Board of Supervisors 7/31/2007 Regular Meeting

Presentation of Retirement Proclamation to Erika Carvalho, Accountant Auditor Manager, in recognition of over 17 years of service.

Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Napa County Resource Conservation District for a maximum of $200,004 for the term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for services pertaining to the implementation the County's Conservation Regulations, including the technical review and inspection of agricultural erosion control plans, development and presentation of watershed education materials, Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) Board/Committee support, and watershed monitoring.

Director of Environmental Management requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a Non-Exclusive Abandoned Vehicle enforcement Franchise Agreement with A & A Towing for the term July 31, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with an annual renewal to provide removal of vehicles and parts declared to be a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 8.20 of the County Code.

Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chair to sign an agreement with Peterson Power Systems, Inc. for a maximum of $11,235 for the term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with an automatic renewal provision, for the service and maintenance of generators.

Auditor-Controller requests the Board accept, and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file, the quarterly report of gifts, bequests and devices (donations) deposited into the Donation Revenue accounts of Napa County, with the exception of the Library, for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Auditor-Controller requests the Board accept, and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the Audit Report for the County of Napa Health and Human Services Agency, with Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2006.

Human Resources Director requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 6571 with NewLevel Group, LLC, increasing the amount by $5,000 for a maximum of $25,000 per fiscal year for mandatory harassment training facilitation.

Human Resources Director requests the adoption of a resolution amending the following in connection with Conservation, Development and Planning, effective July 31, 2007:

1. Amend the Departmental Allocation List to delete one (1) (M) Assistant Director of Conservation, Development and Planning and add one (1) Administrative Secretary II;
2. Amend the Table and Index of Classes to delete Assistant Director of Conservation, Development and Planning; and
3. Amend appropriate policies to delete reference to Assistant Director of Conservation, Development and Planning.

Human Resources Director requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for a maximum of $3,820 for the term July 31, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to provide training workshops and consulting services covering employment relations subjects. 

County Executive Officer requests adoption of a resolution adopting Special Projects Fund Allocation Policies and Procedures, as recommended by the Board's Ad Hoc Special Projects Fund Allocation Committee, including:

1. Special Projects Fund Allocation Principles, Priorities and Process;
2. Special Projects Fund Request for Proposals Standards and Process; and
3. Special Projects Fund Proposal Award Criteria.

County Executive Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to an agreement (formerly Agreement No. AUD-5855) with Mark Carey, increasing the amount by $75,000 for a new maximum of $90,000, with an automatic renewal provision, to provide a review and analysis of the data compiled for the Adult Correctional System Master Plan and to propose evidence based practices that will assist in an overall reduction in recidivism.

Clerk of the Board requests the following actions:

1. Approve minutes of the regular meetings held on the following dates:
1. March 20 and 27, 2007; and
2. April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2007.

First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Napa, State of California, amending Napa County Code Sections 10.12.010, 10.12.030, 10.12.050, 10.12.070 and 10.12.080 and figures 10.12.010, 10.12.010-1 and10.12.010-2 of the Napa County Code pertaining to County Parking Lots.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption Class 1: It has been determined that this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. [See Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”) which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act at 14 CCR §15301; see also Napa County’s Local Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix B(insert).

Director of Environmental Management requests the following:

1. First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance making administrative and procedural  amendments to portions of Chapter 13.15 (Groundwater Conservation) of the Napa County Code.
   ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: General Rule. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable [See Guidelines For the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)].
2. Adoption of a resolution establishing and increasing fees for services provided by the Department of Environmental Management relating to groundwater permits.  
   ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations, section 15273(a)(1) (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges).

Recess to the Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Authority (FPWIA) special meeting (See FPWIA Agenda).

Discussion and possible adoption of the California Rangeland Resolution.  (Unanimous vote of Board members present required.)

Auditor-Controller requests authorization to prepare the necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2007.

Discussion and possible action related to S.1577 Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007. (Unanimous vote of the Board members present required.)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (One case)

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency Designated Representatives: Mark Gregersen, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization:  SEIU Local 1021 - NAPE (Employee Unit & Supervisory Unit of the County of Napa); Napa County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (Employee Unit and Supervisory Unit of the County of Napa)
Unrepresented Employees: Non-Classified, Management and Confidential Employees of the County of Napa (Excluding Elected Officials)