MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NAPA COUNTY
August 29, 2000
1. Call to Order; Roll Call.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR
SESSION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 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.
SUPERVISOR MARK LUCE LED THE SALUTE TO THE
FLAG.
3. Public Comment
JOSIE JENKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SERVICE INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL
614, ADDRESSED THE BOARD CONCERNING IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS) REGARDING
THE AB 1682 REQUIREMENT FOR THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IHSS PROGRAM) MANDATE TO RECEIVE STATE AND
FEDERAL FUNDING.
SUPERVISOR VARRELMAN ASKED THAT THE MATTER BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ALSO SPOKE CONCERNING HOME HEALTH
CARE: NATALIA MANRIQUEZ, ARMINDA
SANCHEZ,
GARY MILLER AND JEAN BLACKBURN.
TODD ADAMS SPOKE CONCERNING THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER AND HIS
EXPERIENCE OF THE BENEFITS OF HAVING DIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURE AND THE PROBLEMS
WITH HAVING NO ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM.
IRVING THOMAS REQUESTED A RESPONSE TO REPORTED GRADING VIOLATIONS AT
PAHLMEYER VINEYARDS AND CHATEAU POTELLE VINEYARDS.
4.
Department Heads’
Reports and Announcements.
NONE
Consent Calendar
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) R-00-115
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.
A-4196
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.
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 of Justice 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 storage shed for
explosives. BT-10
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 R-00-102
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)
BT-7
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. A-4068
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.
A-4354
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;
A-3409
B.
Agreement No. 3484, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
prescribing terms and conditions for AIDS case surveillance activities;
A-3484
C.
Agreement No. 3485, a MOU prescribing terms and
conditions for HIV testing; and A-3485
D.
Agreement No. 3820, a MOU prescribing terms and
conditions for AIDS education and prevention activities. A-3820
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.
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.
R-00-107
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;
A-4356
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;
A-4326
(AMEND. 2)
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
A-4319
(AMEND.
1)
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.
A-4256
(AMEND. 3)
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;
A-4207
(AMEND. 1)
B.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4208 extending the term
through September 30, 2000 to complete Workforce Investment Act Transitional
Planning; and
A-4208
(AMEND. 1)
C.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4209 extending the term
through September 30, 2000 to complete Workforce Investment Act Regional
Partnership Planning.
A-4209
(AMEND. 1)
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.
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.
NONE
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5
THROUGH 22.
BW-W-R-L-V
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.
CONTINUED TO NON SPECIFIC DATE
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.
UPDATE
PRESENTED
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.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
THE BOARD ACCEPTED WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPEAL.
W-L-BW-R-V
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)
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
THE
BOARD ACCEPTED WITHDRAWAL OF THE REQUEST.
BW-L-W-R-V
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).
PUBLIC
HEARING HELD
TITLE
READ
THE
BOARD WAIVED READING BALANCE OF ORDINANCE
W-R-BW-L-V
THE
BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE.
W-BW-R-L-V
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).
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
TITLE READ
THE BOARD WAIVED READING BALANCE OF ORDINANCE.
BW-W-R-L-V
THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE.
BW-W-R-L-V
30. 10:00
a.m. - Board of Supervisors sitting as the Board of Directors of the Silverado
Community Services District:
(SEE SILVERADO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
MINUTES)
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.
REPORT PRESENTED
APPROVED REQUEST
Regular
Calendar
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
APPROVED REQUEST R-BW-L-W-V A-4355
A
B.
Approval of Budget Transfer No. 11 transferring $75,000
from Contingencies to County Contributions –Hope Resource Center. (4/5 vote required)
APPROVED REQUEST R-BW-L-W-V
A
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)
APPROVED
REQUEST W-R-L-BW-V BT-8
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 Schoenke
SUPERVISOR MIKE RIPPEY
NOMINATED AND THE BOARD APPOINTED
LAWERENCE SCHOENKE. R-BW-L-W-V
35. Discussion
and possible action regarding legislation.
NONE
36. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports
and Announcements.
SUPERVISOR
WAGENKNECHT REPORTED ON THE MEETING HE AND SUPERVISOR WINTER ATTENDED LAST WEEK
WITH CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA BOXER REGARDING THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER.
SUPERVISOR
LUCE REPORTED ON NAPA SANITATION DISTRICT PERMIT APPEAL TO THE STATE BOARD AND
REGIONAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD WITH REGARD TO COPPER DISCHARGE.
SUPERVISOR
WINTER REPORTED ON NAPA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION AWARD OF
APPROXIMATELY $650,000 TO THIS YEAR’S APPLICANTS AND THAT TWO (2) APPLICATIONS
ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION DUE TO LACK OF A QUORUM AND ALSO UNDER
CONSIDERATION IS THE CHILD CARE COUNCIL APPLICATION.
37. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda
Items.
NONE
38. Closed
Session: None scheduled.
CLOSED SESSION NOT HELD
Adjournment
ADJOURNED
TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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; A =
Abstained