A G
E N D A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEL NORTE COUNTY
STATE OF
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REGULAR
MEETING |
Tuesday, February 28, 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
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, IHHS/CUHW, 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; Jon Miller v.
County of Del Norte et al, United states District Court for the Northern
District of California, CA 11-00474; Zumbrun Law Firm v. County of Del Norte,
et al, Sacramento Superior Court Case #37-2012-00118655(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, and
the County Administrative Officer. Discussion regarding Real Property
Negotiations, Pappas; and Real Property Negotiations with the City of Crescent
City regarding Sunset Circle.
REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.
·
The
Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor McNamer.
Action: Supervisor McNamer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
·
Introduction
of new employees to the Board of Supervisors
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, introduced Christopher
Thorpe as the new Veteran's Service Office.
·
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, corrections, or additions were requested.
·
Receive
other brief reports or announcements relative to the
Action: Supervisor Finigan reported on attending a First 5 Del Norte
meeting regarding the VISTA program, attending a Tea Party meeting, attending
an Adaptive Executive Leadership Symposium that was put together by CSAC,
attending a CSAC Board meeting regarding AB109, pension reform, and post office
closures; attending a CSAC Conference Planning Committee meeting, additional, attending a meeting with RCRC,
CSAC, and the Forest Service regarding an MOU, and traveling to Smith River
School to look at the Early Learning Center.
Supervisor Hemmingsen commented on attending Klamath Management
Zone Fisheries meeting, attending Solid Waste Management Authority agenda
review, meeting with Stacy Lawson who is running for Congress, and attending a
LAFCo meeting.
Supervisor McNamer reported on meeting with Stacy Lawson,
attending the Open House for the IHHS workers, attending a LAFCo meeting,
attending the Chamber Mixer at Frontier, attending a Chamber Board meeting,
attending the Bayside Realty 25th Anniversary
Supervisor Sullivan reported on waiting for an update from RAC
regarding certain projects, meeting with Stacy Lawson, meeting with the new
manager at Wal-Mart inr regards to gaining sponsorship for the 4th of July fireworks
show, commented on Davy Crockett passing, commented on an upcoming OES meeting
in Gasquet tonight
• Receive a brief report from the County
Administrative Officer.
Action:
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, reported on the Battery Point project
and stated that is hoped to be completed by the end of the summer, commented on
receiving a draft of the Six Rivers Travel Management Plan, and commented on
doing mid year budget analysis.
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 #5)
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
1.
Approve
the Minutes from the February 14, 2012 Board of Supervisors' meeting.** Document
Action: Approved
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-029)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-030)
Action: Approved (DNCO Agreement 2012-031)
Action: Approved (DNCO Resolution 2012-003)
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
Action: ALL BUDGET TRANSFERS WERE TAKEN AS ONE ITEM.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board approved Budget Transfers (02-04), (02-05), (02-06), (02-07)
(02-08), and (02-09).
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
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Action: No Public Comment was given.
Action: Eugene F. Sukski gave an overview regarding consolidation of the
Public Comment was given by Dwayne Reichlin.
Supervisor McClure expressed her concern that there has been no
community involvement with this process so far. She stressed the importance of
having representation on the Regional Board. She also urged that
Supervisor Finigan agreed and commented that the concern is
regionalization vs. representation. He stated that it is very important to have
representation on the Regional Board.
Supervisor Finigan asked that direction be made to have a letter
crafted that states that although regionalization is appreciated, as well as
the partnership with
REGULAR ITEMS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Action: Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer, introduced this item.
Public Comment was given by Dwayne Reichlin.
Supervisor McClure made a motion that the Board approve a contract
for the 2002 Resources Bond Act Per Capita Grant, authorize the County
Administrative Officer to sign a contract and related Deed Restrictions, and
that the final payment be secured through the new contract and a priority list
be devleoped for remaining funds that come along with the new contract.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Martha McClure
Second:
Leslie McNamer
Vote Yea:
5 Martha
McClure, Leslie McNamer, Michael Sullivan, Gerry Hemmingsen, David Finigan
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Chair Sullivan recused himself from the item and Vice-Chair
McNamer took over for this item.
Robert Drossel introduced Richard P. Cotta, Jr. who then gave a
brief overview of himself and his qualifications.
On a motion by Supervisor Hemmingsen and seconded by Supervisor
Finigan, the Board accepted the proposed replacement attorney by a majority
vote of the Board of Supervisors; (2) approved the Second Amendment to
Agreement 2010-176 replacing Robert Drossel with Richard P. Cotta, Jr.
Motion:
Move to approve
Move:
Gerry Hemmingsen
Second:
David Finigan
Vote Yea:
4 Gerry
Hemmingsen, David Finigan, Martha McClure, Leslie McNamer
Vote Nay:
0 None
Vote Abstain: 0 None
Action: Supervisor Hemmingsen asked that the airport improvement projects,
such as the terminal and runway safety projects, be referenced and adopted
instead of the Airport Expansion project
Supervisor McClure stated that she would like to be on record as
saying that the section regarding Donation or Acquisition of Land by Public
Entities is a Property Rights Issue.
Supervisor McNamer asked about the ongoing issue of receiving
property taxes from Fish and Game and the County Administrative Officer answered
that contact is continuing to be made about the situation.
Public Comment was given by Scott Feller.
On a motion by Supervisor Finigan and seconded by Supervisor
McNamer, the Board adopted the 2012 Del Norte County Legislative Platform.
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
LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:
Action:
The Board reiterated that the Legislative Platform be sent to
Congressman Thompson, Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein, Senator LaMalfa, and
Assemblymember Chesbro as well as be put on the County website.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeremi Ruiz,
Clerk of the Board
THE AGENDA AND ACTION
SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us