AGENDA

 

NAPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

                      TUESDAY                  AUGUST 29, 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.         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

 

FINANCE

 

 

5.                  Treasurer/Tax Collector requests adoption of a resolution approving the sale of tax-defaulted property at public auction and authorization to re-offer any unsold parcel at a reduced minimum bid.  (Copy of property schedule subject for auction on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 

 

6.         District Attorney requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Software Automation, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for computer support for the Family Support Division.

 

 

7.         Public Defender, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Director of Information Technology Services and Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk request approval of and authorization to sign Memorandums of Understanding with the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the purpose of obtaining DMV data using on-line access.  Each department will have access limited to only that information needed for that department’s purposes.

 

 

8.         Sheriff requests approval of and authorization to sign a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning to upgrade the Sheriff’s Activities League facility located on the grounds of Napa State Hospital.

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE – Continued

 

 

9.         Sheriff requests approval of and authorization for County Administrator to apply for and sign a $15,787 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Unites States Department of Justice, Bureau ofJustice Assistance for the purchase of law enforcement equipment.

 

 

10.       Sheriff requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 10 transferring $7,054 within the Sheriff’s Budget (Budget Unit 23500) and establishing a fixed asset to purchase a storage shed for explosives.

 

 

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

11.            Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests the following actions related to the Answers Benefiting Children (ABC) Grant:

 

A.                Adoption of a resolution increasing the amount by $312,500 for a new maximum of $562,500, extending the term to September 30, 2001 and authorizing the Director of Health and Human Services Agency to sign the Extension and Augmentation Grant Award Agreement; and

B.                Approval of Budget Transfer No. 7 increasing revenue and appropriation by $50,000 in the Social Services Budget (Budget Unit 50100) to fund grant activities.  (4/5 vote required)

(CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 22, 2000)

 

 

12.            Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4068 with Liliana Garcia, RN, for a maximum of $18,176 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide nurse practitioner services in County health clinics.

 

 

13.            Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa for a maximum of $25,775 for the term March 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide property management services for the Casa Grande Housing Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

HUMAN SERVICES – Continued

 

 

14.            Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements with the California Department of Health Services for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for AIDS services:

 

A.                Agreement No. 3409 for a maximum of $215,783;

B.                Agreement No. 3484, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prescribing terms and conditions for AIDS case surveillance activities;

C.                Agreement No. 3485, a MOU prescribing terms and conditions for HIV testing; and

D.                Agreement No. 3820, a MOU prescribing terms and conditions for AIDS education and prevention activities.

 

 

15.            Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests authorization for out-of-state travel for Eric Zimny, Compliance Officer, to attend the 2000 Compliance Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana from September 24-27, 2000 for an estimated cost of $2,300.

 

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

16.            Director of Information Technology Services requests approval of and authorization for the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for the following for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001:

 

A.                Agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company under CMAS Contract No. 3-94-70-0011 in the amount of $46,601 for hardware and software maintenance and materials for the two “K-Class” servers; and

B.                Agreement with NEC Business Network Solutions under CMAS Contract No. 3-98-00-0226A in the amount of $14,846 to provide hardware and software technical support upgrades and extended warranty services for routers, switches and associated peripherals.

 

 

17.            Personnel Director requests adoption of Retirement Resolution No. 00-107 for Lynn Hard, Public Works Transportation Planner, in recognition of over 20 years of service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – Continued

 

 

18.            Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements for consulting activities related to the North Bay Employment Connection grants:

 

A.                Agreement with Maureen Thompson for a maximum of $35,000 for the term August 21, 2000 through December 31, 2000;

B.                Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4326 with Dan Paicopulos increasing the amount by $24,000 for a new total of $35,200 and extending the term through December 31, 2000;

C.        Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4319 with Halle Group increasing the amount by $60,645 for a new total of $70,645 and extending the term through December 31, 2000; and

D.        Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4256 with School Web Services increasing the amount by $30,000 for a new total of $91,700 and extending the term through December 31, 2000.

 

 

19.            Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following amendments to agreements with the State of California, Employment Development Department:

 

A.                Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4207 increasing the amount by $80,000 for a new total of $740,087 and extending the term through December 31, 2000 for the continued implementation of a Regional One-Stop Career Center System;

B.        Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4208 extending the term through September 30, 2000 to complete Workforce Investment Act Transitional Planning; and

C.                Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4209 extending the term through September 30, 2000 to complete Workforce Investment Act Regional Partnership Planning.

 

 

20.       County Administrator requests appointment of Commissioner David Graves to serve on the Wildlife Conservation Commission as the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission representative with the term to expire February 1, 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – Continued

 

 

21.              County Administrator requests the following amendments to the Automobile Allowance Policy, effective September 2, 2000:

 

A.                Increase the twice-monthly flat rate for Automobile Expense Reimbursement from $185 to $195; and

B.                Add the Director of Management Information Services, Personnel Director and Assistant County Administrator positions as management positions eligible for the automobile allowance.

 

 

22.            Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of August 8, 2000.

 

 

23.            DISCUSSION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.


 

 

SET MATTERS

 

 

24.       9:05 A.M.  Presentation of resolution to Napa Valley Vintners Association in appreciation of their efforts in connection with the Napa Valley Wine Auction.

 

 

25.       9:10 A.M.  Director of Health and Human Services Agency to present status update on Transitional Residential Alliance and Integrated Network (TRAIN) Grant.

 

 

26.       9:15 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  Board to consider appeal filed by Mennen Environmental Foundation, Concerned Citizens for Napa Hillsides and the Sierra Club, to a decision by the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on August 18, 1999 to adopt a Negative Declaration and approve Use Permit No. 98214-UP of Jean-Noel Fourmeaus/The Best Cellar for an exception to Conservation Regulations to allow for earthmoving activity and subsequent development of 3.4 acres of vineyard on slopes over 30% within a contiguous development area of 4.25 acres comprised of Blocks A & B as shown of Erosion Control Plan Application No. 98118-ECPA.  The project site is located on the west side of Mt. Veeder Road, approximately 4,000 feet south of the Oakville Grade within an Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District.  (Assessor’s Parcel No. 034-350-0035)

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Negative Declaration Recommended for Adoption.

 

 

27.       9:30 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  County Administrator requests authorization for the issuance of a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for the transfer of a Type 20 Retail Off Sale Alcoholic Beverage License (off-sale beer and wine) to Crocker and Starr Wine Company, LLC, from 377 McCormick Street, St. Helena, California, 94574 to 177 Tower Road, Napa, California, 94559.

            (STAFF REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL OF THIS ITEM)

 

 

28.       9:30 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance related to the Napa County Children and Families First Commission amending Napa County Code Section 2.71.080 to delete references to “First” in the phrase “Children and Families First.”

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET MATTERS – Continued

 

 

29.       9:30 A.M.  PUBLIC HEARING  First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance adding Subsection “W” to Section 1.24.020 of the Napa County Code authorizing the Napa County Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshals, and Inspectors to make arrests without warrants.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:  Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), General Rule (County Guidelines Section 404).

 

 

30.       10:00 A.M.  Board of Supervisors sitting as the Board of Directors of the Silverado Community Services District:

 

A.                Approval of minutes of Silverado Community Services District meetings of July 11, August 1, August 8 and August 15, 2000.

B.                District Manager to discuss and request conceptual approval of a proposed major landscaping project on Atlas Peak Road adjacent to the Silverado Community Services District.

 

 

31.       10:30 A.M.  Director of Conservation, Development and Planning to report on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) regional fair share housing needs determination and request authorization for the Director to file a response.

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

 

32.       County Administrator requests the following in connection with the Hope Resource Center, a day center for Napa’s homeless population:

 

A.                Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Napa County Council for Economic Opportunity for a maximum of $75,000 for the term August 29, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide program support; and

B.                Approval of Budget Transfer No. 11 transferring $75,000 from Contingencies to County Contributions –Hope Resource Center.  (4/5 vote required)

 

 

33.       County Administrator requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 8 establishing and appropriating fund balances for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 General Fund and Non-General Fund budgets.  (4/5 vote required)

            (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 22, 2000)

 

 

 

REGULAR CALENDAR – Continued

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – Continued

 

 

34.       County Administrator requests appointment of one person from the following applicants to serve on the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission/Airport Land Use Commission with the term of office to expire January 2, 2001:

 

Applicants

Martha Keller

G. Alan Murray

Lawrence Michael Shoenke

 

 

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:  None scheduled.

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 AT 9:00 A.M.