AGENDA

 

   NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

TUESDAY                  NOVEMBER 7, 2000                 9:00 A.M.

 

 

 

Brad Wagenknecht

District 1

Mark  Luce

District 2

Mel Varrelman

District 3

Kathryn Winter

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 include routine financial and administrative actions, as well as the final adoption of ordinances and are approved by a single majority vote.

 

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.               Presentation of Retirement Resolution No. 00-134 and service award to Ed Cole, Social Worker III, Social Services, in recognition of over 34 years of service.

 

 

4.        Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November, 2000 as National Hospice Month in Napa County.

 

 

5.        Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of November 13-17, 2000 as Winter Storm/Flood Preparedness Week in Napa County.

 

 

6.        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.

 

 

7.        Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

FINANCE

 

 

8.               Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk requests approval of extension of Leave Without Pay for an Appraiser II for an additional 49 weeks in accordance with Napa County MOU 28.7(c) through October 19, 2001.

 

 

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

9.        Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Solano EMS Cooperative, Piner Ambulance Company and Medic Ambulance Service for advanced life support ambulance service in Gordon Valley.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

HUMAN SERVICES - Continued

 

 

10.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Maxwell, Duchemin, Hallis and Trotter for a maximum of $22,000 for the term November 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide consultation and compilation of the State Department of Mental Health Cost Report for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.

 

 

11.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 3099 with Mercy-St. Helena Ambulance Service extending the term to October 31, 2002.

(CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2000)

 

 

12.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2390 with the California Department of Mental Health for $163,466 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for the Conditional Release Program (CONREP).

 

 

13.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2131 with The Regents of the University of California for $32,045 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide eligibility training.

 

 

14.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2596 with ALDEA, Inc. for a maximum of $46,240 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide bilingual counseling services.

 

 

15.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3960 with Solano Diversified Services, Inc. for a maximum of $17,326 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for client mental health services.

 

 

16.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2156 with Progress Foundation for a maximum of $969,796 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for the operation of mental health residential facilities.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

HUMAN SERVICES - Continued

 

 

17.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests authorization to submit an application to The California Endowment for a grant in the amount of $400,000 for three years, for Special Opportunity in Mental Health Funding to expand services at the Therapeutic Child Care Center.

 

 

18.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests the following actions, effective November 11, 2000:

 

A.              Amendment of the Departmental Allocation List for Social Services:

i.                 Add one (1) Assistant Behavior Health Care Manager-Children's position, two (2) Social Worker IV positions and one (1) Senior Office Assistant position; and

ii.               Delete one (1) .5 Social Worker IV position.

B.              Amendment of the Departmental Allocation List for Health and Human Services Administration to delete one (1) Staff Services Manager position; and

C.              Approve Budget Transfer No. 28 to appropriate $93,703 for salary/benefits and computer equipment with offsetting revenue from State and Federal allocations. (4/5 vote required)

(Details on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

 

PROPERTY

 

 

19.      Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Shutt Moen Associates for a maximum of $175,000 for the term October 31, 2000 through October 31, 2002 for specialized engineering and professional services related to the preparation of the Airport Master Plan Update.

 

 

20.            Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement between The Paladini Family Trust (50%) and Joseph L. Potter, a single person (50%), collectively known as the "Lessor" and the County of Napa to house the Napa City-County Library's adult literacy program at 833 Franklin Street for a monthly cost of $350 for a one year term commencing November 7, 2000 and expiring October 31, 2001.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

PROPERTY - Continued

 

 

21.            Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a sublease agreement with Napa Valley Family Medical Group, Inc. dba Axis-MSO, Inc., to accommodate additional staff of the Family Court Services Division of the Napa Courts at 625 Imperial Way, Suite 8-2, at a monthly rent of $365 for the term November 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

 

 

22.      Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 4166 with Glass Architects to develop a preliminary design for earthquake repairs relating to the Hall of Justice, Historic Courthouse and Records Center with a maximum amount for preliminary design of $10,000.

 

 

23.       Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Rombauer Vineyards, to lease 21,000 square feet of airport land for the term November 1, 2000 through October 31, 2020 for the construction of an aircraft storage hangar at an annual rent of $4,620.

 

 

24.      Director of Public Works requests acceptance of the work as complete and authorization for Chairman to sign and file a Notice of Completion with the Clerk/Recorder for Contract No. PW 99-17, "M.I.S. Office Remodel."

 

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

25.      County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Donna Oldford for a maximum of $15,000 annually effective July 1, 2000 to assist County Counsel and the Conservation, Development and Planning Department in processing land use applications principally involving the Montalcino, Doctors' Company and Mai/Chardonnay Hotel projects.

 

 

26.      County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Jayne Herman for a maximum of $15,000 for the term November 7, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive revision of the County of Napa's local rules implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - Continued

 

 

27.      Personnel Director requests approval to pay vacation accrued over 360 hours to a Road Maintenance Supervisor.

 

 

28.      Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following amendments related to the North Bay Employment Connection grant:

 

A.              Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4114 with Sonoma County Private Industry Council increasing the amount by $17,000 for a new total of $161,606 and extending the term through December 31, 2000; and

B.              Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4125 with Solano County Private Industry Council increasing the amount by $17,000 for a new total of $234,001 and extending the term through December 31, 2000.

 

 

29.      County Administrator/Purchasing Agent requests authorization to declare certain items as surplus and dispose of them at public auction.  (Complete list on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

 

30.      County Administrator/Purchasing Agent requests approval for a waiver of competitive bidding for the purchase of a high-density mobile filing system for the Planning Department.

 

 

31.      Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meetings of October 3 and October 10, 2000.

 

 

32.      DISCUSSION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.


 

 

SET MATTERS

 

 

33.      9:10 A.M.  Board to consider the following actions to initiate additional hours of operation at the Napa Branch of the Napa City-County Library system.  (Supervisor Wagenknecht)

          (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

A.       Approve Budget Transfer No. 27 appropriating revenues of $25,000 from the Library Fund 1150 Reserves, $60,000 from Contingencies, and $60,000 from the City of Napa with an offsetting total appropriation of $145,000;

B.       Declare the Board’s intent to increase the hours of operation, effective upon finalization of items C and D and other necessary organizational preparations, at the Napa branch of the Napa City-County Library system (Napa Main Library) by adding open hours of service: Monday, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. (additional hours);

C.       Authorize the County Administrator and Library Director to negotiate a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Napa to provide joint funding of additional hours by the City of Napa and the County commencing January 1, 2001 (or as soon as feasible thereafter) and continuing for a minimum of three (3) subsequent fiscal years beginning July 1, 2001; and

D.       Schedule implementing actions for a future Board meeting including approval of the recommended JPA agreement, Department Allocation List changes, and amendment to the Library policies to increase hours of operation as in item B.

 

 

34.      9:30 A.M.  Housing Director to discuss and request direction for possible initiation of a mobilehome park rent stabilization ordinance applicable in the unincorporated areas of Napa County.

(CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 1, AUGUST 8, AUGUST 15, SEPTEMBER 12,

  SEPTEMBER 26, OCTOBER 10 AND OCTOBER 24, 2000)

 

 

35.       10:00 A.M.  Agricultural Commissioner to discuss and request acceptance of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce’s Disease Workplan for Napa County.  (Copies of the Workplan are available at the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and with the Clerk of the Board)

 

 

36.      10:30 A.M.  Housing Director to discuss and request possible adoption of a resolution authorizing a $296,000 loan to Catholic Charities for acquisition of an eight bedroom home to house very low income women and children and authorization for Chairman to sign the loan agreement and any related documents, including subordination agreements.

 

 

SET MATTERS - Continued

 

 

37.      10:30 A.M.  Housing Director to discuss and request possible adoption of a resolution authorizing $500,000 Affordable Housing Trust Funds to USA Properties Fund and the Napa Valley Community Housing for site acquisition and construction cost associated with the development of a 117-unit affordable senior housing project-The Reserve at Napa, located in the City of Napa (Trancas Street).

 

 

38.      1:30 P.M.  Recess to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (NCFCWCD) meeting.  (See NCFCWCD Agenda)

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR

 

PROPERTY

 

 

39.      Director of Conservation Development and Planning requests adoption of a resolution extending the sunset date of Resolution No. 00-118 authorizing the forgiveness of the first $200 of permit fees relating to replacement or repair of buildings damaged by the September 3, 2000 earthquake, to January 2001.

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

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

40.      Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

 

 

41.      Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

 

 

42.      Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

 

 

43.      Closed Session regarding:

 

A.       CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR  (Government Code

Section 54957.6)

 

                     Agency negotiator:  Bruce Heid

                     Employee organization:  Napa County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR - Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - Continued

 

Item No. 43 - Continued

 

 

B.       CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))

 

Names of cases:

 

i)        Kuhn v. County of Napa et. al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No.

26-11571)

ii)               Napa Citizens for Honest Government v. County of Napa, et. al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 26-11414)

 

C.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION

 

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

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 AT 9:00 A.M.