MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF NAPA
March 4, 2003
1. Call
to Order; Roll Call.
THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 4,
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 9:00 A.M.
2. Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROBERT JAKOVITZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GREATER
NAPA FAIR HOUSING CENTER, LED THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG.
3. Public Comment.
NONE
4. Department Heads’ Reports and Announcements.
BYRON CARNIGLIA, COUNTY FIRE CHIEF, INTRODUCED TOM
BERRY AS THE NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE NAPA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
MR. BERRY THANKED MR. CARNIGLIA AND
THE BOARD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
NATASHA MERKULOFF, DIRECTOR, CHILD
SUPPORT SERVICES, ANNOUNCED EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2003, THE DEPARTMENT IS OFFERING
THE ABILITY TO MAKE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE
INTERNET. SHE STATED THERE IS A $3.25
FEE PER TRANSACTION.
DAVE WHITMER, AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER, PRESENTED THE BOARD WITH THE ANNUAL REPORT ON PESTICIDE USE FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION.
JOHN TUTEUR, REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, ANNOUNCED THAT
TODAY WAS ELECTION DAY FOR MANY PARTS OF THE COUNTY, AND HE PROVIDED AN UPDATE
ON THE SUCCESS OF THE TOUCH SCREEN VOTING SYSTEM THUS FAR.
ROBERT JAKOVITZ INTRODUCED HIMSELF AS THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE NEW GREATER NAPA FAIR HOUSING CENTER, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 1524
JEFFERSON STREET, NAPA. THE CENTER IS
MANDATED TO ENFORCE THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968 INCLUDING FAIR HOUSING. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PERFORMS
TENANT-LANDLORD MEDIATION SERVICES.
4. Continued
CHAIR WAGENKNECHT INTRODUCED AND WELCOMED THE NEW
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WILLIAM S. CHIAT.
MR. CHIAT THANKED THE BOARD AND RECOGNIZED NANCY
WATT, ASSISTANT COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB SHE HAS DONE
AS THE ACTING COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER DURING THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.
5. Sheriff requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 75
increasing appropriations by $61,740 in the Sheriff’s budget with offsetting
revenue from the Community Services Trust Fund for the purchase of equipment
and supplies for the Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) Program.
(4/5 vote required) BT-75
6. Assessor/Recorder-County Clerk requests
approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the State
Department of Finance implementing participation in the State-County Property
Tax Administration Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in the amount of
$366,020. A-4933
7. Auditor-Controller requests
authorization for out of state travel for Pamela Kindig,
Auditor-Controller, to attend the annual
Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Conference in New York, New
York, from May 17-21, 2003, at an estimated cost of $2,200.
8. Auditor-Controller
requests authorization to draw a warrant in the amount of $31,000 from the Napa
County Fair Fund, payable to the Napa County Fair, as the first installment of
the 2003 allocation from the State.
9. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of
and authorization for the Chair to sign the following amendments with ALDEA,
Inc., changing service delivery requirements for the Therapeutic Learning
Center and Aldea Day Adolescent Program for Treatment (ADAPT) Programs:
A. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3558; and A-3558 (AMEND.
1)
B. Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 4496. A-4496
(AMEND.
1)
10. Director of Health and
Human Services requests approval of the following actions regarding operation
of the winter shelter:
A. Authorization for the Chair to sign
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2556 with Community Action of Napa Valley
extending the term of the sub-grant of funds to the County for shelter rent;
and A-2556
(AMEND.
2)
B. Budget Transfer No. 74
increasing appropriations by $2,042 with offsetting revenue in the Social
Services budget. (4/5 vote required) BT-74
11. Director
of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4797 with
EDAW increasing the amount by $135,744 for a new maximum of $285,218 in
preparation of California Environmental Quality Act documents for the Soscol
Springs Vineyard Project, Erosion Control Application 99-323.
A-4797
(AMEND.
2)
12. Director of Public Works requests
acceptance of the work as complete and authorization for
the Chair to sign and file a Notice of Completion
with the Clerk/Recorder for Contract
No. RDS 02-11, “Tree Trimming on Various Napa County
Roads Project”.
13.
Director
of Public Works requests approval of plans and specifications for the
“Lewelling Avenue Outfall Project,” PW 02-07, authorization to advertise for
bids and setting 3:30 P.M. on
March 27, 2003 for the opening of sealed bids.
14. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution
amending the Departmental Allocation List in the Public Health Department to
extend the limited term of a Public Health Nutritionist position effective
March 1, 2003 through May 31, 2003. R-03-37
15. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution
amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Conservation, Development and
Planning Department with regards to deleting one (1) Planner I/II and adding
one (1) Principal Planner, effective March 4, 2003.
R-03-38
16. Human Resources Director requests adoption of a resolution
amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Health and Human Services
Agency with regards to deleting one (1) Senior Mental Health Worker and adding
one (1) Mental Health Counselor-Licensed, effective
March 4, 2003. R-03-39
17. Library Director requests
a waiver of competitive bidding requirements and authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to make a sole source award for the purchase of an extended
warranty from Checkpoint Systems, Inc. of Thorofare, New Jersey, for the term
October 10, 2002 through October 10, 2007 for the Checkpoint Intelligent
Library System installed in the American Canyon Library for the total amount
of $25,967.
18. County Executive Officer requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4716 with
Terry Longoria amending the insurance provision for community partnership
services. A-4716 (AMEND.
2)
19. County Executive Officer requests appointment of the following
individuals to serve on the Wildlife Conservation Commission with the term of
office to expire February 1, 2006.
Representing
David Graves Conservation,
Development and Planning Commission
Robert Soper* Public
At Large
*Incumbent
20. County Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services requests adoption of a resolution extending the Proclamation of Local Emergency declared on December 16, 2002.
21. Second reading and adoption of 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. O-1215
22. Second reading and adoption
of an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 2.04 of the Napa County Code
relating to Continuity in Government. O-1216
23.
Discussion
of items removed from the Consent
Calendar.
NONE
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 22.
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Set
Matters
24. 9:15 A.M. Recess to
the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Napa County meeting. (SEE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC
AUTHORITY OF NAPA COUNTY MINUTES.)
25. 9:15 A.M. PUBLIC
HEARING Appeal filed by Jay V.
Hanson to a decision by the Director of Public Works to deny a Lot Line
Adjustment filed by Phoebe Dinsdale and Jay V. Hanson for the property located
at 2873 and 2877 Redwood Road.
(Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 041-110-027 and
041-110-028)
(CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 6, AUGUST 27, NOVEMBER 5,
2002 AND
JANUARY 7,
2003; APPELLANT REQUESTS CONTINUANCE TO MAY 20, 2003
AT 9:15 A.M.)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO MAY 20,
2003 AT 9:15 A.M.
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26. 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC
HEARING Auditor-Controller requests
consideration and possible adoption of resolution increasing the Criminal
Justice Administrative Fee (booking fee) from $100 to $105 per booking,
effective July 1, 2003, pursuant to Section 29550 of the California Government
Code. (Details on file with the Clerk
of the Board)
(STAFF
REQUESTS CONTINUANCE TO MARCH 18, 2003 AT 9:15 A.M.)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PUBLIC
HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 2003 AT 9:15 A.M.
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27. 9:30 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 the
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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28. 9:45 A.M. PUBLIC
HEARING First
and final reading and adoption of
Proposed Ordinance
Amendment No. 02604-ORD makes technical changes to Chapter 18.08.080 and 18.104.050
to the Napa County Code for the purpose of updating the requirements for
pre-existing Bed and Breakfast Establishments to conform with minor changes in
State law.
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)]. O-1217
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
TITLE READ
THE
BOARD WAIVED READING THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE.
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THE
BOARD ADOPTED THE ORDINANCE.
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29. 10:00 A.M. Director of Public Works requests authorization to sign, as a co-permittee, a Notice of Intent to comply with the terms of the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems and any subsequent Permit related documents.
APPROVED
REQUEST BD-DD-MR-ML-BW
30. 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.)
31.
2:00 P.M. Recess
to the Napa County Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Authority Special
Meeting.
(SEE
NAPA COUNTY FLOOD PROTECTION AND WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES.)
Regular Calendar
32. County Executive Officer requests the
following actions:
A. Approval
of Budget Transfer No. 76 appropriating $42,681 from the Contingency Fund to
County Executive Office budget (4/5
vote required); and BT-76
B. Approval
of the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $42,681 as partial payment to the
Napa County League of Governments (NCLOG) for the continuation of consultant
services related to the Countywide Land Use and Housing Strategy Committee.
APPROVED REQUESTS BD-ML-MR-DD-BW
33. 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
FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2003)
MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT PRESENTED
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
34. Discussion and possible action including, but not limited to, the following legislation:
AB 185 (Horton): An act
to add Section 486 to the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to cooperative
agreements.
THE BOARD WENT ON RECORD IN
OPPOSITION TO AB 185.
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SUPERVISOR DODD REQUESTED THAT STAFF AGENDIZE A
DISCUSSION ON
AB 1185 SPONSORED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER LOWENTHAL. THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES IS RECOMMENDING SUPPORT OF THE
BILL, WHICH PROVIDES FOR SEVERAL CHANGES TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT PROCESS.
SUPERVISOR DODD WOULD ALSO LIKE TO AGENDIZE
DISCUSSION ON AB 216, SPONSORED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER CHAN, WHICH WOULD CREATE A
COUNTY ADMINISTERED YOUTH ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WOULD BE FUNDED BY FEES ASSESSED
ON THE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY.
35. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.
NONE
36. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.
CHAIR WAGENKNECHT REQUESTED AN UPDATE FROM PLANNING STAFF
REGARDING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES.
37. Closed Session.
NONE
Adjournment.
ADJOURNED TO BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY,
MARCH 11, 2003 AT
9:00 A.M.
_________________________________________
BRAD WAGENKNECHT, Chairperson
ATTEST:
MICHELLE
PRICE, Deputy Clerk of the Board
KEY
Vote: BW = Brad
Wagenknecht; BD = Bill Dodd; MR = Mike Rippey; ML = 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