TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steve Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Andrea Salter - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Lease Agreement No. 270181B with the California State Lands Commission at Cuttings Wharf
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Lease Agreement No. 270181B with the State of California, acting through the California State Lands Commission, for the term November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2046, with no rental fee, for County’s continued use of the boat launch and dock at Cuttings Wharf. (No Fiscal Impact, Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On August 14, 1956, Napa County entered into Lease P.R.C. 1758.9, granting a right-of-way easement authorizing a parcel of tide and submerged land 100 feet by 90 feet in the bed of the Napa River.
On December 20, 1977, the Board of Supervisors approved Lease Agreement No. 1455, an amendment and renewal of Lease No P.R.C 1758.9 with the State Lands Commission to provide for construction of a public boat launching ramp and boarding dock at Cuttings Wharf, at no cost, during the term November 1, 1977, through October 31, 2026.
This new Lease 270181B supersedes and replaces Lease Agreement No. 1455, provides for continued use of an existing boat launch ramp with two attached boat docks, two gangways, and bank protection until October 31, 2046.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Approve and authorize Lease Agreement No. 270181B with The State of California, acting through the California State Lands Commission for the term November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2046, with no rental fee, for use of an existing boat launch with two attached boat docks, two gangways, and bank protection located at Cuttings Wharf.
FISCAL 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: |
This lease allows continued operation of existing boat launch with two attached boat docks, two gangways, and bank protection located at Cuttings Wharf. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The rental fee has been waived. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The County would be unable to continue to operate the boat launch and dock for use by the community. |
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Strategic Initiative: |
Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is exempt from CEQA under 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301 (State CEQA Guidelines), which exempts the operation, maintenance, and leasing of existing public facilities.