2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Future litigation between the County and its cities or other governmental bodies should be avoided at almost any cost. In the future, staff should be directed to find a solution short of litigation. Mediation between the staff of the County and the staff of the City should be required before resorting to litigation. Response: The City agrees that litigation should be a measure of last resort. However, the City also believes that the history between the City and the County of Napa left the City w...
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The City agrees that litigation should be a measure of last resort. However, the City also believes that the history between the City and the County of Napa left the City with no other alternative. In the last six years, the City unilaterally dropped a property tax-related lawsuit against the County, in the hopes that this would "go a long way" to resolving our differences. County and City representatives (elected and appointed) met with then State Senator Thompson to address our concerns. The two jurisdictions met regularly in the South Napa County Working Group (along with the City of Napa) ...
R2
The Board of Supervisors must subordinate past differences with the Cities and direct staff to come up with a housing solution that is reasonable and The Board should enlist the assistance of its avoids State imposed sanctions. representatives in the State Assembly and State Senate with legislation that enables the County to comply with State housing requirements and preserves prime agricultural lands. The City of American Canyon agrees with the Grand Jury's Response: recommendation, but some cl...
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recommendation, but some clarification is in order. The City has always been willing to work with the County to help address its housing problems. We have also insisted that any help be coupled with County support on concerns relating to the City, particularly land annexations. The City is still prepared to work with the County, and has held several meetings with County elected and appointed representatives towards that end. However, we cannot supply any affordable housing credits for the County based on lands currently inside the City's jurisdiction. The reason is simple: the City is currentl...
