MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF NAPA
April 24, 2001
1.
Call to Order.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.
WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: VICE CHAIRMAN BILL DODD, SUPERVISORS MARK
LUCE, MEL VARRELMAN, AND
BRAD WAGENKNECHT. CHAIRMAN MIKE RIPPEY WAS EXCUSED.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
THE HONORABLE JUDGE STEPHEN
KROYER LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
3. Public Comment.
NONE
4. Department
Heads’ Reports and Announcements.
ERNIE LOVELESS, ASSISTANT
COUNTY FIRE CHIEF, GAVE THE BOARD A RECAP ON THE CONTROL BURN ESCAPE AND FIRE
SUPPRESSION COSTS.
NEAL MCCOY WITH NAPA COUNTY
FIRE ADVISED THAT THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE GIVES THE AUTHORITY FOR CONTROL BURNS
AND THAT AFTER MAY 1ST CONTROL BURNS REQUIRE A PERMIT.
TERRY LONGORIA, DIRECTOR OF THE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY REMINDED THE BOARD THAT THE FOURTH FRIDAY OF
APRIL EVERY YEAR IS “CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL DAY” IN NAPA COUNTY PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 99-38.
Consent
Calendar
5.
District Attorney requests authorization for out-of-state
travel for Daryl Roberts, Deputy District Attorney, to take deposition
testimony in Phoenix, Arizona from April 30, 2001 to May 2, 2001, at an
estimated cost of $750.
6. Auditor-Controller
requests the Board accept and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the Audit
Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 for the following departments:
A.
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer; and
B.
Treasurer-Tax Collector.
(Reports on file with the Clerk
of the Board)
7. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign an agreement with Bayberry, Inc. for a maximum of $54,000 for
the term January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001 to provide therapeutic
behavioral services.
A-4463
8. Director of Health and
Human Services Agency requests amendment of the following Departmental
Allocation Lists as follows, effective April 28, 2001:
A. Public Health:
Add: One (1) Assistant Public Health
Manager-Limited Term (LT) and one (1) Senior Office Assistant
Delete: One (1) Office Assistant I/II
B. Behavioral
Health:
Add: One (1) Staff Services Manager, one (1)
Senior Account Clerk, one (1) Supervising DDP Counselor, five (5) .5 DDP
Counselor II, one (.75) DDP Counselor II (bil), and one (1) DDP Counselor II
Delete: One (1) Supervising Account Clerk, one
(.5) DDP Counselor II (bil) and one (.5) DDP Counselor II
(Details
on File with the Clerk of the Board)
APPROVED AS AMENDED TO INDICATE
DELETION OF ONE (1) OFFICE ASSISTANT II (RATHER THAT OFFICE ASSISTANT I/II).
9. Agricultural
Commissioner requests the following actions related to the implementation for
the County’s Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) Workplan:
A.
Amend the Departmental Allocation
List to add one (1) Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, one (1) Agricultural
Biologist IV, one (1) Agricultural and Standards Service Worker II, one (1)
Office Assistant II, and four (4) Extra Help Agricultural and Standard Service
Workers;
B.
Approval of Budget Transfer No. 83
transferring $140,000 from Contingencies to the Agricultural Commissioner
budget to fund the positions, supplies and vehicles (4/5 vote required);
BT-83
C.
Approval of an Operating Transfer, transferring $98,000 from the Agricultural
Commissioner budget to the Equipment Pool Vehicle Replacement fund to establish
fixed assets for the purchase of five
additional vehicles to be used for the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Program (4/5
vote required);
D.
Increase the Agricultural
Commissioner’s Vehicle Allocation from 15 to 20 vehicles;
E.
Approval of and authorization for
Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4339 with the California
Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) providing state funding for certain
GWSS program expenses; and
A-4339
(AMEND.
1)
9. Continued
F.
Authorization to prepare a
Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the winegrape industry
organizations for cost-sharing GWSS Program expenses that are not funded by the
CDFA.
10. Agricultural
Commissioner requests adoption of a resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3307 with the Department of Pesticide
Regulation, California Environmental Protection Agency, increasing the amount
by $5,000 for a new maximum of $14,876 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 for
reimbursement of costs associated with the submission of Pesticide Use Report
Data.
R-01-50
A-3307
(AMEND.
1)
11. County
Fire Chief requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an
agreement with Schell-Vista Fire Protection District for a maximum of $31,350
for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2005 to provide emergency response
services in a designated area adjacent to their jurisdiction.
A-2497
12. County
Fire Chief requests the following actions pertaining to a Fire Services
Agreement with the California Department of Veteran Affairs for the term July
1, 2000 through September 30, 2003 for the continued provision of fire services
by the County of Napa to the Yountville Veterans Home:
A.
Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of the
agreement; and
R-01-48
B.
Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the
agreement for a maximum of $1,017,775. A-4460
13. County Fire Chief
requests authorization to apply for the following grants from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency:
A.
Grant in the amount of $470,880 for the purchase and
construction of a training tower on the Napa County Fire Training Ground on
Silverado Trail; and
B.
Grant in the amount of $75,000 to establish and maintain
a community chipper program.
14. Director
of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a
lease agreement with Amcan Plaza, LLC, for $5,161.20 per month, for the term
May 1, 2001 (or when construction is completed) through June 30, 2004 for space
to be used as a branch of the Napa City/County Library.
CONTINUED
TO MAY 1, 2001
15. Director
of Public Works requests adoption of a resolution authorizing the Department of
Public Works to request a grant from the State Department of Boating and
Waterways in the estimated amount of $300,000 to rehabilitate the County-owned
boat launch facility at Cuttings Wharf and authorizing the Chairman to sign the
grant documents in the event the grant is awarded to the County.
R-01-49
16. Director of Public Works
requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with
Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for the electrical engineering design
work for the Napa County Airport Generator, for a lump sum of $16,975 for a
feasibility study and an amount equal to 10% of the preliminary estimate or of
the bid amount for construction, (whichever is less); to prepare the
construction documents and construction administration, for a term commencing
April 24, 2001 through completion of the required work.
A-4461
17. Director of Public Works requests
extension of the limited term of a Water and Wastewater System
Operator-in-Training-Limited Term (LT) position, from April 30, 2001 to
December
31, 2001.
18. Information
Technology Services Director and Records Manager request authorization to
accept as a donation from Ye Olde Candle Shoppe, a used counter at an estimated
value of $650.
19. Library Director requests
authorization to apply for a $52,250 grant from The Library of California Board
for a Families for Literacy Program.
20. Regional Training
Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to
sign an agreement with the Workforce Investment Board of Solano County, Inc.
for a maximum of $495,000 for the term January 1, 2001 through November 14,
2002 to provide technology training.
A-4462
21. County
Administrator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the
renewal of Agreement No. 3295 with the State of California for a maximum of
$71,000 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 with offsetting revenue
from the State of California for the Arts in Mental Health Program.
A-3295
22. County
Administrator/Purchasing Agent requests authorization to donate certain items
of surplus office furniture to Matrix Parent Network and Resource, a non-profit
organization providing information and referral services to the parents of
mentally disturbed/special needs children in Napa County. (List
on file with the Clerk of the Board)
23. Adoption of Resolution
No. 01-47 recognizing May 5, 2001 as Farm Worker Appreciation Day in Napa
County.
R-01-47
24. Approve
minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of April 3, 2001.
25. Discussion of items removed from the
Consent Calendar.
(SEE ITEM NUMBER 14)
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 13 AND 15 THROUGH 24, AS
AMENDED. L-BW-V-D-R
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Set Matters
26. 9:10 a.m. -
Presentation of the following to Napa Superior Court representative:
A.
Proclamation declaring the week
of May 7, 2001 as Juror Appreciation
Week; and
JUDGE KROYER ACKNOWLEDGED
SUPPORT BY THE COUNTY AND STAFF.
B. Adoption of Resolution
No. 01-46 declaring Friday, May 11, 2001 as Napa County's celebration of Law
Day and permanently designating the second Friday in May as the date Napa
County celebrates Law Day.
THE
VICE CHAIRMAN PRESENTED RESOLUTION R-01-46
27. 9:15
a.m. - Public Hearing - Board to consider Lakeview Boat Storage, LLC –
General Plan Amendment Request No. GPA 00-001 - Board to consider adoption of a
resolution amending the Napa County General Plan Land Use Map to change the
land use designation of a 4.7± acre
portion of a 30.7± acre parcel from
Agriculture, Watershed & Open Space to Rural Residential located on 30.7± acre parcel on the
northeasterly side of Berryessa-Knoxville Road, approximately ½ mile south of
its intersection with Pope Canyon Road and north of the Berryessa Park
subdivision, within the Agricultural Watershed (AW) and Commercial Limited (CL)
Zoning Districts. (Assessor’s Parcel
No. 019-280-006) (Noticed Public
Hearing by Planning Department) Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration prepared.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED – TESTIMONY PRESENTED
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINED TO MAY 15, 2001 AT 9:10 A.M. AND
STAFF WAS INSTRUCTED TO LOOK AT COMPARABLE PARCELS AND PROPERTY USE. V-BW-L-D-R
X
28. 9:30 a.m. - Public
Hearing - Board to consider appeal filed by
Paul Carey, Attorney on behalf of Delores Cakebread and Van and
Carolyn U. Moller, to a decision by the Conservation Development and Planning
Commission on January 17, 2001 to approve Staglin Family Partners Use Permit
Modification Request No. 99546 to modify an approved and partially constructed
winery including: (1) an increase in cave size from 20,688 square feet to
approximately 22,756 square feet, (2) addition of a third cave portal, (3)
elimination of the approved exterior office building with the relocation of
said office space to the cave, (4) replacement of the approved exterior
concrete work pad with a gravel staging area with use limited to receipt of
grapes, (5) addition of a mobile bottling use, and (6) addition of red grape
crushing on a proposed (via lot line adjustment) 11.8 acre parcel, located
between Bella Oaks Lane and Manley Lane approximately 5,000 feet southwest of
State Highway 29 within an Agricultural Preserve (AP) Zoning District. (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 027-250-038 and
027-250-039) (Noticed Public Hearing by
Planning Department) Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED – NO TESTIMONY PRESENTED
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JUNE 26, 2001 AT 9:30 A.M.
V-L-D-BW-R
X
29. 9:35 a.m. - Closed Session regarding:
A. Conference
with Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency
Negotiator: Bruce Heid
Employee
Organization: Napa County Deputy
Sheriffs’ Association
B. Conference
with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): (One Case)
CLOSED SESSION HELD – NO REPORT
30. 11:00 a.m. - Housing Director requests the following
actions:
A.
Adoption of a
resolution authorizing an agreement with Catholic Charities for a loan in the
amount of $99,100 to assist with the acquisition of a four unit complex to be
designated as permanent housing with supportive services for homeless persons
with disabilities and authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement and any
related documents;
ADOPTED RESOLUTION L-BW-V-D-R R-01-53
N
X A-4474
30. Continued
B.
Adoption of a
resolution authorizing an agreement with Catholic Charities for a loan in the
amount of $135,400 for acquisition of an existing home on Jefferson Street for
homeless youth or youth at risk of becoming homeless and authorizing the
Chairman to sign the agreement and any related documents; and
ADOPTED RESOLUTION L-BW-V-D-R R-01-54
N X A-4475
C.
Adoption of a
resolution authorizing the County of Napa's contribution to Christmas in
April-Napa Valley through the Napa County Affordable Housing Trust Fund for a
total amount of $3,000 to assist with 2001 Rebuilding Day.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION V-L-D-BW-R R-01-52
X
31. 4:00
p.m. - Joint Meeting with the Napa City Council (Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room):
A.
Library
Director to discuss implementing actions needed for the initiation of
the Additional Hours
Program-additional hours of operation at the Napa Main Library of the Napa
City/County Library system.
PROPOSED CHANGES WERE
DISCUSSED AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED APRIL 24, 2001.
THE COUNCIL AND BOARD
CONCURRED WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOTH GOVERNING BODIES TO SCHEDULE THE
MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION AT THEIR RESPECTIVE MEETINGS.
B.
Discussion
and possible action regarding Napa Valley Conference and Visitor's Bureau
Funding. (Councilmember Martin)
DISCUSSED – NO ACTION TAKEN
C.
Discussion
and possible action regarding possibly creating a joint housing trust
fund. (Councilmember Techel)
CITY AND COUNTY STAFF TO WORK TOGETHER TO
DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR COMBINING THE TWO TRUST FUND BOARDS INTO ONE ADVISORY
BODY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS. IT WAS NOTED THAT FUNDING RECOMMENDAATIONS
WOULD BE REFERRED TO EACH JURISDICTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
Regular Calendar
32. Discussion
and possible action regarding legislation.
NONE
33. Board
of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.
SUPERVISOR VARRELMAN REPORTED
REGARDING PASO ROBLES HILLSIDE ISSUES THAT HE BECAME AWARE OF ON A RECENT TRIP
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
SUPERVISOR DODD REPORTED THAT THE
NAPA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY, AFTER A COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR
PARATRANSIT SERVICES, RANKED ATC VANCOM AS FIRST IN THE PROCESS. HOWEVER, THE AGENCY AGREED TO GIVE VANGO
THIRTY (30) DAYS TO PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON WHY THE CONTRACT SHOULD BE AWARDED TO THE LOCAL PROVIDER.
SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT REPORTED ON:
NAPA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
COMMISSION COMMUNITY FORUM AND REPORTS ON GRANT FUNDING.
BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT LAWN MOWER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
DISCUSSION HE AND SUPERVISOR DODD
TOOK PART IN WITH NAPA CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY
OF PURCHASING THE COLLIER APARTMENTS.
SUPERVISOR
LUCE REPORTED ON FAMILY ADVOCATE AND FAMILY CENTER AND ACCESS TO THE
NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING POPULATION.
34. Board
of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.
NON-SPECIFIC DATE – DISCUSSION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEGISLATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING:
SB74 (SPEIER) - PROPERTY TAX
REVENUE SHIFTS/ EXEMPTIONS REGARDING PUBLIC LIBRARIES (SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT)
Adjournment
ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.
BILL
DODD
Vice
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; D= Bill Dodd;
BW = Brad Wagenknecht
Notations under Vote: N = No; X = Excused; A = Abstain