MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF NAPA
October 9, 2001
1.
Call to Order.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR
SESSION, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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.
DEPUTY
CLERK OF THE BOARD JULIE LLOYD LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
3. Public
Comment.
JACK FICTENBERG FROM THE VETERANS’ HOME IN YOUNTVILLE SUBMITTED
COPIES FROM A VIEWSHED MANUAL AND HOUSING “BEST PRACTICES” DESIGN AND DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY EMPHASIS MATERIALS.
THE BOARD REFERRED THE DOCUMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND SUPERVISOR LUCE TO SPEAK FURTHER WITH MR. FICTENBERG.
LEILA BAILEY ADDRESSED THE BOARD CONCERNING INTERNET ACCESS AT NAPA
CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY WITH REGARD TO TRANSPORTATION MATTERS.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WILL LOOK INTO THE MATTER.
4. Department Heads’ Reports and
Announcements.
REGIONAL COORDINATOR DONNA
DEWEERD REPORTED ON A $750,000 GRANT TO START A STRATEGIC PLANNING
SERVICE. MS. DEWEERD ADVISED THAT THE
TOTAL AWARD OF THE GRANT WILL BE $3.3 MILLION.
Consent
Calendar
5. District Attorney requests approval of
and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with the Office of Criminal
Justice Planning for $145,299 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002
to continue the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program.
6. Sheriff requests approval of Budget
Transfer No. 25 appropriating $6,713 in the Sheriff's budget with offsetting
revenue from the Rural and Small County Law Enforcement Assistance Program
Trust and establishing a fixed asset to purchase a trailer for the Sheriff's
Search and Rescue. (4/5 vote required)
BT-25
7. Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk,
Treasurer/Tax Collector and Information Technology Services (ITS) Director
request the following for contract support and computer hardware upgrades (4/5
vote required):
A.
Approval of Budget Transfer No. 30 for $110,526 appropriating
$23,700 in the Assessor budget and $86,826 in the ITS budget, of which $76,826
is funding for a fixed asset, with offsetting revenues from the State-County
Property Tax Administration trust fund; and
BT-30
B. Approval to establish as a fixed asset
a data transmission switch in the ITS budget.
8. Auditor-Controller requests the Board
accept and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the Audit Report for the
quarter ended December 31, 2000 for the Napa County Treasurer-Cash and
Investments. (Report on file with the
Clerk of the Board)
9. Treasurer/Tax Collector requests
adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List with regard
to certain positions in the Treasurer/Tax Collection Department, effective
October 9, 2001.
R-01-119
10. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation
List in the Substance Abuse Services and Behavioral Health Care Departments,
effective October 13, 2001.
R-01-120
11.
Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with the
University of San Francisco for the term
September 4, 2001 through
August 31, 2002 for fieldwork performed at the adolescent day treatment
program.
A-4599
12. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement
with The Regents of the University of California, Berkeley, for a maximum of
$7,500 for the term June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002 to provide research of a
regional approach for child welfare workers and the courts to improve the
system of care for Bay Area children.
A-4600
13. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement
with Del Domezio, LCSW, for a maximum of $4,092 for the term July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2002 to provide counseling services in the Childrens'
Behavioral Health and Child Welfare Services Programs.
A-4601
14. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement
with Napa Valley Adult School for a maximum of $3,791 for the term July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2002 to provide classes in the Spanish language for staff of
Health and Human Services.
A-4602
15. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal
of Agreement No. 1939 with Our Family, Inc. for a maximum of $337,826 for the
term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for residential substance abuse
services.
A-1939
16.
Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No.
3857 with Andre Zunino dba Solution Computing for a maximum of $40,620 for the
term July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to provide consultation and technical
support for automated operations.
A-3857
17.
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, 2001
through June 30, 2002 to provide consultation regarding Alcohol and Drug
Prevention services.
A-4187
18. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign renewals of
the following agreements with the Queen of the Valley Hospital through its HIV
Network Program:
A.
Agreement No. 3580 for a maximum of $31,570 for the term
July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons
With AIDS (HOPWA) services; and
A-3580
B. Agreement No. 3236 for a maximum of
$43,305 for the term April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002 to provide case
management services under the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency
(CARE) Program.
A-3236
19. Director
of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval of Budget Transfer
No. 26 transferring $31,487
within the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse budget and establishing fixed assets for
the purchase of equipment for the Stabilization Center.
BT-26
20. Director of Health and Human Services
Agency and Compliance Officer request acceptance of the Compliance Program
Quarterly Report for the period ending October 3, 2001.
21. Director of Public Works requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 4395 with BD Morgan Investigations Group modifying the weekly rate for
security services related to the Library's expanded hours.
A-4395
(AMEND. 2)
22.
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. RDS 00-27, "Linda
Vista Road Repair Project.
23.
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. RDS 00-17, "Seal Coat
Resurfacing at Various Locations in Napa County Project.
24. Job Training Director requests approval
of and authorization for Chairman to sign the California Local Workforce
Investment Area Grant Recipient Listing for the term July 1, 2001 through June
30, 2002 for the Governor's 15% Discretionary Grant.
25. Job Training Director requests approval
of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Golden Gate
University for a maximum of $18,968 for the term July 1, 2001 through June 30,
2002 for client education and training.
A-4604
26. Job Training Director requests approval
of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements for the term
September 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for activities related to the After
School Arts Program:
A.
Agreement with Napa County Arts Council, Inc. for a
maximum of $70,800; and
A-4605
B. Agreement with CyberMill, Inc. for a
maximum of $70,400.
A-4606
27. Personnel Director requests adoption of a
resolution, increasing Basic life insurance coverage for Management and
Non-Classified employees; increasing Basic contribution rates for the County;
Supplemental and Additional Supplemental rates for employees; monthly rates for
retirees, and authorization for the Personnel Director to sign the agreements
with Hartford Insurance, effective November 1, 2001.
R-01-121
28. Personnel Director requests adoption of a
resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List, Table and Index, and
Personnel Policies and approving a new class specification with regard to
certain positions in the Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk Department, effective
October 13, 2001.
R-01-122
29. Regional Coordinator requests approval of
the following actions pertaining to the Customized Training Services Grant
(Project INCLUSION):
A.
Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a
grant agreement with the United States Department of Labor, Office of
Disability Employment Policy, in the amount of $749,394 for the term September
30, 2001 through September 29, 2002 to improve the employment and career
advancement of people with disabilities through the One Stop delivery system in
Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties; and
A-4603
29. Continued
B.
Approval of Budget Transfer No. 28 increasing
appropriations for the Regional Training and Employment budget by $575,795.
(4/5
Vote Required)
BT-28
30.
Regional Coordinator requests approval of Budget Transfer
No. 27 appropriating $1,127,057 in the Regional Training Employment budget,
with offsetting revenue from a variety of grant programs managed by the
regional office.
(4/5
Vote Required)
BT-27
31. Approve
minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of August 28, 2001.
32.
Discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar.
NONE
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5
THROUGH 32
BW-D-V-L-R
Set
Matters
33.
9:05 a.m. - Public Hearing
- County Administrator to discuss and request adoption of a resolution
decreasing rates charged by the Napa Valley Disposal Service, Inc. (NVDS) to
Garbage Zone One, located generally in the unincorporated areas of Napa County
in the vicinity of the Cities of Napa and American Canyon, effective October 1,
2001.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
ADOPTED RESOLUTION V-BW-L-D-R R-01-123
34.
9:10 a.m. -
Presentation of Annual Report by the Napa County Commission on
Self Esteem. (Report on file with the Clerk of the Board)
PRESENTATION MADE
35. Closed Session:
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
36.
9:25 a.m. -
Public Hearing - Board to consider appeal filed by Stuart Sloan, et al., to a
decision by the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on July 18,
2001 to approve Kathryn Hall Winery – Use Permit Request No. 00166-UP to
establish a winery with an annual production of 18,000 gallons per year within
a proposed 4,600 square foot winery building and for the following: (a) 6,400± square
feet of proposed caves attached to the winery; (b) private marketing
activities; and (c) to utilize an existing off-site wastewater pond. The winery site is 40.03 acres, located on
Auberge Road, a private road off of Rutherford Hill Road, 7,000± feet north of Silverado Trail
within an Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District (Assessor’s Parcel No.
030-300-033); the wastewater pond is located on Assessor’s Parcel No.
030-300-026 SFAP, owned by Rutherford Hill Winery; and crosses Assessor’s
Parcel No. 030-300-034 SFAP.
Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration adopted. (Continued
from September 18 and September 25, 2001.
(Applicant requests continuance to October 23, 2001 at 9:15 a.m.; Appellant
concurs)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 23, 2001 AT
9:15 A.M.
V-BW-L-D-R
37.
9:30 a.m. -
Public Hearing - Board to consider appeal
filed by Malcolm A. Mackenzie, Attorney on behalf of Robert and Patricia Bagnato, Gaye Cook, Andrew
and Julie Johnson, Frank and Phyllis Malachwiej, Earl and Kristen Martin, Edwin
and Marcia Shonfeld and Milton and Barbara Wilson to a decision by the
Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on May 16, 2001 to approve
John Livingston Winery - Use Permit Request
No. 99543-MOD to expand the production
capacity from 10,000 to 20,000 gallons per year, redesign the winery building
of 5,700 square feet and expand cave use by 800 square feet, add two full time
employees, add two customer parking spaces, add to the existing leach field,
add retail sales and public tours and tasting by appointment and a marketing
plan located on a 27.9 acre parcel at the terminus of Cabernet Lane
approximately 850 feet west of Whitehall Lane within Agricultural Lane
(Assessor’s Parcel No. 027-440-007). Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration adopted.
(Public Hearing continued from August 28, 2001; Staff requests
continuance to October 23, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.; Applicant and Appellants concur)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 23, 2001 AT
9:30 A.M.
V-BW-L-D-R
38.
9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Board
to consider:
Napa Sanitation District –
General Plan Amendment Request No. GPA 95-06.
Board to consider adoption of resolution to approve General Plan
Amendment on 306 acres of property owned by the Napa Sanitation District, to
change the land use map in the County General Plan from Public Institutional to
Agriculture Watershed and Open Space.
The land use map change will allow a golf course as a use with an
approved use permit for same. The golf
course is not an allowable use in the current Public Institutional land use
designation. The site is located west
of Devlin Road, south of Soscol Ferry Road, north of Sheehy Creek, and east of
the California Northern railroad tracks within the Agricultural
Watershed:Airport Compatibility Combination (AW:AC) Zoning District. (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 046-400-015;
046-400-016; 057-010-036 and
057-010-037) Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report certified.
38. Continued
SUPERVISOR VARRELMAN MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY
SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT TO DECLARED INTENT TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL FILED BY THE
NAPA COUNTY FARM BUREAU AND DENY THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT.
HOWEVER, FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, A SUBSTITUTE MOTION
WAS MADE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JANUARY 15, 2002 AT
9:15 A.M., WHICH FAILED ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL
VOTE: D-L-V-BW-R
N
N N
THE BOARD PROCEEDED TO VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION
TO DECLARED INTENT TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL
FILED BY THE NAPA COUNTY FARM BUREAU AND DENY THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT. V-BW-L-D-R
N
N
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JANUARY 15, 2002 AT
9:15 A.M., TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO REVISE THEIR PROJECT.
V-L-D-BW-R
Three (3) appeals filed as to the
decision of the Conservation, Development and Planning Commission on April 18,
2001 to approve HCV Napa Associates LLC - Use Permit Request No. 98177-UP -
Development plan to construct a resort, golf course, and convention center on a
405-acre site located within and adjacent to the Napa Airport Industrial Area
Specific Plan business park. The resort
consists of 458 guest rooms and 36 guest villas, for a total of 494 guest rooms
and suites; two restaurants, a bar, a wine shop, and a deli, for a combined
seating capacity of 450; a total of 120,580 square feet of conference space
with 52,380 square feet in Phase One and 68,200 square feet in Phase Two
(including a freestanding 45,500 square foot conference building) a 9,528
square foot spa facility; and two pools. Total building area would be
approximately 564,513 square feet. The proposed golf course is an 18-hole
championship course, with pro shop, driving range, parking, and access roads,
located on land owned by the Napa Sanitation District, and would utilize
treated effluent from the District for irrigation purposes. The project also includes bicycle/pedestrian
paths, 40 acres of landscaping, 61 acres of vineyards, and a total of 771
parking spaces in Phases One and Two.
The use permit also includes a request to allow various architectural
features to exceed the 35 foot height limit set forth in Section 18.80.050.E of
the Airport Compatibility Zoning District.
The project site is located west of Devlin Road, south of Soscol Ferry
Road, north of Sheehy Creek, and east of the California Northern railroad
tracks within the Industrial Park: Airport Compatibility Combination (IP:AC)
and Agricultural Watershed: Airport Compatibility Combination (AW:AC) Zoning
Districts. (Assessor’s Parcel Nos.
046-400-015, 046-400-016,
057-010-036 and 057-010-037;
057-020-006, 057-020-017, 057-020-018,
057-020-020 and 057-020-025;
057-170-001 and 057-170-010; 057-210-002).
Environmental Determination:
Environmental Impact Report Certified.
38. Continued
The appeals were
filed by:
A. Napa Sierra Club
B. Napa County Farm Bureau
C. HCV Napa Associates LLC
(Public
Hearings continued from June 26, July 31, and September 11, 2001)
THE
BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO DENY THE APPEAL(S) AND TO CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) BASED ON THE FACT THAT FINDINGS OF OVERRIDDING
CONSIDERATION CANNOT BE MADE DUE TO IDENTIFIED UNMITIGATED, ADVERSE
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. V-D-L-BW-R
RESOLUTION
CERTIFYING THE EIR AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION ON THE APPEAL(S)
TO BE SCHEDULED FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION JANUARY 15, 2002 AT 9:15 A.M.
39. Discussion
and possible action regarding legislation.
NONE
40. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports
and Announcements.
SUPERVISOR
LUCE REPORTED ON ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS' (ABAG) REGIONAL PLANNING
SESSION HELD OCTOBER 6, 2001.
41. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda
Items.
NONE
Adjournment
ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M.
MIKE RIPPEY
Chairman
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