TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins, Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper, Deputy Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Appointments to the Napa County Library Commission
RECOMMENDATION
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Appoint Matthew S. Reid to represent the City of Calistoga and choose one of the following applicants to represent the County of Napa on the Napa County Library Commission with a term of office commencing immediately and ending on January 31, 2028. (No Fiscal Impact)
Lauren D. Muscatine
Marie Paz B. Maurer
Logan Elena Triglia Laverty
Margaret Woodard
Monica G. Conners
Vivian Wehner
Susan Kalman
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BACKGROUND
There are currently two openings on the Napa County Library Commission due to expired terms. The previous incumbent Stephanie Allen, served the maximum of three terms pursuant to Resolution 2015-09, Article I. This created one vacancy for the City of Calistoga Representative. The previous incumbent, Simone Katz-O’Niell, did not seek reappointment. This created one vacancy for the County of Napa Representative. The County Executive Office advertised the vacancies and received one application from Matthew S. Reid for the City of Calistoga Representative and seven new applications from Lauren D. Muscatine, Marie Paz B. Maurer, Logan Elena Triglia Laverty, Margaret Woodard, Monica G. Conners, Vivan Wehner, and Susan Kalman for the County of Napa Representative.
The Napa County Library Commission functions as an advisory commission to the Napa County Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the Library. The Commission consists of eight (8) members; three (3) to be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, two (2) appointed by the Napa City Council, one (1) appointed by the American Canyon City Council, one (1) appointed by the Calistoga City Council, and one (1) appointed by the Yountville Town Council. A member whose appointment has expired may continue to serve until a new appointment is made by the appropriate authority.
On April 8, 2025, the City of Calistoga City Council met at a regular meeting and approved the appointment of Matthew S. Reid to fil the position for the City of Calistoga Representative. (Resolution attached)
On June 10, 2025, the Napa County Library Commission met at a special meeting and voted to recommend Moncia G. Conners to fill the position for the County of Napa Representative. (Recommendation letter attached)
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Staff reports.
2. Public comments.
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on the item.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Appoint Matthew S. Reid to represent the City of Calistoga and accept the recommendation of the Library Commission and appoint Monica G. Conners to the Napa County Library Commission.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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.