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, September 14, 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: Martha McClure, Michael
Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen and David Finigan
Absent: Leslie McNamer
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), Otremba v DNC Del Norte
Superior Ct., # CVUJ-10-1258, Wilson v. DNC, Cal. 1st App Dist # A127847, Hanover vs. DNC Road Dept, Del Norte Superior Ct., #
CVCV 08-2300 , Danis v. DNC, U.S. Dist Ct, N Cal., #
CV095924CRB, DNC v. U.S. Forest Srv, U.S. Dist Ct, N Cal., # CV10-2047JSW,
Strom v. DNC, U.S. Dist Ct, N Cal., # CV08-4708MEJ, Coyle v. DNC, Del Norte Ct
# CVPM07-1572, Dickson v. DNC, Del Norte Ct # CVUJ08-1485, Elsebusch v. DNC,
Del Norte Ct # CVCV06-2313, JHP LLC v. Japp, Del Norte Ct # CVPT09-1438, Stewart
v. DNC, Del Norte Ct # CVUJ09-1001, Whetstine v. DNC, Del Norte Ct #
CVUJ-10-1199, Wigley v. DNC, Del Norte Ct # CVPI06-1401, 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. Public Employee Mental
Health Specialist II DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1) ( GC 54954.5 AND 54957). Public
Employee Assistant District Attorney
DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
(1) ( GC 54954.5 AND 54957).
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 Finigan.
Action: Supervisor Finigan 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 no reportable actions. Jay Sarina, County
Administrative Officer, stated that the matter of the Public Employee Mental
Health Specialist II DISCLIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1) (GC 54954.5 and 54957)
is to be continued in order to obtain transcripts.
·
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: Supervisor Hemmingsen asked that a Proclamation for Surf's Up
Weekend be added to Item #3 subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
On a motion by Supervisor McClure and seconded by Supervisor
Finigan, the Proclamation was added to the agenda.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, David Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on traveling to Sacramento for a
meeting at the Governor's office regarding the airport bill and the inclusion
of the Smith River Rancheria, commented that he spoke with several legislators
regarding the Disaster Relief Bill, attending an RCRC Homebuyer's Fund meeting,
meeting with Administration regarding Bertch Park, attending an Economic
Development Corporation luncheon at Good Harvest, attending a CSAC meeting in
Sacramento regarding propositions as well as attending a Coastal Counties
Association meeting, attending a meeting with Community Development regarding
planning, and attending a youth football game on Friday.
Supervisor McClure reported on attending a Solid Waste Management
Authority meeting, attending a Redwood Coast Transit Authority meeting
regarding their positive cashflow and increase in ridership, attending a
Redwood Parks Association meeting, meeting with Congressman Mike Thompson and
commented that he visited Del Norte High School as well as visiting Vita
Cucina, meeting with Wes Chesbro for the Labor Day breakfast, commented on the
letter of support for the Lighthouse Tower project and that it was forwarded it
to a number of agencies, commented that she was following the Emergency Medical
Service's discussion on the intent for reorganization, attending a Resource
Advisory Committee meeting, and attending a Coastal Conservancy meeting.
Supervisor Sullivan reported on meeting with Laura Olson from
California Endowment and Geneva Wiki, commented on the improvements at Ruby Van
Deventer Park, attending a Redwood Coast Transit meeting, attending a Local
Transportation Committee meeting, attending a Tri-Agency meeting, attending a
public meeting for State Parks regarding duck hunting, commented on the
upcoming Parks Commission meeting on the 8th of October regarding duck hunting
and the general plan for Mill Creek, participating in Action Summary,
participating in the CASA golf tournament, attending a Chamber Board meeting,
attending a Resource Advisory Committee meeting, participating in a conference
call for Area 1 Agency on Aging, attending a meeting with Jay Sarina,
Supervisor Hemmingsen, Jerry Cochran, and Robert Black regarding Hurdygurdy
negotiations, attending Bob and Sally Sarina's 50th anniversary party, meeting
with Community Development regarding Walker Road, meeting with Heidi Kunstal
regarding zoning for a potential homeless shelter, attending the dedication for
Officer Felio, attending Congressman Thompson's event at the Senior Center,
attending a Del Norte High football game, and commented on his son's first day
of third grade.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending the Tolowa Dunes
reclassification workshop, attending a friend's 80th birthday party, commented
that Supervisor McNamer is absent due to illness and wishes her a speedy
recovery, attending a meeting in Brookings regarding the rationalization
program within the groundfish industry, meeting with Supervisor McNamer, Kevin
Hamblin, and David Mason regarding a parking ordinance, attending a Hurdygurdy
negotiation meeting, attending the presentation at the Vet's Hall by
Congressman Thompson, attending the 75th anniversary at the Senior Center,
attending a settlement meeting regarding Pacific Shore, attending a meeting at
the Harbor regarding the Salmon Disaster Relief money distribution,
participating in Agenda Review, attending a Local Transportation Commission
meeting, attending the Harbor Candidate's Forum at the Fairgrounds, meeting
with County Counsel and the attorney for the Forest Services regarding a
lawsuit.
Action: No Public Comment was given.
Action: A Proclamation for Surf's Up Weekend was added to the item.
Public Comment was given by Katie Gavin, Teri McCune, and Bev
Noll.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, David Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer presented this
item. He stated that we will have
another meeting on the Budget on September 28, 2010 which may be continued in
order to have a quorum.
The Budget Hearings were continued to September 28, 2010.
No Public Comment was given.
5.
11:00
A.M. Presentation on South Fork Road.**
Document
Action: Jeff Daniels, Road Superintendent, gave a presentation on the
progress of the South Fork Road Project.
Action: Jennifer Englund presented this item.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board adopted the Proclamation designating Del Norte County as a
"Let's Move" County.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen, 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: Item #26 was amended.
Public Comment was given by Louise Wilson.
Supervisor McClure asked about items #17 through #22 regarding the
CHAT Grants.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
None
Second:
Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Martha
McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
7.
Approve
the Minutes from the August 24, 2010 Board of Supervisors' meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-146)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-147)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-148)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-149)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-150)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-151)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-152)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-155)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-154)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-153)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-156)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-157)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-158)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2010-159)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2010-051)
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: This item was continued to the next meeting due the absence of a
quorum.
Action: Public Comment was given by Roy Tedsen.
Direction was made by the Board to codify the previous action of
the Board regarding the County Environmental Committee and that all members of
the committee are to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, and Debbie Mayhue,
Director of Child Support, presented this item.
Public Comment was given by Lathe Gill.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board approved the elimination of the following vacant positions:
1 Staff Services Analyst I/II, 2 Supervising Child Support Specialists, 3 Child
Support Specialist I/II/III, 1 Legal Clerk I/II, 1 Account Clerk I/II, and 1
Office Assistant I/II; and 2) authorized County Personnel and the Director of
Child Support Services to proceed working with Merit Systems services for the
purposes of determining which five (5) additional positions that are currently
occupied should be eliminated to meet the operational needs of the department.
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Supervisor Sullivan requested that a letter be sent to Pelican Bay
State Prison regarding the proposed 12 hour shifts.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Michael
Sullivan, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
31. Verbal
Update. Information Only.
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update on
ongoing projects.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 12:32 P.M.
The Board came into back into Regular Session at 2:00 P.M.
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, reported out that the
item of Public Employee Assistant District Attorney
DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1) ( GC 54954.5 AND 54957) was continued to the
next meeting.
The Board adjourned at 2:05 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