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Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights
October 13, 2026
4A: Proclamation - The Board presented proclamations recognizing October 2026 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in Napa County to Tracy Lamb Executive Director, NEWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services and Esbeidy Piña Alcantar from Líderes Campesinas.
>>> View Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
5E,9A,B: Appointments/Reappointments - (5E) The Board appointed Keith Benfield and Julius Mueller to the Napa County Veterans’ Commission effective immediately through March 31, 2030. (9A,B) The Board reappointed Dr. Harold L. Pierre, for a fifth term, and appointed Jennifer N. Cook to the Napa County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council effective immediately through December 31, 2029. The Board appointed Joshua Murillo to the Napa County Arts and Culture Advisory Committee effective immediately through September 30, 2029.
>>> View Benfield and Mueller applications
>>> View Cook and candidate applications
>>> View Murillo and candidate applications
5G: Medical Staffing at Napa County Department of Corrections - The Board approved an extension of the County’s agreement with Wellpath LLC to continue providing health care services for individuals in custody at the Napa County Department of Corrections and youth detention facilities. The agreement also expands medical staffing and services to help ensure individuals have access to health coverage and coordinated care as they transition back into the community.
>>> View agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc.
5N: In-patient Services for Solano Psychiatric Health Facility - The Board approved an agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health to provide acute psychiatric inpatient services for Napa County residents experiencing mental health crises, including 24-hour observation, treatment, and stabilization at the Solano Psychiatric Health Facility.
>>> View agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health
5V: Napa Valley Vine Trail - The Board adopted a resolution to approve and authorize a Safe Streets and Roads for All Demonstration Grant Agreement No. 270083B with the Federal Highway Administration to provide safety training as part of the Napa Valley Vine Trail (NVVT) - Yountville through St. Helena Gap Closure Project.
>>> View resolution and agreement
5Y: Preventative Repairs Mt. Veeder Road - The Board approved $457,753 in funding and an agreement with ADKO Engineering, Inc. to design preventative repairs along Mt. Veeder Road near milepost 3.42. The project will address a deteriorating retaining wall and erosion beneath the roadway to reduce the risk of a major road failure, potential closure, and costly emergency repairs.
>>> View the agreement with ADKO Engineering, Inc.
5AA: Phase 2 of the Pueblo Area Rehabilitation Project - The Board approved a $3 million agreement with Napa Sanitation District, funded through Measure T/U, for Phase 2 of the Pueblo Area Rehabilitation Project. The project will repave 15 streets in northwest Napa in coordination with sewer and other infrastructure improvements. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and be completed by November 2027.
>>> View the agreement with Napa Sanitation District
9C: California’s Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation & Wildfire Resilience - The Board adopted a resolution endorsing California’s Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation & Wildfire Resilience as a guiding framework to support wildfire preparedness, natural resource protection, sustainable outdoor recreation, and economic development.
• The strategy complements Napa County’s existing Community Wildfire Protection Plan and will help guide future County planning, programs, and infrastructure investments.
>>> View the resolution
9D: NVTA’s Countywide Active Transportation Plan - The Board received a presentation on NVTA’s Countywide Active Transportation Plan, adopted in March 2026, which guides future bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure investments, roadway safety, and active transportation opportunities throughout Napa County. The Board reviewed County-specific improvements and priorities, including Napa Valley Vine Trail connections between Yountville and St. Helena and through Vista Carneros. Several amendments were requested to reflect local priorities, project feasibility, and available resources. The plan will return to the Board on a future consent calendar for consideration and potential adoption.
>>> View the NVTA presentation
10A: State’s Winery Wastewater Discharge Requirements - The Board held a public hearing and voted its intent to adopt an ordinance authorizing Napa County’s Environmental Health Division to oversee implementation of the State’s Winery Wastewater Discharge Requirements (Winery Order) within the Napa River Watershed. The proposed change would allow the County to provide local inspections, monitoring, and compliance oversight for wineries in coordination with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.
>>> View the ordinance and presentation
12A: Proposed 2026 Water Availability Analysis (WAA) and Supporting Technical Report - The Board received a presentation on the proposed 2026 Water Availability Analysis (WAA) and Supporting Technical Report, which update Napa County’s framework for evaluating groundwater use and protecting groundwater resources, nearby wells, and interconnected streams. The proposed updates reflect new scientific information, groundwater sustainability goals, and changes in state requirements since the WAA was last updated in 2015. The Board provided feedback and direction to staff regarding the proposed guidelines and additional groundwater protections. Staff is expected to return at a future meeting with the updated 2026 WAA and supporting documents for the Board’s consideration and potential adoption.
>>> View the WAA and supporting materials
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To view the entire agenda which includes links for all agenda items, visit Napa County.gov, search for Board of Supervisors Meetings and search for the meeting date.
Next Board of Supervisors Meeting:
November 3rd @ 9:00am
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