TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Brandon Aguilera, Paralegal
SUBJECT: Amendment to County Executive Officer Ryan Alsop’s Employment Contract and Adopt a Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230460B extending the term of the employment contract for County Executive Officer, Ryan Alsop, through December 31, 2029; adopt a Resolution waiving $15,000 of the relocation incentive housing loan balance; and delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute a subordination agreement subordinating the relocation incentive housing loan to the primary residential loan for refinancing purposes. (Fiscal Impact: $15,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
In June 2023, the County appointed Ryan Alsop as Napa County Executive Officer for a three-year term effective August 7, 2023, and the Chair signed Employment Agreement No. 230460B for Alsop to serve as Napa County Executive Officer for a three-year term from August 7, 2023, through August 6, 2026. In July 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized Resolution No. 2023-97, approving a $75,000 loan to Alsop as a home relocation incentive.
In November 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2024-120 approving a partial forgiveness for the relocation incentive loan provided to Alsop and modifying the loan terms. The County now seeks to extend the term of the employment agreement with Alsop from August 6, 2026 to December 31, 2029. In addition, in accordance with the terms of the home relocation incentive loan, Alsop is eligible for the waiver of $15,000 of the remaining balance of the incentive loan. The proposed resolution also delegates authority to the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute a subordination agreement if needed in connection with the refinancing of Alsop’s primary residential home loan from a third party commercial lender under certain terms and conditions.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize the first amendment and adopt a resolution approving a scheduled partial loan forgiveness for the relocation incentive loan provided to the County Executive Officer and delegating authority to the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute a subordination agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
General Fund - CEO salaries and benefits |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Additional years of loan forgiveness will be recorded in future fiscal years according to the terms of the loan. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Under the terms of the relocation incentive loan, the County is required to forgive $15,000 for each year Alsop is employed with the County. |
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Additional Information |
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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.