Board of Supervisors 1/8/2008 Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors Organization for 2008: Election of Officers (Chair Brad Wagenknecht and Vice-Chair Mark Luce).

Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Alternatives for Better Living for a maximum of $30,000 for the term January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008 to facilitate the Crossroads Curriculum Training Program for adult probationers under the supervision of the Probation Department.

Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Traditions Psychology Group, Inc., dba Traditions Behavioral Health, for a maximum of $800,000 for the term January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008 with a provision for automatic annual renewal to provide contract psychiatric services for the County's Mental Health Program.

Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Holmes Van and Storage, Inc. for a maximum of $5,000 for the term January 8, 2008, through June 30, 2008, with a provision for automatic annual renewal, to provide moving assistance to clients of the Health and Human Services Agency.

Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Mary Baracco, RN, CNM, for a maximum of $36,000 for the term January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2009 to provide services in the Universal Perinatal Home Visitation Program.

Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Area Agency on Aging Serving Napa and Solano, Inc. for a maximum of $45,794 for the term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for the County's required basic support match for Federal and State funds, and for expanded support agreed to by the Board on September 11, 2007.

Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4072-1 with Community Action of Napa Valley, Inc., increasing the amount by $1,894 for a new maximum of $133,144 and revising the contractor's budget for the provision of Proposition 99 tobacco control services.

Director of Health and Human Services requests adoption of a resolution approving the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) rate package increasing IHSS provider wages from $10.50 per hour to $11.50 per hour and retaining a provision for 60 cents per hour in health benefits.

Director of Environmental Management requests approval of and authorization for the Director to sign a letter to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regarding the County's proposed implementation plan for minimizing contamination from on-site sewage disposal systems located near impacted creeks.

Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a Right of Entry Agreement with Elizabeth H. Sutro, owner of property located at 4473 Atlas Peak Road (Assessor's Parcel No. 032-540-033), for activities associated with the relocation of the Altas Peak Telecommunication facility.

Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum for a maximum of $176,200 for the term January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008 for a Facilities Space Needs Analysis.

Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a Rental Agreement with Friends of Lincoln Theater for the use of the Lincoln Theater (Veterans Home grounds) for January 15, 2008, February 26, and March 4, 2008 for a total maximum cost of $10,700 which includes a $2,000 refundable deposit to hold public meetings regarding the proposed update to the General Plan.

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Napa, State of California, amending Sections 10.12.020 and 10.12.080 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.

Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for Health & Human Services - Administration deleting one (1) (M) Project Manager H&HS and adding one (1) (M) Operations Manager H&HS effective January 12, 2008.

Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for Corrections deleting one (1) Office Assistant II and adding one (1) Correctional Technician effective January 8, 2008.

Human Resources Director requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 6552 with Ralph Andersen & Associates increasing the amount by $57,000 for a new maximum of $190,075 and amending the scope of work to include recruitment services for one (1) anticipated vacancy that is yet to be identified, and background and reference checks for five (5) anticipated vacancies.

Human Resources Director requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 6799 with Doris Pick, Ph.D., dba Fox, Pick & Associates, amending the compensation rate from $125 to $150 per hour for pre-employment psychological screening examinations. 

County Executive Officer requests the following appointments/reappointments to the Napa County Commission on Aging:

Clerk of the Board requests approval of minutes of the meetings held on December 4 and 11, 2007. 

Recess to the Board of Equalization Meeting (See BOE Agenda).

Recess to the Napa County Public Improvement Corporation (NCPIC) special meeting (See NCPIC Agenda).

Recess to the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District (LBRID) special meeting (See LBRID Agenda).

Recess to the Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District (NBRID) special meeting (See NBRID Agenda).

Recess to the Silverado Community Services District (SCSD) special meeting (See SCSD Agenda).

Recess to the Monticello Public Cemetery District (MPCD) special meeting (See MPCD Agenda).

Recess to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority of Napa County meeting (See IHSS Agenda).

County Counsel requests consideration and adoption of a Resolution of Findings of Fact and Decision on Appeal denying the appeal filed by attorney Charles Meibeyer on behalf of his client, Richard Frank (Appellant), of a decision by the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on August 1, 2007, to approve Use Permit Modification P06-0102 to the Frank Family Vineyards winery to allow:  (1) crush activities; (2) construction of a new crush pad, entry gate and two-story building; (3) demolition of the existing visitor/tasting building; (4) increased parking; (5) an increase in the number of employees; (6) an increase in the number of tours and tastings by appointment only; (7) revisions to the marketing activities; (8) installation of new site landscaping; (9) modification of the exiting sewage disposal system; and (10) revisions to certain prior conditions of approval.  The winery has a production capacity of 564,500 gal/yr approved in 1997 and is located on a 5.15-acre site on the east side of Larkmead Lane, between Silverado Trail and State Highway 29, approximately 2,400 feet north of Highway 29 and approximately 100-200 feet south of the Napa River within an AP (Agricultural Preserve) zoning district.  (Assessor's Parcel No. 020-290-007) 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA. The appeal challenged the Commission’s approval of the Use Permit.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared. According to the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following area: Biological Resources. If the Board decides to deny the appeal, it would need to affirmatively readopt the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to approving the project.  This project site is not on any of the lists of hazardous waste sites enumerated under Government code section 65962.5.

Recess to the Napa County Housing Authority (NCHA) meeting (See NCHA Agenda).

Recess to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (NCFCWCD) meeting (See NCFCWCD Agenda).

Recess to the Napa County Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Authority (NCFPWIA) meeting (See NCFPWIA Agenda).

Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various committees, commissions and advisory boards.

Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk and County Counsel request that the Board take the following actions: 

1. Receive and order filed the Certification of the Registrar of Voters that the "Napa County Responsible Growth Initiative" petition has sufficient signatures; and 
2. As required by Elections Code 9118, take one of the following actions:
   1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance tracking the "Napa County Responsible Growth Initiative" without alteration for adoption by the Board on January 15, 2008; or
   2. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for January 15, 2008 placing the "Napa County Responsible Growth Initiative" on the ballot of the next statewide election occurring not less than 88 days from January 8, 2008 for the purpose of enabling the voters of Napa County to approve or reject the "Napa County Responsible Growth Initiative"; or
   3. Adopt a resolution directing staff to prepare and present to the Board a report pursuant to Section 9111 of the Elections Code and identify what information should be included in the report.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957)

Title:  Director of Child Support Services

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency Designated Representatives: Mark Gregersen, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations:  SEIU Local 1021 - NAPE (Employee Unit & Supervisory Unit of the County of Napa)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

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