TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Andrew M. Mize, Legislative & Policy Analyst
SUBJECT: Administrative Updates to the Board of Supervisors’ Policies for Conducting Business
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution amending Section 8 of the County of Napa Policy manual to reflect three sets of administrative changes related to electronic signatures, disruptions to remote access to meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and budgeting for attendance at the Great Wine Capitals general assembly. (No Fiscal Impact, Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
In 2025, the California Legislature passed, and Governor Newsom signed, SB 707, which requires that local agencies, including the Napa County Board of Supervisors, adopt a policy regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service occurring during its open, public meetings. This policy must, by law, be adopted at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar.
In addition to this mandated update, staff propose two clarifying updates related to delegations of authority by the Chair to affix an electronic signature to certain documents, including resolutions, orders, ordinances, contracts, minutes, notices, deeds, leases, papers, and records of the board, as well as legislative position letters.
Finally, staff suggest that the Board fully consolidate all policies relating to Great Wine Capitals (GWC) General Assembly attendance by incorporating the substance of portions of Policy Section 2 “Agricultural Commission” related to GWC expenditures into this policy.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Napa County will not be in compliance with the mandated remote access disruption measures provided by SB 707 (PC 327, 2025). |
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Additional Information |
Strategic Initiative: Build Healthy, Connected Communities; Elevate County Service and Workforce Excellence. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.