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Board of Supervisors

July 28, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Board of Supervisors Chambers 1195 Third Street, Third Floor

Agenda — 110 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
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  9. 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.
  10. 9 ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ANY CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM
  11. 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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  13. 12 How to Watch or Listen to the Napa County Board of Supervisors Meetings
  14. 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.
  15. 1. Watch via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@NapaCounty/streams.
  16. 2. Watch online at https://napa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click the “In Progress” link in the “Video” column).
  17. 3. Watch on Napa Valley TV Channel 28.
  18. 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).
  19. 5. To listen or watch in Spanish, please visit https://www.napacounty.gov/3723/Junta-de-Supervisores
  20. 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:
  21. 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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  23. 1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:26
  24. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:36
  25. 3. PET OF THE WEEK ▶ jump to 1:38
  26. A. Presentation of the Pet of the Week. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-67 ▶ jump to 1:40
  27. 4. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS ▶ jump to 3:00
  28. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 3:01
  29. 28 Auditor-Controller
  30. A. Accept and file the report summarizing the results of the review of Napa County's contracts with Napa Communities Firewise Foundation (NCFF). (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1409
  31. B. Approve and instruct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to file the Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and accept the results of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Internal Audit Plan. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1420
  32. 31 Clerk of the Board
  33. C. Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 regular meeting. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-106
  34. D. Reappoint Neil Watter to a third term as a Napa County Representative on the Napa/Solano Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Appoint Marc C. Frankenstein and Michael O’Connell as Napa County Representatives and appoint Gigi Gonzales as Napa County Alternate 1 Representative on the Napa/Solano Agency on Aging Advisory Council. The terms of office shall commence immediately and expire on June 30, 2028. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1379
  35. E. Reappoint George Goeggel to a fourth term, representing Auberge du Soleil/Top 5 Revenue, and Edward P. Costa to a second term, representing Carneros Resort and Spa/Top 5 Revenue, to the Unincorporated Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District Governing Committee. The terms of office shall commence immediately and expire on June 30, 2030. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1380
  36. 35 County Counsel
  37. F. Adopt a Resolution consolidating the municipal elections for the Cities of Napa, Calistoga, American Canyon St. Helena, and Town of Yountville, and district elections for the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District, Napa Valley Community College District, Napa Valley Unified School District, Calistoga Joint Unified School District, St. Helena Unified School District, and Pope Union Elementary School District, all to be held on November 3, 2026, and authorize and direct the County Elections Official to provide election-related services with full reimbursement of any costs incurred by the County. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1318
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  39. 38 County Executive Office
  40. G. Adopt a Resolution updating Section 31A of the Napa County Policy Manual pertaining to technology use and security. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1101
  41. H. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Napa Valley Unified School District to issue general obligation bonds for School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 without further approval of the Board of Supervisors or officers of Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1360
  42. I. Adopt a Resolution renewing Napa County’s list of authorized representatives for submission to the state and federal agencies responsible for emergency services funding. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1408
  43. 42 County Fire Department
  44. 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) 26-1363
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  46. K. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270082B with the California Department of Veteran's Affairs - Yountville Veteran's Home, for the term through September 30, 2026, for fire protection services. (Fiscal Impact: $538,623 Revenue; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1364
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  48. 46 Health and Human Services Agency
  49. L. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220354B with Napa County Office of Education, to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year through December 31, 2027, for the provision of mental health services for children and youth in Napa County schools. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1229
  50. M. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement No. 240123B with Department of State Hospitals, to extend the term of the agreement for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increase the contract maximum by $509,609 for a new contract maximum of $2,038,433 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the continued Forensic Conditional Release Program in Napa County. (Fiscal Impact: $509,609 Additional Revenue; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory) 26-1393
  51. N. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270086B with Department of Health Care Services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 for a State mandated agreement pertaining to the ongoing operation and funding of community behavioral health services in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact; Mandatory) 26-1394
  52. 50 Human Resources – Division of CEO’s Office
  53. O. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270087B with GovInvest, Inc., dba TrueComp for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to provide labor costing software services. (Fiscal Impact: $90,000 annually; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1410
  54. P. Adopt a Resolution to rescind and replace Resolution No. 2026-75, adopted June 23, 2026, to correct Exhibit “A,” which deleted the incorrect classification of Mental Health Worker Aide. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1425
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  56. 54 Napa County Housing Authority
  57. Q. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270072B (NCHA) with California Human Development Corporation for a maximum amount of $1,210,913 for the term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for day-to-day operational onsite management of the three Napa County farmworker centers known as the River Ranch, Mondavi, and Calistoga Centers. (Fiscal Impact: $1,210,913 expense; Napa County Housing Authority Fund, Budgeted, Discretionary) 26-1344
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  59. R. Approve and authorize Low-Income Weatherization Program Intent to Proceed Form. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1417
  60. 57 Planning, Building and Environmental Services (PBES)
  61. S. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260347B with FCS International, Inc. dba FirstCarbon Solutions for a maximum compensation of $159,460 and a term through June 30, 2027 to conduct an Environmental Impact Report, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed E & P Technology Way - Buildings A & B. (Fiscal Impact: $159,460; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1354
  62. T. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant from the California Ocean Protection Council and authorize the Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services to execute all necessary grant documents. (Fiscal Impact: $522,743 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1426
  63. 60 Probation
  64. U. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270019B with University of Cincinnati Research Institute with a contract maximum of $124,000 over the two-year term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 to provide training and technical assistance of evidence-based practices. (Fiscal Impact: $124,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1045
  65. V. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270056B with Buddi US, LLC for the term through June 30, 2029, with a contract maximum of $105,000, to provide juvenile and adult electric monitoring for the Probation and Corrections department. (Fiscal Impact: $105,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1252
  66. W. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270073B with Aldea Children and Family Services with a maximum compensation of $296,856, for a term through June 30, 2027, to provide therapeutic school-based services to at-risk youth and minors on probation. (Fiscal Impact: $296,856 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1281
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  68. 64 Public Defender
  69. X. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270108B with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for a cloud based Digital Evidence System for a ten-year term with annual price escalators; and approval of a waiver of competitive bidding requirements and sole source award. (Fiscal Impact: $52,558 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1479
  70. 66 Public Works
  71. Y. Adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize an amendment, substantially in the form of Amendment No. 1 to Cooperation Agreement No. 240371B with Caltrans to review the Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for the Napa Valley Vine Trail (NVVT) - Yountville through St. Helena Gap Closure Project. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1257
  72. Z. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 5 to Franchise Agreement No. 180215B with Napa County Recycling and Waste Services (NCRWS); and adopt a Resolution defining modified boundaries of the Garbage Zone One franchise zone. (Fiscal Impact: $4,800 Revenue; Garbage Zone One budget; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1303
  73. AA. Accept and file a report on Space License and Lease Agreements executed by the Chief Executive Officer during the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-36. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) 26-1356
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  75. AB. Award of Construction Contract to Rege Construction, of Cloverdale, CA in the amount of $602,598 for the “White Sulphur Spring Rd Slide Repair”, RDS 26-37 (Project 26027); and approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 260300B with ADKO Engineering, Inc. increasing the contract maximum from $366,922 to $423,176 to provide additional biological monitoring and preconstruction survey services for the Project. (Fiscal Impact: $955,000 Expense for the construction contract and other project costs; General Fund; Reallocation of Budget; Discretionary) 26-1378
  76. AC. Award of Construction Contract to North Bay Excavation, Inc. of Valley Ford, California in the amount of $567,058 for the “550 Wall Road Landslide Repairs Project”, RDS 26-38 (Project 26028); and approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 260302B with ADKO Engineering, Inc. increasing the contract maximum from $319,389 to $356,740 to provide additional engineering services for the Project. (Fiscal Impact: $900,000 Expense for the construction contract and other project costs; General Fund, Reallocation of Budget; Discretionary) 26-1412
  77. AD. Award of Construction Contract to Titans Group Corporation of Escondido, California in the amount of $532,261 for the “Napa County Animal Shelter Phase I Roof Repair,” PW 26-05A; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $745,508 expense for the construction contract and other project costs; Accumulated Capital Outlay; Budgeted ($300,000 budget reallocation); Animal Shelter Fund; Not budgeted ($445,508 budget increase); Discretionary) [4/5 vote required] 26-1414
  78. AE. Approve and authorize the following agreements for County Unincorporated Measure A funding associated with Angwin area water projects: 1) Agreement No. 270074B with Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company, for a maximum reimbursement of $45,672; 2) Agreement No. 270075B with Pacific Union College, for a maximum reimbursement of $45,000; 3) Agreement No. 270076B with La Tierra Mutual Water Company, for a maximum reimbursement of $80,000; and 4) Agreement No. 270077B with La Tierra Mutual Water Company for a maximum reimbursement of $18,984. (Fiscal Impact: $189,656 Expense; Public Works Projects - Measure A Angwin Water Study; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1419
  79. AF. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 260303B with ADKO Engineering, Inc. increasing the contract maximum from $19,507 to $427,692 to provide additional engineering services for Diamond Road Slide Repair Project. (Fiscal Impact: $400,000 Expense, additional funds requested for the project costs; General Fund; Reallocation of Budget; Discretionary) 26-1422
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  81. AG. Award a Construction Contract to Peters Excavating, Inc. of Sebastopol, California in the amount of $199,738 for the “Pueblo Area Ditch Project, RDS 25-36”. (Fiscal Impact: $349,999 Expense for the construction contract and other project costs; Accumulated Capital Outlay; Reallocation of Budget; Discretionary) 26-1424
  82. AH. Award a Construction Contract to Piazza Construction of Penngrove, California, in the amount of $1,268,000 for the “Mt Veeder Road MPM 4.3 and MPM 3.25 Project, RDS 26-24”. (Fiscal Impact: $2,220,799 Expense for the construction contract and other project costs; General Fund, Reallocation of Budget; Discretionary) 26-1429
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  84. 78 Sheriff
  85. AI. Adopt a Resolution to participate in and accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and to designate signing authority for support of emergency preparedness efforts; establish a capital asset; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $148,113 Revenue and Expense; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary). [4/5 vote required] 26-1348
  86. AJ. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 of Agreement No. 250235B with the Napa Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster to extend the term to June 30, 2027, to provide ancillary services to the community. (Fiscal Impact: $50,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1421
  87. AK. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 170821B with Napa County Office of Education for a term through June 4, 2027, for a maximum compensation of $130,416 to provide a School Resource Officer at Juvenile Court and Camille Creek Community School. (Fiscal Impact: $130,416 Revenue; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1439
  88. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 4:09
  89. 7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 4:08
  90. 8. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 22:23
  91. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS ▶ jump to 22:28
  92. 86 Human Resources – Division of CEO’s Office
  93. A. Accept an oral summary and adopt a Resolution appointing Alexander Alarcon as the Director of Corrections, effective July 28, 2026, to serve at the will of the Board of Supervisors. (No Fiscal Impact; Budgeted; Discretionary) 26-1395 ▶ jump to 22:35
  94. 88 Agricultural Commissioner
  95. B. Receive a presentation of the Annual Crop Report for 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1366 ▶ jump to 31:17
  96. 90 Elections
  97. C. Declare elected to offices under its jurisdiction those persons having the highest number of votes based on the June 2, 2026, Primary Election certified results. (No Fiscal Impact) 26-1343 ▶ jump to 65:53
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  99. 93 County Executive Office
  100. D. Receive a presentation on an update to the Administrative Policy Manual and adopt a Resolution adopting a new administrative policy manual numbering framework and repealing outdated policy manual sections. 26-1154 ▶ jump to 72:42
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  102. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  103. 97 County Executive Office
  104. A. Conduct a public hearing to adopt a Resolution pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code 99.02 to Transfer Fire Protection Tax Revenues collected in the tax rate area within the City of Calistoga to the City of Calistoga. (Fiscal Impact: Reduction of revenues of approximately $500,000; County Fire Fund, Fund 2100; Budgeted) 26-1376 ▶ jump to 86:50
  105. 11. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 89:14
  106. 12. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 89:21
  107. 101 ADJOURN TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M.
  108. 102 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, JULY 24, 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.
  109. 103 Neha Hoskins (By e-signature)
  110. 104 NEHA HOSKINS, Clerk of the Board