TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Jo Ann Parker, Deputy County Counsel
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1452 and modifying Napa County Code Chapter 2.106
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1452 and modifying Napa County Code Chapter 2.106 Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) on establishing a Juvenile Camp in Napa County to change the name of the Napa Juvenile Camp to Skyline Academy. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
In January 2020, Ordinance 1452 was adopted adding Chapter 2.106 to the Napa County Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) establishing the New Horizon Academy, a Juvenile Camp Facility, as an alternative to group homes.
On September 3, 2024, Probation’s pilot juvenile camp with a new program and services transitioned to a fully operational Board of State and Community Corrections approved juvenile camp program to serve as an alternative to a secure juvenile treatment facility, as a transition program from a secure juvenile treatment facility to a less restrictive program and as an alternative to out-of-county short term residential treatment programs. Since September 3, 2024, the new Napa Juvenile Camp program has been informally referenced as Skyline Academy in documents and court orders to distinguish it from the former New Horizons Academy.
The proposed ordinance amends Napa County Code Chapter 2.106 to change the name of the Napa County Juvenile Camp from New Horizons Academy to Skyline Academy. The ordinance would be effective retroactive to September 3, 2024, when the approved juvenile camp program began operations.
The proposed ordinance was introduced at the Board of Supervisors’ December 17, 2024, regular meeting after proper public notice was given.
Staff is requesting the Board adopt the proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 2.106 as set forth in the Attachment.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The requested name change has no fiscal impact. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The requested name change has no fiscal impact and does not affect the funding stream. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The new program would not be distinguished from the former New Horizons juvenile camp and documents and orders referencing Skyline Academy may have to be amended. |
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.