MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NAPA COUNTY
July 11, 2000
1. Call to Order; Roll Call.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR
SESSION, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN MEL VARRELMAN, SUPERVISORS MIKE RIPPEY, MARK LUCE,
KATHRYN WINTER AND BRAD WAGENKNECHT.
2. Pledge of
Allegiance.
NAPA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIKE
ZDON LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
3.
Public Comment.
TIM FALLIS, BRANCH MANAGER OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FOR INDEPENDENCE INVITED THE BOARD TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND OPEN HOUSE FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR
INDEPENDENCE.
CANDACE ELIZA SPOKE CONCERNING REQUEST SHE MADE IN
MAY 2000 WITH REGARD TO THE TRAIN PROGRAM AND ASKED THE COUNTY TO INVESTIGATE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE TRAIN PROGRAM.
4.
Department
Heads’ Reports and Announcements.
NONE
Consent
Calendar
5.
Chief Probation Officer requests approval to accept a
grant in the amount of $54,385 from the Federal Department of Justice for the
period June 26, 2000 to September 26, 2000 for the purchase of a Live Scan
Fingerprinting System.
6.
District Attorney requests adoption of a resolution
accepting a grant award in the amount of $50,400 from the Department of Justice
for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 for continuation of the Domestic
Violence Prosecution Program and authorizing the Chairman to sign the grant
agreement. R-00-79
7. Public
Defender requests authorization for out-of-state travel for Mark Henderson,
Deputy Public Defender, to attend a Drug Court Public Defender’s Training in
Williamsburg, Virginia, from August 7-11, 2000 for an estimated cost of $1,800.
8. Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk
requests the following:
A.
Approval of Budget Transfer No. 1 in the amount of
$223,420 increasing Appropriations with offsetting revenues from the AB719
State-County Property Tax Administration Loan Program in the Assessor (Budget
Unit 11700) for Salaries, Professional Services, and Training;
BT-01
B.
Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an
agreement with Megabyte Systems, Inc. in the amount of $122,400 for the term
July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for maintenance of the Integrated Property
Tax System; and A-4334
C.
Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an
agreement with Tax Management Associates, Inc. in the amount of $51,220 for the
term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for mandatory audit services.
9. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency requests amendment of the Departmental
Allocation List for Behavioral Health Services (Budget Unit 42000) as follows,
effective July 22, 2000:
A.
Add one (1) Supervising Mental Health Counselor I
(Licensed) position and one (1) Psychiatric Nurse position; and
B.
Delete one (1) Sr. Mental Health Worker position and one
(1) Supervising Health Counselor I position.
(Details on file with the Clerk
of the Board)
10.
Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 4312 with Child Welfare League of America, Inc. extending the term to June
30, 2001 for consultation services.
A-4312
(AMEND. 2)
11. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4187 with Sheila Daugherty for a
maximum of $35,000 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide
consultation regarding Alcohol and Drug Prevention services. A-4187
12. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3742 with the California
Department of Health Services for a maximum of $1,000 for the term July 1, 2000
through June 30, 2001 for costs associated with the AIDS Drug Assistance
Program. A-3742
13. Director of Health and Human
Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign
renewals of the following agreements for “The Avenue” mental health residential
program for the term July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000:
A.
Agreement No. 3570 with the County of Marin for $58,128;
and
A-3570
B.
Agreement No. 4041 with the County of Contra Costa for
$58,128.
A-4041
14. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency and Compliance Officer requests acceptance
of the Compliance Program Quarterly Report for the period ending July 1, 2000.
15.
Director of Conservation, Development and Planning
requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with
David Hubbell for a maximum of $10,800 for the term July 1, 2000 to December
31, 2000, to assist with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for
“Carneros Partners Lodge, Restaurant and Retail,” Project No. 98511. A-4336
16. Director of Environmental Management
requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 3 to
Agreement No. 3119 with Wizard Associates for a maximum of $10,000 for the term
July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for computer programming and instructional
services. A-3119
(AMEND. 3)
17. Director
of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an
agreement with SVW Air LLC to lease 21,000 square feet of airport land for the
term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2020 for the construction of an aircraft
storage hangar, at an annual rent of $4,620.
A-4333
18. Director
of Public Works requests authorization for Chairman to sign a Certificate of
Acceptance of an Easement Deed from Karen Chang as a condition of Conditional
Certificate of Compliance No. 98058-COC.
19.
Director of Public Works requests award of the contract
for the “Wooden Valley Road Culvert Replacement Project,” RDS 00-10, to Gordon
Ball Inc. of Alamo, California for their low bid of $336,110 and authorization
for Chairman to sign the construction contract.
Environmental
Determination: Categorically Exempt.
20. Board of Supervisors sitting as the Board
of Directors of the Silverado Community Services District.
(SEE SILVERADO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MINUTES)
21. Communications Manager requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4260 with
Richard Hodges, dba Convergence Consulting extending the term to June 30, 2001
for telecommunications consulting services.
A-4260
(AMEND. 1)
22.
County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign the following Professional Services Agreements to provide
supplemental legal services:
A.
Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 3881 with Miller, Starr and Regalia for a maximum of
$100,000; A-3881
(AMEND. 9)
B.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.
4097 with Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger for a maximum of $70,000; A-4097
(AMEND. 1)
C.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.
4169 with Foley & Lardner for a maximum of $100,000; and A-4169
(AMEND. 1)
D. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. 4232 with Susan McGuigan for a maximum of $30,000. A-4232
(AMEND. 1)
23. Court Executive Officer requests the
Limited Term (LT) status for the Office Assistant II and the Information
Systems Assistant positions (Budget Unit 21000) be restored, effective July 1,
2000.
24. Job Training Director requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with the State
of California Employment Development Department in the amount of $724,435 for
the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002 to provide Workforce Investment Act
Programs. A-4332
25. Library Director requests approval of
and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Richard I.
Yamate-Morgan for a maximum of $10,000 for the term July 11, 2000 through June
30, 2001 for professional services related to the Napa City-County Library’s
Families for Literacy Program. A-4310
26.
Personnel Director requests amendment of the Departmental
Allocation List in the Assessor’s Office (Budget Unit 11700) adding one (1)
Appraiser I/II Limited Term (LT) through June 29, 2001.
27.
Personnel Director requests the following, effective July
11, 2000:
A.
Amend the Departmental Allocation List for Health and
Human Services Administration (Budget Unit 50000) to add one (1) Health and
Human Services Aide and authorization to delete subsequent vacancy;
B.
Amend the Table and Index to add Health and Human
Services Aide; and
C.
Approve new class specification for Health and Human
Services Aide.
(Details
on file with the Clerk of the Board)
28. Regional
Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign an agreement with the University of Maryland for a maximum of
$11,000 for the term March 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000 to assess the
training needs of the new Workforce Investment Boards. A-4331
29.
County Administrator requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Deloitte & Touche,
LLP, for a maximum of $135,600 for the term July 6, 2000 through June 30, 2001
to provide consultation and evaluation services.
A-4330
30. County Administrator requests the Board:
A.
Accept and file the 1999/2000 Grand Jury Report with the
Clerk of the Board; and
B.
Direct the County Administrator to prepare a response to
the Grand Jury Report by September 28, 2000 as prescribed by law. (Report on file with the Clerk of the Board)
31. County
Administrator requests appointment of Craig Smith to serve on the Tobacco
Advisory Board representing an At Large member with the term of office to
expire January 31, 2002.
32. County Administrator requests
reappointment of Carol Anne Lies to serve on the City-County Library Commission
with the term of office to commence immediately and expire June 30, 2003.
33.
County Administrator requests authorization to advertise
for applications, in lieu of an election, to fill three (3) positions on the
Napa County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors with the terms of
office to expire December 1, 2004.
34. Approve minutes of
Board of Supervisors’ meetings of June 13 and June 14, 2000.
35. Discussion of items removed from the
Consent Calendar.
NONE
APPROVED
CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 34.
BW-L-R-W-V
Set
Matters
36. 9:10 a.m.- Discussion and possible direction to the Napa
County Transportation Planning Agency regarding CalTrans’ proposed improvements
on State Route 29-Wapoo to Tubbs Lane, to develop a coordinated directive to
CalTrans for project development, including a request that CalTrans modify the existing
project to incorporate improvements limited to the following:
A.
Improving the Tubbs Lane and the
Silverado Trail/Lake Street/Lincoln Avenue intersections;
B.
Constructing a retaining wall near
the south end of Silverado Trail; and
C.
Pavement removal and overlay where
appropriate.
THE
BOARD WENT ON RECORD IN SUPPORT OF FRIENDS OF RURAL CALISTOGA POSITION. L-W-R-BW-V
THE
BOARD WENT ON RECORD IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF CALISTOGA REQUEST TO PAVE LINCOLN
AVENUE IN CALISTOGA.
BW-W-R-L-V
37. 9:15
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,
January 25, February 29, March 21, April 18 and May 23, 2000; Appellant
requests withdrawal of the appeal)
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
THE
BOARD ACCEPTED WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPEAL.
W-BW-R-L-V
38.
9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Board to consider appeal filed
by Napa Citizens for Honest Government (William Yeates, Attorney) to a decision
by the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on May 3, 2000 to
approve Use Permit Request No. 99065-UP of Panattoni Development Company to
construct a 123,900 square foot warehouse containing up to 12,390 square feet
of related office space on a 6.22 acre parcel, located on the east side of
Airpark Road approximately 700 feet south of Airport Boulevard within an
Industrial Park:Airport Compatibility Combination (IP:AC) Zoning District. (Assessor’s Parcel No. 057-240-002)
Environmental Determination: This
activity is within the scope of the 1998 Napa County Airport Industrial Park
Specific Plan Update Program approved on October 20, 1998 and the 1998 Napa
County Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan Update Program Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) adopted on October 20, 1998, adequately describes the
activity for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Appellant requests continuance of the
public hearing to August 22, 2000 at 9:15 a.m..)
PUBLIC
HEARING OPENED – NO TESTIMONY RECEIVED
PUBLIC
HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 22, 2000 AT 9:15 A.M.
BW-W-R-L-V
39.
2:00 p.m. - Recess to the Napa County Flood Protection and Watershed
Improvement Authority (NCFPWIA) meeting.
(SEE NAPA COUNTY FLOOD PROTECTION AND WATERSHED
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES)
40. Assessor/Recorder-County
Clerk to discuss Super Williamson Act (SB1182).
DISCUSSED – NO ACTION TAKEN
41. County
Administrator requests appointment of one (1) General Public member from the
following interested applicants to serve on the Airport Advisory Commission
with the term to expire December 31, 2000:
Applicants
David
E. Abblett Douglas Casey Kay Leonard
Muscatine
James
L. Breitenstein Kenneth Larsen Dwight
Small
Gordon
Ernest Evans Gerald K. Miller Byron Knight Uhl
SUPERVISOR RIPPEY
NOMINATED AND THE BOARD APPOINTED
DWIGHT SMALL. R-W-L-BW-V
42.
Discussion and possible action regarding the following:
A.
Alternate methods of funding fire
protection suppression including equipment and vehicles; and
THE BOARD APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE AN ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 172 FUNDS TO THE NAPA
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHING A DISTRIBUTION FACTOR OF 5.1689%
(APPROPXIMATELY $400,000) TO BE DEDICATED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT NEEDS
EFFECTIVE THE 2001-2002 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET WITH THE DISTRIBUTION FACTOR TO BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE PROPOSITION 172 FORMULA USED TO DISTRIBUTE THESE FUNDS TO
OTHER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS FOR FUTURE YEAR BUDGET ALLOCATIONS.
STAFF WAS COMPLIMENTED FOR
THEIR RECOMMENDATION.
R-BW-L-W-V
B. Direction
to staff to prepare the documents necessary to enable the Board to call a
special election to be consolidated with the November general election for the
purpose of securing voter approval of an Ordinance increasing the Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) in the unincorporated area from 10.5% to 12% with the
proceeds of the increase to be used for the specified purposes set forth in the
Ordinance increasing the TOT. The
specified purposes set forth in the Ordinance may include, but are not limited
to, (i) the purchase of fire protection equipment (ii) the acquisition of fire
station sites and construction of fire stations (iii) providing limited funding
for the Napa Valley Conference and Visitor’s Bureau, and (iv) the protection
and enhancement of open space and open space recreation.
(Continued from
June 13, 2000)
COUNTY COUNSEL WAS INSTRUCTED TO MODIFY THE
DOCUMENTS TO TRANSFER THE FIRE TAX PORTION TO OPEN SPACE.
L-BW-R-W-V
N N
CONTINUED ITEM B TO JULY 11, 2000 AND COUNTY
COUNSEL TO MAKE ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS AS DIRECTED AT THE MEETING.
43. Discussion and possible action
regarding legislation.
R. CHARLES WILSON, LEGISTIVE ANALYST WITH THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE REPORTED THAT THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE DID NOT MOVE THE BILL OUT OF COMMITTEE. MR. WILSON INDICATED AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL ARE CURRENTLY BEING
WORKED ON AND HE IS NOW WORKING WITH SENTATOR CHESBRO’S OFFICE.
44. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports
and Announcements.
SUPERVISOR
WAGENKNECHT REPORTED ON CHILDCARE BRIEFING HOSTED BY SENATORS BOXER AND WOOLSEY
AND THEIR INTEREST IN FUNDING EARLY CHILD CARE EDUCATION.
SUPERVISOR
LUCE REPORTED THAT HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NAPA COUNTY FAIR PARADE IN CALISTOGA.
45. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda
Items.
NONE
46. Closed Session: None scheduled.
CLOSED SESSION NOT HELD
Adjournment
ADJOURNED
TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ SPECIAL MEETING, THURSDAY,
JULY
13, 2000 AT 1:30 P.M. AT NAPA CITY HALL.
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; A =
Abstained