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), Pacific Shores CA Subdivision Water District v  DNC, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPT 06-1454; Wendy Ormsby v Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No, CVUJ 03-1501;John Gimbel v. County of Del Norte, US District Court, Northern California Division., Case No. C070113; Connie Lawson v. Del Norte County, DN Superior Court., Case No. CVUJ06-1190; Joseph Rimac v. Del Norte County, US District Court, Northern California Division,  SC C 07-0298; Linda Loughridge v. Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVUJ 07-1094; David L. Elsebusch v. Del Norte, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVCV06-2313; Dawn Heckel v District Attorney, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPI 07-1176;County of Del Norte v Beckett et al, DN Superior Court., Case No. CVUJ 05-1557; Gimbel v. California, US District Court, Northern California District Case No. C 07-058196 EMC; Clark v. Del Norte County, DN Superior Court, Case No. CVPM07-1496; and Coyle v. James marmon, et al., DN Superior Court Case No. CVPM07-1572  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.  Conduct annual evaluation of County Counsel pursuant to Govt’ Code 54997.

REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll.

·        ·        This Board of Supervisors meeting is dedicated to some of our partners:  The Yurok Tribal Police

·        ·        The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Dave Parris, Yurok Tribal Police Chief

·        ·        Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors.

·        ·        Report of any actions from closed session by County Counsel.

·        ·        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.

SCHEDULED ITEMS:

1.     1.     10:10 A.M. Receive other brief reports or announcements relative to County of Del Norte programs and projects, progress of the two by two committees, goal committees and/or Board and staff travel/training reports.  The Board may ask questions for clarification; make a referral to staff to take action to have a matter or business placed on a future agenda pursuant to Government Code 54954.2(a).

2.     2.     10:30 A.M. COMMENT PERIOD:  Members of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board.  If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the agenda, you may be asked to hold your comments until the Board takes up that matter.  Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.

3.     3.     10:45 A.M.  Presentation by Sheriff Dean Wilson regarding partnerships with the Yurok Tribe.  Presentation by the Director of Information Technology regarding a Technology Update.**

4.     4.     11:00 A.M. Presentation by Art Reeve regarding projects in Klamath and recommendation for award of Contract for the Overlay of Howland Hill Road, Ehlers Way, and Klamath Boulevard and upgrade of ramps on Klamath Boulevard.**

5.     5.     11:15 A.M. Conduct a Public Hearing for "D" Overlay Rezone, Jeff Daniels as requested by the Senior Planner.**

6.     6.     11:30 A.M.  Presentation by the Department of Fish and Game on Klamath River Fishing.**

CONSENT AGENDA

Comments from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the Consent Agenda only.

7.     7.     Approved the revised minutes from the April 8, 2008 meeting.**

8.     8.     Approve the minutes from the Special Session City/County Meeting on April 14, 2008.**

9.     9.     Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached "Proclamation of National Foster Care Month" as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

10. 10. Approve and adopt the attached Proclamation setting aside the month of May as Mental Health Month as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

11. 11. Review and authorize the Chair to sign the attached letter to the California Coastal Conservancy to support Pebble Beach Drive funding application as requested by the Deputy Director of Community Development.**

12. 12. Authorize the expenditure of funds within the Board of Supervisors Budget for the Purpose of hosting a reception for the members of the Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC) as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

13. 13. Approve and Authorize the Tax Collector and County Administrative Officer to Execute the Agreement with Pre-Sort Center of Stockton, Inc as requested by the Treasurer/Tax Collector.**

14. 14. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the California State Fair 2008 Counties Exhibits Entry Form to Designate Ron Andrade to receive the prize money awarded by the exhibit judges as requested by the Exhibit Representative.**

15. 15. Approve the Resolution authorizing staff to submit an application for funding to the Del Norte Local Transportation Commission for Regional Surface Transportation Program funds for the overlay of a portion of Washington Boulevard and  Authorize the Director of the Community Development Department to sign necessary documents to implement the projects as requested by the County Engineer.**

16. 16. Appoint Tom Crowell to the First 5 Commission as a "County Representative" member as requested by the Executive Director of First 5.**

17. 17. Authorize the reclassification of a Systems Support Specialist-GIS position to GIS Coordinator as requested by the Director of Information Technology.**

18. 18. Approve the contract between the California Department of Corrections, Parole Division, and the Del Norte County Sheriff's Department to operate a substance abuse treatment center for state parole violators as requested by the Sheriff-Coroner.**

19. 19. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution authorizing the Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services to accept the California Environmental Protection Agency Grant and delegate Gary Blatnick or his designee to sign the necessary contracts, agreements, amendments and payments request forms as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

20. 20. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 of the California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium IV Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

21. 21. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with Remi-Vista, Inc. to provide Adolescent Day Rehabilitation Services for children and youth as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

22. 22. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the attached letters to State representatives opposing the Governor's proposed FY 08/09 budget cuts to Child Welfare Services and Adult Protective Services programs as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

23. 23. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the attached letter to Assembly Member Patty Berg opposing the Governor's proposed FY 08/09 budget cuts to mental health programs as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

24. 24. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Lacy K. Beasley for the provision of translation and mentoring services as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

25. 25. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with American Star Security Corporation for secure non-emergency transportation systems as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

26. 26. Approve the Amendment to the contract between SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists, Inc. and the County of Del Norte (Agreement No. 2007-049), and authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign an amendment as requested by the County Engineer.**

27. 27. Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Requesting a Directors Concurrence as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

REGULAR ITEMS

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

28. 28. Accept the bid submitted by Van Meter Logging as the lowest responsive bidder, and direct staff to open negotiations and develop a contract for Board of Supervisors consideration at the next regular meeting.**

29. 29. Authorize the continuation of the County's contribution to economic development for Fiscal Year 2008/09 in the amount of $57,500 and Direct the contribution to the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority and Direct the County Administrative Officer to draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Del Norte and the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority establishing the parameters for the expenditure of funds and the implementation of economic development through business recruitment and retention; and as a sub-recipient of the County's Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Enterprise funding, and Grant lending and underwriting authority to the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority for activities related to the Business and Microenterprise Loan Funds awarded to the County as part of the above listed grant up to a maximum of $200,000 as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

BUDGET TRANSFERS:

30. 30. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-01) within the Administration Department in the amount of $19,890 as requested by the County Administrative Officer.**

31. 31. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-03) within the 143-233 Sheriff Task Force in the amount of $4174.00 as requested by the Sheriff-Coroner.**

32. 32. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-04) within the Veteran's Cemetery Budget in the amount of $14,000 for storm damage as requested by the Veteran's Service Officer.**

33. 33. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-05) within the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Budget in the amount of $50,000  for the purchase of 2 vehicles as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

34. 34. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-06) within the Department of Health and Human Services, IHSS Public Authority Budget in the amount of $67,351 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

35. 35. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-07) within the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $75,000 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.

36. 36. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-08) within the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Medical Services Budget in the amount of $14,000 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

37. 37. Approve  Budget Transfers (05-09) in the amount of $54,750 within the department of Probation and (05-10) in the amount of $37,600 within the department of Juvenile Hall as requested by the Chief Probation Officer.**

38. 38. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-11) within the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch Budget in the amount of $37,000 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

39. 39. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-12) within the department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $32,342 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services,**

40. 40. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-13) within the department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $1,181,515 to balance fund accounts as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

41. 41. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-14) within the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Assistance Welfare Aid Budget in the amount of $1,286,768 as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.**

42. 42. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-15) within the Department of Community Development in the amount of $7,729 as requested by the Deputy Director.

43. 43. Approve a Budget Transfer (05-16) within the office of the District Attorney in the amount of $5,850 as requested by the District Attorney.**

LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES:

44. 44. Consider miscellaneous legislative and budget matters pertinent to the County of Del Norte.  Authorize the Chair to sign and send appropriate letters with respect to matters pending before the state or federal governments.

ADJOURNMENT

Jeremi Ruiz, Clerk of the Board

County of Del Norte, State of California                  Date Posted:  May 9, 2008

THE AGENDA AND ACTION SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us