MINUTES OF THE

 

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

COUNTY OF NAPA

 

May 1, 2001

 

1.                  Call to Order.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  CHAIRMAN MIKE RIPPEY, SUPERVISORS MARK LUCE, MEL VARRELMAN, BILL DODD AND BRAD WAGENKNECHT.

 

 2.        Pledge of Allegiance.

            DEE CUNEY LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.     

 

3.         Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 1, 2001 as Worthy Wage Day for child care professionals.

            THE CHAIRMAN PRESENTED PROCLAMATION TO LILLY DUVALL.

 

TERRY LONGORIA, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ECHOED THE BOARD’S WORDS WITH REGARD TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS ISSUE.

 

THE BOARD WAS THANKED FOR ITS SUPPORT OF THE CARES (COMPENSATION AND RETENTION ENCOURAGE STABILITY) INITIATIVE IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM.

 

4.         Public Comment.

            NONE

 

5.         Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

            NONE

 

 

Consent Calendar

 

 

6.         District Attorney requests approval of and authorization to sign a grant application with the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program in the amount of $100,000 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

 

7.         District Attorney requests amendment of the Departmental Allocation List adding one (1) Attorney IV and deleting one (1) Attorney III, upon vacancy, effective May 12, 2001.

 

8.         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.                 County of Napa District Attorney's Office-Public Administrator/Guardian's Division; and

 

B.                 Napa County Resource Conservation District.

 

 

9.         Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements with Telecare Corporation:

 

A.                 Renewal of Agreement No. 4277 for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 to provide Managed Care inpatient mental health services; and

                                                                                                            A-4277

                                                                                                           

B.                 Agreement for a maximum of $10,000 for the term January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001 to provide mental health services to uninsured clients.

 

                                                                                                            A-4464

 

10.       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.

            PULLED FROM THE AGENDA – NO ACTION TAKEN

 

11.       Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 4166 with Glass Architects for $6,800 initial payment, plus 12% of either the architect's cost estimate or the lowest total bid, whichever is less, for design services related to the "Shower Accessibility Modification and Laundry Room Remodel Project" in the Jail Annex.

                                                                                                                                    A-4166

                                                                                                                                    (AMEND. 5)

 

12.       Director of Public Works requests acceptance of the work as complete and authorization for Chairman to sign and file a Notice of Completion with the Clerk/Recorder for Contract No. PW 99-14, "Health and Human Services Agency, Child Care Center."

 

13.       Director of Public Works requests acceptance of the work as complete and authorization for Chairman to sign and file a Notice of Completion with the Clerk/Recorder for Contract No. PW 99-16, "Juvenile Hall Door Frame Hinge Leg Replacement & Door Replacement."

 

14.       Director of Public Works requests approval of plans and specifications for the "Tree Maintenance on Various Napa County Roads Project," RDS 00-19, authorization to advertise for bids and setting 3:30 P.M. on June 7, 2001 for opening of sealed bids.

 

15.       Director of Public Works requests the following actions relating to a $50,000 grant from the California Department of Fish and Game:

 

A.                 Adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of the grant funds and the execution by the Director of all applicable documents required to administer the grant; and

                                                                                                            R-01-56

 

B.                 Authorization for the Department to develop and provide up to four locally-based Watershed Academies over a two-year period.

 

 

16.       Director of Public Works/Aviation requests the following actions:

 

A.                 Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Apex Aviation Corporation, to lease 6.61 acres of airport land for the term May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2031 for the construction of a specialized aviation services operations center for jet aircraft, at an annual rent of $49,769; and

                                                                                                            A-4468

 

B.                 Approval of Budget Transfer No. 85 increasing Airport (Operations) revenue by $100,000 with a corresponding decrease in Capital Improvement Program appropriations (Fund 1000), to share a portion of County tax revenue anticipated from the lease.  (4/5 vote required)

                                                                                                            BT-85

 

17.       Information Technology Services Director requests approval to establish a replacement server as a fixed asset at a cost of $15,402.

 

18.       County Administrator requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the letter transmitting the response to the 2000/2001 Grand Jury Report pertaining to the District Attorney's Office to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.

 

19.       County Administrator requests the Board:

 

A.        Accept and file the 2000/2001 Grand Jury Second Mid-Year Final Report with the Clerk of the Board; and

 

B.                 Direct the County Administrator to prepare a response to the Grand Jury Report by July 20, 2001 as prescribed by law.

(Report on file with the Clerk of the Board)

 

20.       Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of April 10, 2001.

 

21.       Discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar.

            (SEE ITEM NUMBER 10)

 

APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 6 THROUGH 9 AND 11 THROUGH 20.                                           BW-D-L-V-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set Matters

 

 

22.       9:10 a.m. - Public Hearing - First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance increasing the per diem pay and mileage reimbursement for members of the Napa County Grand Jury.

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

            PUBLIC HEARING HELD

 

TITLE READ

 

THE BOARD WAIVED READING BALANCE OF ORDINACE.

 

THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE.

                                                                                    VW-L-V-D-R

 

23.       9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing - Auditor-Controller requests consideration and possible adoption of a resolution increasing the Criminal Justice Administrative Fee (booking fee) to $100, effective July 1, 2001, pursuant to Section 29550 of the California Government Code.  (Noticed Public Hearing by Clerk of the Board)

            PUBLIC HEARING HELD

           

            ADOPTED RESOLUTION                       BW-D-L-V-R                          R-01-58

 

24.               9:30 a.m. - Discussion and possible action related to the Tobacco Settlement Revenue budgeting structure. (Continued from April 17, 2001)

DISCUSSED

 

STAFF TO REPORT BACK WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCENARIO D, LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED MAY 1, 2001, SCENARIO PROPOSED BY SUPERVISOR DODD, IF ALL MONIES WERE TO REMAIN IN THE TRUST FUND.  STAFF TO ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING  PRESENT VALUE ON ALL SCENARIOS, LISTED IN THE SAME STAFF REPORT.

 

25.       9:45 a.m.- Director of Health and Human Services Agency and Chief Probation Officer request amendment of the following Departmental Allocation Lists, effective May 12, 200 related to Proposition 36:

 

A.        Behavioral Health:

Add:       One (1) Supervising Mental Health Counselor II, one (1) Alcohol/Drug Counselor III, and one (1) Sr. Office Assistant.

 

B.         Probation Department:

Add:       One (1) Deputy Probation Officer II.

(Details on File with the Clerk of the Board)

            APPROVED REQUEST                             D-V-BW-L-R

 

 

 

           

26.       10:00 a.m. - Chief Probation Officer requests adoption of a resolution approving the Crime Prevention Act of 2000 plan and authorizing submission to the State Board of Corrections.

            ADOPTED RESOLUTION                                   L-BW-V-D-R                          R-01-55

           

27.       1:30 p.m. - Recess to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District   meeting.  

(SEE NAPA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MINUTES)

 

 

Regular Calendar

 

 

28.       District Attorney to discuss and request adoption of a resolution implementing a one dollar ($1) Vehicle Registration Assessment for enhanced efforts to prosecute crimes involving driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

            (Continued from April 10, 2001)

            ADOPTED RESOLUTION                                   BW-L-V-D-R                          R-01-57

 

29.       Director of Health and Human Services Agency to discuss and request approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements with Catholic Charities for the term March 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004:

                                                                                                                                                           

A.                 Agreement for a maximum of $306,777 to provide transitional housing to low income clients; and                                                            

APPROVED REQUEST                             D-BW-L-V-R                          A-4465                       

 

B.                 Agreement for a maximum of $177,069 to provide short term emergency housing to low income clients.

APPROVED REQUEST                             D-BW-L-V-R                          A-4466

 

30.       Clerk of the Board requests the Board of Supervisors appoint one (1) regular member and one (1) alternate to serve on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Committee with the terms of office commencing July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003.

THE BOARD REAPPOINTED CHAIRMAN MIKE RIPPEY AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REPRESENTATIVE AND SUPERVISOR BILL DODD AS THE ALTERNATE MEMBER.                    V-BW-L-D-R

 

31.              Clerk of the Board requests the Board of Supervisors appoint one (1) alternate member to serve on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a four year term of office expiring the first Monday in May, 2005.

THE BOARD REAPPOINTED SUPERVISOR BRAD WAGENKNECHT

                                                                                    V-D-L-BW-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.       Library Director to discuss and request the following actions to initiate additional hours of operation at the Napa Main Library of the Napa City-County Library system:

 

A.                 Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement between the City of Napa and the County of Napa for a maximum of $264,150 for the term May 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004;

                                                                                                                        A-4469

 

B.                 Approval of Budget Transfer No. 82 appropriating $12,083 in the Library budget, with offsetting revenues funded equally by the County (Contingencies) and the City of Napa for salaries and benefits (4/5 vote required);

                                                                                                                                    BT-82

 

C.                 Amendment of the Departmental Allocation List to add one (1) Library Assistant I/II-Limited Term (LT), two (2) Library Associate I/II-(LT), a 0.5 Librarian I/II-(LT), and a 0.5 Literacy Project Associate-(LT), effective

May 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004;

           

D.                Authorization to change the Napa Main Library hours by adding these open hours of service for the Additional Hours Program, beginning July 1, 2001, or as soon as practicable thereafter, with the provision, that upon the termination of agreement, the Additional Hours Program may also be terminated:

 

Monday, 5:30-9:00 P.M.; Tuesday, 5:30-9:00 P.M.; Sunday, 2:00-9:00 P.M.

           

E.        Approval of the following changes to the Library’s Policy Manual:

i)          Service Policy No. 1, Community Meeting Room Policy, Available Hours, to read:

Mon., Tues, Wed. and Thurs.  9:00 A.M. - 8:45 P.M.

Fri.                                                       9:00 A.M. - 5:15 P.M.

Sat.                                                      9:00 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.

Sun.                                                     2:00 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.

ii)         Collection Policy No. 1, Materials Selection and Access Policy, III. Library Facilities and Collections, A. Napa Main Library, third sentence, to read:  “The Main Library is open 7 days per week for a total of 65.5 hours….”

            APPROVED REQUESTS                           BW-L-V-D-R

                                                                                               N

 

33.       Discussion and possible action including, but not limited to, the following legislation:

 

   AB 934 (Hetzberg): Trial de novo for Applicants for Changed Assessment

            THE BOARD WENT ON RECORD IN OPPOSITION TO AB 934.

                                                                                    V-D-L-BW-R

 

 

 

 

34.       Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

            SUPERVISOR DODD REPORTED THAT THE THIRD ANNUAL

            CINCO DE MAYO GOLF CLASSIC AND 1:30 P.M. LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT MIGRANT WORKERS WILL BE HELD MAY 4TH AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WILL BE PRESENTED.

 

            SUPERVISOR RIPPEY REPORTED ON NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER GROUNDBREAKING MAY 4TH AT

            3:00 P.M.  

 

35.       Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

            NONE

 

36.       Closed Session regarding:

 

A.        Conference With Labor Negotiator  (Government Code Section 54957.6)

 

Agency Negotiator:  Bruce Heid

Employee Organization:  Napa Association of Public Employees

 

B.         Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a))

 

Name of Case:  County of Napa/Deputy Sheriff's Association (CSMCS Case No. ARB-00-0423, NB 2000)

CLOSED SESSION HELD – NO REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

MIKE RIPPEY

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