TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brian D. Bordona, Director of Planning Building & Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Brian D. Bordona, Director of Planning Building & Environmental Services
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250315B with Environmental Science Associates
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 250315B with Environmental Science Associates to increase the contract amount from $1,613,971 to $6,414,081 for a total increase of $4,800,110 to add the scope of work for the General Plan Update and related Environmental Impact Report and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2030. (Fiscal Impact: $4,800,110 Expense; General Fund and Fees; Budgeted; Discretionary) [4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2025, the Board approved Agreement No. 250315B with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to update the Napa County Baseline Data Report (BDR), an essential first step in the General Plan Update (GPU). The BDR provides a comprehensive assessment of existing land use, environmental, cultural, economic, and social conditions, as well as the County's current regulatory framework. The update incorporates new scientific data, community insights, and best-practice methodologies, ensuring it remains a reliable, contemporary foundation for long-range planning, environmental stewardship, and public engagement.
At the December 16, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting, Staff presented an update on progress with the BDR and outlined a proposed approach for amending the ESA contract to include the General Plan Update and related EIR. During that meeting, the Board provided direction emphasizing:
? Inclusive and accessible community engagement;
? Meaningful integration of health considerations throughout the update;
? Coordination with regional planning efforts; and
? Flexibility and innovation in both process and plan structure.
Following the meeting, staff and the consultant refined the GPU an...
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