MINUTES OF THE

 

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

COUNTY OF NAPA

 

September 24, 2002

 

 

1.         Call to Order.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  CHAIRMAN BILL DODD, SUPERVISORS MARK LUCE, MEL VARRELMAN, MIKE RIPPEY AND

BRAD WAGENKNECHT.

 

2.         Pledge of Allegiance.

SUE DEE SHENK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NAPA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOUSING, LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.

 

3.         Public Comment.

TERRENCE KEENAN REQUESTED INFORMATION UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS INFORMATION ACT REGARDING THE NAPA RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT.

 

4.         Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

JOHN TUTEUR, ASSESSOR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK, REPORTED THE FOREST PRACTICES COMMISSION FILED A PETITION WITH OVER 6,000 SIGNATURES, AND HE WILL RETURN TO THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002 WITH THE CERTIFIED PETITIONS.

 

Consent Calendar

 

5.         Sheriff requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the following agreements for police services for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003:

 

A.        Agreement with the Town of Yountville (original Agreement No. 1841) for the same service level and increasing the existing contract by $64,125 for a new estimate of $391,156; and

                                                                                                            A-1841

 

B.         Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 3220 with the City of American Canyon adding an additional Sergeant and increasing the existing contract by $370,088 for a new estimate of $1,669,162.

                                                                                                            A-3220

                                                                                                            (AMEND. 7)


 

6.         Auditor-Controller requests the Board accept and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the following Audit Reports:

 

A.        For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001:

 

            i)          Department of Probation-Mary Arnold Trust

           

            ii)         Department of Probation-Probation Trust

 

iii)        Conservation, Development and Planning Department

 

B.         For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002:

 

i)          Napa Special Investigation Bureau-Special Investigation Fund

                                                (Reports on file with Clerk of the Board)

 

 

7.         Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4585 with California State University, Sacramento Foundation, for a maximum of $2,400 per student per year for the term September 25, 2002 through July 31, 2003 to provide stipends for fieldwork performed at the Health and Human Services Agency.

                                                                                                                                    A-4585

 

8.         Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4724 with Locumtenens.com, Inc., for a maximum of $100,000 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to provide recruitment and psychiatric services to the mental health program.

                                                                                                                                    A-4724

 

9.         Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4747 with the Napa County Office of Education for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 extending the time period to use County Contributions funds.

                                                                                                                                    A-4747

 

10.       Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 3402 with the California Department of Health Services increasing the amount by $16,994 for a new maximum of $1,247,040 for operation of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program.

                                                                                                                                    A-3402

                                                                                                                                    (AMEND. 5)

 

11.       Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Allen, Shea & Associates for a maximum of $5,000 for the term September 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 to develop a grant proposal to the Alcohol and Drug Programs for the Safe and Drug Free School and Communities Request for Proposal.

                                                                                                                                    A-4843

 

12.       Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Buckelew Programs, Inc. for a maximum of $211,056 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to provide housing alternatives for mentally ill clients.

                                                                                                                                    A-4844

 

13.       Director of Health and Human Services recommends that the Board approve the revised fee schedule for licensing and certification/accreditation of pre-hospital care personnel to establish a standardized regional fee structure in the three Emergency Medical Services regional counties.

 

 

14.       Agricultural Commissioner requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4638 with Balzac Communications increasing the amount by $17,250 for a new maximum of $87,400 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to continue development of educational resources materials and implementation of a coordinated public awareness campaign relating to Pierce’s Disease and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter.

                                                                                                                                    A-4638

                                                                                                                                    (AMEND. 1)

 

15.       Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4303 with Design, Community and Environment, Inc. extending the term to June 30, 2003 and providing for automatic renewal on an annual basis.

                                                                                                                                    A-4303

                                                                                                                                    (AMEND. 2)

 

16.       Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with LANDWATCH, Inc. for a maximum of $70,000 for the term September 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003 for review of erosion control plans.

                                                                                                                                    A-4845

 

17.       Director of Public Works requests award of the contract for the “Napa County Airport Emergency Generator Replacement Project,” PW 02-16, to Fort Bragg Electric, Inc. of Fort Bragg, California for its low bid of $171,890 and authorization for Chairman to sign the construction contract.

 

18.       Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an agreement with Bell Products, Inc. for a maximum of $9,594 for the term September 24, 2002 through June 30, 2003 with automatic fiscal year renewal provisions for the inspection, preventive maintenance, and limited repair of the heating and cooling systems of certain County buildings.

                                                                                                                                    A-4846

 

19.              Director of Public Works requests adoption of a resolution in support of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council’s Rector Ridge Trail Project and Staging Area in the Rector Wildlife Area.

 

                                                                                                                                    R-02-198


 

20.       County Counsel requests authorization for out of state travel for Robert Westmeyer to attend the International Association of Privacy Officers Privacy and Data Security Academy and Expo in Chicago, Illinois, from October 15-18, 2002 at an estimated cost of $3,000.

 

21.       Housing Director requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign an Assumption Agreement and related documents between the County, the Napa Valley Housing Authority and Jefferson Street Senior Housing Corporation (JSSHC), transferring the former California Department of Forestry property located at 3400 Jefferson Street, Napa, from the Housing Authority to JSSHC, for the development of 78 units of affordable senior housing.

                                                                                                                                    A-4842

 

22.      Information Technology Services Director requests authorization to purchase specialized training and consulting services for the Microsoft Netblaze Program at a cost of $15,000.

(AGREEMENT IS WITH MAGENIC TECHNOLOGIES)       

                                                                                                                                    A-4847

 

23.       Library Director requests:

 

A.        Approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 2685 with the Town of Yountville for additional hours for the Yountville Library; and

                                                                                                            A-2685

                                                                                                            (AMEND. 6)

 

B.         Approval of the schedule of open hours for the Yountville Library.

 

24.       County Executive Officer requests approval of and authorization for Chairman to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4612 with Community Action of Napa Valley, Inc. for a maximum of $126,825 for the term October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 to provide tobacco cessation services.

                                                                                                                                    A-4612

 

25.       County Executive Officer and Personnel Director request approval to change the official name of one of the County Executive Office divisions from Personnel Services to Human Resources, effective September 24, 2002.

 

26.      County Executive Officer/Purchasing Agent, County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, and Director of Health and Human Services request the following:

 

A.        Declare one cord of firewood as surplus and no longer required for public use; and

 

B.         Authorize the disposal of said firewood by donation to the following tax-exempt Health and Human Service organization:

 

                                    Progress Foundation, Inc., Laurel House


 

 

27.       Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of July 16, 2002.

 

28.       Discussion of items removed from the consent calendar.

            NONE

 

APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 27, AMENDING NUMBER 22.

                                                                                   

Set Matters

 

29.       9:05 a.m. - Special Meeting - The Board of Supervisors sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District.

            (SEE LAKE BERRYESSA RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MINUTES)

 

30.       9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing

 

A.        First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Napa County Code to adopt by reference with modifications the 2001 California Building Code, Volumes I and II, with appendix Chapters A3 Division Ii and Iv; A4 Division I; A9, A15, A18, A21, A23, A27, A29, A30, A31 Divisions I, Ii and Iii; A33 and A34 Division I and Iii; the 2001 California Plumbing Code with appendices A, B, C and D; the 2001 California Mechanical Code with appendices A, B, C and D; the 2001 California Electrical Code; the 2001 California Fire Code; the 2001 California Housing Code;  the 2001 Historical Building Code; the 2001 California Code for Building Conservation, Appendix Chapter 1; the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings of the International Conference of Building Officials; and the 2000 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; to adopt implementing regulations relating to said codes; to amend section 17.34.010 as it relates to adopted standards; and

 

B.                 Consideration and intention to adopt resolution making findings in support of modifications and changes to State Building Standards Code due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.  Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption:  General Rule California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (14 CCR 15061(b)(3)).

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

 

TITLE READ

 

THE BOARD WAIVED READING BALANCE OF ORDINANCE

                                                                        BW-V-L-R-D

 

THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE

                                                                        BW-R-L-V-D

 

            THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION

                                                                                    V-R-L-BW-D

 

31.       9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Board to consider and approve the expenditures for the current fiscal year as requested by the Sheriff, the District Attorney and the Director of Corrections for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (also known as the State COPS Program).

            PUBLIC HEARING HELD

 

            APPROVED REQUEST                             L-BW-R-V-D

 

32.              9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Appeal by Norbert J. Dickman of the approval by the Director of Public Works of the Lot Line Adjustment Application of the lands of James Creek Vineyards, LLC.  (Applicant and Appellant request continuance to October 22, 2002 at 9:45 a.m.)

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED

 

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 22, 2002 AT 9:45 A.M. 

                                                                                    R-V-L-BW-D

 

33.       10:30 a.m. – Public Hearing - First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance adding new Chapters 3.12 and 3.54 to Title 3 of the Napa County Code pertaining to the levy and collection of assessments for County Service Area No. 4 and the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District.  Environmental Determination:  Negative Declaration prepared.  According to the Negative Declaration, the proposed project would have no potential environmental impacts.

            PUBLIC HEARING HELD

 

            TITLE READ

 

            THE BOARD WAIVED READING BALANCE OF ORDINANCE

                                                                                    V-R-L-BW-D

 

            THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE

                                                                                    BW-L-V-R-D

 

34.       2:00 p.m. - Board of Supervisors to consider requests for discretionary County Contribution funds.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS TOTALING $77,550.32 BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING, AS FOLLOWS:

ARTS COUNCIL OF NAPA VALLEY

(PROBATION/TEC/HHSA)                                $ 6,397.50

 

CYBERMILL, INC. (TEC/HHSA)                                               $10,000.00

 

NAPA/SOLANO HEALTH PROJECT

 (NV AIDS PROJECT) (HHSA)                                        $ 5,000.00

 

NAPA PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE TV, INC. (ITS)                      $37,152.82


 

34.       Continued

 

NORTH BAY YOUTH NETWORKS (ITS/TEC/HHSA)       $15,000.00

                                                                                    V-BW-L-R-D

 

NAPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S ACTIVITIES LEAGUE

(PROBATION)                                                                    $ 4,000.00

V-BW-L-R-D

        A

                                                           

THE BOARD APPROVED REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR FISCALY YEAR 2002-2003 WITH SUPERVISOR RIPPEY RECUSING HIMSELF FROM VOTING ON BAY AREA PARTNERSHIP, AS FOLLOWS:

 

                        NAPA VALLEY COALITION OF

NONPROFIT AGENCIES                                                 $14,100.00

 

                        LEGAL AID OF NAPA                                                                  $19,740.00

 

                        ARTS COUNCIL OF NAPA VALLEY                                         $14,000.00

 

                        HOSPICE OF NAPA VALLEY, INC.                                          $25,000.00

 

                        NAPA VALLEY COALITION OF

                                    NONPROFIT AGENCIES                                                $47,000.00

 

BAY AREA PARTNERSHIP                                                          $ 2,800.00

                                                                                    BW-L-V-D

 

                        NAPA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

                                    CORPORATION                                                                $44,650.00

 

                        NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM                                                            $  7,000.00

 

                        NAPA CARES                                                                                  $14,335.00

 

                        NAPA VALLEY CONFERENCE &                                                                                                         VISITORS BUREAU                                                                       $44,075.00

                                                                                    R-BW-L-V-D

                                                                                                   N

 

                        NAPA COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE

                                    STATUS OF WOMEN                                                        $        0.00

 

BERRYESSA TRAIL AND CONSERVATION                                                   FOUNDATION            $10,000.00

 

                                                                                    R-BW-L-V-D

 

 


 

 

Regular Calendar

 

35.       Auditor-Controller to discuss and request adoption of resolution authorizing the issuance of a promissory note to fund payment of the 2001-2002 delinquent secured taxes in connection with the implementation of the Teeter Plan, as set forth in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4703.2.

            ADOPTED RESOLUTION                                   BW-V-L-R-D                          R-02-199

 

36.       Clerk of the Board requests Chairman Dodd nominate Chelsea Crown to serve on the Napa County Commission on Self-Esteem with the term of office to expire on June 30, 2006.

            APPROVED  REQUEST                             D-R-L-V-BW

 

37.       County Executive Officer requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 22 establishing and appropriating General and Non-General fund balances for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 budgets.  (4/5 Vote Required)

            APPROVED  REQUEST                             BW-R-V-L-D                          BT-22

 

38.       Discussion and possible action regarding membership in the North Bay Watershed Association.

THE BOARD REFERRED THIS REQUEST TO THE NAPA RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVANCY/WATERSHED INFORMATION CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION.

                                                                        V-L-R-BW-D

 

39.              Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

NONE

 

40.       Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

            SUPERVISOR RIPPEY, AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, REPORTED ON THE BIANNUAL TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C., TO SECURE FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT.  SUPERVISOR RIPPEY ADVISED THAT THE COUNTY WILL HAVE TO WORK HARD TO MAINTAIN FUNDING OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS.

 

41.       Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

NONE


 

42.       Closed Session.

 

A.        Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated

Litigation

 

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):  (Two cases)

 

                        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)

            CLOSED SESSIONS HELD – NO REPORT

 

 

Adjournment.

ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

BILL DODD

Chairman

 

 

ATTEST:

 

                                                           

MICHELLE PRICE

Deputy Clerk of the Board

 

 

KEY

 

L = Mark Luce; R = Mike Rippey; V = Mel Varrelman; D= Bill Dodd; BW = Brad Wagenknecht

 

Notations under Vote:  N = No; X = Excused; A = Abstain