MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NAPA COUNTY

February 29, 2000

 

 

1. Call to Order; Roll Call.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIRMAN MEL VARRELMAN, SUPERVISORS MIKE RIPPEY, , KATHRYN WINTER AND BRAD WAGENKNECHT. SUPERVISOR MARK LUCE WAS EXCUSED.
  1. Pledge of Allegiance.

ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS JOHN TUTEUR LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.

3. Presentation of Retirement Resolution No. 00-20 and clock to Beverly Peterson, Eligibility Supervisor, Department of Social Services, in recognition of 20 years of service.

CHAIRMAN VARRELMAN PRESENTED RESOLUTION R-00-20

4. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the week of March 6 through 10, 2000 as Abilities Awareness Week.

CHAIRMAN VARRELMAN PRESENTED PROCLAMATION TO

JOAN LOCKHART, PARENT OF A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES.

MS. LOCKHART EXTENDED AN INVITATION TO A TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE FAIR TO BE HELD MARCH 9, 2000 AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

5. Public Comment

NONE

  1. Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

ASSESSOR/CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS JOHN TUTEUR UPDATED THE BOARD ON THE MARCH 7TH ELECTION AND THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL ELECTION INFORMATION AND BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

Consent Calendar

7. Chief Probation Officer requests amendment of the Department Allocation List for Probation (Budget Unit 24700) to delete one (1) Senior Account Clerk-Limited Term (LT) and add one (1) Senior Account Clerk, effective March 4, 2000.

8. Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 3770 with the State Department of Finance for fifth year participation in the State-County Property Tax Administration Program for a loan amount of $245,000.

A-3770

(AMEND. 4)

 

  1. Auditor-Controller requests authorization to draw a warrant in the amount of $57,000 from the Napa County Fair fund, payable to the Napa County Fair, for the purpose of replenishing their Operating fund.

10. Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 3099 with Mercy-St. Helena Ambulance Services extending the term through April 30, 2000.

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11. Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4147 with Michele Merritt, MFCC, increasing the amount by $1,053 for a new maximum of $1,833 and extending the term through June 30, 2000 for services to an additional client of the Children’s Behavioral Health program.

A-4147

(AMEND. 1)

12. Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3884 with the State Emergency Medical Services Authority which changes budget appropriations within the contract moving $8,000 from equipment to materials and supplies.

A-3884

(AMEND. 2)

  1. Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval to add the following as classifications designated to receive Standby Pay in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding Section 28.4:

Supervising Mental Health Counselor I – Licensed

Supervising Mental Health Counselor II – Licensed

Mental Health Counselor – Licensed

Psychiatric Nurse

14. Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with David Hubbell for a maximum of $11,700 for the term February 29, 2000 through June 30, 2000 to assist with preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Carneros Partners Lodge, Restaurant and Retail project (No. 98511).

A-4280

15. Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Notification to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) of Intent to participate with Napa County Cities in considering redistribution of 1999-2006 Regional Housing Needs Allocations.

16. Director of Public Works requests approval of plans and specifications for the "Atlas Peak Road Culvert Replacement," PW 00-03, authorization to advertise for bids and setting 3:30 P.M. on April 7, 2000 for opening of sealed bids.

 

 

17. Director of Public Works requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 46 transferring $8,200 from Building Inspection (Budget Unit 26700) and $9,792 from Equipment Pool Retained Earnings, to establish a fixed asset in the amount of $17,992 in the Equipment Pool Vehicle Replacement Fund (Budget Unit 18000) for the purchase of a replacement vehicle.

BT-46

  1. Board of Supervisors meeting as the Board of Directors of the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District.

    2. (SEE LAKE BERRYESSA RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MINUTES)

  2. Job Training Director requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3714 with the State of California Employment Development Department extending the term through March 31, 2000 for the production of the annual Occupational Outlook Report.

A-3714

(AMEND. 1)

  1. Library Director requests amendment of the Departmental Allocation List for Library (Budget Unit 61200) to add one (1) Librarian III position and delete one (1) Librarian I/II and one (1) Librarian I/II-Limited Term positions, effective February 29, 2000.

  2. Management Information Services Director requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 51 in the amount of $10,991 to establish as a Fixed Asset a Hewlett Packard DesignJet color plotter printer, with offsetting revenue of $4,000 from Central Services (Budget Unit 17800) technology fund and $6,991 from Assessor’s Trust.

    3. BT-51

  3. 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)

23. Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of February 8, 2000.

24. Discussion of items removed from the consent calendar.

APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 7 THROUGH 24.

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Set Matters

 

25. 9:05 a.m. - Ginny Simms, Board of Supervisors’ representative on the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, and GGBHTD General Manager to present Annual Report. (Report on file with the Clerk of the Board)

REPORT PRESENTED

26. 9:15 a.m. - Closed Session regarding:

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code

Section 54956.9(a)):

Name of Case: Napa Citizens for Honest Government and North Bay Citizens for

Responsible Transportation v. County of Napa. (Napa County

Superior Court Case No. 26-04014)

CLOSED SESSION HELD – NO REPORT

27. 9:15 a.m. - Director of Health and Human Services Agency to discuss and recommend possible action on the In Home Support Services Program and changes mandated and timelines mandated by AB 1682 which requires the County to establish an "employee of record" and an "In Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee".

RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTED - NO ACTION TAKEN

  1. 9:20 a.m. - Public Hearing - County Administrator requests authorization for the issuance of a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for a new Type 20 Retail Off Sale Alcoholic Beverage License at the Wagon Wheel Market, 1810 Monticello Road, Napa, California, 94558.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

APPROVED REQUEST W-BW-R-L-V

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29. 9:25 a.m. - Public Hearing - Board to consider Application for Abatement of Penalty filed by Julie Downs for failure to timely file a Change of Ownership Statement with the Assessor’s Office.

THE BOARD ABATED THE PENALTY

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30. 9:30 a.m. - Board of Supervisors meeting as a Board of Equalization.

(SEE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31. 10:00 a.m. - Housing Director to discuss and recommend the following actions pertaining to the Skyline Apartments Affordable Housing Project:

    1. Adoption of a resolution authorizing an agreement with Progress Foundation for a predevelopment loan in the amount of $39,310 and authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement and related documents with regard to the Skyline Apartments Project; and

      2. ADOPTED RESOLUTION BW-R-L-W-V R-0021

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    2. Adoption of a resolution approving an affordable housing trust fund loan to Progress Foundation in the amount of $930,000 and authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement and any related documents.

ADOPTED RESOLUTION BW-R-L-W-V R-0022

X

32. 10:00 a.m. - Job Training Director requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the Workforce Investment Act Five Year Plan and approve the Workforce Investment Board membership, application and appointment process.

APPROVED REQUEST W-R-L-BW-V A-4279

X

33. 10:00 a.m. - Public Hearing - Board to consider appeal filed by Robert W. and Ariane M. H. Matschullat to the County of Napa Public Works Department’s approval of a plan for the construction of a left-turn lane to serve the Hagafen Winery on Silverado Trail.

(Continued from January 11 and January 25, 2000) (Staff and appellants request continuance to March 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.)

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 2000 AT 10:00 A.M.

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Regular Calendar

 

34. Appointment of one (1) person to represent District No. 4 and one (1) person to represent an Organization Concerned with Older Adults from the following interested applicants to the Napa County Commission on Aging:

Applicants Category of Appointment Term Expiration Date

Leo Bloom Organization Concerned with Older Adults September 30, 2000

Judith Cornils Organization Concerned with Older Adults September 30, 2000

Margaret Craig District No. 4 September 30, 2002

THE BOARD APPOINTED JUDITH CORNILS AND MARGARET CRAIG.

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35. County Administrator requests appointment of five (5) persons to serve on the Napa County Commission on Self-Esteem with Supervisor Rippey to make two (2) appointments, Supervisor Wagenknecht to make two (2) appointments and Supervisor Winter to make one (1) appointment with the terms of office to expire January 1, 2003:

Applicants Category of Appointment

William T. Ryan (Incumbent) Appointed by Supervisor Winter

Suzanne Bragdon (Incumbent) Appointed by Supervisor Rippey

Jane Clark Baker (Incumbent) Appointed by Supervisor Rippey

Bruce Cambigue (Incumbent) Appointed by Supervisor Wagenknecht

Teri Price

Patt S. Gorsuch

Stephen C. Vance, M.D.

Mary Katherine Klein

Jerilyn S. Masuda

SUPERVISOR RIPPY NOMINATED AND THE BOARD REAPPOINTED SUZANNE BRAGDON AND JANE CLARK BAKER.

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SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT NOMINATED AND THE BOARD

REAPPOINTED BRUCE CAMBIGUE.

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SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT NOMINATED AND THE BOARD

APPOINTED STEPHEN C. VANCE, M.D.

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THE BOARD REAPPOINTED WILLIAM T. RYAN.

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36. Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

NONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

SUPERVISOR RIPPEY REPORTED THAT THE NAPA COUNTY YOUTH AND GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE HELD THIS EVENING AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB IN AMERICAN CANYON AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL BE ATTENDING.

SUPERVISOR WINTER REPORTED THAT SENATOR CHESBRO HAS INTRODUCED LEGISLATION REGARDING THE TRANCAS STREET/STATE HIGHWAY 29 INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

STAFF WAS ASKED TO MONITOR THE LEGISLATION AND REPORT BACK FOR THE BOARD TO TAKE A POSITION ON THE BILL.

CHAIRMAN VARRELMAN ADVISED THAT HE HAS BEEN INVITED TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE INITIATIVE AMENDMENT TO BE HELD AT THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE.

38. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

NONE

 

 

 

Adjournment

ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

 

MEL VARRELMAN

Chairman

ATTEST:

MARY JEAN MCLAUGHLIN

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

TERI SISSON

Supervising Clerk of the Board

KEY

Vote: L = Mark Luce; R = Mike Rippey; V = Mel Varrelman; W = Kathryn Winter;

BW = Brad Wagenknecht

Notations under Vote: N = No; X = Excused;