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, November 08, 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: 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, California United Home
Care Workers Union, Sheriffs Employees' Association, represented and
unrepresented bargaining units. II) Conference
with legal counsel – A) Existing litigation pursuant to Government code 54956.9
(a a Lorenz v. DNC, Del Norte
Superior Court, Case No. CVUT 11-1053. 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. Pursuant to
Gov’t Code 54997, review annual evaluation of the Director of Information
Technology and review the State of
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: Jerry Cochran introduced Mellisa Marti as the new Veteran's
Services' Office Assistant.
·
Report
of any actions from closed session by
Action: County Counsel stated no reportable actions from Closed Session.
·
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 attending a Tri-Agency meeting,
commented on dealing with concerns from constituents regarding Low Divide
Road's fire coverage, thanked Dave Mason and the Task Force regarding the issue
at Big Flat, and commented on attending the Joint City/County meeting.
Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending a 2x2 with the Smith
River National Recreation Area regarding roads issues in the Smith River NRA,
attending a few meetings with constituents and staff regarding the Solid Waste
Management Authority, attending a Border Coast Regional Airport Authority
meeting, attending a 2x2 with Redwood National and California State Parks and
commented that the Mill Creek Campground Area will be kept open, commented on
receiving a map of Tolowa Dunes State Park, and commented that a discussion on the hostel was held.
Supervisor McClure commented on traveling to Oceanside for a
Coastal Commission meeting, attending the Joint City/County meeting, attending
the Sunrise Rotary Event, commented on upcoming meetings regarding education,
commented on coming up with a plan for restoration at Marhoffer Creek,
commented that she has had numerous concerns from constituents regarding the
burglaries that have occurred recently and commented that there needs to be
more diligence to fixing this problem.
Supervisor Finigan reported on attending the Joint City/County
meeting, meeting with the County Administrative and the Agricultural
Commissioner regarding animal control issues in Klamath, attending a meeting in
Sacramento with CSAC Officers, participating in a conference call with the
Board of Supervisors of the State of California regarding the initiative that
is being filed for the constitutional guarantees for adequate funding regarding
AB109, meeting in Klamath for the Klamath Community Services District Board
meeting, attending a Border Coast Regional Airport Authority meeting, attending
the 6º degrees of Celebration Chamber Mixer, attending the Coast Guard
Auxiliary Dinner, and participating in a NACO conference call with the
leadership of the Transportation Steering Committee regarding the Highway Trust
Fund, gas tax, and an almost $300 billion dollar shortfall for infrastructure
maintenance in the next ten years.
Supervisor McNamer reported on attending a CMSP meeting in
Action: Public Comment was given by Bill Renfroe, Director of Tri-Agency
Economic Development Authority, regarding a rate increase in Worker's
Compensation.
Action: The Board of Supervisors adjourned and reconvened as the Board of
Equalization.
The Chair opened the Public Hearing for an Assessment Appeal on
APN 115-180-15, Hooshnam. The assessed value for this property as it appears on
the local roll is $150,000.00. The appellant's opinion of the value is
$70,000.00.
Malihe Hooshnam, appellant, presented her case.
Jennifer Perry, Appraiser Aide, gave a brief presentation on the
item.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Hemmingsen, the Board denied the appeal and upheld the assessed value of
$150,000.00
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Gerry Hemmingsen, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Chair McNamer opened the Public Hearing.
Kevin Hamblin, Director of Community Development, presented this
item.
No Public Comment was given.
On a motion by Supervisor Sullivan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board held a Public Hearing, waived the full reading, and adopted
Ordinance 2011-007, An Ordinance of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors
Regarding Industrial Waste Pretreatment, to revise Chapters 15.28,15.32, and
15.12 of the Del Norte County Code related to wastewaters.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Michael Sullivan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
5 Leslie
McNamer, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Martha McClure
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: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (Items #5 through #13).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
5.
Approve
the Minutes from the Joint City/County meeting on October 25, 2011.** Document
Action: Approved
6.
Approve
the Minutes from the October 25, 2011 Board of Supervisors' meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
7.
Approve
a Proclamation for Veteran's Day.**
Document
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2011-063)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2011-064)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2011-065)
Action: Approve (DNCO Agreement 2011-176)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2011-177)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2011-066)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2011-178)
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: James Bernard, Airport Director, presented this item.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
Sullivan, the Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant application certifying that the
Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRAA) is authorized to construct the
airport improvement project on airport property, owned by Del Norte County and
leased to BCRAA. The motion was carried unanimously.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Michael Sullivan
Vote Yea:
5 David
Finigan, Michael Sullivan, Leslie McNamer, Martha McClure, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Patrick Higgins, Fishery Consultant for the Resighini, gave a
presentation to the Board outlining the concerns with the Klamath Basin
Restoration Agreement (KBRA) and the overall process.
The Resighini Rancheria urged the
(1) File comments objections to the DEIS.DEIR process and the
implementation of the KBRA and endorsing the No Action Alternative.
(2) Join in the request of the SWRCB to restart the 401 Certification
process.
(3) Go on the record as opposing current proposed legislation due
to severe flaws.
Public Comment was given by Felice Pace.
After discussion, the Board directed staff to work with Patrick
Higgins on a letter asking for objection of the report, based on the County's
lack of participation as well as the scientific information that identifies
that the algae issue will not be addressed fully in the current KBRA. The Board
also directed that this letter include a request that the process be delayed to
allow the reactivation of the 401 certification process as part of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) KHP re-licensing.
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update on
pension reform.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
17. Verbal
Update. Information only.
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update on the
Townsite Boat Ramp, Battery Point, and Prop 40 projects.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: The Board adjourned at 11:58 A.M.
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us