Veterans services.
Supervisor Sullivan requested that we contact CSAC regarding their
support on SB1130
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
35. A
Written Capital Projects Update. Information Only.** Document
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us