Napa City Council
March 15, 2022

955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org

CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Final

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Mary Luros
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
3:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersTuesday, March 15, 2022 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.

1.A. Roll Call:

Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley

Present: 5 -

2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:

City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:

Item 3.B.: Revised final proclamation from City Staff.

Item 5.B.: Video message from two Ukrainian students submitted by Debra Alter Starr.

Items 6.B., 6.C., and 6.D.: PowerPoint Presentations from City Staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 1)

3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

3.A. 30-2022
AmeriCorps Week, March 13- 19, 2022
Mayor Sedgley and Councilmembers read the proclamation. Chris Mesa, AmeriCorps Expanded Learning Program Coordinator, Community Programs with the Napa County Office of Education, joined by AmeriCorp Members, received the proclamation and provided brief remarks.

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3.B. 80-2022 Recognizing Local Healthcare Institutions for their Contributions during COVID-19
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Mayor Sedgley and Councilmembers read the proclamation.

Representatives from the recipient Health Care Institutions accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bayard Fox - provided comments regarding the General Plan Process; urged the use of stronger language in the draft Plan to promote real and measurable targets.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to approve the Consent Agenda with item 5.B. pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

5.A. 42-2022
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approve the January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 25, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.

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5.B. 95-2022 Display the Ukrainian Flag in Solidarity with Ukraine (See supplemental document in Attachment 2)
The item was pulled for discussion.

Councilmember Narvaez shared support and provided comments. Mayor Sedgley responded to a question of Councilmember Narvaez regarding the City's Flag Policy.

Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.

A video message from two Ukrainian students in their senior year at Minerva University in San Francisco, Victoria Stepanenko and Anastasiya Tokar, was played. Debbie Alter-Starr, who submitted the video, provided comments in support of the item, and shared that a fundraising event would be held at the Fairgrounds on April 3, 2022 and 3pm.

Individual Council comments ensued.

Mayor Sedgley introduced Thomas Ault who had offered to donate his Ukrainian Flag; Mr. Ault provided additional comments.

A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to adopt Resolution R2022-020 authorizing the City Manager to Display the Ukrainian Flag at City Hall in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

Enactment No: R2022-020

5.C. 63-2022
Designation of City Manager Pro Tem
Adopted Resolution R2022-021 designating Assistant City Manager Liz Habkirk as the City Manager Pro Tem, in accordance with City Charter Section 85, to perform the duties of the City Manager if there is a future temporary absence of the City Manager

Enactment No: R2022-021

5.D. 84-2022
2022 City of Napa Legislative and Regulatory Platform
Adopted Resolution R2022-022 approving the 2022 City of Napa Legislative and Regulatory Platform.

Enactment No: R2022-022

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5.E. 51-2022 Emergency Replacement of Oak Street Storm Drain Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement construction contracts for the replacement of the Oak Street Storm Drain from Franklin Street to Brown Street, and determined that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.

5.F. 38-2022
Amendment No. 18 of Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agreement No. 1573 (City Agreement No. 1482)
Authorized the Utilities Director to execute Amendment No. 18 of Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agreement No. 1573 (City Agreement No. 1482) authorizing the District to pursue determination of the District’s rights under the Area of Origin Settlement Agreement and Article 45 of the State Water Supply Agreement and determining the actions authorized by this action are exempt from CEQA.

5.G. 71-2022
Sodium Hydroxide Chemical Purchase
Authorized the Utilities Director to execute a contract with Brenntag Pacific, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for Sodium Hydroxide for use at the three City of Napa potable water treatment facilities, and determine this action is exempt from CEQA.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

6.A. 72-2022
Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provided the staff report.

Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.

A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to continue the Proclamation of Local Emergency authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19); and ratify actions taken by the City Manager in implementation of the Proclamation of Local Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

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6.B. 5-2022 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Senior Planner Michael Walker provided the report.

Individual Council comments and questions ensued. Mr. Walker and Community Development Director Vin Smith responded to questions.

Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.

A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to accept the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct Staff to file the report with HCD and OPR. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

6.C. 65-2022
Downtown Signage Program
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Neal Harrison, Economic Development Director, and Tony Valdez, Parking Programs Manager, provided the staff report.

Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.

Discussion was brought back to Council. Brief comments ensued.

A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to adopt Resolution R2022-023 approving the Downtown Signage Program; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Agreement C2022-004 with the Napa Downtown Merchants and Professionals Association for the installation of additional signs within the PBID Boundary in the total amount of up to $450,000; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

Enactment No: R2022-023

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6.D. 88-2022 Fire Department Spotlight
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Fire Chief Zach Curren and Operations Chief Jason Berens provided the report.

Discussion was brought back to Council; individual comments and questions ensued.

Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.

7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.

8. CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Barrett announced the closed session item.

8.A. 94-2022 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros, Anne Cardwell, Michael Barrett, and Jesse Lad. Employee organization: Napa City Employee’s Association.

CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:27. P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION

9. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

9.A. Roll Call:

Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley

Present: 5 -

10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:

City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:

Item 13.: Email from Melody Kendall on behalf of UC Master Gardeners.

Item 14.A.:
- PowerPoint Presentation from City staff.
- Email from Niki Williams on behalf of Napa Climate Now! Item 15.A.:
- PowerPoint Presentation from City staff.
- Neighborhood comment emails from City staff.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 2)

12. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

12.A. 90-2022
Proclaim March 2022 as Women’s History Month
Mayor Sedgley and Councilmembers read the proclamation.

Representatives from Vintage High School and Napa High School accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.

13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(See supplemental document in Attachment 2)
Melody Kendall, on behalf of UC Master Gardeners - spoke regarding needs of the UC Master Gardeners at the Las Flores Learning Gardens.

14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

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14.A. 17-2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
(See supplemental document in Attachment 2)
Director of Finance Anne Cardwell provided the staff report.

Mayor called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.

Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.

Public Works Director Julie Lucido responded to questions regarding storm drains.

City Manager Potter responded to questions regarding proposed uses of the "Community Recovery Bank," which drew much discussion from Councilmembers, and suggested soliciting community input and having staff come back with a more refined list of recommendations. He also provided additional clarification regarding the Las Flores Learning Garden.

Brief additional comments ensued.

A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to:
1) Adopt Resolution R2022-024 approving the list of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects to be included in the FY 2022/23 budget process and revenue and expenditure budget adjustments to the FY 2021/22 adopted budget, as documented in Budget Adjustment No. BE2203503; and
2) Direct staff to develop a public process to solicit public input regarding proposed uses of the Community Recovery Bank and come back to Council with results and a refined list of recommendations.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

Enactment No: R2022-024

15. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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15.A. 13-2022 Alta East Subdivision
(See supplemental documents in Attachment 2)
Mayor Sedgley opened the public hearing.

Assistant Planner Bond Mendez provided the staff report.

Mayor Sedgley asked Council for disclosures; Council provided them.

Applicant, Blake Griffin, provided additional review of the project and shared he had met with neighbors and discussed their concerns.

Mayor Sedgley opened public testimony; there were no requests to speak.

A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion was brought back to Council; brief individual comments and questions ensued.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to adopt Resolution R2022-025 approving a Design Review Permit, Use Permit, and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Alta East Subdivision, a subdivision of an

0.83-acre property into 5 single-family lots at 1568 East Avenue and determine that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -

Enactment No: R2022-025

16. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Barrett announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.

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17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Potter shared that the Ukrainian flag that was provided earlier in the day was undersized. Staff has ordered an alternate flag and he would advise Council when it would be prepared to be flown.

Councilmember Alessio wished both Councilmember Narvaez and Mayor Sedgley happy birthday.

Councilmembers Narvaez, in honor of National Woman's month, recognized the women in his life and commended the women wrestlers who were celebrated earlier in the evening.

Councilmember Painter shared appreciation for the women in leadership within the City staff.

18. ADJOURNMENT: 8:05 P.M.

Submitted by:
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 1

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa
Regular Meeting
March 15, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA:

AFTERNOON SESSION:

3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION

3.B. Recognizing Local Healthcare Institutions for their Contributions during COVID-19  Revised final proclamation from City Staff.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

5.B. 2021 Display the Ukrainian Flag in Solidarity with Ukraine • Video message from two Ukranian Students in their senior year at Minerva University in San Francisco, Victoria Stepanenko and Anastasiya Tokar, submitted by Debra Alter Starr on March 15, 2022.

6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

6.B. 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
 PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.

6.C. Downtown Signage Program
 PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.

6.D. Fire Department Spotlight
 PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.

CITY OF NAPA

PROCLAMATION
Recognizing Local Healthcare Institutions’ Response to COVID-19 March 15, 2022
WHEREAS, healthcare officials – to include all levels of staffing at each hospital, every healthcare center and pharmacy and every emergency medical response team in our community – have proven during the COVID 19-health pandemic to be frontline heroes for all of the Napa Valley; and WHEREAS, the responsibility, dedication and fortitude of these devoted individuals to continue administering services in the face of danger and uncertainty serves as an absolute inspiration to all; and WHEREAS, Napans are fortunate to have top quality healthcare providers serving our region, including the Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, OLE Health, Kaiser Permanente, Adventist Health St. Helena and St. Helena Hospital Foundation, as well as independent doctors, paramedics and clinics; and
WHEREAS, the Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is the only Level Three trauma center in our region offering twenty-four hour emergency care and since the beginning of the COVID pandemic has treated almost 950 individuals through its emergency services, has additionally provided care for over 5 30 patients admitted for hospital stays due to COVID , and has provided support to the community through PPE donations, vaccination clinics, and partnership with Public Health; and WHEREAS, OLE Health was critical to meeting the community’s needs for COVID testing and mass vaccination clinics that ultimately helped thousands of Napans get vaccinated, particularly among underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, Kaiser Permanente’s Napa Medical Offices provided vaccination and testing, and leveraged the resources of their larger Northern California network to assist local Napa members; and WHEREAS, Adventist Health St. Helena and St. Helena Foundation operated the only fully Mobile Health Program in the County and provided hundreds of free COVID test s and more than 47,000 vaccination doses to date, at the most convenient locations, to maximize opportunities for Napa residents and community members county-wide; and WHEREAS, healthcare professionals at all levels continuously served through extreme exhaustion and a critically short-staffed workforce and the pledge healthcare officials have taken to provide quality care and ensure patient safety is and always has been critical to the welfare of our entire City . Napans are privileged to have access to the tireless, quality healthcare they provide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott Sedg ley , Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the City Council, do hereby recognize the contributions of our local healthcare institutions and express sincere gratitude to the healthcare officials and employees who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic, answering the call to serve our community, and putting the needs of oth ers ahead of their own. Their sacrifices do not go unnoticed and will not be forgotten.

Dated: March 15, 2022

SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR

CITY OF NAPA
Item 3.B. Revised

Housing Element
Annual Progress
Report
March 15, 2022
City Council Meeting
3/15/2022
Supplemental I - 6.B.

From: City Staff

Housing Projects & Permits
• Table A
– Housing Projects
• Table A2
– Affordability &
Status
• Table B
– Permit
Summary

Permitted Housing Units
2015 to 2023
Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate
ADUs Total
2015 96 3 99
2016 6 2 132 3 143
2017 1 20 17 38
2018 53 15 479 44 591
2019 27 41 92 34 160
2020 30 45 20 44 45 139
2021 13 34 39 125 60 211
2022
2023
Total 96 128 102 1,055 206* 1,381
RHNA 96/185 128/106 102/141 1,055/403 n/a
1,381/835
* ADUs are now included in the appropriate income category

Housing Element
Implementation
2021 Accomplishments
• Continued General Plan Update
• 2 deed-restricted ADU thru Junior Unit
Initiative
• Initiated Housing Element Update
• Completed Redwood Grove 34 Units
• Completed Charter Oaks Renovations
• Continued assistance programs

Coming Year
• Housing Element
Update
– Staff Kickoff in
February
– Public Launch in
Spring
– Certification
January 2023

Housing Element Update
– Napa-Sonoma Subregional Housing
Collaborative
• Technical Assistance & Website Resources
• Fair Housing Analysis
• Equity Working Group

Housing Element Update
• Simulation-Based
Outreach Tool
• Online or In
Person
• Interactive
• Site Specific

Action
Receive the 2021 Housing Element Annual
Progress Report and direct Staff to file with
HCD and OPR

City Council Meeting
Downtown Signage Program
March 15, 2022
City Council Meeting
3/15/2022
Supplemental I - 6.C.

From: City Staff

Signage is Important
• Directs and orients users
to main destinations
• Guides visitors to improve
traffic flow
• Supports circulation of all
users like pedestrians,
cyclist, drivers
• Unifies the City and
promotes brand

State of Our Downtown Signage
• Signage +20 years old
• Patched over font, incorrect information,
deteriorating signs
• Lack district gateways (Downtown, Riverfront,
Oxbow)

2018 Upgrade Sign Designs
• 2018 City Staff initiated new designs in keeping
with modern best practices and placemaking
standards
• Design contract to Hunt Design to create an
updated design for “family of sign types”:
• Vehicular Directional signage;
• City Gateway signage;
• City Building and Downtown Park ID signage;
• Parking Directional (surface lot and garage identification signage);
• District Gateway signage; and
• Pedestrian Information and Directional signage.

2019 Options Presented to Council
• On August 20, 2019,
Council was presented
with two design options,
of which, Option A was
the desired design and
material direction.
– Reclaimed wood
– Painted signs with
protective coating
– Nod to the history and
nature of Napa

Complete Sign Package
112 Total Signs

PBID Funding
• Following 2019 Council meeting, there was no
funding streams identified
• In May 2021, City Staff approached the Napa
Downtown Association (NDA) and the Property
Business Improvement District (PBID)
• Well Design Premium Signage, a local firm
specializing in wayfinding signage, selected
• Team: Well Design, Hunt Design, NDA/PBID,
City Staff (ED, Parking, PW, Building)

Installation Goals
• Fabricate and Install as quickly as possible to
keep cohesion and lifecycle
• Total Cost of PBID signs (omit City Building and
signs outside of PBID zone): $450k
• Phase 1: $125k (started)
• Phase 2: $325k (2022-2023)
• Estimate $50-100K for the remainder

Current Agreement with NDA to use
PBID Funds
• Agreement C2022-004
– Repainting existing
signposts.
– Replacement of existing
signs with new signs.
– Installation of 5 new
gateway signs
– Provide City with shop
drawings, engineering
specifications, site
surveys, and any other
documentation required
by City staff.
– $125k Cap

Phase 1 of Sign Installations
• 5 new gateway signs
• Replacement of existing:
• Vehicular directional
signs.
• Parking Surface ID signs
• Parking Directional signs
• Team is meeting and
fabrication is starting
• Installation begins in April

Phase 2 Sign Installations
• Park Identification
signs.
• Pedestrian directional.
• Pedestrian map and
map kiosk.
• New vehicular
directional signage.
• New parking directional
and surface lot ID
signs.
• City Building ID

Schedule
• Phase 1: started and replacement signs to go
up in April
• Phase 2: PBID has some remaining funding to
start paying for this phase
• Alternative funding source will have to be
found for:
• City building ID signs.
• Signs not within the PBID boundary.
• Any signs negotiated in the amendment to
agreement C2022-004.

Staff Recommendation
• Adopt a resolution approving the Downtown
Signage Program; authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute an amendment to
agreement C2022-004 with the Napa
Downtown Merchants and Professionals
Association for the installation of additional signs
withing the PBID boundary in the total amount of
up to $450,000; and determining that the actions
authorized by this resolution are exempt from
CEQA.

Monthly
Spotlight
City of Napa
City Council Meeting
3/15/2022
Supplemental I - 6.D.

From: City Staff

FIRE ADMINISTRATION
Staffing: Fire Chief,
Management Analyst II,
Administrative Secretary, Office
Assistant and (1) PT Aide
Highlight: (2) Bilingual (Spanish)
Functions:
• Budget
• Personnel Management
• Purchasing, Logistics

FIRE PREVENTION
Staffing: Fire Marshal, Secretary, (4) Inspectors, (1)
PT Inspector (One Inspector III Position
Frozen). Highlight: 3 Bilingual (Spanish)
Functions:
• New Development Approval Process
• Construction Inspection
• Tenant Improvement & Occupancy Change
Plan Review & Inspection
• Ongoing Fire & Life Safety Inspections
• Weed Abatement & Fuels Mitigation
• Public Education & Outreach
Highlights:
• Revamped Public Website for Ease of Access
• Complete Records Management System Overhaul,
including Tablet-based Inspections.
• 100% Completion of State Mandated Inspections
• False alarms reduced from 646 (2019) to 311
(2021)

FIRE PREVENTION
2021 Totals
• 2,176 Project Reviews
• 3,052 Inspections

Some NFD highlights:
• Re-located Fire Admin Office
• 2 Academies, 8 New hires, 8
Promotions,11 Appointments (Specialty
Teams)
• 2nd Busiest Year on record (10,199
emergency incidents)
• 8 Wildfire Deployments to CA & OR & a
COVID Surge Deployment to LA
• Secured multiple grants and donations
for the purchase of firefighting and
rescue equipment
• Management of City Emergency Plans
& Procedures, including EOC.
• Update to the City Hazard Mitigation
Plan
• Improvements to HR, Budgeting,
Facilities & Fleet Processes, as well as
internal FD processes & software

•10,199 Total Calls
•12,230 Total
Unit Responses
•Increase in all call types
•64.7% Were Medical
•9% Homeless-related
2021 RESPONSE OVERVIEW

Fire
Operations

OPERATIONS
•5 Stations
•18 personnel daily on 7 units
• 1 Battalion Chief Unit
• 1 Aerial Ladder Truck
• 4 Fire Engines
• 1 Squad
•Reserve Fleet
• 2 Fire Engines
• 1 Wildland Engine
• 1 Squads
• 1 OES Provided Fire Engine

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•5 Special Operations Teams:
• Hazardous Materials Team
• Fire Investigations Team
• Technical Rescue Team
• Water Rescue Team
• SWAT Medic Team

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•N.I.H.I.T‐ Napa
Interagency Hazardous
Incident Team
•Napa County & American
Canyon Fire
•Napa City - 3 Members
•96 Hours Annual Training
per Member
•All Major Hazardous
Materials Incidents

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•Water Rescue Team
•Coordinate w/ Coast
Guard
•9 Members
•24 Hours Annual Training
per Member
•City Waterway Responses
(also provide mutual aid)

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•Napa Interagency Rescue
Team – N.I.R.T
•Napa County & American
Canyon Fire
•Napa City - 9 Members
•48 Hours Annual Training
per Member
•Rope Rescue, Structural
Collapse, Confined Space
Rescue, Trench Rescue

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•Tactical Paramedic Team
•Train w/ Napa Police Dept.

SWAT Team
•2 Members
•192 Hours Annual Training per
Member
•Deploy with NPD SWAT Team
•Primary Function- SWAT Team
Member Medical Care

SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAMS
•Fire Investigation Team
•Coordinate with Napa Police
and District Attorney
•6 Members
•24 Hours Annual Training per
Member
•Primary Function- Investigate
suspected Arson Fires
•Recent increase in arson fires
and successful prosecutions

Mutual Aid
•Mutual Aid: Major Disasters, Fires,
Floods, Earthquakes, Hazardous
Materials Incidents, Technical
Rescues, Pandemic Support
•2021 Wildland Fire Mutual Aid
Deployments
•Bootleg Fire, Or
•Monument Fire, Ca
•Airola Fire, Ca
•Dixie Fire, Ca
•Alisal Fire, Ca
•Caldor, Ca
•Huntington Hospital Surge, Ca
•Local Pre-Position Events
•Total of 74 days deployed out of
county- up to 3 Engines and 2
Overhead Personnel

Other
Programs &
Considerations

OTHER DEPARTMENT

PROGRAMS
•Designated Infection Control
Officer
•Honor Guard
•Health & Wellness Program
•Apparatus Specialist Team
•Peer Support Team
•Social Media Team
•Pre-Incident Plan Team
•Recruitment Team
•Employee Recognition Team
•Fire Explorer Team

FUTURE
Considerations
• Increasing Service
Demand
• More Community Risk
Reduction Planning &
Education
• Increased Wildfire Risk
• Service Cost Inflation,
Funding
• Recruitment Challenges
• Diversity Recruitment
• Succession Planning

Thank you! We are grateful for the
opportunity to serve.

ATTACHMENT 2

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa
Regular Meeting
March 15, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA:

EVENING SESSION:

13. PUBLIC
COMMENT:
1) Email from Melody Kendall on behalf of UC Mater Gardener received on March 14, 2022.

14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

14.A. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
 PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.
1) Email from Niki Williams on behalf of Napa Climate NOW! Leaf Blower Issues Team received on March 14, 2022.

15. PUBLIC
HEARINGS:

15.A. Alta East Subdivision
 PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.
1) Neighborhood comment emails from City Staff received on March 11, 2022.

You don't often get email from Learn why this is important From:

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 6:37 AM
To: Clerk
Subject: 3/15/22 6:30p City Council mtg. informaon for public comments secon
Aachments: City Council Mtg. 3-15-22 UC Master Gardeners Las Flores Learning Gardens.pdf
[EXTERNAL]
Here is the informaon that I will be speaking on during the public comments poron of the 3/15/22 6:30p Napa City Council Meeng.

Please distribute as per usual procedure.

Please acknowledge receipt of this email
Sincerely
Melody Kendall
UC Master Gardener
Item 13. Public Comment

UC MASTER GARDENERS OF NAPA COUNTY &

CITY OF NAPA PARTNERSHIP

LAS FLORES LEARNING GARDEN
● Introduction
● Purpose
● Progress to date
● Action items
● Benefits to Community
● UCMG contributions
● Future potential
● Closing

UC MASTER GARDENERS OF NAPA COUNTY & CITY OF NAPA PARTNERSHIP

LAS FLORES LEARNING GARDEN
Introduction: Melody Kendall UC Master Gardener of Napa County and a Napa native.

Purpose: To bring awareness of the development of the Las Flores Learning Garden (LFLG) an Educational Botanical Garden in partnership with the City of Napa Parks & Rec (the City) with the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County (UCMG) and the potential benefits to the Community this project will provide. -See booklet listing all 18 potential education gardens to be developed as resources, both funding and personnel,allow (pages 1-24) All CAD drawings and plans by UCMGs.

Progress to date:
-#2 Low-water, Low-maintenance garden installed with interpretive bilingual signage in place. Concrete ‘Education viewing and ADA access platforms’ and benches provide ADA access and education amplification. (page 5) Two separate UCMG public education events have already been held in this area in 2022. -#3 Native California and #4 Pollinator Gardens in progress to date; leveling of soil, irrigation and 3 trees to be installed by the City. UCMGs to purchase plants and install them. #3 & #4 gardens to be completed by June 2022. (pages 6-7) -#5 Dry garden, succulent garden install is on hold pending approval from City of Napa for debris removal and sheet mulching method applied by UCMGs no later than April 2022. If approved and carried out by April 2022 the #5 garden plants would then be installed and garden completed in fall of 2022. (page 8) Action Items:
-The City and UCMGs to complete install of #3 & #4 gardens. -For the City to install two concrete ‘Education viewing and ADA access platforms’ for viewing the signage and gardens. The City to order two benches (UCMGs to purchase) for these garden areas. UCMGs will purchase signage. The City to install signage and benches. -The City to approve debris removal (providing a debris trailer) and sheet mulching for area #5 garden. (page 8). UCMGs will then proceed with these projects. -Make sure wording in the 2040 General Plan supports the planned improvements to the Las Flores Park. e.g. ‘encourage coordination with non-profit organizations’ -Start the approval process for the change of use application for LFLG areas #6, #7 & #13 (pages 9-12 & 17-18) in Parks & Rec Master Plan. Making sure that ‘improvements to the Las Flores Park’ are included.
-Napa City Council to consider this project for funding from the ARPA funds in the ‘addressing negative economic impacts’ section (14A in tonight’s agenda 3-15-22) based on this project’s health benefits to the community and the ‘blue-zone’ applications. -UCMGs would set up a designated LFLG account with the Napa Parks & Rec Foundation to hold and disperse those funds (similar to existing ‘Friends of Westwood Hills’ account)
-UCMGs and the City area are currently working on a 3-5 year MoU document for the LFLG to supplement the existing overarching MoU already in place. .

Benefits to Community:
-Health and wellness, Physical participation, Education, Empowerment and Pleasure. One-of-a-kind Botanical Napa Learning Garden for children and adults.

UCMG contributions:
-Public education workshop events occurring each month onsite at LFLG. -Provide and will continue to provide UCMGs for upkeep of all developed garden areas as needed each month. -Act as docents when UCMGs on property at any time scheduled or otherwise. -Are working with the City to make the Las Flores Learning Garden sustainable, both in terms of the educational aspects as well as the “stewardship” aspects. -Will provide significant funds and UCMG volunteer hours for creation and upkeep of the Learning Gardens. See included spreadsheet of funds and volunteer hours contributions from UCMGs in fiscal year ending June 2021. (page 24) Future potential:
-Enhanced use of existing grass areas at Las Flores Park which will need ‘change of use’ provisions to be included in the 2040 General Plan and the Parks and Rec Master Plan.
-Consider the added benefits to the community these installations will, with UCMG expertise, provide on a continuing basis year around.

See pictures accompanying the #13 Children’s garden, #6 Wellness Garden & #7 Education Complex. (pages 17-18 & 9-12) Closing:
-We welcome all at our June 26th LFLG Grand Opening (11am-2pm). 20+ UCMG and Community Partners to staff ‘Learning Stations’ featuring information, hands on opportunities and general Community fellowship in a beautiful Botanical setting. -The interaction the UCMGs have had with the neighborhood has been extremely positive and anticipatory. -Watch us grow and please remember us when making future plans for the City of Napa. 1

IN THE PLANTING BEDS
AT THE

LAS FLORES COMMUNITY
CENTER
4300

LINDA VISTA AVE
N

CITY OF NAPA

PARKS & REC

IN PARTNERSHIP

WITH THE

UC MASTER

GARDENERS
OF NAPA CO.
2

1-Landscape grasses
2-water wise/low maintenance w/color for most of the year 3-Native Plants
4-Pollinator garden + trees TBD
5-Succulent/dry garden
6-
Wellness Garden = Zen Garden, Sensory garden, meditation labyrinth, Peace Circle
7-
Education Center=Greenhouse; teaching pavilion; storage shed; compost; veg trials area; veg summer & winter raised beds + ADA raised bed area
8-Firewise
9-TBD
10-TBD
11-TBD
12-Landscape grasses
13-
Children’s garden
14-Citrus
15-Tubers/bulbs/corms color all year garden
16-TBD
17-Lawn alternatives
18-Rain garden/swale

UC MASTER

GARDENERS OF

NAPA COUNTY
& CITY OF NAPA
LAS
FLORES

LEARNING
GARDEN

NUMBERED

PLANTING AREAS
WITH

RECOMMENDED

CONTENTS
3

1 4
5 6
7 13
15 14
16 17
18 LANDSCAPE GRASSES
-#1=Size in feet=25’x10’x28’x6’
-#12=Size in feet=
46’x12’x25’x15
-Both face Northwest along
Culpepper
-#1=Borders Culpepper &
sidewalk along Northwest side
and the main parking area
Culpepper entrance on
the south side
-#12=Borders
Culpepper
& sidewalk and west
entrance to small
parking area
-Full sun
-#1=Contains low shrubs (to be
removed) & a large water pipe
access point to be worked
around.
-#12 contains a med. sized tree
(to remain) & wood chip mulch.
-irrigation?
-Closest hose bib?
BEFORE Sept 2019-view from Culpepper
#1 above & #12 at left
15 5
#1 & #12 PLANTING AREAS
4

WATER-WISE
LOW

MAINTENANCE

COLOR ALL YEAR
-Size in feet
3,100 sq ft
-faces West at
corner of
Culpepper St. &
Linda Vista Ave.
-Shade from
existing trees in
AM; afternoon full
sun
-Currently contains
a Raywood Ash
tree that will
remain w/ various
other trees &
foliage debris to be
removed
-Complex sign to
remain
-Bench to be
removed
-irrigation?
-Closest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
12 13
15 14
16 17
18 Area
(phase) #1
Installed
2020-21 with the
City of Napa &
MGs working
together
5 5
5 5
15 5
BEFORE- Nov
2019
–left-view
from Linda
Vista;
right-view
from entrance
walkway
looking north
with main
parking lot to
the left.
#2 PLANTING AREA
Draft plan for phase #1
2 5

NATIVE PLANTS
-Size in feet:
39x42x10x42
-faces Linda Vista; just
south of corner of
Culpepper & Linda
Vista.
-Bordered by
street/sidewalk on the
west and by main
facility walkway on the
north; parking lot on a
portion of the south
edge + ‘bump out’
area in main parking
lot.
-Contains a large
Raywood Ash and gets
shade in AM w/full sun
in PM.
-Contains various
broken & dead foliage
to be removed. ‘Bump
out’ area has shrubs to
be removed.
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 11
12 13
15 14
16 17
18 5
5 Area
(phase) #2
5 5 15
5 #3 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE- Nov
2019
–left-view from
Linda Vista;
right-view
looking west
from in front of
bldg. in main
parking lot.

Note ‘bump
out’ area on
left to be
included.
6

POLLINATOR GARDEN
-Size in feet:
117x15=1755 sq ft
-Runs along Linda Vista
from entrance to main
parking lot north to
planting area #3
-Long, thin area
bordered by
street/sidewalk on the
southwest and the
parking lot on the
northeast.
-Full sun
-Contains several
Small trees and
many dead shrubs to
be removed.
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 Area
(phase) #2
15 5
#4 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE-Nov 2019-as seen
from south Linda Vista
sidewalk at entrance to
main parking
7

DRY GARDEN &

SUCCULENTS
-Size in feet:

Main area:

58.5' x 21' = 1228.5 sq. ft
as well as misc.
unmeasured ‘bump out’
areas in main parking lot.
-Main area fronts on
Linda Vista just south of
entrance into main
parking area. East side
bordered by east main
parking lot.
-Contains a large tree
that will remain &
multiple dead shrubs that
will be removed.
-AM shade & PM sun that
varies w/the seasons.
-’Bump out’ areas have
tree stumps and dead
shrubs + some large
plantings that will be
removed.
-full sun for the most part
-Irrigation in all areas?
-Nearest hose bib?

1 2
3 4
5 6
10 11
12 13
15 14
16 17
18 5
5 5
5 Area (phase)
#2
15 5
#5 PLANTING AREAS
BEFORE-Nov 2019-Left-Main
planting area as viewed from
main parking lot looking SW;
Right-an example of one of the
‘bump out’ areas in main
parking lot looking west from
main parking lot.
8

WELLNESS GARDEN=

ZEN GARDEN,

SENSORY GARDEN,

PEACE CIRCLE &

MEDITATION

LABYRINTH
-Size in feet:
106’x88’=9,328 sq ft
-At south end of
property
-Bordered on north by
south parking lot +
three shade trees to
remain; open on east
side; west & south
ends bordered by a
fence
-Gently slopes to a
drain on the eastern
border
-Four Hornbeam trees
within to remain
-Sun/shade radio
depends on shade of
all trees
-Irrigation?
-Closest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #6 PLANTING AREA
Area
(phase) #3
BEFORE: Sept 2019-as viewed
from south parking lot.
9

10 Entrance
12’ to 16’ inviting entrance.

Flagstones set in
decomposed granite with
an arched arbor
Pathways
1 path narrows to 6’ wide
enough for ADA access. DG
is low cost and makes a
pleasant sound of ‘mindful
walking’
Learning Stations
Widened areas off main
path with backless two
person benches. Each
station to focus on a theme
or educational point:
sensory (smell, touch or
sound)
Labyrinth
25’ diameter with rhythmic
pattern for mindful
exercises. Surface to be
smooth. Materials TBD.

Possibly Donor Bricks.

Natural boulders mark
entrance.

Peace Circle
15’ wide seating area circled
with Donor Bricks in a
pattern. Low brick wall
using Donor Bricks to serve
as seating. Compass in
center.

Stone Bridge
Flagstone path divides lawn
alternative area from
Japanese Maple grove &
provides a shortcut to main
path.

Waterfall & dry creek bed
Large boulders to simulate actual waterfall
with elevation range akin to existing
conditions. Site to continue to flow to
existing drain.

Zen garden and Sensory Garden
location TBD
Zen Garden=Intended to stimulate meditation, these beautiful gardens strip nature to its bare essentials and primarily use sand and rocks to bring out the meaning of life.

Sensory Garden= To engage and stimulate all 5 senses

EDUCATION CENTER=

GREENHOUSE, VEG
TRIALS, ADA + RAISED

BEDS, STORAGE SHED,

EDUCATION PAVILION &

COMPOST AREA
-Size in feet: 80’x80’
-Bordered by
sidewalk/tennis court on
west; picnic area &
Culpepper on north; east
& south open.
-Grass only no other
foliage/trees
-Full sun
-Irrigation?
Closest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #7 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Sept
2019-looking
north from
sidewalk by
tennis courts
Note: The gates are to
remain locked due to large
amounts of valuable items
in this area. Gates will be
open for public access
when UCMGs are on the
property, during
educational events,
scheduled UCMG work days
and by special request.

Area
(phase) #3
11

12 Perimeter:
80x80 feet perimeter
6 foot tall cyclone fencing
One 8 foot people gate
One 12 foot entry gate and
circle drive
Features:

Two 20x20 foot greenhouses
with doors opening into public
areas
15x20 foot shaded education
structure for teaching with
ability to expand as needed
10x18 foot storage shed with
double doors
12x18 foot shaded area
adjacent to shed, complete with
potting area, work benches,
shelves, sink and permanent
mobile help desk
11 (3x6 foot) raised beds for
vegetable trials and education
use
2 (3x6 foot) ADA raised beds
3 different types of composting
stations
A biochar station
3 open soil storage bins
Donor appreciation wall on
south fence at public entrance
gate
Surfaces
All public areas to be ADA grade
decomposed granite surface
Delivery area is compacted blue
rock
All UCMG only areas to be wood
chips surface including outdoor
storage and access areas

N

FIREWISE GARDEN
-Size in feet:
197’x56’x97’
-Fronts on Culpepper
facing north.
-Contains three trees
that will remain &
lawn.
-Bordered by
Culpepper on north,
sidewalk on west &
east and DG picnic
area w/trees on south
-Gently slopes to
sidewalk
-Full sun w/exception
of tree shadows
-Irrigation?
-Closest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
6 7
8 9
10 11
12 13
15 14
16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #8 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE-Oct 2019-from Culpepper
13

N
TBD
-Size in feet:
28’x46’x28’x38’
-Fronts on Culpepper
to the north
-Bordered by side walk
on the east; walk to
tennis courts on west
& tennis court on the
south.
-Gently slopes to
sidewalk
-Contains hedge along
south side & two
Camphor Trees to
remain; wood chips
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #9 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Oct 2019-from Culpepper looking
south
14

N
TBD
-Size in feet:
23’x51’x28’x51’
-Fronts on Culpepper
to the north
-Bordered by side walk
on the west; walk to
tennis courts on east &
tennis court on the
south.
-Gently slopes to
sidewalk
-Contains hedge along
south side & one
Camphor Tree to
remain; wood chips
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #10 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Oct 2019-from Culpepper looking
south
15

N
TBD
-Size in feet:
6’x40’x32’x38’
-Fronts on Culpepper
to the north
-Bordered by side walk
on the east; sidewalk
& Culpepper parking
lot on west & south.
-Gently slopes to
sidewalk
-Contains one light
pole & one Camphor
Tree to remain; wood
chips
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #11 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Oct 2019-from Culpepper
looking east
16

CHILDREN’S GARDEN
-Size in feet:
2,400 sq ft
-Bordered by
Culpepper parking lot
on the north, Las
Flores bldg & sidewalk
on the south, tennis
court & sidewalk on
the east and the main
parking lot & sidewalk
on the west.
-Full sun in summer
but bldg. shades large
portions during the
winter months.
-lawn (to be removed)
-irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #13 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Sept 2019-looking north to Culpepper
parking lot from Las Flores bldg.

Area (phase) #3
17

18 Preschool Area
To be located closest to the
bldg for protection. Low
hedge to define area.

Additional features may
include areas for chalk
drawing and movement posts
Public Areas
To be located within the
raised bed garden area. With
a large moving sundial placed
in the center
UC Master Gardener
Education Area
Four raised garden beds to
display native habitat,
pollinators, edibles and
sensory plants.

Taking into consideration both
adult and child preferences:
one side of the garden beds
will be neatly planted while
the other side will be allowed
to run wild.

CITRUS
-Two areas with the
southern area the
smaller of the two
-Approx. size in
feet:35’x 8’
-Area next to Las
Flores bldg. facing
west.
-Bordered by bldg. on
east, sidewalks & rail
fence on south &
north and sidewalk &
main parking lot on
the west.
-full sun when sun
comes over the bldg.
-Contains multiple rose
bushes to be removed
and wood chips
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #14 PLANTING AREAS
BEFORE: Oct 2019- looking north from
sidewalk to front entrance of bldg
19

TUBERS, BULBS,
CORMS-color all year
garden
-Two areas
-Size in feet:38’x6’x25’
-Both on west side of
bldg. at entrance. One
on north side of main
entrance and one on
south side of main
entrance.
-Both bordered by
sidewalks, bldg. and
main parking lot
-Contains fire hydrant
& multiple plants and
shrubs to be removed.
-Sun/shade ratio
depends on shade
from bldg. & trees in
parking area
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 11
12 13
15 14
16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #15 PLANTING AREAS
BEFORE: Sept 2019-looking east from the
main parking lot entrance sidewalk
20

TBD
-Size in feet:
10’x20’x5’x16’
-Bordered by bldg. on
north, sidewalk
parking on SW &
planting area #17 on
SE.
-Bare soil with hedges
along bldg.
-shade from large
trees varies depending
on season.
-irrigation?
-nearest hose bib?
1 3
4 5
6 7
9 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #16 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Oct 2019-looking east
from main parking lot
21

LAWN ALTERNATIVES
-Size in feet:
42’x100’x4’x65’
-Bordered by bldg. &
planting area #16 on
north, sidewalk
parking on south &
west
-Lawn (to be removed)
with large redwood in
center against bldg.
with two trees
situated one each at
east & west border.

Hedges on north edge
along bldg.
-sun/shade varies
depending on season
due to large trees in
area.
-irrigation?
-nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 10
11 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #17 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Oct 2019-looking east from the
main parking lot
22

RAIN GARDEN/SWALE
-Size in feet:
60’x89’x51’
-Area faces SE & is
open to large lawn
area
-Bordered by sidewalk
on north and west
-Contains a Camphor
tree & a bench + a
slope to a drain.
-Irrigation?
-Nearest hose bib?
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 12
13 15
14 16 17
18 5
5 5
5 15
5 #18 PLANTING AREA
BEFORE: Nov 2019-looking SE from tennis
children’s play yard.
23

Las Flores Learning Garden
UC Master Gardeners/City of Napa Project Partnership
Areas 2, 3, 4 & 5 Installation,
Materials, Upkeep & Ongoing Education
Labor & Funding Estimates FY 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021- June 20, 2022) Est Labor Hours
Est Cost of
Materials
Est CON Labor
Hours
Est CON
Funding
Est UCMG Vol
Labor Hours Est UCMG Funding
Site Prep 4 TBD TBD TBD 4 $0
Sheet Mulching #5 45 0 0 0 45 $0
Irrigation TBD TBD TBD TBD 0 $0
Compost TBD TBD TBD TBD 0 $0
Top Soil TBD TBD TBD TBD 0 $0
ADA Concrete Pads (2) TBD $10,000 TBD $10,000 0 $0
Plants 30 $6,600 0 $0 30 $6,600
Design Items & Specialty Soil
Amendments # 5 10 $1,000 0 $0 10 $1,000
Benches (2) TBD $3,600 TBD $0 0 $3,600
Signage (3) TBD $2,100 TBD TBD 0 $2,100
Ongoing Upkeep & Plant
Replacements 200 $200 0 $0 200 $200
Education Workshop Events 120 $200 0 $0 120 $200
TOTAL Labor & Materials Areas
3,4,& 5 409 $23,700 0
$
TBD 409 $13,700
24

25 2022 Calendar of UCMG LFLG outdoor on-site public education workshop events Jan 29 Fall//winter Pruning and Plant ID & care
Feb 26 Weeds-ID and mgmt.
-Frost protection
-Drip Irrigation planning
Mar 26 Spring garden Planning
-Pruning & soil prep
-Seed starting and seedling mgmt.
-new plants install & mgmt.

April 30 Garden pests, mgmt. and pesticide info + refresher on weeds May 28 Fire wise gardening
-Greywater, water mgmt.
-irrigation recap
June 26 Grand opening of UCMG Las Flores Learning Garden July 30 Soil mgmt. and health how-to’s
Aug 27 Hot weather plant care
-Water conservation
Sept 24 Garden design
-Right plant right place
Oct 29 Fall garden cleanup
-Pruning & planning for the winter
-Leave the leaves or not
Each session will include Climate
Change mitigation and soil health
information designed for use by the
home gardener.

26 UCMG staffed:
-Education Center area
-Pest mgmt. and pesticide info display
-Good bug/bad bug
-Veggies info table
-Record keeping examples
-Mobile Help Desk
-Farmers Mkt team
-Wellness Garden area
-Meditation labyrinth painted on grass
-Sensory garden plants displayed (either cuttings or plants) -Zen garden example pics displayed
-Children’s Garden area
-Dried flower bookmarks construction
-Pot decorating
-Drawings of plants in garden for coloring
-Soil Team Booth
-Seed sprouting; microgreens
-Area #5 Dry Garden Succulent team
-Succulent Exchange
-Area #2 Low-water, low-maintenance team
-Area #3 Native Calif Team
-Area #4 Pollinator team
-Seed exchange
-Compost Team
-Spanish Outreach team
-Drip irrigation team
-Garden book exchange
Community partners staffing Learning Stations:
-Native Plant Society
-Audubon Society
-'Dirt Girls'
-RCD
-CON Water Dist.
-Napa Climate Now
June 26 Grand opening of UCMG Las Flores Learning Garden Learning Stations to be on site:

OPENING CEREMONIES
‘VINE’ OR RIBBON CUTTING

BLESSING OF THE GARDEN BY THE

SUSCOL INTERTRIBAL COUNCIL

DEDICATION OF THE MEMORIAL

BENCHES

City of Napa
American Rescue Plan Act –
Coronavirus State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds
City Coucil Meeting
3/15/2022
Supplemental I - 14.A.

From: City Staff

American Rescue Plan Act
Background
American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion bill that
was signed by President Biden
on March 11, 2021 (P.L. 117-2)
It contains over 200 provisions
intended to provide coronavirus
relief and recovery funding to
support individuals and
households, state and local
governments, small businesses,
impacted industries, and more
Section 9901 establishes the
Coronavirus State & Local
Fiscal Recovery funds and
provides $350 billion in direct
allocations to states, counties,
cities, towns, and villages based
on a formula
2

• Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to
continue to decrease spread of the virus and
bring the pandemic under control
• Replace lost public sector revenue to
strengthen support for vital public services and
help retain jobs
• Support immediate economic stabilization for
households and businesses
• Address systemic public health and economic
challenges that have contributed to the
inequal impact of the pandemic
ARPA Funding Objectives & Timing
3 City of Napa is receiving $15.12 million in ARPA funds and funds must be obligated by 12/2024 and expended by 12/2026

Research Process
ARPA Legislation US Treasury - Final Rule
January 2022
US Treasury -
Reporting
Guidelines
4

Sample Categories of Needs:

Equipment
Infrastructure
Technology
Services
Revenue
Replacement
Community
Public
Assistance
City departments compiled a list of over
$19M in key projects and programs
deferred due to, or necessary because of,
the pandemic
City departments compiled a list of over
$19M in key projects and programs
deferred due to, or necessary because of,
the pandemic
5

• Focus on cross-departmental, one-time needs
Other Considerations…Other Considerations…
• Use dedicated grants and programs first
• Focus on one-time, significant expenditures
• Assess government operations and community
needs
• Prioritize fiscal stability and returning to work
National League of Cities PrinciplesNational League of Cities Principles • Align with outcome of City Council Priority Setting
• Readiness to incorporate in the FY 2022-23 budget
Recent informationRecent information
6

• Consistent with ARPA’s intent to support
the recovery of communities:
• Staff is recommending the creation of a
“Community Recovery Bank” to be funded with
$1.15M of ARPA funds
• Seeking City Council input on this concept and
a process to engage the community on
potential projects/programs
• Selected projects would need to comply with
ARPA rules and strict reporting requirements
Community Recovery Bank
7

Recommendations:

Support Public Health Response
Department Request  Amount  Council Priority or
Core City Service
City Manager
Recommended
Recommended
Amount
Human
Resources
COVID Related Employee Costs (Boucher Law
Contract)  $           300,000
Hiring/Workforce
Stability Yes  $              300,000
Police & Fire Napa Central Dispatch Alternate Answer Point  $         1,500,000  Core Need Yes  $          1,500,000 Fire Fire Station 1,2,&3  Alerting Systems  $           150,000  C ore Need Yes  $              150,000 All
Emergency Operations Related Plans (e.g., EOP
Update, Debris Management Plan)  $             85,000  Core Need Y es  $                85,000 Finance, EOC,
Police, & Fire
Alternate EOC & Emergency Cooling Centers
Backup Power  $           100,000  Core Need Yes  $              10 0,000 $          2,135,000
Support Public Health Response
Recommended Total by Category
8

Recommendations:

Services to Disproportionately Impacted
Communities
Department Request  Amount  Council Priority or
Core City Service
City Manager
Recommended
Recommended
Amount
City Manager Project Roomkey‐Local Contribution  $        3,000,000  Homelessness Yes  $          2,800,000 City Manager Street Outreach/Housing Readiness  $           300,000  Homelessness Yes  $              300,000 City Manager
Tenancy Care and Ongoing Housing Support for
Project Homekey sites  $           400,000  Homelessness Yes  $              400,000 $          3,500,000 Recommended Total by Category
Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities
9

Recommendations:

Infrastructure
Department Request  Amount  Council Priority or
Core City Service
City Manager
Recommended
Recommended
Amount
Public Works Stormdrain Infrastructure Funding   $        5,000,000 Economic
Recovery/Dev.

Yes, reduce as
needed to meet
limit  $          4,715,000
Public Works SD Condition Assessment  $           500,000 Economic
Recovery/Dev. Yes  $              500,000
$          5,215,000
Infrastructure (Stormwater, Water, Broadband)
Recommended Total by Category
10

Recommendations:

Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss
Department Request  Amount  Council Priority or
Core City Service
City Manager
Recommended
Recommended
Amount
Public Works
Generators for Facilities ‐ Police Department,
City Emergency Operations Center and 911‐  $            300,000  Core Need Yes  $               300,000 Public Works Generators for Facilities ‐ Corp Yard   $            400,000  Core Need Yes  $               400,000 Public Works
Public Works Lucity and GIS Advancement ‐ LT
GIS  & Lucity Tech/program manager (3 years) +
professional/technical services  $            500,000
Economic
Recovery/Dev. Yes  $               500,000
Public Works Police Department Building HVAC  $            750,000  Core Need Yes  $               750,000 City Clerk Records Inventory  $           101,240  Core Need Yes  $              101,240 Police Replenish part time funding  $           250,000 Hiring/Workforce
Stability Yes  $              250,000
Public Works SR 29 Undercrossing ‐ City CIP# BP12PW01  $            815,000 Economic
Recovery/Dev. Yes  $              815,000
$          3,116,240
Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss
Recommended Total by Category
11

Recommendations:

Address Negative Economic Impacts
“Community Recovery Bank”
Department Request  Amount  Council Priority or
Core City Service
City Manager
Recommended
Recommended
Amount
TBD
Community Recovery Bank Proposed Uses:

Eviction Prevention/Rental Assistance, Food
Needs, Child Care, and Housing Location and
Barrier Removal $1,150,000
Economic
Recovery/Dev. Yes  $          1,150,000
$          1,150,000
Address Negative Economic Impacts
Recommended Total by Category
Staff is seeking direction from the Council on a process for identifying how to best allocate this portion of the ARPA funds 12

FY 2021-22 Needs – ARPA Funds
-COVID Employee Costs
With the recent uptick in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant, Human Resources has requested that $100,000 of the $300,000 requested for COVID contact tracing and testing costs be allocated in the current fiscal year - to assist in covering those immediate costs. -Storm Drain Assessments
To effectively proceed with all the storm drain work envisioned with ARPA funds, Public Works needs $500,000 in the current fiscal year to undertake storm drain condition assessments as soon as possible.

Remainder of projects and programs to be funded as part of FY 2022-23 budget
13

Recommended Actions
1) Receive a presentation on ARPA and the
proposed plan for the use of the $15.12M in ARPA
funds.
2) Adopt the resolution approving the list of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects to be
included in the FY 2022/23 budget process and
revenue and expenditure budget adjustments to
the FY 2021/22 adopted budget, as documented
in Budget Adjustment No. BE2203503.
14

You don't often get email from Learn why this is important From: Niki Williams
Sent: Monday
, March 14, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Clerk; Sco Sedgley; Liz Alessio; Bernie Narvaez; Beth Painter; Mary Luros; Steve Poer
Cc: Sharon Parham; Chrisna Benz; Janet C.

Subject: Item 14A, Mar
ch 15 Council Meeng
Aachments: Le
er to Napa City Council.pdf
Categ
ories: Unverified Con
tact
[EXTERNAL]
To the May
or and City Councilmembers,
We are r
equesng that some of the ARPA funds assigned to “Address Negave Economic Impacts” be used to establish a rebate program for yard care businesses to purchase baery-operated leaf blowers (and possibly other zero-emission lawn care equipment).

The City of Napa lists 212 permied businesses under the “Landsc aping Service” type.

Over half of these businesses (78) appear to be small, owner operated businesses with Lano owners. These would have been negavely impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown because yard care cannot be done “remotely”.

A ban on gasoline-pow
ered leaf blowers, which will benefit the community and the equipment operators by reducing air and noise polluon, will also require yard care companies to purchase zero-emission equipment. This will have a disproporonate impact on small yard care businesses.

The City has an opportunity with the ARPA funds to help these businesses r educe
polluon and remain economically viable by funding an effecve rebate program. A rebate program will also prepare businesses for the new regulaons from AB 1346 which will prohibit the sale of gas-powered lawn equipment by 2024.

Commercial leaf blo
wers, such as the Shl 100 model used by the City’s Public Works Department, costs about $2000 for the blower and baery backpack. We recommend funding the rebate program with a minimum $100,000 to be able to supply at least 50 businesses with zero-emission equipment but ask you to be as generous as possible.

Establishing a r
ebate program will allow the City Council to move forward with two of its stated priories for 2022: economic recovery and acon on climate change. We urge you to take advantage of the ARPA funds to create a rebate program and help local businesses act on climate change.

Thank you for y
our consideraon.

The Napa Climate NOW! Leaf Blower Issue Team
Niki Williams
Sharon Parham
Janet Clare Gotch
Chris Benz
Item 14.A.

Advocating for smart climate action based on the latest climate science

www.350bayarea.org/NapaClimateNow • [email protected]

March 14, 2022

To the Mayor and City Councilmembers,

We are requesting that some of the ARPA funds assigned to “Address Negative Economic Impacts” be used to establish a rebate program for yard care businesses to purchase battery-operated leaf blowers (and possibly other zero-emission lawn care equipment).

The City of Napa lists 212 permitted businesses under the “Landscaping Service” type.

Over half of these businesses (78) appear to be small, owner operated businesses with Latino owners. These would have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown because yard care cannot be done “remotely”.

A ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers, which will benefit the community and the equipment operators by reducing air and noise pollution, will also require yard care companies to purchase zero-emission equipment. This will have a disproportionate impact on small yard care businesses.

The City has an opportunity with the ARPA funds to help these businesses reduce pollution and remain economically viable by funding an effective rebate program. A rebate program will also prepare businesses for the new regulations from AB 1346 which will prohibit the sale of gas-powered lawn equipment by 2024.

Commercial leaf blowers, such as the Stihl 100 model used by the City’s Public Works Department, costs about $2000 for the blower and battery backpack. We recommend funding the rebate program with a minimum $100,000 to be able to supply at least 50 businesses with zero-emission equipment but ask you to be as generous as possible.

Establishing a rebate program will allow the City Council to move forward with two of its stated priorities for 2022: economic recovery and action on climate change. We urge you to take advantage of the ARPA funds to create a rebate program and help local businesses act on climate change.

Thank you for your consideration.

The Napa Climate NOW! Leaf Blower Issue Team
Niki Williams
Sharon Parham
Janet Clare Gotch
Chris Benz

ALTA EAST SUBDIVISION
PL21-0066
March 15, 2022
City Council Meeting
3/15/2022
Supplemental I - 15.A.

From: City Staff

Entitlements
• Tentative Subdivision Map
– Subdivide 0.83-acre property into 5 residential lots
• Design Review
– Tentative Subdivision Map
– 5 Single-family residential units
• Use Permit
– Flag Lots

Project Location
• 1568 East Avenue
• 36,154 square‐feet (0.83‐acre) parcel

Property Designation
• General Plan
• SFI‐105 (3‐8
du/acre)
• 0.83‐acre lot
• min 2 – max 6 units
• Zoning
• RI 5 ‐ Single‐Family
Infill (Min. 5,000 sq.
ft. lot size

Site Plan

Lot 1
Floor Plan

Lots 2,3,4

Lot 5

Planning Commission Discussion
Architectural Diversity
-update facades of homes prior to building

City Council Actions:
(1) Determine that the project is exempt from
CEQA; and
(2) Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, Design
Review Permit, and Use Permit based on a
determination that the application, as conditioned,
is consistent with the City’s General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, and other applicable City requirements
and policies.

End of Presentation

Starting with the
first message, first:
-----Original Messag
e-----
From: janis pollock
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:52 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]
February 18, 2022
Dear Mr. Huether,
and planning commission,
This letter is to clarify the idea that no one seemed to have any concerns over the Alta Heights East project by Blake Griffin. As early as July 22, 2021 my wife and I contacted Bond Mendez as to how such a large group of homes could possibly be built next to our property ) The correspondence continued from July into September 2021. If the planning commission did not receive these questions how would they know there was opposition? We don’t know the process but were told all complaints would go into a folder to be addressed later. Is that time now?
Why wasn’t the folder with our numerous complaints forwarded to the planning commission who conducted the meeting February 17, 2022 @ 5:30pm?
Then maybe they wouldn’t have been SO confused during the meeting when our daughter/partner and my wife were able to get their 3 minutes of talk time! Also, for the record we have been out of town for a month and unable to see our mail (an email also would have been nice) at home so were unaware of the meeting on February 17! If given the chance we would have definitely voiced our concerns in advance, AGAIN- Sitting in on that meeting and hearing the panel of members confused by not receiving any complaints we are appalled that someone in attendance didn’t have the integrity to step up and acknowledge our numerous concerns sent to the planning department and Mr. Griffin.

Seems like our voices have never been heard or were just dismissed.

Lastly, we’d like to say how furious we felt listening to the panel at the meeting laughing and joking about this project that is so painful for our family! Apparently you think it’s funny to joke about grabbing a beer on your way through the living room and the barn garage doors while we are suffering waiting to find out your decision and how our lives will change forever! Also, we have waited a year and a half to finally be able to share our feelings and concerns on this project and we are allowed 3 minutes with you cutting us off whenever we said something you didn’t like. You all should have realized what an emotional and uncertain time this is for us.

Sad how the City of Napa’s loyalty is for a new Napa developer instead of generations of family members who have supported Napa.

Item 15.A. Neighborhood Comments

We were offe
nded listening to Mr. Griffin talking about how he’s so happy to be building needed homes for families while destroying lives of seniors already living here. Does that sound like a double standard?

Mr Griffin had other options as to how he could develop this property that would have been better for everyone but he chose money over morals.

This project seems like a clear case of Private Nuisance.

From our perspective the planning commission meeting was a total waste of our time. It seemed to be a done deal from the beginning with a couple of members admitting they went out and looked at the property but had no questions or anything to add. Sorry they couldn’t have considered the impact this project will have on the neighbors.

You were just going through the motions!
The little guy doesn’t stand a chance.

We are forwarding several emails proving our worries and concerns about this project since Mr.

Griffin purchased the property.

Peace and Happiness
Paul and Janis Pollock

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:54 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:55 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:56 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:57 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:58 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness

From: janis pollock

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:59 AM
To: Patricia Baring <[email protected]>
Subject: February 17, 2022 meeting

[EXTERNAL]

Peace and Happiness