Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors Chambers 1195 Third Street, Third Floor
Agenda — 122 items
- 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
- 2 The Board of Supervisors meets as specified in its adopted annual calendar on Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. in regular session at 1195 Third Street, Suite 310, Napa, California 94559. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices and interpreters are available through the Clerk of the Board of the Napa County Board of Supervisors. 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.
- 3 DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
- 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 ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA
- 6 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 that all interested parties 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 is generally limited to three minutes.
- 7 ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
- 8 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 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. 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.
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- 10 How to Watch or Listen to the Napa County Board of Supervisors Meetings
- 11 The Napa County Board of Supervisors will continue to meet pursuant to the annually adopted meeting calendar available at the following link: https://www.countyofnapa.org/1429/Board-of-Supervisors-Special-Districts-C The Board realizes that not all County residents have the same ways to stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered. Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the remote participation options malfunction for any reason, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access. Please watch or listen to the Board of Supervisors meeting in one of the following ways:
- 1. Attend in-person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1195 Third Street, Napa Suite 305.
- 2. Watch via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@NapaCounty/streams.
- 3. Watch online at https://napa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click the “In Progress” link in the “Video” column).
- 4. Watch on Napa Valley TV Channel 28.
- 5. 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).
- 6. To listen or watch in Spanish, please visit https://www.countyofnapa.org/3723/
- 18 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:
- 19 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 of Supervisors. In the event of a telephone or email malfunction which prevents a member of the public from submitting or making a public comment remotely, the Board of Supervisors 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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- 1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3. PET OF THE WEEK
- A. Presentation of the Pet of the Week. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 4. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
- A. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as “Workforce Development Month” in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact)
- B. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact)
- C. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as “National Library Card Signup Month” in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 5. CONSENT CALENDAR
- 30 Agricultural Commissioner
- A. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260120B with Kristin Lowell, Inc. for civil engineering services for the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District to develop the per acre assessment for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $5,800 Expense; Pest District; Budgeted; Mandatory).
- 32 Auditor-Controller
- B. Approve necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. (Fiscal impact: identified with each requested item in the attached letter; Various Funds; Not budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- C. Accept and instruct the Clerk of the Board to file the audit of the Procurement Card Program for the period of January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
- D. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Napa County tax rates for the fiscal year 2025-26 secured tax roll. (Fiscal Impact: Revenue; County General Fund, County Library Fund and County Fire Fund, all County Taxing Jurisdictions including Special Districts, and County School Districts; Budgeted; Mandatory)
- 36 Clerk of the Board
- E. Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 regular meeting and August 26, 2025 special meeting. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 38 County Counsel
- F. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute documents necessary to participate in the National Opioids Settlements with multiple opioid manufacturer defendants, including: (1) Sandoz, Inc.; (2) Purdue Pharma L.P. & Sackler Family; and (3) Other several small generic pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers collectively. (Fiscal Impact: Increased Revenue; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
- G. Adopt the CalPERS Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of Supervisors County of Napa, effective August 19, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
- H. Adopt an Ordinance amending Napa County’s contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for unrepresented employees. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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- 43 County Executive Office
- I. Adopt a Resolution continuing the State of Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 45 County Fire Department
- J. Approve a waiver of the competitive bidding requirement and provide a sole source award to Golden State Fire Apparatus to purchase one Type VI Engine due to technical compatibility requirements. (Fiscal Impact: $605,000 Expense; Fire Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- 47 Housing & Community Services
- K. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 210018B with Abode Services, Inc., increasing the contract maximum from $3,968,588 to $4,338,140 for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for the provision of homeless shelter operations, case management and housing placement services. (Fiscal Impact: $369,552 Expense; Housing & Community Services Fund; Budgeted: Discretionary)
- L. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 190277B with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa to increase the annual maximum from $360,000 to $400,000 for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to provide and operate an emergency shelter for families with minor children who are experiencing homelessness. (Fiscal Impact: $40,000 Expense; Housing & Community Services Fund; Budgeted: Discretionary)
- 50 Health and Human Services Agency
- M. Approve and authorize a certification statement (Agreement No. 8701) with the Department of Health Care Services for California Children’s Services confirming the County's agreement to comply with all applicable provisions of State and Federal laws governing this program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (No Fiscal Impact).
- N. Approve and authorize a certification statement (Agreement No. 8702) with the Department of Health Care Services Program for Children in Foster Care confirming the County's agreement to comply with all applicable provisions of State and Federal laws governing these programs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (No Fiscal Impact)
- O. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260068B with On The Move, Inc., for a contract maximum of $135,081 for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 for administration of the Transitional Housing Program Round 6 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Round 3 grant allocations from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Fiscal Impact: $135,081 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
- P. Approve and authorize Revenue Agreement No. 260107B with the California Department of Public Health for a contract revenue maximum of $3,069,822 for the term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028 to administer the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. (Fiscal Impact: $3,069,822 Revenue; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
- Q. Terminate Agreement No. 170443B and approve and authorize Agreement No. 260080B with Community Action of Napa Valley for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and each subsequent automatic renewal, for a contract maximum of $60,000 per fiscal year to provide rental assistance for behavioral health clients in need of housing support. (Fiscal Impact: $60,000 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
- R. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260122B with Department of Health Care Services for the term July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 for the provision of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System services. (No Fiscal Impact)
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- 58 Human Resources – Division of CEO’s Office
- S. Adopt a Resolution to amend the Departmental Allocation List for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, effective September 9, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $8,100 Reduced Expenses; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- T. Adopt a Resolution to amend the Table and Index of Classes, effective September 9, 2025, and appropriate personnel policies. (Fiscal Impact: $19,500 Expense; HHSA Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- 61 Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District
- U. Authorize preparation of the necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $4,809,808 Expense; Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- V. Award a Construction Contract to Pridmore Brothers Construction, Inc. for the “Transfer Pumping Equipment and Storage Project,” LB 25-01. (Fiscal Impact: $78,000 Expense; Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- 64 Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District
- W. Authorize preparation of the necessary accounting entries to close the financial books for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $343,255 Expense; Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
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- 66 Napa County Housing Authority
- X. Accept and file the quarterly report for the Napa County Housing Authority for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
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- 69 Probation
- Y. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260109B with Napa County Office of Education to provide a Career Technical Education teacher at the Probation Department, Juvenile Hall camp facility, Skyline Academy. (Fiscal Impact: $50,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary.)
- 71 Public Works
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- Z. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260125B with Nacht & Lewis Architects, Inc for a maximum compensation of $385,020 to provide investigation and assessment services for the “Sheriff’s Building Maintenance Project,” PW 25-14. (Fiscal Impact: $385,020 Expense; Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AA. Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26014 for the “Napa Library Furniture Project,” PW 25-21 and approve a Budget Amendment to increase Engineering Services appropriations by $20,000. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000 Expense; Library Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AB. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer to execute and deliver a facility sublease for and ratifying all previous actions with respect to the Napa County Replacement Jail Project and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith. (No Fiscal Impact)
- AC. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260113B with Gateway Partners 1, LLC to lease 40,000 square feet for a 10-year period with the option to extend the term for two consecutive five-year periods with an initial base rent of $86,000 per month and an escalation of 3% per year for use by the Probation Department and Child Support Services for office space and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Commencement Date Memorandum and any Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement required during the term. (Fiscal Impact: $516,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
- AD. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260111B with YEI Engineers Inc. for a maximum compensation of $452,682 and approve a Budget Amendment for the design phase of the “Animal Shelter HVAC and Roof Repair Project,” PW 26-05. (Fiscal Impact: $200,000 Expense; Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AE. Approve the surplus, disposal, and sale at auction of a John Deere Utility Tractor capital asset; authorize a waiver of competitive bidding and sole source for the purchase of a Compact Utility Tractor; and approve an associated Budget Amendment due to quotes being higher than anticipated. (Fiscal Impact: $17,166 Expense; Airport Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AF. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250008B with Marquee Fire Protection, LLC dba Marquee Fire Protection to increase maximum compensation from $102,235 to $106,866 and to update the scope of work to add fire sprinkler systems and equipment services for the Replacement Jail and changes in service needs at various County locations. (Fiscal Impact: $4,631 Expense; Various Funds; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- AG. Approve a report of emergency Public Works actions on three projects as authorized by Resolution No. 2015-37, determine that the emergency does not permit the delay associated with competitive bidding procedures, and that the emergency actions are necessary to respond to the emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1) and affirm the need to continue this action. (No Fiscal Impact) [4/5 vote required]
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- AH. Approve Agreement No. 260124B with YEI Engineers, Inc., to provide project design services for the “South Campus Building 4 HVAC Upgrades,” PW 23-10, for a maximum compensation of $336,282; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $380,616 Expense; Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AI. Award a Construction Contract to Granite Rock Company for the “Rossi Bridge Phase 1,” RDS 25-25 project (Fiscal Impact: $956,275 Expense; Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- AJ. Award a Construction Contract to Pridex Construction Group, Inc. of Folsom, CA in the amount of $119,000 for the “American Canyon Library Remodel,” PW 25-09A; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact $178,000 Expense; Library Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AK. Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for sealed bids and opening of the bids at a time and location to be published by the Director of Public Works pursuant to Section 20150.8 of the Public Contracting Code for the Atlas Peak Generator Replacement Project. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
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- AL. Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26013 for the “Animal Shelter Drainage Project,” PW 25-47 and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $125,000 Expense; Animal Shelter Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AM. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 230262B with Christopher A. Marusich and Michelle F. Del Rosario, Trustees of the Marusich Family Revocable Trust Dated May 4, 2017, to increase the maximum compensation from $177,282 to $195,282 to provide a housing accommodation during the construction of the Dry Creek Road Bridge over Dry Creek Replacement Project. (Fiscal Impact: $18,000 Expense; Roads Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
- AN. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260133B with the City of Napa to authorize the City of Napa to be the party in responsible charge of advertising and administering the construction contract for the “Trancas Street Paving Project”, RDS 25-35, to provide a means for the County of Napa to reimburse the City of Napa for their design and construction inspection services and for construction costs directly related to the County’s portion of work up to a maximum compensation of $1,240,000; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $1,240,000 Expense; SB-1 Non-Operating Special Revenue Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- AO. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250195B with MCK America, Inc., increasing maximum compensation from $49,278 to $107,441 for additional construction management services, approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 240127B with Roundtable Technical Resource, LLC. increasing maximum compensation from $145,000 to $234,010 for additional design services; and approve an associated Budget Amendment for Fuel Farm Improvement Project, PW 24-30. (Fiscal Impact $147,173 Expense; Airport Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
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- AP. Approve a donation from Napa Valley Community Foundation to purchase a one-year trial of Versaterm Mindbase Wellness Platform, waive competitive bid requirements, approve agreement 260129B, provide a sole source and approve a budget amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $13,746; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
- 6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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- 7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 8. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDARS
- 9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
- 94 County Fire Department
- A. Receive a report by County Fire Chief regarding response during the recent Pickett Fire. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 96 County Executive Office
- B. Approve and authorize Agreement No. 250463B with Napa Valley Tourism Corporation to serve as the Owner’s Association for the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID) from June 16, 2025 through June 15, 2035. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 98 Housing & Community Services
- C. Receive a presentation regarding the “Made the Rent” report. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 100 Clerk of the Board
- D. Reappoint Christopher Hyde and David Ilsley with terms of office to commence immediately and expire on March 26, 2028 and choose two of the following applicants to represent Napa County Vineyards on the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District Board of Directors with terms of office to commence immediately with one term to expire on March 26, 2026 and one term to expire on March 26, 2028. (No Fiscal Impact) Michael Code William A. Thomas Patrick Tokar Megan Coy
- E. Choose two of the following applicants to the Napa County Behavioral Health Board, with terms of office commence immediately and expire on January 1, 2027. (No Fiscal Impact) Brigid Moynihan Amy Montanez Walter E. Nygaard
- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 104 County Counsel
- A. Adopt a Resolution approving the Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority’s financing of its new Construction and Demolition Facility and finding significant public benefits associated with such financing. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 11. CLOSED SESSION
- A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of Case: Garcia, Juan, et al. v. County of Napa, et al., Napa Superior Court Case No. 23CV000234
- B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957) Title: Director of Health & Human Services Agency
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- 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED (2:00 PM)
- 111 County Executive Office
- A. 2:00 PM – Joint Meeting – Planning Commission Conduct a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to receive a presentation from the Napa Valley Vintners on the economics of the wine industry in Napa County. (No Fiscal Impact)
- 13. ADJOURNMENT
- 114 ADJOURNED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M. IN MEMORY OF THE LIVES LOST TO RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.
- 115 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, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 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.
- 116 Neha Hoskins (By e-signature)
- 117 NEHA HOSKINS, Clerk of the Board