AGENDA

 

   NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

TUESDAY                   NOVEMBER 27, 2001                  9:00 A.M.

 

 

 

Brad Wagenknecht

District 1

Mark  Luce

District 2

Mel Varrelman

District 3

Bill Dodd

District 4

Mike Rippey

District 5

 

 

Jay Hull

County Administrator

Mary Jean McLaughlin

Clerk of the Board

Robert Westmeyer

County Counsel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

The Board of Supervisors meets each Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. at 1195 Third Street, Room 305, Napa, California 94559.  If you require an assistive listening device, interpreter or any other special arrangement please provide the Clerk of the Board with 24-hour notice by calling 253-4580 (253-6088TDD).

 

The agenda is divided into three sections:

 

CONSENT CALENDAR - These matters typically include routine financial or administrative actions, as well as final adoption of ordinances that cannot be both introduced and adopted at the same meeting.  Any item on the CONSENT CALENDAR will be discussed separately at the request of any person.  CONSENT CALENDAR items are usually approved with a single motion.

 

SET MATTERS - These items are noticed hearings, work sessions and public hearings.

 

REGULAR CALENDAR - These items include significant policy and administrative actions and are classified by program areas.  Immediately after approval of the CONSENT CALENDAR, if the time for hearing SET MATTERS has not arrived, the REGULAR CALENDAR will be considered.

 

ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA please proceed to the rostrum and, after receiving recognition from the Chair, give your name, address, and your comments or questions.  In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion.  Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair or Board.

 

 

AGENDA AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.co.napa.ca.us

 

 

1.        Call to Order; Roll Call.

 

 

2.        Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

3.        9:00 A.M.  PUBLIC COMMENT

 

In this time period, anyone may address the Board of Supervisors regarding any subject over which the Board has jurisdiction but which is not on today's agenda.  Individuals will be limited to a three-minute presentation.  No action will be taken by the Board of Supervisors as a result of any item presented at this time.

 

 

4.        Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 

 

5.        Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and authorization to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Napa Valley Unified School District for the term September 30, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for provision of probation related services at selected school sites of the District.

 

 

6.        Director of Corrections requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 46 increasing appropriations by $75,609 in the Corrections budget, with offsetting revenue from the Alien Assistance Grant, for jail construction expenses.  (4/5 vote required)

 

 

7.        District Attorney requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Ed Blonz, Ph.D., for a maximum of $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 for expert witness services.

 

 

FINANCE

 

 

8.        Auditor-Controller requests the Board accept and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the Follow-up Report for the Grand Jury for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

FINANCE - Continued

 

 

9.        Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk and the Information Technology Services (ITS) Director request the following actions relating to software upgrades and consulting services for Building Division and Treasurer-Tax Collector:

 

          A.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 48 in the amount of $67,121 increasing Appropriations in the Assessor and ITS budgets, with offsetting revenues from the Property Tax Administration Trust (PTAT) Program  (4/5 vote required);

B.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Information Discovery Systems, Inc. for a maximum of $34,396.39 for the term November 27, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for software and consulting services for Permits Plus; and

C.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with HMS, Inc. for a maximum of $16,300 for the term November 27, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for new software, training and maintenance for the Treasurer-Tax Collector billing system.

 

 

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

10.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2242 with the Volunteer Center for a maximum of $12,000 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to provide Child Abuse Prevention Education within County area school districts.

 

 

11.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign renewals of the following agreements with psychiatric hospitals to provide Managed Care inpatient mental health services for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002:

 

          A.       Agreement No. 3592 with St. Helena Hospital; and

          B.       Agreement No. 4135 with California Specialty Hospital.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

PROPERTY

 

 

12.      Agricultural Commissioner requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Balzac Communications, Inc. for a maximum of $70,150 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, with an option for automatic annual renewal, for a coordinated public awareness campaign relating to Pierce's Disease and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter.

 

 

13.      Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a License Agreement with the Napa Valley Unified School District to provide a meeting space for the Library's English Language Literacy Intensive (ELLI) Program at the McPherson Campus, for a monthly cost of $160 commencing October 1, 2001 and expiring June 30, 2003.

 

 

14.      Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with WLC Architects for a maximum of $45,000 for preliminary design, plus 8% of the preliminary estimate or the actual construction bid amount, whichever is less, for the term November 27, 2001 through June 30, 2003 for consulting, design and construction administration assistance related to a new Sheriff's facility.

 

 

15.      Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4593 with Quincy Engineering, Inc. increasing the amount by $115,500 for a new maximum of $268,000, extending the term through June 30, 2003 and modifying the Scope of Work to include preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Categorical Exclusion and a variety of studies required by California Department of Transportation as part of their approval process for the design of the Highway 12/29 intersection improvements.

 

 

16.      Director of Public Works requests adoption of a resolution summarily vacating a portion of James Creek Road.

 

 

17.      Director of Public Works/Aviation requests authorization for Chairman to sign a Certificate of Acceptance of an Avigation and Hazard Easement Deed from John E. Ahmann, Judy Ann Ahmann, and Erica L. Ahmann.  (Assessor's Parcel No. 047-330-053)

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

18.      Library Director requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with John Ivory, dba John and Lynda's Custodial Service, for janitorial service at the American Canyon Branch Library in an amount not to exceed $224 per month.

 

 

19.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List with regard to certain positions in Behavioral Health and Social Services, effective December 8, 2001.

 

 

20.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution approving a revised class specification for the position of Assistant Library Director, effective November 27, 2001.

 

 

21.      County Administrator/Purchasing Agent requests the following actions related to the purchase of an emergency decontamination shelter:

 

A.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 47 transferring $13,900 within the Emergency Services budget and establishing a fixed asset  (4/5 vote required); and

B.       Approval for a waiver of competitive bidding requirements and sole source purchase of a Zumro 7800 emergency decontamination shelter from McKenna & Associates.

 

 

22.      DISCUSSION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.

 

 

SET MATTERS

 

 

23.      9:05 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  Director of Environmental Management requests consideration and possible adoption of a resolution revising and creating fees for the Environmental Management Department, including the Animal Shelter Division.  (4/5 vote required)

 

 

24.      9:10 A.M.  Consideration and possible adoption of a resolution implementing intended decision denying the appeal of Robert Lichtman and others and upholding the decision of the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission approving Use Permit No. 00175-UP, the Tom Eddy Winery, located at the Napa/Sonoma County line.  (Assessor's Parcel No. 017-110-001)

 

 

25.      9:15 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  First and final reading and adoption of Proposed Ordinance Amendment No. 00475-ORD amending Chapter 17.52 and Sections 17.02.050, 17.02.100, 17.02.320, 17.54.010, 17.56.020, 17.56.030, 18.10.010 and 18.10.020 of the Napa County Code for the purpose of transferring responsibility for Certificates of Compliance, Conditional Certificates of Compliance and Notices of Violation of the Subdivision Map Act from the Zoning Administrator to the Director of Public Works, and making certain other technical changes to the Certificate of Compliance procedure.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) General Rule.

 

 

26.      9:30 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  Consideration of appeal filed by Mark S. Pollock, Attorney on behalf of Gerald and Arlene Phelan to Conservation, Development and Planning Commission decisions on July 18, 2001 to deny:

 

A.       Variance Request No. 00020-VAR to allow the location of a winery 85 feet from the centerline of a private road, within the 300 foot setback established by Section 18.104.230(B) of the County Code.

B.       Use Permit Request No. 00019-UP to establish a 4,800 gallon/year winery within an existing attached 540 square foot residential garage and the construction of a 3,500 square foot outdoor tank and crush pad, a production facility only, with no retail sales or marketing activities and one full-time employee.

 

The projects are located on a 10.01 acre parcel south of Monticello Road, second access drive east of “Man with Pipe” within an Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District. 2840 Monticello Road.  (Assessor’s Parcel No. 033-370-024)

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Negative Declarations prepared.

(CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2001)

 

 

SET MATTERS - Continued

 

 

27.      10:00 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  Consideration of appeals filed by Josephine Taddei and John & Giovanna Scruby to May 11, 2001 Zoning Administrator decision to approve Cosentino Winery - Use Permit Modification Request No. 00304-MOD to construct a 1,095 square foot metal storage shed along the south side of the existing winery facility for the storage of equipment used for wine production, located on a 4.29 acre parcel on the west side of the State Highway 29 approximately 1,100 feet south of Yount Mill Road within an Agricultural Preserve (AP) Zoning District.  7415 St. Helena Highway.  (Assessor’s Parcel No. 027-540-013)

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Categorically Exempt.

(CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 21, OCTOBER 2 AND OCTOBER 23, 2001;

 APPLICANT REQUESTS CONTINUANCE TO MARCH 12, 2002 AT 9:30 A.M.)

 

 

28.      10:00 A.M.  Conservation, Development and Planning Director to discuss and request possible action on activities related to the Napa River Watershed including the timing for preparation of a Napa River Watershed Master Environmental Assessment or Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

29.      Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

 

 

30.      Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

 

 

31.      Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

 

 

32.      Closed Session regarding:

 

          CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

 

          Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):  (Two cases)

 

 

ADJOURN TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.