AGENDA

 

   NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

TUESDAY                   DECEMBER 11, 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.        Sheriff requests approval of the following actions related to the 2001-2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) in the amount of $42,699:

 

          A.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 51 transferring $25,000 within the Sheriff's budget to fixed assets (4/5 vote required);

          B.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 52 appropriating $3,865 as fixed assets and $13,834 for law enforcement equipment with offsetting revenue from the LLEBG Trust (4/5 vote required);

          C.       Establish fixed assets in the amount of $28,865 for a computer voice stress analyzer ($8,950) and a hazardous devices suit ($19,915) (4/5 vote required); and

          D.       Approval to transfer $4,270 from the Asset Forfeiture Trust to the LLEBG Trust to meet the grant match requirements.

 

 

FINANCE

 

 

6.        Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk -Registrar of Voters requests the following actions:

 

          A.       Authorization to execute Prepayment Discount Plan offered under Agreement No. 2883 with Sequoia Pacific Corporation for the March 5, 2002 Consolidated Primary Election printing costs; and

          B.       Prepayment of $75,000 prior to Friday, December 28, 2001, as required in the agreement.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued

 

FINANCE - Continued

 

 

7.        Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk requests the following:

 

A.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 56 appropriating $267,155 in the Assessor budget and $5,000 in the Flood Control budget with offsetting revenues from the Property Tax Administration Trust program for enhancements to the property tax system, mandatory audits and the enhancement of the Flood Benefit Assessment process (4/5 vote required);

          B.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a master agreement with Megabyte Systems for a maximum of $400,000 for the term December 11, 2001 through June 30, 2003 for base year tracking enhancements to the Property Tax System;

C.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Megabyte Systems for a maximum of $64,000 for the term December 11, 2001 through June 30, 2003 to add automated manufactured home and aircraft valuation functions; and

D.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4335 with Tax Management Associates increasing the amount by $31,655 for a new maximum of $82,875 and extending the term to December 31, 2003, to perform 17 mandatory audits.

 

 

8.        Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Michelle Laskey for a maximum of $18,000 for the term December 11, 2001 through June 30, 2003 to provide support for computer mapping and appraisal sketch functions.

 

 

9.        Auditor-Controller requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 55 transferring $141,865 from Appropriations for Contingencies, $50,596 from the Health and Human Services Administration budget and $30,037 from the Courthouse Construction budget to pay $222,497.45 to the Internal Revenue Service for arbitrage rebate for the 1996 Certificates of Participation.  (4/5 vote required)

 

 

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

10.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests adoption of a resolution authorizing the implementation of an electronically based Direct Deposit system to recipients of Public Assistance.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued

 

HUMAN SERVICES - Continued

 

 

11.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign letters recommending two grant proposals to the Office of Justice Programs for a cumulative maximum of $800,000 for the Napa County Drug Court.

 

 

12.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a reimbursement claim to the California Victim's Program for a maximum of $14,612 for group counseling Town Hall Meetings for victims and families of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

 

 

13.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with George Vasquez for a maximum of $5,000 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to provide training services to merchants and hospitality staff involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages.

 

 

14.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements to provide counseling services in the Childrens' Behavioral Health and Child Welfare Services Programs:

 

          A.       Agreement with Gerane Park, LCSW, for a maximum of $2,296 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

          B.       Agreement with Fred Hollander, MFT, for a maximum of $1,998 for the term October 15, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

          C.       Agreement with Colleen Daugherty, LCSW, for a maximum of $2,652 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

 

 

15.       Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2976 with Napa Emergency Women's Services, Inc. for a maximum of $15,000 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to operate the domestic violence women's shelter and provide training.

 

 

16.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests the following actions related to the California Department of Mental Health for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for the Conditional Release Program:

 

          A.       Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 2390 increasing the amount by $14,951 for a new maximum of $175,258; and

          B.       Approval of Budget Transfer No. 58 increasing appropriations by $14,951 with offsetting revenue in Mental Health.  (4/5 vote required)

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued

 

HUMAN SERVICES - Continued

 

 

17.      Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign renewals of the following agreements for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for the provision of HIV Prevention/Community Planning services:

 

          A.       Agreement No. 3823 with Aldea, Inc. for a maximum of $32,916; and

          B.       Agreement No. 3824 with Community Health Clinic Ole for a maximum of $47,133.

 

 

PROPERTY

 

 

18.      County Fire Chief requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Schedule A and Amador Plan Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for a maximum of $3,565,256 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for the provision of fire protection services.

 

 

19.      Director of Public Works/Aviation requests authorization for Chairman to sign a Certificate of Acceptance of an Avigation and Hazard Easement Deed from Frank A. Lagorio, Jr. and Geraldine A. Lagorio.  (Assessor's Parcel No. 047-350-016)

 

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

20.      Clerk of the Board requests the Board amend its action taken December 4, 2001 appointing Eric J. Joyce to the Advisory Board on Drug and Alcohol Programs to indicate the term of office expires January 1, 2004 (rather than January 31, 2004).

 

 

21.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Public Works Department's allocation list, extending the Limited Term Water and Wastewater System Operator-in-Training position's expiration date to December 31, 2002, effective December 31, 2001.

 

 

22.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the District Attorney-Family Support Division allocation list, extending the expiration date to June 30, 2002 with regard to a Limited Term Computer Systems Coordinator position, effective December 11, 2001.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - Continued

 

 

23.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List, Table and Index and appropriate Personnel Policies, with regard to the Criminal Justice Planner and Safety Officer classifications and approving a new class specification for Safety Officer, effective December 11, 2001.

 

 

24.      Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List, Table and Index, and Personnel Policies and approving a new class specification with regard to the Director of Child Support Services position of the Family Support Division of the District Attorney Department, effective December 22, 2001.

 

 

25.      County Administrator and Personnel Director request adoption of a resolution amending the class specification for the Director of Public Works/District Engineer, amending the Allocation List, the Table and Index, and Personnel Policies for the Department of Public Works to add one (1) (M) Acting Director of Public Works/District Engineer, effective December 11, 2001 and appointing Robert Peterson to the position of Acting Director of Public Works/District Engineer, effective January 1, 2002.

 

 

26.      County Administrator/Purchasing Agent and Information Technology Services Director request the following:

 

          A.       Declare certain personal computers and monitors as surplus and no longer required for public use; and

          B.       Authorize Purchasing Agent to dispose of the personal computers and monitors by donating them to American Canyon Middle School and Silverado Middle School.

          (Complete list on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

 

27.      Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of December 4, 2001.

 

 

28.      DISCUSSION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.


 

SET MATTERS

 

29.      9:05 A.M.  County Administrator requests adoption of the Napa County 2002 Legislative/Regulatory Platform.  (Copy on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

30.      9:20 A.M.  Second reading and adoption of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00214-ORD and adoption of the accompanying Resolution establishing a method for determining slope applicability, Application Completeness Checklist, Viewshed Protection Manual (Design Manual).  The proposed ordinance would amend Title 18 of the Napa County Code to add a new Chapter 18.106, entitled “Viewshed Protection Program,” regulating the placement and design of certain structures in the unincorporated portions of Napa County.  Structures proposed to be located on slopes of 15% or greater or on ridgelines as defined by the proposed Chapter would be affected by the ordinance and required to satisfy criteria included in the Chapter prior to issuance of building permits.  The proposed Chapter establishes design criteria, exemptions, exception procedures and findings.  (Public Hearing Closed)

          ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Negative Declaration Prepared.  According to the Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not included, potential environmental impacts on the following areas:  None.

 

31.      9:30 A.M.  Joint Meeting with the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission:

 

          A.       Planning Commission to discuss the following with the Board:

                     i)        Airport Industrial Area.

                     ii)       Wineries.

                     iii)      Design Review.

          B.       Discussion and possible action regarding response to Housing and Community Development comments on the Draft Housing Element.

 

32.      10:30 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  Appeal filed by Irving Thomas to the Conservation, Development and Planning Director’s decision of September 5, 2001 to approve AT&T Wireless/Edgar Ilsley - Site Plan Approval Request No. 00383-SPA to (a) remove four 13 foot “whip” antennas from an existing 10 foot tall unmanned concrete building on the site; (b) add six unmanned AT&T Wireless Panel Antennas, each with a height of 8 feet, a depth of approximately 6.3 feet and a width of 11.6 feet mounted approximately 4 feet above the top of and on the south and west elevations of the same existing building; (c) replace an existing open mesh circular antenna dish attached to the southwest corner of the uninhabited concrete building with a new solid antenna with a diameter of approximately 10 feet; and (d) add new power and telecom connections to existing equipment, located on a 114.10+ acre parcel on the east side of Silverado Trail at the terminus of a private access road within an Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District.  (Assessor’s Parcel No. 032-530-023)  6280(A) Silverado Trail, Yountville.

          ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  None Required (Ministerial Act).

          (STAFF REQUESTS BOARD OPEN AND CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO

           JANUARY 29, 2002 AT 10:00 A.M.)

 

 

SET MATTERS - Continued

 

 

33.      12:00 P.M.  Recess to Annual "Old Timers" Luncheon at The Depot Restaurant.

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR

 

PROPERTY

 

 

34.      Director of Conservation, Development and Planning to discuss and request possible direction to proceed with the following contract proposal with the firm of Jones & Stokes:

 

A.       Task I - Prepare a work plan to facilitate the development of the framework for initiating and completing a master environmental assessment and program environmental impact report for the Napa River Watershed at an estimated cost of $10,000; and

B.       Task II - Rewrite Conservation Regulations (Title 18 of the Napa County Code) and complete appropriate Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review (Initial study) at an estimated cost of $128,420.

 

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

35.      Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

 

 

36.      Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

 

 

37.      Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

 

 

38.      Closed Session regarding:

 

          CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

 

          i)        Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):

(One case)

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

 

ADJOURN TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.