MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF NAPA
June 24, 2003
1. Call to Order; Roll Call.
THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF NAPA MET IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, JUNE 24,
2003 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIRPERSON BRAD WAGENKNECHT, SUPERVISORS
BILL DODD,
MIKE RIPPEY, AND DIANE DILLON.
SUPERVISOR LUCE WAS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL, BUT ARRIVED DURING ITEM 4. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIR
WAGENKNECHT AT 9:04 A.M.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
MR. WADLER LED THE SALUTE TO THE
FLAG.
3. Public Comment.
KATRINA SCHYLER SPOKE IN SUPPORT OF ITEM 23 ON
TODAY’S AGENDA AND THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN APPROVING THE ITEM.
4. Department Directors’ Reports and Announcements.
BRUCE HEID, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR, GAVE
AN UPDATE ON THE BAT SITUATION IN THE COUNTY.
MR. HEID REPORTED THAT TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR RABID BATS FOUND,
AND THAT A PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE HAD BEEN ISSUED. HE REPORTED THAT CURRENTLY SIX CITIZENS ARE UNDERGOING PRECAUTIONARY
TREATMENT FOR RABIES, AS NO ONE HAD YET BEEN BIT.
MR. HEID STATED THAT ONE OF THE RABID BATS FOUND WAS AT A
BUSINESS LOCATED IN THE RUTHERFORD AREA, AND THE BUSINESS WAS WORKING CLOSELY
WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE BAT
WAS FOUND IN AN AREA OF THE BUSINESS THAT WAS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MR. HEID CAUTIONED THE PUBLIC TO CONTACT ANIMAL
CONTROL IMMEDIATELY IF THEY FIND A BAT, WARNING THEM NOT TO TOUCH OR PLAY WITH
IT, PICK IT UP, OR TAKE IT HOME.
SUPERVISOR DODD COMMENTED THAT HE RECEIVED A LARGE NUMBER
OF TELEPHONE CALLS FROM THE PUBLIC WANTING TO KNOW THE LOCATION WHERE THE BATS
WERE FOUND AND ASKED IF, PERHAPS, A BIGGER ISSUE WAS CREATED BY NOT EXPOSING
THE GENERAL AREA IN WHICH THE BATS WERE FOUND.
MR. HEID COMMENTED THAT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IS
CHARGED WITH ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN PREVENTING EXPOSURE AND CREATING
AWARENESS, WHICH IS WHAT WAS DONE. HE
STATED THERE IS NO THREAT IN ANY SPECIFIC AREA, AND THERE IS A LEVEL OF
CONFIDENTIALITY MAINTAINED WITH THESE REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR RIPPEY COMMENTED IT WOULD BE WORTHWHILE FOR
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE BOARD ON CREATING PUBLIC HEALTH
GUIDELINES FOR AN INCIDENT OF THIS NATURE IN THE FUTURE.
SUPERVISOR LUCE COMMENTED THAT HE SAT IN ON THE
COORDINATION MEETING AND FELT THE RIGHT DECISIONS WERE MADE.
DAVE WHITMER, AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, REPORTED ON THE
FINDING OF ONE GLASSY WINGED SHARP SHOOTER FOUND IN A TRAP IN VACAVILLE. HE COMMENTED IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR SOMEONE
TO PLACE A BUG IN A TRAP TO MEASURE THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES’ REACTION AND
RESPONSIVENESS. HE STATED HE DID NOT
KNOW IF THIS WAS THE CASE OR NOT; HOWEVER, THE SOLANO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ARE
IMPLEMENTING THEIR REACTION PLAN, WHICH INVOLVES ADDITIONAL TRAPPING AND
SURVEYING IN THE AREA.
Consent
Calendar
5. Director of Child Support Services requests approval of
Budget Transfer No. 108 transferring $11,496 from Appropriations for
Contingencies to the Child Support Services budget for furniture and
miscellaneous office expenses. (4/5
vote required) BT-108
6. Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4371 with
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center for a maximum of $133,000 for the
term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, for parent advocacy services for
juveniles, and their families. A-4371
7. Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4569 with Del
Norte County to insure availability of placement for five Napa County juvenile
court wards at the rate of $2,400 per ward per month, and at a rate of $2,600
per ward per month on an as needed basis, for the term July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004.
A-4569
8. Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4578 with
Kathryn Quain, dba Music for Life for a maximum of $5,000 for the term July 1,
2003 through June 30, 2004 for provision of music therapy to wards at Juvenile
Hall or attending Chamberlain High School. A-4578
9. Chief Probation Officer requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 4776 with Aldea Children and
Family Services for $98,219 for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for
provision of therapeutic services to juvenile court wards under the supervision
of the Probation Department. A-4776
10. Sheriff requests approval of and authorization for the Chair
to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3939 with Bartig, Basler and Ray,
CPAS, Inc., increasing the amount by $1,900 to provide additional auditing
services related to the Office of Criminal Justice Program, Sheriff’s
Activities League Grant for a new maximum of $61,900. AMENDED TO BE A NEW MAXIMUM OF $60,900. A-3939
(AMEND.
2)
11. Auditor-Controller requests acceptance of the Fiscal Year
2003/2004 Proposed Budget for the Multi-Agency Hazardous Incident Response
Team, Fund 2050, with a total appropriation of $55,000.
12. Treasurer-Tax Collector requests approval of the application
for Discharge of Accountability, filed with the Board of Supervisors,
pertaining to certain uncollectable tax bills, totaling $60,103.39. (Copy of list on file with the Clerk of the
Board)
13. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign renewals of the following agreements for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, to provide
in-home protective services to dependent adults:
A. Agreement No. 4596 with Your Home Nursing Services, Inc. for a maximum of $8,000; and
A-4596
B. Agreement No. 4667 with Care Network, LLC, for a maximum of $10,000.
A-4667
14. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the following agreements for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for counseling services in the Children’s Behavioral Health and Child Welfare Services Programs:
A. Renewal agreements:
1) Agreement No. 3749 with Ron Haimowitz, Ph.D., for a maximum of $11,650;
A-3749
2) Agreement No. 4710 with Robert Zemanek, MFT, for a maximum of $3,500;
A-4710
3) Agreement No. 4878 with Loretta Silvagni, LCSW, for a maximum of $2,500;
A-4878
4) Agreement No. 4935 with Steven Boyd, LCSW, for a maximum of $1,000; and
A-4935
5) Agreement No. 4936 with Judith Speed, Ph.D., for a maximum of $2,950.
A-4936
14. Continued
B. Agreement with Elizabeth Ellsworth, MFT, for a maximum of $3,200.
A-6036
15. Director of Health and Human Services Agency requests approval
of and authorization for the Chair to sign the following renewal agreements for
the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to provide counseling services in
the Substance Abuse Treatment Options Program (S.T.O.P.):
A.
Agreement
No. 4698 with Persis Hamilton, MS, RN, for a maximum of $700;
A-4698
B.
Agreement
No. 4699 with Daniel Lott, Ph.D., for a maximum of $1,000;
A-4699
C.
Agreement
No. 4700 with Loretta Silvagni, LCSW, for a maximum of $1,000;
A-4700
D.
Agreement
No. 4703 with Kevin Kappler, Ph.D., for a maximum of $700;
A-4703
E.
Agreement
No. 4704 with Fred Hollander, MFCC, for a maximum of $700;
A-4704
F.
Agreement
No. 4706 with Liz Williams, LCSW, for a maximum of $1,000;
A-4706
G.
Agreement
No. 4711 with Margaret Lee, LCSW, for a maximum of $3,500;
A-4711
H.
Agreement
No. 4877 with Douglass Marum, MFT, for a maximum of $6,000; and
A-4877
I. Agreement
No. 6002 with Sharon Harp, MFCC, for a maximum of $1,000.
A-6002
16. Director
of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the
Chair to sign the following agreements for the term July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2004 regarding the Mental Health Outpatient Managed Care Program:
A. Renewals:
1)
Agreement No. 4029 with Linda Bancke, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $3,500;
A-4029
2)
Agreement No. 4037 with Ron Haimowitz, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $6,000;
A-4037
16. Continued
3)
Agreement No. 4054 with Daniel Lott, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $35,000;
A-4054
4)
Agreement No. 4060 with Kevin Kappler, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $32,000;
A-4060
5)
Agreement No. 4064 with Janet Cain, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $17,000;
A-4064
6)
Agreement No. 4170 with Lena Kibble, MFT, for a
maximum of $15,000;
A-4170
7)
Agreement No. 4268 with Del Domezio, LCSW, for a
maximum of $16,000;
A-4268
8)
Agreement No. 4282 with Loretta Silvagni, LCSW, for
a maximum of $21,000;
A-4282
9)
Agreement No. 4536 with Nina Woods, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $7,000;
A-4536
10)
Agreement No. 4537 with Liz Williams, LCSW, for a
maximum of $8,500;
A-4537
11)
Agreement No. 4539 with Judith Speed, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $9,000;
A-4539
12)
Agreement No. 4540 with Gerane Park, LCSW, for a
maximum of $2,500;
A-4540
13)
Agreement No. 4541 with Margaret Lee, LCSW, for a
maximum of $8,000;
A-4541
14)
Agreement No. 4544 with Margaret Beardsley, MFT,
for a maximum of $6,000;
A-4544
15)
Agreement No. 4545 with Sandra Dawood, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $500;
A-4545
16)
Agreement No. 4546 with Susan Schmall, Ph.D., for a
maximum of $5,000;
A-4546
17)
Agreement No. 4548 with Mimi Wolfe, MFT, for a
maximum of $8,000;
A-4548
16. Continued
18)
Agreement No. 4551 with Maureen O’Shea, Ph.D., for
a maximum of $9,000;
A-4551
19)
Agreement No. 4552 with Gregory Matsumoto, Psy.D.,
for a maximum of $11,000;
A-4552
20)
Agreement No. 4553 with Fred Hollander, MFT, for a
maximum of $8,000;
A-4553
21) Agreement
No. 4554 with Robert Heying, Ph.D., for a maximum of $1,000;
A-4554
21)
Agreement No. 4563 with Steven Boyd, LCSW, for a
maximum of $3,000;
A-4563
22)
Agreement No. 4661 with Bill Ruhs, MFT, for a
maximum of $18,000; and
A-4661
23)
Agreement No. 4786 with Robert Zemanek, MFT, for a
maximum of $2,500.
A-4786
B. Agreements
for a maximum of $2,500 each:
1) Agreement with Richard Cohan, Ph.D; A-6037
2)
Agreement with Barrie Glen, Ph.D.; A-6038
3)
Agreement with Barbara Goodridge, LCSW; A-6039
4)
Agreement with Joel Levitt, MFT; A-6040
5) Agreement with Cathy Smith, MFT; and A-6041
6) Agreement with Charles Taylor, Ph.D. A-6042
17. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the following Business Associate Agreements
setting forth the terms and conditions of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule:
A.
Barrie
Glen, Ph.D.; A-6057
B. Barbara Goodridge, LCSW; A-6046
C. Syed Kazmi, M.D.; A-6047
17. Continued
D. Joel Levitt, MFT; A-6048
E. Cathy
Smith, MFT; and A-6049
F. Napa County Office of Education. A-6050
18. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the following renewal agreements for the
term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to provide early
intervention services in reaching and assisting residents with alcohol and drug
problems:
A. Agreement No. 4205 with Community Action
of Napa Valley, Inc. for a maximum of $28,980; and A-4205
B. Agreement
No. 4199 with Alternatives for Better Living, Inc. for a maximum of $5,000.
A-4199
19. Director
of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the
Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 3851 with Family Service of the
North Bay, Inc., for a maximum of $141,100 for the term July 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004 for the Satellite Housing Program. A-3851
20. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval to terminate Agreement No. 4465 with Catholic Charities for transitional housing, effective July 6, 2003.
HELD FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
21. Director of Health and Human Services and Director of Public
Works request approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the following
agreements with Child Start, Inc. to provide child care services at the
Therapeutic Child Care Center:
A. Space
License Agreement for use of space in Building L of the Health and Human
Services (HHS) campus at 2344 Old Sonoma Road in Napa for a term commencing
July
1, 2003 and continuing until terminated by either party; A-6051
B. Memorandum of Understanding; and A-6052
C. Business
Associate Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
HELD
FOR DISCUSSION A-6053
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
22. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 5068 with Napa
Valley Economic Development Corporation extending the term through August 31,
2003 to provide training services to employees and vendors in the Knowledge
Administration Training (KAT) project. A-5068
(AMEND.
1)
23. Director of Health and Human
Services requests approval of the following actions regarding the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Transitional Residential
Alliance and Integrated Network (TRAIN) Project and Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS):
A.
Acceptance
of the HMIS grant for 2002 in the amount of $19,950;
B. Authorization
to apply for a 2003 HMIS grant in the amount of $19,950;
C. Authorization
to apply for a 2003 TRAIN grant in the amount of $123,439; and
D. Adoption
of a resolution to submit the 2003 Funding Cycle Project application to HUD.
R-03-109
24. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4444 with
the Napa County Office of Education changing the reimbursement rate
for the Special Education/Early Childhood Instructor for the Therapeutic Child
Care Center. A-4444
(AMEND.
1)
25. Director
of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the
Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4000 with Community Resources for
Children for a maximum of $600,000 for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004 to administer and make direct
payments to child care service providers. A-4000
26. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4011 with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., for a maximum of $21,950 for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to provide client drug screening services.
A-4011
27. Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 4367 with
Allen, Shea and Associates for a maximum of $14,500 for the term July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004 to provide professional services in
connection with the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Napa County
Advisory Board. A-4367
28. Director of Health and
Human Services requests approval of the following actions regarding COPE Family
Center to assist in the implementation of a Child Welfare Service redesign:
A. Authorization
for the Chair to sign an agreement for a maximum of $15,200 for the term June
1, 2003 through September 30, 2003; A-6035
B. Budget
Transfer No. 113 increasing appropriations by $3,800 with offsetting revenue in
the Social Services budget for FY 2002-2003 (4/5 vote required); and BT-113
C. Budget
Transfer No. 114 increasing appropriations by $11,400 with offsetting revenue
in the Social Services budget for FY 2003-2004 (4/5 vote required). BT-114
29. Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of Budget Transfer No. 106 appropriating $287,525 in the Conservation, Development and Planning Department budget, with offsetting revenue provided by project applicants for erosion control plan application contracts. (4/5 vote required)
HELD FOR DISCUSSION BT-106
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
30. Director of Conservation, Development and Planning requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4798 with Lamphier-Gregory, Inc. increasing the amount by $15,000 for a new maximum of $50,084 for the preparation, review, coordination and processing of an initial study under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of a vineyard development project and erosion control application filed by Napa Wine Estates, LLC (“Project Applicant”) for the Chalone Vineyard Conversion Project (“ECPA 99-485”) and Suscol Springs South Vineyard Conversion Project (“ECPA 03-081”).
A-4798
(AMEND.
1)
31. Director of Public Works requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Napa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District for a maximum of $26,400 for the term
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 for the administration of the Napa County
Stormwater Management Program. A-6054
32. Director of Public Works requests adoption of a resolution to
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Fiscal Year
2003/2004 Transportation Development Act Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Project
Funding for the Yountville Cross Road Bike Lanes Project.
R-03-110
33. Director of Public Works requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc.
for a maximum of $74,920, for the term June 24, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to
conduct a feasibility study on Silverado Trail.
HELD
FOR DISCUSSION A-6055
APPROVED
REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
34. Director of Public Works requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 14 to Lease Agreement No.
2002 with the City of St. Helena, for leased space located at the City Council
Chamber Room at the Carnegie Building, 1360 Oak Avenue, St. Helena, California
for small claim court, for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, for a
new cost of $80 for each day used. A-2002
(AMEND.
14)
35. Director
of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign
Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 4850 with Napa Sanitation District
(NSD), extending the term to June 30, 2004. A-4850
(AMEND.
1)
36. Director of Public Works requests
approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement No. 4918 with Quincy Engineering, Inc. increasing the amount by
$30,488 for a new maximum of $307,851 for civil engineering and environmental
consulting services for signalization of the Devlin Road/Airport Boulevard Intersection
and the Airport Boulevard/Highway 29 left turn pocket extension. A-4918
(AMEND. 1)
37. Director of Public Works requests approval of Budget Transfer
No. 107, increasing Fiscal Year 2002/2003 appropriations, with offsetting
revenues from depreciation collection, for the Equipment Pool, Fund 4020 by
$10,000 and Fund 4030 by $50,000. (4/5
vote required)
BT-107
38. Director of Public Works and County Executive Officer/Purchasing Agent request the following actions relative to the Napa County Airport Emergency Generator (4/5 vote required):
A. Declare the 150 Kilowatt Diesel Emergency Generator Unit as surplus and no longer required for public use; and
B. Authorize Fort Bragg Electric, the contractor for the Napa County Emergency Generator Project, to dispose of the generator as part of a no-cost-to-the-County change order to the construction contract.
39. County Counsel requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign the following agreements for the term July
1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to provide Conflict Public Defender legal
services to indigent clients:
A. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4250 with Peter A. Firpo for
a maximum amount of $61,800; and A-4250
(AMEND.
2)
B. Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 4800 with Mervin Lernhart for a maximum amount of
$227,940. A-4800
(AMEND.
1)
40. Information
Technology Services Director requests a waiver of competitive bidding
requirements and authorization to make a sole source award for the purchase of
extended annual software maintenance and equipment warranties to June 30, 2004:
A. PeopleSoft
annual software maintenance and telephone support for:
i) PeopleSoft
Financials, $95,325;
ii) PeopleSoft
Human Resources, $55,100;
iii) PeopleSoft
e-Applications, $18,320;
iv) PeopleSoft
EEL (Extended Enterprise), $11,664; and
v) PeopleSoft
Enterprise Portal, $23,328.
B. SBC
DataComm extended replacement warranty and telephone support at $5,850 for part
C6509 Switch with a retail replacement value of $120,000;
C. PacificEdge
Software annual software maintenance, upgrade, and telephone support for the
Project Office application at $12,000; and
D. Accela, Inc.
annual software maintenance and telephone support for Permits Plus application
at $19,517.
41. Information Technology Services Director requests the
following actions related to the purchase of PeopleSoft, Inc. software and
maintenance:
A.
Approval
of Budget Transfer No. 111 in the amount of $103,010 and Budget Transfer
No. 112 in the amount of $34,010, increasing appropriations in the ITS
budget with offsetting revenue from various departments (4/5 vote required);
and
BT-111
BT-112
B. Waiver
of competitive bidding requirements and authorization to make a sole source
award for the purchase of project management, human resources, and treasury
related software and maintenance for the County’s integrated financials system
from PeopleSoft, Inc. for the total amount of $237,021.
HELD FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW A-3730
42. Information Technology Services Director requests approval of
and authorization for the Chair to sign the following amendments and extend the
term through June 30, 2004:
A. Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 4805 with Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc. for a
maximum of $8,000 for maintenance and emergency services; and A-4805
(AMEND.
1)
B. Amendment
No. 4 to Agreement No. 4334 with Megabyte Systems increasing the annual
contracted amount by $3,300 for a new annual maximum of $135,321. A-4334
(AMEND.
4)
43. Library
Director requests approval of and
authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
4420 with Beth Chamberlain, to allow reimbursement for purchase of supplies for
the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) grant program. A-4420
(AMEND. 2)
44. County Executive Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign renewal of Agreement No. 4315 with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (CFMG) in the maximum amount of $106,406 per month for the term July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005 to provide medical services in the Jail and Juvenile Hall.
HELD FOR DISCUSSION A-4315
APPROVED
REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
45. County
Executive Officer requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign
agreements with Nelson Staffing Solutions, Alkar Human Resources, and Kelly
Services at specified rates, with the term of July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004 to provide contract extra help services to County departments. A-6043
A-6044
A-6045
46. County Executive Officer requests the following actions
related to the Affordable Housing Fund:
A. Approval of Budget Transfer No. 109 increasing appropriations
by $30,000 in the Affordable Housing Fund with offsetting revenue; and BT-109
B. Approval of Budget Transfer No. 110 increasing
appropriations by $400,000 in the Affordable Housing Fund with offsetting
revenue from available fund balance.
(4/5 vote required) BT-110
HELD FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVED REQUEST MR-BD-ML-DD-BW
47. County Executive Officer requests authorization to reinstate
12.5 hours of personal leave to a Road Maintenance Worker III.
ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA.
48. County Executive Officer requests adoption of resolution
amending policy of the Napa County Board of Supervisors regarding grants,
effective June 24, 2003. R-03-111
49. County Executive Officer requests adoption of a resolution
amending the existing Policy for Budgetary Controls making minor changes to the
policy relating to the adjustment of Fixed
Asset appropriations by the Auditor-Controller. R-03-112
50. County Executive Officer requests appointment of the following
applicants to serve on the Napa County Farmworker Housing Oversight Committee.
Representing Term
Expires
Rev. John J. Brenkle Citizen at Large September 30, 2004
Janice S. von Pohle City of Calistoga, Alternate September 30, 2004
Kevin Block City of Napa,
Alternate September 30,
2003
Todd Carlson Town of Yountville September 30, 2004
Eric Knight Town of
Yountville, Alternate September
30, 2004
51. County Executive Officer requests adoption of Retirement
Resolution No. 03-98 for Alice Capovilla, Court Division Supervisor, in
recognition of 21 years of service. R-03-98
52. Discussion of items removed from the
Consent Calendar.
ITEMS 20, 21, 29, 33, 41, 44, AND
46 WERE HELD FOR DISCUSSION.
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBERS 5 THROUGH 51, AS
AMENDED, WITH THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED IN ITEM 52.
REFER TO THESE ITEMS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE VOTES.
BD-MR-ML-DD-BW
Set Matters
53. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
Auditor-Controller requests approval of the final appropriation and
revenue levels, cancellations, and provisions for reserves and designations,
and adoption of a resolution establishing the total financing requirements for
the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Final Budget for the County of Napa. (4/5 vote required)
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
ADOPTED RESOLUTION BD-ML-MR-DD-BW R-03-113
54. 9:00 A.M. Recess to the In-Home
Supportive Services Public Authority of Napa County Special Meeting.
(SEE
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY OF NAPA COUNTY MINUTES)
55. 9:00
A.M. Recess to the Napa County
Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Authority Special Meeting.
(SEE
NAPA COUNTY FLOOD PROTECTION AND WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES)
56. 9:15
A.M. PUBLIC HEARING Appeal filed by Norbert J.
Dickman to a decision by the
Director of
Public Works to approve a Lot Line Adjustment
application of the lands of James Creek Vineyards, LLC.
(CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 22 AND
DECEMBER 10,
2002, JANUARY 14, FEBRUARY 11 AND MAY 20, 2003;
APPLICANT AND
APPELLANT REQUEST CONTINUANCE TO AUGUST 5, 2003)
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 5, 2003
BD-DD-MR-ML-BW
57. 10:00
A.M. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration and possible
action regarding appeals filed by 1) Gary Gates on behalf of Louise Rossi (a
neighbor) and 2) Del Dotto Vineyards, Inc., (applicant) to a decision by the
Conservation, Development, and Planning Commission on April 2, 2003 to approve
the Del Dotto Winery/Erickson Properties, Inc. – Use Permit Request #02082-UP
to establish a new 48,000 gallon per year winery within: (1) a new 6,924 square
foot winery building with 15,025 square feet of caves for a winery totaling
21,949 square feet; (2) custom crushing activities (crushing, fermentation,
barrel aging and bottling) for up to six custom producers and utilizing 21%
(10,000 gallons per year) of the total approved winery production capacity
(reduced to two custom producers and 5,000 gallons); (3) four full time and one
part time employees; (4) 200 visitors per week; (5) 20 parking spaces; (6)
tours and tasting by appointment only; (7) a marketing plan; (8) an entry
structure; and (9) a left-hand turn lane on St. Helena Highway; located on a +
15 acre parcel (after pending Lot Line Adjustment) on the west side of St.
Helena Highway, 800 feet south of its intersection with Zinfandel Lane, within
an Agricultural Preserve (AP) zoning district.
(Assessor’s Parcel #027-160-045 ptn, and 046) 1445 South St. Helena Highway, St. Helena.
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared. According to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, the proposed project would have, if mitigation measures are not
included, potentially significant environmental impacts in the following areas:
traffic, historic resources, and aesthetics.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD
SUPERVISOR LUCE MOTIONED AND SUPERVISOR DODD
SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION AND DENY BOTH APPEALS.
SUPERVISOR DODD WITHDREW HIS SECOND.
57. Continued
SUPERVISOR LUCE RESTATED HIS MOTION, WHICH DIED FOR
LACK OF A SECOND.
AT THIS TIME IN THE HEARING, SUPERVISOR LUCE WAS
EXCUSED FOR OUT- OF-STATE TRAVEL.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JULY 8, 2003 AT 10:15
A.M.
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58. 10:30 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING First and final reading and adoption of an
ordinance amending the contract with the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees’ Retirement System to
provide an optional death benefit for the spouse of a deceased employee
and increased survivor benefits to miscellaneous employees effective July 5,
2003 as negotiated in the current Memoranda of Understanding.
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
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THE
BOARD WAIVED READING THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE.
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BOARD ADOPTED THE ORDINANCE.
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Regular Calendar
59. County Executive Officer requests appointments to the Mental
Health Board as follows:
A. One (1) of the following
applicants representing the Family Member of Consumer category with the term
expiring January 1, 2005;
Anita J. Catlin
Donna B. Wenzel
59.
Continued
B. Appointment of Synthia
Sylver Smith representing the Consumer category with the term expiring January
1, 2006; and
C. Should the Board appoint
Anita Catlin in Item A (above),
appointment of Richard L. Delmonico, Ph.D. representing the Interested and
Concerned Citizen category with the term expiring January 1, 2004.
THE
BOARD APPOINTED ANITA CATLIN, SYNTHIA SYLVER SMITH AND
DR.
RICHARD L. DELMONICO TO THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD.
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60. Discussion and possible
direction to staff regarding amending the existing provisions of the Napa
County Code relating to increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 10.5%
to 12.0% subject to voter approval.
(Supervisor Luce)
DISCUSSION HELD
THE BOARD DIRECTED
STAFF TO REPORT BACK WITH AN ANALYSIS OF VACANCY RATES, TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
(TOT) RATES WITHIN THE COUNTY, AND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TOT RATES AND OCCUPANCY
RATES WITHIN INCORPORATED VERSUS UNINCORPORATED AREAS.
WILLIAM
CHIAT, COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STATED THIS ANALYSIS WILL ALSO INCLUDE BED AND
BREAKFASTS, PERMANENT HOME RENTALS, TIME SHARES, AND LAKE BERRYESSA MOTELS AND
CABINS, IDENTIFYING WHAT TOT RATE EACH ARE CURRENTLY PAYING.
SUPERVISOR
DODD REQUESTED THE ANALYSIS INCLUDE INFORMATION ON HOW OTHER COUNTIES ARE
WORKING WITH THEIR VISITORS BUREAUS IN TERMS OF REINVESTMENT.
61. Discussion and potential support and/or vote by the Board on
the proposed Mosquito Abatement District’s Special Assessment, and
authorization for the Chair to sign any necessary ballots/documentation
necessary to vote on the assessment.
THE BOARD WENT ON RECORD IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN THE BALLOTS.
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62. The Legislative Subcommittee will present a report. The Board
may or may not take action on any or all items presented for discussion.
WILLIAM CHIAT, COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REPORTED THAT
ASSEMBLYWOMAN PATRICIA WIGGINS CALLED HIM THIS MORNING REQUESTING THAT THE
BOARD ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROTECTING LOCAL REVENUES AND TO SEND THE RESOLUTION
WITH A COVER LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR AND OTHERS IN SACRAMENTO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THE BOARD APPROVED ADDING AN EMERGENCY ITEM TO THE
AGENDA UNDER LEGISLATION THAT AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA.
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION MR-DD-BD-ML-BW R-03-108
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THE BOARD APPROVED SENDING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO
LEGISLATORS REQUESTING THEY KEEP THE NAPA NATIONAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
SERVICE OFFICE OPEN, OR CONSOLIDATE IT WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE RATHER
THAN THE DIXON OFFICE.
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THE BOARD APPROVED SENDING A
LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND THE REGIONAL COUNCIL
OF RURAL COUNTIES FOR A FUTURE LEGISLATION ITEM REQUESTING THE STATE PAY FOR
THE COST OF RECALL ELECTIONS.
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63. Board of Supervisors’ Committee Reports and Announcements.
SUPERVISOR DILLON CONGRATULATED ALICE CAPOVILLA, COURT
DIVISION SUPERVISOR, ON HER RETIREMENT, AND COMMENTED IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING
WITH SUCH A GREAT COUNTY EMPLOYEE.
64. Board of Supervisors’ Future Agenda Items.
SUPERVISOR DILLON COMMENTED ON CONCERNS EXPRESSED
DURING TODAY’S MEETING ON THE PROCESS FOR APPEALS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
AND SUGGESTED IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING TO REVIEW.
SUPERVISOR RIPPEY REQUESTED THAT STAFF PUT TOGETHER
DATA REGARDING PAST APPROVALS OF WINERIES IN THE FORM OF A REPORT, SO
64.
Continued
THAT PAST PRACTICES COULD BE MORE EASILY UNDERSTOOD, AND
THAT INFORMATION SUCH AS SIZE, CAPACITY, AND ACREAGE/PARCEL SIZE COULD POSSIBLY
BE USED BY PEOPLE AS A PLANNING TOOL.
WILLIAM CHIAT, COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COMMENTED
THAT THE PROCEDURAL ISSUES ON THE APPEAL PROCESS WILL BE REVIEWED BY STAFF AND
STREAMLINED WHERE POSSIBLE, BUT TO REVIEW THE SUBSTANTIVE PLANNING RULES WOULD
TAKE TIME, RESOURCES AND MONEY WHICH ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
65. Closed Session:
CONFERENCE
WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section
54956.9 (a))
Name of case: Napa Valley Land Stewards Alliance v. Napa
County Board of Supervisors. (Case No.
26-21346)
SUPERVISOR DILLON RECUSED HERSELF FROM THIS ITEM AS
SHE HAD NOT YET RECEIVED A RULING ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FROM THE
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION.
ROBERT WESTMEYER, COUNTY COUNSEL, ANNOUNCED THE
CLOSED SESSION WOULD NOT BE HELD, AND WOULD BE CONTINUED TO JULY 8, 2003, AS
THIS RECUSAL LEAVES THE BOARD WITHOUT A QUORUM OF ITS MEMBERS (AS MEMBER LUCE
AND CHAIR WAGENKNECHT WERE EXCUSED FOR THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING.)
Adjournment.
ADJOURNED TO THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY,
JULY 8, 2003 AT
9:00 A.M.
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BRAD WAGENKNECHT, Chairperson
ATTEST: ___________________________________
PAMELA
MILLER, 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