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August 25, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Board of Supervisors Chambers 1195 Third Street, Third Floor

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
  2. 2 The Board of Supervisors meets in person on Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. in regular session at 1195 Third Street, Suite 305, Napa, California 94559. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices and interpreters are available through the Clerk of the Board. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made to the Clerk of the Board’s office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date by contacting 707-253-4580 or email clerkoftheboard@countyofnapa.org.
  3. 3 DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
  4. 4 Levine Act Compliance: The Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) governs contributions in Board of Supervisor proceedings related to licenses, permits, or entitlements, as defined in the Act. Board members are prohibited from accepting contributions exceeding $500 from parties, their agents, or participants during such proceedings and for 12 months after a final decision. If a Board member received a contribution exceeding $500 within the past 12 months, disclosure is required on the record, and the member must not use their position to influence decisions. Parties and participants must disclose applicable contributions exceeding $500 on the record, providing the following: • Name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution • The name of the recipient • The amount of the contribution; and • The date the contribution was made. This information does not constitute legal advice. Parties and participants are advised to consult their legal counsel for guidance on compliance.
  5. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. 6 The Board is here to listen to everyone who wishes to address them, but everyone has the responsibility to act in a civil manner. Please remember this meeting is being recorded and broadcast on live television. The County will not tolerate profanity, hate speech, abusive language, or threats. Also, while public input is appreciated, the Brown Act prohibits the Board from taking any action today on matters raised during public comment.
  7. 7 ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA
  8. 8 Please proceed to the podium when the matter is called and, after receiving recognition from the Chair, give your name and your comments or questions. In order for all interested parties to have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair or Board but are generally limited to three minutes.
  9. 9 ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ANY CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
  10. 10 Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of Napa County and its related districts and agencies. Public comment is generally limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the discretion of the Chair. Comments should be brief and focused, and speakers should be respectful of one another who may have different opinions. Any comments on the closed session agenda shall be made during the time allotted for General Public Comment.
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  12. 12 How to Watch or Listen to the Napa County Board of Supervisors Meetings
  13. 13 The Board meets pursuant to the annually adopted meeting calendar available at the following link: https://napa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Members of the public may also attend all open and public meetings of the Board via two-way telephonic service by calling 707-299-1776. In the event of a disruption to the two-way telephonic service, open session will recess while good faith efforts are made to restore access, and the Board may resume open session only as permitted by Government Code section 54953.4 and the Board’s adopted Remote Access Disruption Policy. Other means of remote participation by members of the public are provided for convenience only. In the event that any of these other, remote participation options malfunction for any reason, the Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without attempting to restore them.
  14. 1. Watch via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@NapaCounty/streams.
  15. 2. Watch online at https://napa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click the “In Progress” link in the “Video” column).
  16. 3. Watch on Napa Valley TV Channel 28.
  17. 4. Watch on Zoom via www.zoom.us/join (Meeting ID: 842-343-169) or listen on Zoom by calling 1-669-900-6833 (Meeting ID: 842-343-169).
  18. 5. To listen or watch in Spanish, please visit https://www.napacounty.gov/3723/Junta-de-Supervisores
  19. 19 If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and wish to submit a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item, please do the following:
  20. 20 1. Call the Board of Supervisors Public Comment Line at 707-299-1776 during the item on which you want to speak. Comments will be limited to three minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair. If you cannot make the meeting, you may leave a comment by voice mail by calling the Public Comment Line before or after the meeting. 2. Email your comment to publiccomment@countyofnapa.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting to ensure that your comment will be shared with all members of the Board. In the event of a telephone malfunction which cannot be resolved pursuant to the Remote Access Disruption Policy or email malfunction which prevents a member of the public from submitting or making a public comment remotely, the Board reserves the right to receive only those public comments made in person. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at 707-253-4580 or email clerkoftheboard@countyofnapa.org.
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  22. 1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
  23. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  24. 3. PET OF THE WEEK
  25. A. Presentation of the Pet of the Week. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-69
  26. 4. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
  27. A. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing August 2026 as “Teen Mental Health Month” in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1416
  28. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR
  29. 29 Auditor-Controller
  30. A. Approve necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: Identified with each requested item in the attached letter; Various Funds; Not budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required] 26-1550
  31. B. Accept and file the report summarizing the results of Internal Audit's review of Napa County's 2025 Countywide "Lump Sum" and "Other" compensation (collectively, Special Pay). (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1558
  32. 32 Clerk of the Board
  33. C. Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2026 regular meeting. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-110
  34. D. Appoint the following members to the Airport Advisory Commission with terms to commence immediately (No Fiscal Impact): Seat 1 Representing the General Public: Debby Hight (2-year term) Seat 2 Representing the General Public: Geoffrey Gorsuch (1-year term) Seat 3 Representing the Chamber Of Commerce: Robert DeYoung (2-year term) Seat 4 Representing the Chamber Of Commerce: Jason Johnson (1-year term) Seat 5 Representing the Napa County Airport Pilots Group Or Club: Kristen Gregory (2-year term) Seat 6 Representing the Local Education Industry: Choolwe Kalulu (1-year term) Seat 7 Representing the Wine/Hospitality Industry: Christian Palmaz (2-year term) 26-1546
  35. E. Appoint the following members to the Napa County Behavioral Health Board with terms to commence immediately and expire on January 1, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact) Jason Hellmann as the Consumer Representative; Jill Barnes as the Employee of a Local Education Agency Representative; and Jean O’Donnell and Jessica Gray as the Family Member of a Consumer Representative 26-1577
  36. F. Reappoint Christopher M. Thompson and Mike Carlson, each for a third term, to represent the Napa County Volunteer Firefighter positions, on the Napa County Fire Services Advisory Committee. The terms of office shall commence immediately and expire on September 30, 2028. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1578
  37. 37 County Executive Office
  38. G. Approve and authorize out of country travel for Board Chair Amber Manfree; Board Vice-Chair Liz Alessio; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland; and Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Director Brian Bordona to attend the Great Wine Capitals Annual 2026 Conference in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand from October 17-23, 2026, for a cost not to exceed $33,000. (Fiscal Impact: $33,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1411
  39. 39 County Fire Department
  40. H. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 8715 with the City of Calistoga through the Calistoga Fire Department for the term through June 30, 2031, to ensure an organized response of resources to structure fires and vegetation fires within the agreed automatic aid areas. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1579
  41. I. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 210168B with Napa Roots Landscaping to extend term through June 30, 2029 with a maximum compensation of $155,000 to provide defensible space for Napa County properties. (Fiscal Impact: $155,000; Fire Fund and General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1585
  42. J. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270082B with Napa Communities Firewise Foundation for the term through June 30, 2027, for community outreach, defensible space consulting, wildfire mitigation, and fuel reduction and preparation for wildfires; and approve a waiver of competitive bidding requirements and a single source award. (Fiscal Impact: $3,200,000 Expense; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1622
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  44. 44 District Attorney
  45. K. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for, execute and sign grant subaward documents, including amendments, extensions and modifications, thereof, for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. (Fiscal Impact: $376,699 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1603
  46. L. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for, execute and sign grant subaward documents, including amendments, extensions and modifications, thereof, for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecutions Program. (Fiscal Impact: $202,545 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1604
  47. 47 Human Resources – Division of CEO’s Office
  48. M. Adopt a Resolution amending the Table and Index of Classes, the Departmental Allocation List for the County Executive Office, and appropriate personnel policies, effective August 29, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $8,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1599
  49. N. Adopt a Resolution approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the Napa County Probation Professionals Association (NCPPA) Non-Supervisory Probation Unit and Supervisory Probation Unit for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1602
  50. 50 Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District
  51. O. Authorize preparation of the necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $2,654,514 Expense; Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required] 26-1619
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  53. 53 Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District
  54. P. Authorize preparation of the necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $184,565 Expense; Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required] 26-1618
  55. 55 Public Works
  56. Q. Approve and Authorize the disposal of a trailer to be sold at auction; approve and authorize the purchase of a capital asset for a replacement trailer and Sole-source award to Pape Machinery in the amount of $65,643. (Fiscal Impact: $2,187 Net Cost; Fleet Fund; Budget Re-allocation; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required] 26-1541
  57. R. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Telecommunications Space License Agreement No. 160032B with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) with no change to the term, to increase the annual rental amount from $4,915 to $17,284, and to install additional equipment at the County’s Atlas Peak Telecommunication facility to enable radio communication for personnel operating in areas with limited or no reception. (Fiscal Impact: $12,369 Revenue; Information Technology Services Fund, Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1560
  58. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT For all matters not listed on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors, Special Districts and any Closed Session agenda item. (see page 1)
  59. 7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
  60. 8. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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  62. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  63. 63 Planning, Building and Environmental Services (PBES)
  64. A. Introduction and intent to adopt an Ordinance of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, State of California, amending Chapter 5.36 (Temporary Events) of the Napa County Code relating to application, processing, and noticing requirements for temporary events in Napa County; Section 18.10.020 (Duties - Specific Subjects) of Chapter 18.10 (Zoning Administrator) relating to the Zoning Administrator’s duties to hear and decide temporary event license applications; and Section 18.120.010 (Exception to Use Limitations) of Chapter 18.120 (Exceptions) to update the temporary event categories; and adopt a Resolution approving the Temporary Events Manual and directing that the manual and application be maintained by Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1526
  65. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
  66. 66 Public Works
  67. A. Adoption of a Resolution updating the Napa County Left-Turn Lane Warrant/Screening (No Fiscal Impact). (Continued from June 23, 2026) 26-1557
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  69. 69 Clerk of the Board
  70. B. Recommend appointment of Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James or Sonoma County Supervisor Chris Coursey to serve on the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) Governing Board with a term effective immediately following the election and expires on December 31, 2027. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1620
  71. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
  72. 72 Recorder/County Clerk
  73. A. Adopt a Resolution establishing Recorder Notification Program pursuant to California Government Code section 27297.7, requiring an assessor parcel number on certain documents and establishing notification fee of $11.00 for recording each deed, quitclaim deed or deed of trust/mortgage. (Fiscal Impact: Increased Expenses with offsetting Revenues; General Fund, Budgeted; Mandatory) 26-1437
  74. 12. CLOSED SESSION
  75. A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Calistoga Fairgrounds (+/-70.6 acres of real property commonly known as APNs: 011-140-055, 011-140-006, 011-140-007, and 011-481-022) Agency Negotiator: CEO Ryan Alsop Negotiating Parties: Napa County and City of Calistoga Under Negotiation: Consider terms and conditions regarding City’s request to enter into long-term leases at the Calistoga Fairgrounds. 26-1549
  76. B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): Name of Case: Rogers Vaughn v. County of Napa, Joshua Coleman, and the American Canyon Police Department, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:25-cv-01342-LB 26-1612
  77. C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): Name of Case: Alexander Perry v. County of Napa, County of Sonoma, Napa Superior Court Case No. 25CV000598 26-1613
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  79. 13. ADJOURNMENT
  80. 80 ADJOURN TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M.
  81. 81 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE ABOVE STATED MEETING WAS POSTED AT A LOCATION FREELY ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT THE NAPA COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, 1195 THIRD STREET, NAPA, CALIFORNIA ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026 BY 5:00 P.M. A HARDCOPY SIGNED VERSION OF THE CERTIFICATE IS ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
  82. 82 Neha Hoskins (By e-signature)
  83. 83 NEHA HOSKINS, Clerk of the Board