A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
8:30 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), Wigley v. DNC, Del Norte Ct
# CVPIo6-1401; Hanover v. DNC Road Dept, Del Norte Superior., #CVCV 08-2300;
Fiery v. California Dept of Fish and Game, Sac. Superior Court
2011-00095243-CU-EI; Olson v. Del Norte County, Case CVUJ 08-1513; Richard
Lorenz v. Del Norte County, Del Norte Superior Court., CVUJ 11-1053; Trinity
Perry v. Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, Del Norte Superior Ct., CVPT
11-1304 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.
·
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: No new employees were introduced.
·
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: Vice-Chair Hemmingsen stated that Item #6 would be pulled due to
the applicants' request for withdrawal of appeal.
Item #5 was also pulled due to no quorum. Supervisors Sullivan and
Hemmingsen needed to recuse themselves from this item for conflict of interest.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a Tri-Agency Economic
Development Authority meeting, meeting with the Yurok Tribe regarding
negotiations on the casino, attending an RCRC Executive Board meeting in
Sacramento, meeting with the new Chief Justice regarding probation, courts, AB
109, and statewide case management; attending the Del Norte County Fair,
attending a CSAC Executive Board meeting, participating in a realignment
conference call, attending a Special Session Tri-Agency meeting regarding the
brewery, attending his eldest son's wedding, attending the Joint City/County
meeting, and traveling to Klamath and watching the ballot counting for the fire
assessment.
Supervisor McClure reported on traveling to her third Coastal
Commission meeting, meeting with Coastal Staff in Humboldt County, traveling to
Sacramento for a two-day meeting at the Democratic Western Caucus, attending
the League of Cities Redwood Empire Division meeting in Arcata, attending a
Senior Board meeting, participating in conference calls with Assemblyman
Chesbro and Congressman Thompson regarding the Alexandre Dairy and grazing
issue, speaking with a constituent regarding a request for more police coverage
during the evenings, and attending a Joint City/County meeting. She also
commented that a suggestion was made during this meeting that there should be a
crosswalk at Cooper and
Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending a Tri-Agency Economic
Development Authority meeting, attending a School Board meeting, attending the
City/County Joint meeting, and commented on taking a trip to Murphy's CA.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending a meeting with
Congressman Mike Thompson that was put on by the Yurok Tribe regarding certain
properties and dam removals, meeting with the Pelican Bay Citizen's Advisory
Committee meeting, attending an RCD meeting regarding the Alexandre Dairy
grazing issue, attending a meeting with National and State Parks regarding
changes in Jedediah State Park as well as the permanent closure of South Beach
Road due to lack of funding, attending a Local Area Formation Committee
meeting, meeting with airport staff regarding progress, and attending a
City/County Joint meeting.
Action: No Public Comment was given.
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved the Proclamation in Recognition of WE REMEMBER 9/11
Week, the Week of September 9-15, 2011.
Katie Gavin accepted this Proclamation on behalf of the Daughters
of the American Revolution.
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
Action: An update was given by Tyrone Kelly, Forest Supervisor, regarding
the Six Rivers National Forest Framework for Sustainable Recreation as well as
travel management.
Supervisor Hemmingsen expressed disappointment in the document,
commenting that it seems as if the Forest Service has gotten away from managing
the forest. He also commented that we still have yet to follow the Plan that is
already in place and that there aren't any new forest management documents that
have come out that lend to better forest management.
Supervisor Sullivan commented that he is pleased that the need for
marketing was addressed in the document.
Supervisor McClure commented that the "umbrella plan"
needs to be examined. She suggested that the National Forest may want to ask
for assistance from the Redwood Park Association regarding marketing and
funding.
Supervisor Finigan commented that the focus needs to be shifted
back to forest management, not recreation.
Tyrone Kelley also commented that, with regard to travel
management, that there are still issues and concerns with the update of the
map. He stated that the decision is that it is more appropriate to go back and
rescope the document once again. He also stated that this document would be
more appropriate as an Environmental Impact Statement instead of an
Environmental Assessment and that more communication needs to be done with the
Board and the public.
Public Comment was given by Eileen Mitchell and Eileen Cooper.
Action: Supervisors Hemmingsen and Sullivan recused themselves from this
item.
This resulted in a loss of quorum and the item was pulled from the
Agenda.
Action: This item was pulled from the agenda due to the applicants'
request for withdrawal of appeal.
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 Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (Items #7 through #17).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Michael Sullivan, 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
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
18. Presentation
of the 2010 Del Norte County Crop Report by the Agricultural
Commissioner.** Document
Action: Ken Smith, Agricultural Commissioner, gave a presentation on the
following: Field Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Miscellaneous Agricultural
Production, Timber and Forest Products, Sustainable Agriculture Reporting, and
the Commercial Fishing Data for 2010.
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, commented on AB109,
Cal-Fire Assessment in the State Responsibility Area, and Water Quality
Legislation.
Supervisor Finigan commented on the Cal-Fire Assessment and
potential litigation. He also commented on the Secure Rural Schools funding
reduction this year and stated that there is no legislation in place that
addresses this. He encouraged constituents to call their congressmen in support
of reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools
Direction was made to staff to make the recommended budget for the
County and Special Districts available to the public on or before September 2,
2011.
Action: Direction was given to staff to prepare a letter of support for a
continued grazing lease between Blake Alexandre and State Parks.
Public Comment was given by Scott Feller.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
21. Verbal
Update. Information only.
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update on the
Townsite Boat Launch and commented that the Requa slide material is being used
in this project, gave an update on Prop 40 projects, Battery Point Lighthouse,
and Point St. George. He also stated that he was invited to speak at the BBQ
for the Relief Crews.
He commented that the Parks Department also asked for surplussing
of picnic tables through Prop 40 money, which are now being surplussed to
non-profit and gov't agencies. And lastly, he reported on meeting with John
Horner at Pyke's Field and commented that we have a significant number of
softball teams this year in recreation, and an extremely functional facility.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us