A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
CRESCENT CITY,
CA 95531
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
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. |
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.
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),
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Supervisor McClure.
Action: Supervisor McClure led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.
Action: No new employees were introduced.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action: County Counsel stated there were no reportable actions from Closed
Session. Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, stated that the Board took
action to continue the Public Employee Mental Health Specialist II
DISCLIPINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1) (gc 54954.5 AND 54957) to compel the release of the transcripts in a
timely matter.
·
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: There were no deletions, corrections, or additions requested.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan reported on meeting with Monte Mendenhall from
Pacific Power, attending a Caltrans meeting regarding Highways 199 and 197,
attending a Redwood Coast Transit meeting, participating in Action Summary,
participating in a mediation meeting with Jay Sarina, County Administrative
Officer, as well as Jeff Daniels, Road Superintendent, meeting with Don Amador
from the Blue Ribbon Coalition regarding Tolowa Dunes, attending an Area 1
Agency on Aging meeting in Eureka, attending a meeting at regarding Hurdygurdy,
commented on Senate Bill 1130's progress, attending Hank Westbrook's 80th
birthday, and went on vacation with his son.
Supervisor McNamer reported on not being able to attend meeting
due to being in the hospital and wanted to extend her thanks to well wishers as
well as personally thank
Supervisor McClure reported on participating in an Emergency
Medical Services meeting, attending a Redwood Coast Transit Authority meeting,
attending the Del Norte County Fair, meeting with Tina McClendon, Deputy
Director of Engineering and Roads regarding the City/County/Harbor sewer
proposal, commented that the contract with the Solid Waste Management Authority
and Recology is to be signed on Wednesday, camping at Jedediah Smith State
Park, and attending her class reunion.
Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a RCRC Executive Board
meeting, attending a Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority meeting
regarding Broadband, participating in a CSAC Realignment Committee phone
conference regarding juvenile justice, meeting with head of the USDA of
California at the Requa Inn regarding infrastructure and needs of the community
and continued the discussion at Elk Valley Rancheria the next day, attending a
First 5 meeting, participating in a National,Forest,County,Schools conference
call, attending an Airport JPA meeting, attending the Rodeo at the Del Norte
County Fair, and attending a meeting at Community Development regarding the
Klamath Levee and other issues in his district.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on participating in Agenda Review
Border Coast Regional Airport Board meeting, met with Supervisor Sullivan and
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, regarding Hurdygurdy, attending the
Local Stakeholders MPA meeting, attending his class reunion, and attending a
Dungeness Task Force meeting in Ukiah.
Action: Public Comment was given by Holly Gensaw regarding the closing of
the Boys & Girls Club in Del Norte County; Victoria Dickey regarding the
Solid Waste Management Authority, Sandra Drew regarding Del Norte Ambulance,
and Millie Ratzloff regarding Bertch Tract Park.
3.
10:40
A.M. Receive a presentation from Kay Edwards regarding Elk Valley
Crossroad. Document
Action: Kay Edwards gave a presentation to the Board regarding the
inaccessibility for pedestrians to safely walk or bike riders to ride from home
to
The Board suggested that she also speak with the Community
Development Department and the Local Transportation Commission.
4.
10:50
A.M. Presentation by Zack Larson, Larson & Associates, regarding an update
on the MLPA.
Action: Zack Larson, Larson & Associates gave an update. He commented
that the Northcoast Stakeholders Group would be presenting a proposal that
included an offshore conservation area at Point St. George in addition to the
Pyramid Point SMCA which includes the area from the border of
Russ Crabtree, Smith River Rancheria, stated that the Rancheria
believes this process is an infringement on sovereignty, self-determination,
First Amendment rights, and the religious freedoms of the Tribes and Tribal
Communities within the Northcoast. He agreed that the array submitted need not
include an allocation for Indian concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
Comments
from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the
Consent Agenda only.
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen recused himself from Items 8 and 9 due to
conflict of interest.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure the Board approved the Consent Agenda, (Items 5 through 21).
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
5.
Approve
the Minutes for the June 29, 2010 Board of Supervisors' meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
6.
Approve
the Minutes from the July 13, 2010 Board of Supervisors' meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen recused himself from this item due to
conflict of interest.
Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-127)
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen recused himself from this item due to
conflict of interest.
Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-126)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-128)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-129)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-130)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-131)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-132)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-133)
Action: Approve (DNCO Agreement 2010-134)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-135)
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board temporarily appointed Don Hemphill to the position of
Auditor/Controller ending on or before December 31, 2010.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved the submittal of two (2) applications for funding
through the Secure Rural Schools program.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board (DNCO Agreement 2010-136) accepted the negotiated price of
$81,000.00 for the purchase of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 30 and 31 of the real
property commonly called Del Norte County Assessor Parcel Number 115-121-14
and; adopted a Memorandum of Understanding/Purchase Contract between the County
and Lighthouse Community Church and authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of
the County of Del Norte and; authorized the County Administrative Officer to
sign documents required to complete the acquisition process.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM.
On a motion by Supervisor McNamer and seconded by Supervisor
Finigan, the Board approved Budget Transfers (06-09), (06-13), (06-25),
(06-26), (06-27), (06-28), (06-29), (06-30), and (06-31).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Leslie McNamer
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, commented on the
extraordinary costs related to the ongoing homicide cases. He stated that
letters have been sent to legislators from budget committees requesting
funding.
Supervisor McClure asked that a letter be sent to Senator Kehoe
regarding opposition to AB 2456, which modifies the Emergency Medical Services
Act. On a motion by Supervisor McClure and seconded by Supervisor Finigan, the
Board approved for the letter to be sent.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, David Finigan, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
35. Verbal
Update. Information Only.
Action: Jay Sarina gave an up date on Ruby Van Deventer, Point Saint
George, and Bertch Tract Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us