A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
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
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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. Discuss
request by District of Attorney for Payment of Attorney’s Fees.
II)
Conference with legal counsel – A) Existing litigation pursuant to Government
code 54956.9(a) Tolowa Nations et. al. v
California Dept. of Fish & Game et al. Sacramento Superior Court Case
#34-2012-00117161 (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
DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (1) Deputy District Attorney( GC 54954.5 and
54957).. Pursuant to Gov’t Code 54997, conduct annual evaluation of the
Director of Child Support Services, the Director of Community Development,
County Administrative Officer,
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 and the Clerk took silent
roll noting that all were present with the exception of Vice-Chair McNamer.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Finigan.
Action: Supervisor Finigan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors
Action: Kevin Hamblin, Director of Community Development, introduced two
new Account Clerks: Julie Clark at CDD and Alyce Pearson at Roads
·
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, additions, or corrections were requested.
·
Receive
other brief reports or announcements relative to the
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen reported on attending a Border Coast special
meeting and regular meeting, attending a National State Parks 2x2 with
Supervisor Sullivan, commented on working on the final touches to the lease for
the Health and Human Services building, attending a Local Transportation
Meeting, attending the Chamber Luncheon, attending a NORTEC meeting, and
commented on his daughter having a baby.
Supervisor McClure reported on attending a California Coastal
Commission meeting, attending a strategic planning meeting with the Parks
Association, meeting with the Senior Board Executive Committee, participating
in a Foster Grandparent program at her school, commented on working with CAN at
her school regarding a gardening program, and commented on the recent
earthquake.
Supervisor Finigan commented on attending a Solid Waste Management
Authority Board meeting, attending a Tri-Agency meeting, attending a Special
Border Coast Regional Airport JPA meeting as well as a regular session meeting,
attending a CSAC State Association of Supervisors meeting, attending a meeting
in Klamath regarding the Klamath Community Services District, and commented on
legislation that allows sovereign nations to enter into joint powers authority.
Supervisor Sullivan reported on attending Agenda Review, attending
a meeting regarding the coho recovery program with County Administrative
Officer, Jay Sarina; attending a 2x2 meeting with National and State Parks and
Supervisor Hemmingsen, meeting with Jay Sarina and Cindy Henderson regarding
Neighborhood Watch in Gasquet, attending a meeting in Gasquet regarding
Mountain School, commented on an upcoming program called Today in America that
will feature Del Norte County, attending the Wild River's Annual Event which
featured guest speak Jim Tunney, Former NFL Referee; attending a Tri-Agency
meeting, attending the Chamber Luncheon, attending a Solid Waste Meeting,
extended his congratulations to Supervisor Hemmingsen on his new grandchild,
attending his niece's 5th birthday party, commented on future meetings Board
Meetings being held in other locations in the County, and commented on an
upcoming legislative platform for the County.
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
Hemmingsen, the Board approved the Consent Agenda (Items #1 through #10).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Gerry Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
1.
Approve
the Minutes from the January 24th, 2012 meeting of the Board of
Supervisors.** Document
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-024)
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-025)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-026)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2012-002)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-027)
Action: Approved
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved Budget Transfers (01-10), (01-11), (02-01),
(02-02), (02-03).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
Action: Approved
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: Public Comment was given by Patti Vernelson and Sara Haug
regarding a campaign for literacy and an upcoming event for a Community Forum
regarding healthy food and beverages for children.
Action: An overview was given by Karen Kovacs and Nancy Finley on the
potential for wolf expansion as well as answered questions regarding a management
plan, public safety concerns. An update was also given on the wolf, OR7,
concerning it's whereabouts and activities.
Public Comment was given by Amaroq Weiss with the
Action: Cindy Henderson, Emergency Services Manager gave the Board an
update on the following:
(a) FEMA Region 9 and 10 Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake and
Tsunami response plan for the
(b) Regional Preparedness and Exercises and drill for Del Norte,
Humboldt, and
(c) Upcoming Assisted Living, Long Term Care facility tabletop
exercise on March 15th, 2012 as well as a Nursing Home Incident Command System
Training on June 6th and 7th.
(d) Updates to the EOC
(e) Medical Caches in the community.
(f) Contracts with several volunteers in the community.
(g) Disaster Resiliency Program
(h) Tsunami Signs in
(i) Upcoming Live Code Test for March 28th, 2012.
(j) Emergency Medical Preparedness Grant Purchases
(k) Her new position as a backup SWAT medic.
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: The Board gave direction to staff to contact NMFS to schedule a
presentation on the proposed Draft Recovery Plan for the Southern
Oregon/Northern California Coho Salmon, stay abreast of the issue, report to
the BOS as necessary, and develop comments on the Draft Recovery Plan for Board
review and approval prior to submitting
Action: On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved the appointments of Andrew Larson, Mary Wilson,
Richard Miles, Joel Wallen, Ray Martell, and Karen Sanders to the Solid Waste
Management Task Force.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
David Finigan
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 David
Finigan, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Supervisor McClure suggested that the Board invite the new
District Ranger up to Del Norte County for a meeting. Supervisor Finigan
suggested the language the letter that the Board will be sending be stronger.
Public Comment was given by Eileen Cooper and Scott Feller.
On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and seconded by Supervisor
McClure, the Board approved and authorized the Chair to direct staff to prepare
a letter of support to Ruth Coleman, Director of California Department of Parks
and Recreation, supporting the agreed upon review and schedule for vegetation
management work near Pacific Powers 69KV high voltage transmission line (Del
Norte- Yurok).
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
Martha McClure
Vote Yea:
4 Gerry
Hemmingsen, Martha McClure, Michael Sullivan, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, commented that the
County's Legislative Platform will be brought to the Board at the next meeting
for review and approval. He stated that
all departments are reviewing their mid-year budgets. He also commented on
staff following pension reform and redevelopment legislation.
Supervisor Sullivan suggested that the County Administrative
Officer report at the beginning of the meeting after the Supervisors.
Supervisor Finigan commented on the Highway Bill, funding for
off-system bridges, and the FAA reauthorization for the Airport.
Supervisor McClure commented that Assemblymembers Chesbro and
Huffman have reintroduced a stewardship for parks that are being closed in
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
15. Verbal
Update. Information only.
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, gave an update on
Battery Point Lighthouse.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: The Board adjourned at 12:03 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