MINUTES OF THE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTY OF NAPA

February 25, 2003

1. Call to Order; Roll Call.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIRPERSON BRAD WAGENKNECHT, SUPERVISORS BILL DODD, MIKE RIPPEY, MARK LUCE AND DIANE DILLON. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIR WAGENKNECHT AT 9:01 A.M.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

DONNA DEWEERD, REGIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE NORTH BAY EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION, LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.

3. Public Comment.

NONE

4. Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.

NANCY WATT, ACTING COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SHARED SOME GREAT NEWS WITH THE BOARD AND PROVIDED AN UPDATE REGARDING THE RECENT AWARD OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) FOR THE NEW JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER AND SHERIFF’S FACILITY AND THE REFINANCING OF THE COUNTY’S 1993 COP’S.

DONNA DEWEERD, REGIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE NORTH BAY EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION, ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF THE OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK FOR THE FOUR COUNTIES OF NAPA, MARIN, SONOMA AND SOLANO. THE HANDBOOK PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING 120 OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND IN OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING WAGE RATES, WORKING CONDITIONS AND CAREER LADDERS.

BRUCE HEID, DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ANNOUNCED THE NAPA STATE HOSPITAL HAS AGREED TO A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE WINTER SHELTER.

SUPERVISOR DODD REQUESTED STAFF PREPARE A LETTER, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, RECOGNIZING THE NAPA STATE HOSPITAL AS A GREAT COMMUNITY PARTNER AND THE BOARD CONCURRED.

SUPERVISOR RIPPEY REQUESTED COMMENTS FROM THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR REGARDING LONG-TERM PLANNING TO SECURE A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTER.

MR. HEID RESPONDED THAT DISCUSSIONS HAVE STARTED WITH VARIOUS FACILITIES, AND HE HOPES TO COME TO THE BOARD IN THE SUMMER WITH SOME LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS.

Consent Calendar

5. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3315 with the California Department of Mental Health (CDMH) for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 establishing the County’s community mental health services. A-3315

6. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to revenue Agreement No. 4028 with the California Department of Mental Health to change service delivery requirements and add language regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A-4028

(AMEND. 1)

7. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4613 with Nancy Waldeck, MFCC, increasing the amount by $5,000 for a new maximum of $16,390 to provide additional counseling services for clients of the children’s programs. A-4613

(AMEND. 3)

8. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the following amendments to provide services in the Mental Health Outpatient Managed Care Program:

A. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4060 with Kevin Kappler, Ph.D., increasing the amount by $6,000 for a new maximum of $58,000; A-4060

(AMEND. 2)

B. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4539 with Judith Speed, Ph.D., increasing the amount by $2,000 for a new maximum of $16,000; A-4539

(AMEND. 3)

C. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4542 with Sharon Harp, MFT, increasing the amount by $2,000 for a new maximum of $10,000; A-4542

(AMEND. 2)

D. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4549 with Dana Talbot, MFT, increasing the amount by $4,000 for a new maximum of $20,000; A-4549

(AMEND. 2)

E. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4548 with Mimi Wolfe, MFT, increasing the amount by $1,000 for a new maximum of $15,000; and A-4548

(AMEND. 2)

F. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4661 with Bill Ruhs, MFT, increasing the amount by $4,000 for a new maximum of $12,000. A-4661

(AMEND. 3)

9. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of the following actions pertaining to the winter shelter and related services:

A. Adoption of a resolution extending the declaration of a shelter crisis in accordance with Government Code Sections 8698 through 8698.2; and R-03-31

B. Approval of and authorization for the Chair to extend the lease with the State of California on a month-to-month basis through March 31, 2003, to utilize space at Napa State Hospital, Building B, Napa, California, to operate an Emergency Winter Homeless Shelter.

10. Agricultural Commissioner requests approval of and authorization for Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4339 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture reimbursing costs not to exceed $447,726 for the term July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 for activities related to the detection and exclusion of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter.

HELD FOR DISCUSSION

APPROVED REQUEST DD-ML-MR-BD-BW A-4339

11. County Fire Chief requests authorization to implement a Volunteer Firefighters Stipend Program as part of the Napa County Fire Department Policy Manual.

HELD FOR DISCUSSION

THE BOARD DIRECTED STAFF TO:

· LOOK INTO ESTABLISHING A TRUST FUND TO AUGMENT THE FUNDING FROM THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER’S ANNUAL DINNER

· REVIEW THE POLICY AGAIN IN 18 MONTHS.

APPROVED REQUEST MR-DD-BD-ML-BW

12. Director of Public Works requests approval of plans and specifications for the “Silverado Trail at Oak Knoll Avenue Deceleration Lane Project,” RDS 02-02, authorization to advertise for bids and setting 3:30 P.M. on March 6, 2003 for the opening of sealed bids.

APPROVED AS AMENDED INDICATING MARCH 13, 2003 AS THE BID DATE (RATHER THAN MAY 6, 2003)

13. Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4719 with Reinard W. Brandley, Consulting Airport Engineer, increasing the amount by $15,500 for a new maximum of $290,500 and amending the scope of work to include additional services related to Biological and Cultural Work for various Airport capital improvement projects.

HELD FOR DISCUSSION

APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW A-4719

(AMEND. 2)

14. Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an

agreement with the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for a maximum of $27,595 for their oversight of the removal of lead-contaminated soil at the County Sheriff's Department’s shooting range located at Syar Industries. A-4928

15. Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an Improvement Agreement with the City of American Canyon Water District for water service improvements to the new Napa County Sheriff’s Facility. A-4929

16. Housing Director requests approval of a contribution of $3,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to “Christmas in April - Napa Valley” to assist with the cost of repairing homes on National Rebuilding Day, April 26, 2003.

17. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Management Compensation Plan with regard to compensation and benefits, effective February 25, 2003.

(Details on file with the Clerk of the Board) R-03-32

18. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution approving and ratifying the Memoranda of Understanding with the Law Enforcement Unit and Law Enforcement Supervisory Unit of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of SEIU Local 614 (Agreement Nos. 2744 and 2745). (Details on file with the Clerk of the Board) R-03-33

A-2744

A-2745

19. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List and appropriate Personnel Policies with regard to certain positions in the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Office, effective February 25, 2003. R-03-34

20. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution modifying the way the County currently administers COBRA benefits with regard to the County’s Kaiser plan. R-03-35

21. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution regarding the following in connection with the Human Resources Division, effective March 1, 2003:

A. Amend the Departmental Allocation List and Table and Index;

B. Approve revised class specifications for Human Resources Director, Principal Human Resources Analyst, Benefits Administrator, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Human Resources Analyst-HHSA, Human Resources Analyst I/II/III, Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Services Specialist; and

C. Approve the extension of the Human Resources Services Specialist Limited Term (LT) through June 30, 2003.

R-03-36

22. Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4608 with the County of Marin, Department of Health and Human Services for a maximum of $25,000 for the term January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 to provide staff services to the Workforce Investment Board. A-4608

23. Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services for $441,887 for the term October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2005 to implement the Nurse Workforce Initiative (NWI) project to recruit, train and certify 36 licensed registered nurses.

A-4930

24. Regional Training Employment Coordinator requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Lynne Vaughan dba Resources for Innovation for a maximum of $27,600 for the term January 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004 to conduct in-depth and comprehensive evaluation of four (INVEST, INCLUSION, Develop and Nurses Workforce Initiative) of the projects managed by the North Bay Employment Connection. A-4931

25. Acting County Executive Officer requests relief from liability for cash shortages in Trust No. 3900-10300-10127 in the amount of $2,468.92.

26. Acting County Executive Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Maximus, Inc. for a maximum amount of $55,000 for the term February 25, 2003 through September 30, 2003 for User Fee Study for the Property Departments and the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. A-4932

27. Acting County Executive Officer/Purchasing Agent requests the following:

A. Declare certain items of office furniture and computers as surplus and no longer required for public use (Complete list on file with the Clerk of the Board); and

B. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to dispose of these items of personal property by donating them to the following tax-exempt health and human service organizations:

Catholic Charities

Napa Valley Support Services

St. Helena Hospital Foundation/California Specialty Hospital

Cybermill

28. Approve minutes of Board of Supervisors’ meeting of July 23, 2002.

SUPERVISOR DILLON ABSTAINED FROM THIS ITEM.

29. Discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar.

ITEM NUMBERS 10, 11 AND 13 WERE HELD FOR DISCUSSION.

ITEM NUMBER 12 WAS AMENDED.

APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 28 WITH THE EXCEPTIONS AS NOTED ABOVE.

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Set Matters

30. 9:05 A.M. Special Meeting:

The Board of Supervisors meeting as the Board of Directors of the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District.

(SEE LAKE BERRYESSA RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MINUTES)

31. 9:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration and possible action regarding an appeal filed by

Kevin Block, on behalf of his clients Susan and Lonen Curtis to a decision made by the Conservation, Development and Planning Department (the "Department") on October 16, 2002 approving an Erosion Control Plan Structural No. 02461-ECPS (A Modification to ECPS No. 98241-ECPS) for Kenneth and Susan Viney for land disturbing and earthmoving activities associated with the final construction of the lower driveway (“Phase 1”) on two parcels totaling 51.04 acres located on the west side of Soda Canyon Road, approximately 4.35 miles north of its intersection with Silverado Trail in an Agricultural Watershed (AW) Zoning District. (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 032-090-014 and 032-060-025)

(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 28, 2003; APPELLANT AND APPLICANT

REQUEST CONTINUANCE TO APRIL 22, 2003 AT 10:00 A.M.)

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO APRIL 22, 2003 AT 10:00 A.M.

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32. 9:20 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.100.090 and Section 2.100.210 to the Napa County Code relating to the definition of Non-Classified Service, vacation accruals, and payouts upon separation from County employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable [See Guidelines For the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)].

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

TITLE READ

THE BOARD WAIVED READING THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE.

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THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.

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33. 9:25 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.100.180B and adding Section 2.100.181 to the Napa County Code relating to the submitting of fingerprints for new employees and certain categories of current employees pursuant to the Penal Code.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable [See Guidelines For the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)].

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

TITLE READ

THE BOARD WAIVED READING THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE.

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THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.

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34. 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING – First reading and intention to adopt an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 2.04 of the Napa County Code relating to Continuity in Government.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: As an organizational or administrative activity of government political in nature, not involving any physical change to the environment, and relating only to general administrative procedure, the proposed ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act [14 CCR 15378(b)(2), (5)].

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

TITLE READ

THE BOARD WAIVED READING THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE.

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THE BOARD DECLARED INTENT TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.

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35. 10:35 A.M. Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to discuss and request approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District for the sharing of costs related to the Napa County Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease Workplan in Napa County.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: General Rule California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines [14 CCR 15061(b)(3)].

APPROVED REQUEST CONCEPTUALLY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OF A 50/50 SPLIT.

MR-DD-BD-ML-BW

Regular Calendar

36. Director of Public Works requests the following actions in relation to the Juvenile Justice Center Project:

A. Approval of Budget Transfer No. 73, transferring $35,000 within the Capital Improvement budget unit (4/5 vote required); and BT-73

B. Approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4906 with URS Corporation in the amount of $31,049 for a contract total of $95,906 for reimbursable costs in relation to Consulting and Project Management Services provided for the Project. A-4906

(AMEND. 1)

APPROVED REQUEST BD-ML-MR-DD-BW

37. Acting County Executive Officer to present Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Mid-Year Budget Report and request adoption of the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Recommended Budget Preparation/Final Hearing Schedule.

CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2003.

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38. Discussion and possible action regarding legislation.

DAVE WHITMER, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, ALERTED ALICE HUGHEY OF AB 185 (HORTON), WHICH PROHIBITS THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH BOARD’S OF SUPERVISORS UNLESS WORK PERFORMED IS COMPLETED BY PERMANENT, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. MR. WHITMER INDICATED MANY OF THE PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION ARE SEASONAL, AND WE ARE ABLE TO PERFORM THOSE PROGRAMS IN A COST EFFECTIVE WAY BY UTILIZING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES.

CHAIR WAGENKNECHT ADVISED HE HAS SIGNED THE THANK YOU LETTERS TO OUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES FOR WORKING WITH OUR BOARD ON THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEES.

39. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.

SUPERVISOR DODD REPORTED HE AND SUPERVISOR RIPPEY, AS WELL AS FIVE STAFF MEMBERS, ATTENDED A RECENT MEETING OF THE NAPA COUNTY LEAGUE OF GOVERNMENTS (NCLOG). ONE OF THE ITEMS REVIEWED DURING THE MEETING WAS THE PHASE ONE STUDY DEVELOPED LAST YEAR. ALL JURISDICTIONS WERE PLEASED WITH THE PROGRESS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. IN ADDITION, NCLOG MEMBERS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO SUPPORT A NEW PROPOSAL FROM MOORE, IACOFANO AND GOLTZMAN, INC., TO CONTINUE AS FACILITATOR NEXT YEAR.

39. Continued

SUPERVISOR RIPPEY AGREED WITH SUPERVISOR DODD AND ACKNOWLEDGED PAST EFFORTS TO ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN AS COMPREHENSIVE, YET NCLOG WAS ABLE TO GET THROUGH SOME DIFFICULT ISSUES TO DATE. SUPERVISOR RIPPEY IS HOPEFUL SOME OF THE SUGGESTIONS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FUTURE.

SUPERVISOR RIPPEY, ON BEHALF OF MIKE MCCLURE, FIREFIGHTER IN AMERICAN CANYON AND THE COORDINATOR FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT), ANNOUNCED FREE CERT TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED NEXT MONTH IN CALISTOGA AND IN AMERICAN CANYON IN MAY.

40. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.

NONE

41. Closed Session.

NONE SCHEDULED

Adjournment.

ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003, AT 9:00 A.M.

BRAD WAGENKNECHT, Chairperson

ATTEST:

MICHELLE PRICE, Deputy Clerk of the Board

KEY

Vote: BW = Brad Wagenknecht; D = Bill Dodd; R = Mike Rippey; L = Mark Luce; DD = Diane Dillon

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