Greg Bown

The key discussion during this special session involved an administrative item where the District Engineer provided an update regarding the capacity of treated wastewater from the tail water collection pond and sought Board direction or action to manage inflow from ongoing storm events. The session also included a closed session conference with legal counsel concerning existing litigation regarding Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Cease and Desist Order No. R5-2010-0101.

The Board of Supervisors meeting included several key actions. Approvals were granted for multiple Proclamations and Commendations, recognizing September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" and "Hispanic Heritage Month," and recognizing Dina Jose for her service as Director of Corrections. The Consent Calendar was approved as amended, encompassing resolutions establishing Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriation limits for various districts and approving committee appointments. Significant financial items included adopting resolutions establishing appropriation limits for the County of Napa and several districts, approving a budget amendment for indigent defense costs, and authorizing the District Attorney to apply for several grant funding subawards. Public Works business involved approving amendments for the Replacement Detention Facility Project and authorizing a construction contract for the Cuttings Wharf, Sullivan and Admin Parking Lot Paving Project. Administrative items included receiving a presentation and direction on Development Impact Fee Nexus Studies and an update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation progress. A public hearing involved the introduction and intent to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.36 (Temporary Events) of the Napa County Code, although the item was ultimately removed from the agenda; the hearing also resulted in the approval to abandon a portion of Old Howell Mountain Road and authorize a management agreement for the retained easement.

The primary administrative item involved a discussion and subsequent approval for the District Engineer to request a temporary loan from Napa County to fund the operation of the water and wastewater facilities. Under legislative items, the Board approved a letter of support for Senate Bill 1284 concerning Mandatory Minimum Penalties, specifically advocating for exemptions for publicly-owned treatment works serving small communities. The Chair reported on the signing of the Pensus contract.

The special session meeting covered administrative items where the District Engineer and District Counsel discussed and sought direction regarding potential modifications to the current availability charge for the Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District. The meeting also included a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation concerning a Cease and Desist Order and Connection Restriction proposed by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.

The key discussion item involved the approval of a consent item concerning Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 170836B with Natural Systems Utilities. This amendment increased the contract amount by $25,000, setting a new maximum of $335,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, to cover operations, management, and maintenance services for the District's water and wastewater facilities.