Napa County Board Considers $87.6 Million Budget Amendment, Tourism District Funding
The Napa County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to take up a series of major financial items during its June 23 meeting, including a carry-forward budget amendment authorizing $87.6 million in expenditures and $8.2 million in revenues. The board also had several million dollars in contracts for mental health services and tourism district budgets on its agenda. Minutes were not yet available at press time, so final votes could not be confirmed.
Other recent government meetings saw discussions on waste management discounts, winery event permits, climate rules and a biomass gasification facility.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors’ June 23 consent calendar included adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 budgets for the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District at $8.5 million and the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District at $1.9 million. The board also considered amending contracts with Progress Foundation by $400,000 and Crestwood Behavioral Health by $943,800 for expanded mental health services. A new $29,800 contract with Benevate, LLC would provide software for affordable housing program management.
The carry-forward budget amendment proposal totaled $87.6 million in expenditures against $8.2 million in revenues, representing unspent prior-year allocations. An extension of a fund reservation and a revision to the unit count for a Jamboree Housing Corporation permanent supportive housing project were also on the agenda.
Upper Valley Waste Management Agency
On June 22, the UVWMA board discussed a proposed discount program for economically disadvantaged customers and a multi-year audit services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP at a cost of up to $3,300 annually. Members also reviewed a support letter for AB 1812 regarding compostable products and received an update on state Integrated Waste Management Act activities.
Zoning Administrator
Two temporary event permits for winery galas were the focus of the June 24 Zoning Administrator meeting. The Napa Knockout Gala at Raymond Vineyards on Zinfandel Lane — a combat sports fundraiser — was continued to a special meeting on July 15. The Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel Winery on St. Helena Highway was under consideration. No votes were final at press time.
Housing Commission
The Napa Housing Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on June 24. A separate meeting was held June 30, where commissioners reviewed monthly occupancy data from the California Human Development Corporation and discussed the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program renewal process. Capital improvement projects and an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Subcommittee were also on the agenda.
Climate Action Committee
Presentations dominated the June 26 Climate Action Committee meeting. Staff from the Bay Area Air District discussed Rules 9-4 and 9-6, which limit nitrogen oxide emissions from natural gas appliances. The City of Calistoga provided a progress report on local climate action and sustainability efforts. Committee members then talked about future outreach strategies for implementing the Napa Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Planning Commission
The July 1 Planning Commission agenda centered on a major modification to the use permit for Bremer Family Winery at 975 Deer Park Road. Proposed changes include increases in production, visitation and employee counts, plus upgrades to wastewater and water storage infrastructure. A request for an exception to county road standards to avoid adding a left-turn lane on Deer Park Road was also listed, along with a mitigated negative declaration addressing biological resources and construction of an additional driveway.
Airport Land Use Commission
Also on July 1, the Airport Land Use Commission held a public hearing on a City of Napa proposal to pre-zone a biomass gasification facility near Tower Road and Levitin Way. Agency staff recommended approval with special conditions, finding the project consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for zones B1 and B2. Routine items included approval of April 15 commission minutes.
Coming up
No government meetings were posted for the next 14 days as of press time.
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