MINUTES OF THE
MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1. Call to Order.
THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
BONNIE MARTIGNONI, ASSISTANT REGIONAL MEDICAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
3. Presentation of a proclamation to Jennifer Schooley in
recognition of her “Patches of Glory” quilt.
PROCLAMATION PRESENTED
4. Presentation of a proclamation commemorating the one year
anniversary of the
PROCLAMATION PRESENTED
5. Public
Comment.
CRAIG BURGESS, REQUESTED A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN
RECOGNITION OF THOSE HEROES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
MR. BURGESS ALSO COMMENTED ON THE PROBLEM ON EDGERLY
VINCENT BLAKE ALSO COMMENTED ON THE PROBLEMS ON
EDGERLY
TERRENCE KEENAN ALSO SPOKE REGARDING THE
NAPA RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT AND SUBMITTED
A PACKET OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS BY THE DISTRICT BASED ON THE WATER CODE THAT
ESTABLISHED THE DISTRICT ALONG WITH ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RECORDS ACT, BROWN ACT, THE GOVERNMENT CODE ACT AND THE CIVIL CODE ACT. IN ADDITION, HE RECENTLY TRIED TO
5. Continued
OBTAIN
CHAIRMAN DODD ADVISED HE AND
SUPERVISOR WAGENKNECHT WOULD ASSIST WITH RESOLVING THE CONCERNS RAISED ABOVE
REGARDING THE NAPA RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT.
6. Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.
NONE
Consent
Calendar
7. Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4371 with
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center for a maximum of $117,853 for the
term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 for parent advocacy services for
families of at risk and emotionally disturbed youth. A-4371
8. Sheriff requests authorization for out of state travel for
Deputy Oscar Ortiz and a member of the Sheriff’s Activities League Boxing Team
to attend the National Police Activity League Boxing Tournament in
HELD FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVED REQUEST BD-MV-MR-ML-BW
9. Treasurer/Tax Collector requests authorization to establish
an imprest cash fund in the amount of $100 to account for payment shortages
less than $5 which are allowed by the Revenue and Taxation Code but not
permitted by the PeopleSoft financial system.
10. Director of Health and Human Services
requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign renewals of the
following agreements with COPE Family Center, Inc., for the term
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003:
A. Agreement No. 2731 for a maximum of $26,000 to provide
administrative services for the County’s Child Abuse Prevention Council; and A-2731
B. Agreement No. 3724 for a maximum of $220,510 to provide
services under the Family Preservation and Support Program. A-3724
11. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3260 with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for a maximum of $898,533 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to provide residential mental health services.
ITEM
CONTINUED FOR ONE WEEK A-3260
12. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements with Napa Valley
College for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003:
A. Renewal of Agreement No. 3353 for a maximum of $81,794 for
the Independent Living Program; and A-3353-1
B. Agreement for a maximum of $45,000 to provide diagnostic
learning services to CalWORKs clients. A-4832
13. Director of
Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman
to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3534 with Mental Health Consumer Concerns
for a maximum of $80,600 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to
provide mental health patient rights advocacy services. A-3534
14. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewals of the following agreements
with Buckelew Programs, Inc., for the term July 1, 2002 through June
30, 2003:
A. Agreement No.
4015 for a maximum of $56,640 to provide a bilingual and bicultural liaison to
board and care facilities providing residential services to Napa County
residents; and A-4015
B. Agreement No. 4065 for a maximum of $95,500 for adult mental health services.
A-4065
15. Director of Health and
Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign
renewals of the following agreements with Telecare Corporation for the term
July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003:
A. Agreement
No. 4277 to provide managed care inpatient mental health services; and
A-4277
B. Agreement
No. 4464 for a maximum of $10,000 to provide mental health services to
uninsured clients. A-4464
16. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4367 with
Allen, Shea & Associates for a maximum of $16,000 for the term July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2003 to provide professional services in connection with the
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Board.
A-4367
17. Director of
Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman
to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4374 with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.,
for a maximum of $230,000 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to
provide residential day treatment services. A-4374
18. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4424 with the
National Deaf Academy, LLC, for a maximum of $125,925 for the term July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2003 for residential mental health services.
A-4424
19. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4656 with
Shameem Ghauri, M.D., for a maximum of $13,330 for the term July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2003 to provide psychiatric services to clients of the
Therapeutic Child Care Center. A-4656
20. Director of
Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman
to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4705 with Preferred Healthcare Registry,
Inc., for a maximum of $134,699 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003
to provide occupational and physical therapy services. A-4705
21. Director of Health and Human Services requests authorization
to reinstate and extend vacation hours for a Supervising Mental Health
Counselor II-Licensed to October 31, 2002.
22. Director of Health and Human Services requests authorization
to submit an application for a $600,000 grant from the California Department of
Alcohol and Drug Programs for California Safe and Drug Free Schools and
Communities funds.
23. Director of Health and Human Services requests adoption of a
resolution to revise the list of County staff entitled to authorize use of the
Children’s Program revolving fund and to revise the names of the authorized
programs. R-02-182
24. Agricultural Commissioner requests authorization for out of
state travel to attend meetings and discussions regarding Pierce’s Disease and
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and other agricultural issues in Washington, D.C.,
from September 30, 2002 to October 3, 2002 at an estimated cost of $1,500.
25. Agricultural Commissioner requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4168 with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for a maximum
reimbursement not to exceed $23,897 for the term July 1, 2002 through
June 30, 2003 to cover costs associated with insect detection
trapping for Olive Fruit Fly.
A-4168
26. County Fire Chief and County Executive Officer/Purchasing Agent request a waiver of competitive bidding requirements and authorization to make a sole source award for the purchase of a Porta Count Plus Respirator Fit Tester from Special T Fire Equipment, Santa Rosa, California, for the total amount of $8,081.25.
27. Director of Public Works requests adoption of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program methodology and goal for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 on behalf of the County.
(Detail on file with the Clerk of the Board)
28. Director of Public Works requests rejection of all bid proposals for the “Napa County Corrections and Communications Floor Covering Installation Project," PW 02-12.
29. 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 work to Napa Valley Gateway Unit 3, Phase 7 subdivision.
30. Director
of Public Works requests award of the contract for the “Administration Building
Modifications on the 2nd & 3rd Floors Project,” PW
02-18, to James Nolan Construction, Inc. of St. Helena, California for
their low base bid of $30,240, with Additional Alternative #1 of $18,800, and
authorization for Chairman to sign the construction contract.
31. Director of
Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign a
space license agreement between the County of Napa as “Licensor” and In-Home
Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority of Napa County as “Licensee”, for
use of space in the Carithers Building at a monthly fee of $1,016 plus
apportioned share of utilities, commencing September 1, 2002 and remaining in
effect until terminated by either party. A-4833
32. Clerk of the Board requests appointment of the following
applicant to serve on the Mental Health Board:
Applicant Representing Term Expiration
Moroney, June Consumer January 1, 2003
33.
County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to
sign Amendment No. 2 to
Agreement No. 4097 with Shute, Mihaly and
Weinberger, LLP for legal services increasing the scope of services, hourly
rate and the amount by $25,000 for a new maximum of $100,000 with the term of
the agreement to remain unchanged.
(Continued from August 20, 2002)
A-4097
(AMEND.
2)
34. Job Training Director requests approval of and authorization
for Chairman to sign renewals of the following agreements for the term July 1,
2002 through June 30, 2003 for client job skills training:
A. Agreement No. 4597 with Napa Valley Unified School
District-Napa Valley Adult School for a maximum of $5,000; and A-4597
B. Agreement No. 4604 with Golden Gate University for a maximum
of $10,000.
A-4604
35. Job Training Director requests approval of and authorization
for Chairman to sign an agreement with North Bay Youth Net Works for $5,094 for
the term May 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002 for activities
related to the Inclusion and City Works Programs.
APPROVED
AS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE TERM IS MAY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002 (RATHER
THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002). A-4834
36. Job Training Director requests approval of and authorization
for Chairman to sign the following agreements for a maximum of $30,000 each,
for the term June 24, 2002 through December 31, 2002 for activities
related to the Inclusion Program:
A. Agreement with Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire; and
A-4835
B. Agreement with Napa Valley Support Services.
A-4836
37. Napa
County Deferred Compensation Board of Control and County Counsel request
adoption of a resolution approving certain amendments to the County of Napa
401(a) Retirement Savings Plan, establishing initial enrollment periods and
adding confidential employees to the eligible classes of employees. Environmental Determination: Not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3).
APPROVED RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED. R-02-183
38. Personnel Director requests adoption of a resolution amending
two class specifications, Social Worker III and Social Worker IV in the Social
Worker series, effective September 10, 2002.
R-02-184
39.
Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman
to sign the following documents from the United
States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Department to
facilitate the closeout of the Bay Area Skills Consortium Grant for the period
of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002:
A. Government Property Close-Out Inventory Certification; and
B. Grantee’s Release.
40. County Executive Officer requests
approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Jones Hall
for the term September 10, 2002 through June 30, 2004, with an option for
automatic annual renewal, for special Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel
services in connection with a Certificate of Participation (COP) issue to
finance the construction of the Juvenile Justice Center and the New Sheriff’s
Facility. A-4837
41. County Executive Officer requests approval of and
authorization for Chairman to sign the letter transmitting final responses to
the 2001-2002 Grand Jury Final Report to the Presiding Judge of the Superior
Court.
42. County Executive
Officer/Director of Emergency Services requests the following actions
pertaining to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant:
A. Acceptance
of the FEMA grant in the amount of $49,544; and
B. Approval
of Budget Transfer No. 19 increasing appropriations in the Emergency Services
budget with offsetting revenues from FEMA.
(4/5
Vote Required) BT-19
43. Discussion of items removed from the
consent calendar.
SEE ITEMS 8, 11 AND 37.
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 7 THROUGH 42, AS
AMENDED AND NOTATED ABOVE. MV-MR-ML-BW-BD
Set
Matters
44. 9:15 a.m. - Recess to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Public Authority of Napa County meeting.
(SEE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
MINUTES)
45.
9:15 a.m. - Director of Public Works to discuss and request the
following actions in relation to
energy efficiency and Green
Building Certification issues in the design of the Napa County New Juvenile Justice Center Project:
A. Authorization for RossDrulisCusenberry Architecture to
proceed with the energy efficiency proposal;
B. Authorization to hire a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Program consultant to assist in the construction
documentation phase; and
C. Direction pertaining to seeking formal recognition under the
LEED Program.
THE
BOARD SUPPORTED THE “CHECKOUT” AMOUNT OF $30,000 AND DETERMINED IT WOULD
CONSIDER APPROVING THE CERTIFICATION AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO $20,00 AT A LATER
DATE.
THE
BOARD APPROVED REQUEST, AS MODIFIED.
BW-MV-MR-ML-BD
A
46. 9:45
a.m. - Information
Technology Services Director and Records Manager to present and request
approval of the Napa County General Records Management Policy. (Policy on file with the Clerk of the Board)
APPROVED REQUEST BW-MR-MV-ML-BD
47. 10:00
a.m. – Public Hearing - The following vineyard property owners’ requests to be
exempted from the approved County Service Area No. 4 (CSA No. 4) assessment
because they are providing housing for their own farmworkers:
A. Norman
Alumbaugh (Eagle & Rose Estate Winery and Vineyard).
B. Beringer-Blass
Wine Estates - Request for exemption withdrawn.
(Continued from August 13 and August 20, 2002)
C. Frank
Wood & Sons, Inc. Environmental
Determination: This activity is included
as part of establishing CSA No. 4, for which a Negative Declaration was
previously approved.
PUBLIC
HEARING HELD
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION ML-BW-MR-MV-BD R-02-185
48.
10:05 a.m. – Public Hearing -
Acreage corrections relating to Resolution No. 02-165 and to the Engineer’s
Report which established the amount of the assessment for vineyard property
owners in County Service Area No. 4 (CSA No. 4), and possible adoption of
resolution
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
ADOPTED RESOLUTION MR-MV-ML-BW-BD R-02-186
49.
Presiding Judge of the Superior Court and County Executive Officer
request the following regarding the collection of fees and costs as ordered or
assessed by the Superior Court for Public Defender services:
A.
Adoption of a resolution designating California Service Bureau as the
County Financial Evaluation Officer and:
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION MV-BW-MR-ML-BD R-02-187
B. Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 3915 with the California Service Bureau at negotiated
percentages contained in the agreement.
APPROVED REQUEST MV-BW-MR-ML-BD A-3915
(AMEND.
1)
50. Closed Session.
Conference With Legal
Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section
54956.9(a)):
Name of case: Napa Superior Court Case No. 26-15608.
CLOSED SESSION HELD – NO REPORTABLE
ACTION
Regular Calendar
51. Discussion and possible action regarding
a subsidy to Angwin Volunteer Community Ambulance to provide compensation for
dry runs/cancelled calls and lost revenue for the Angwin Response Area.
JIM FEATHERSTONE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES, PRESENTED REPORT.
SUPERVISOR VARRELMAN REQUESTED THE BOARD INCREASE
THE SUBSIDY AMOUNT FROM $20,000 TO $30,000.
THE BOARD APPROVED THE INCREASED SUBSIDY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $30,000 AND REQUESTED STAFF REVIEW OPTIONS FOR FUTURE, LONG-TERM
FUNDING STRATEGIES. MR-MV-ML-BW-BD
52. Discussion
and possible action including, but not limited to:
SB 1975: requires two primary elections in presidential
years.
THE BOARD APPROVED STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATION URGING GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS VETO SB 1975. MV-BW-MR-ML-BD
ROBERT WESTMEYER, CHIEF COUNTY COUNSEL, REPORTED ON
SB 688, WHICH INCREASES THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST THE
COUNTY FOR PERSONAL INJURIES FROM ONE YEAR TO TWO YEARS.
THE BOARD WENT ON RECORD URGING GOVERNOR DAVIS VETO
SB 688.
MV-BW-MR-ML-BD
53. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.
NONE
54. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.
NONE
55. Closed Session.
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
i) Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c): (One case)
ii)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code
Section 54956.9(b):
(One case)
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6):
Agency negotiator:
Charla Freckmann, Personnel Director
Employee
organization: SEIU Local 614 (NAPE)
Unrepresented
employees: Non-Classified, Management and Confidential
Employees
(Excluding Elected Officials)
C. Public Employee
Appointment (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: (County Executive Officer)
CLOSED
SESSIONS HELD – NO REPORTABLE ACTION
Adjournment.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ ADJOURNED ITS REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M. IN HONOR OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES WORKERS AND THE VICTIMS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TRAGEDY.
BILL DODD, Chairman
ATTEST:
TERI SISSON, Supervising
Clerk of the Board
KEY
ML = Mark
Luce; MR = Mike Rippey; MV = Mel Varrelman; BD= Bill Dodd; BW = Brad
Wagenknecht
The maker of the motion and second are reflected
respectively in the order of the recorded vote.
Notations under Vote: N = No; X = Excused; A = Abstain