TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Brice?o, Chief Human Resources Officer
REPORT BY: Joy Cadiz, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the Table and Index of Classes and Appropriate Personnel Policies
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution to amend the Table & Index of Classes and appropriate personnel policies effective June 24, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $76,000 annual savings; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Since the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, the County Fire Department has expanded its capacity to offer comprehensive fire prevention administration throughout the County's unincorporated areas. This expansion was supported by increased grant funding and dedicated County staff. While grant funding was awarded and the project was initiated, the funds have been canceled. Napa County must reorganize the administration of its Fire Department. Operationally, Napa County CEO's Office and CalFIRE will continue to work closely together, and the Napa County Fire Administrator will become a Division of the County Executive Office, versus being a standalone department. The Fire Administrator position is currently vacant, and the job classification, salary, and management group are being updated to better reflect the new reporting relationship.
Requested Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution to amend the Table and Index of Classes to update the Fire Administrator classification and appropriate personnel policies, effective June 24, 2025.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
1100000
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This action implements the necessary reorganization of the County Fire Department.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The decreased annualized cost of salary and benefits is approximately $76,000 and will be budgeted for accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
The Fire Administrator clas...
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