SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa
Regular Meeting
April 19, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
AFTERNOON SESSION:
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Email from Alison Barstad received on April 19, 2022.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.B. Quarterly Recruitment Update
PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
5.C. Police Equipment Use Policy
1) Email from Jill Hancock received on April 18, 2022.
2) Email from Jill Hancock received on April 18, 2022.
3) Email from Linda Pidgeoneuser received on April 18, 2022.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6.A. Farmers Market
PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
1) Email from Carine Hines, P hD received on April 18, 2022.
SUBMITTED DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Handout from Kevin T eague titled “Stanly Ranch Contribution to City Revenue and Housing.”
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
From: Alison B
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:51 PM
To: PlanningCommission <[email protected]> Cc: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: “COMMENT TO COMMISSION FOR APRIL 19, 2022 MEETING – PLEASE READ” [EXTERNAL]
To Whom It May Concern,
For the last 2 years The city of Napa and the rest of the world has been dealing with Covid. This virus was a blindside that not one business could have been prepared for, let along our government. As precautions were taken at an extreme level for safety it completely shut down businesses, specifically the hospitality industry, which as we know thrives in Napa.
Many restaurants, in particular, along with employees, took a huge loss financially; some unrecoverable.
Many restaurants continued the fight to stay open adjusting with the mandates and making safety the biggest focal point. The City of Napa placed many mandates in order, that restaurants wanting to stay in business complied to. Lots of money was poured into staying open and creating safety for tourists and locals.
As it stands now, as many mandates are lifted and minimal are left, we forget that Covid is still a contractable virus and there are still people taking precautions.
Recently, the restaurant I am employed at, Angèle was asked, more so forced, within minimal time to take the tent down, from the patio.
This tent provides comfortable dining on the patio, protecting from rain, wind, and safe dining for those who are still concerned with Covid, and taking precautions.
The tent is on private property and does have the temporary permit given though Covid, and is esthetically pleasing to the eye.
There was a significant monetary loss in the service industry world, as I’m sure the city knows through loss of revenue and taxes brought in through businesses that benefit the city.
What I am raising today is, instead of forcing restaurants that are using outdoor tenting, on private property, they are paying rent on, and forcing to cut seating and comfortability for guests still concerned with Covid, to let these restaurants continue to keep the tents up. Restaurants are still dealing with financial losses from Covid, that make it impossible for them to afford to build structures that are permanent that provide the above for guests. The parklets built during Covid have been passed from temporary to permanent, so the City, I’m sure, can find a reasonable way to extend the temporary permits for the tents as owners can forecast something permanent, which takes time and money.
The City seems like it wants to profit on forcing restaurants to build permanent structures in a time that restaurants are still dealing with loss. Forcing tent removal effects not only the restaurant owners but safety of locals and tourists, the employees; cut backs would be made ie. layoffs, loss of significant wage for employees, and more monetary loss for owners, that have already taken a huge hit through Covid.
The State of CA has yet to fully lift Covid mandates and restrictions for precautionary measures, Napa should be following suit and specifically in our hospitality industry, going the extra mile to ensure safety.
Item 3. Public Comment
I am raising this issue with City Council as a matter that needs tending to, as the warmer months approach, and tourism will spike, we need all the restaurants open for business and provide space and safety for tourists and locals to stay healthy and have positive experiences in Napa.
I hope the above will all be considered.
Thank you for the Time.
Regards,
‐Alison A. Barstad
Quarterly
Recruitment
Update
Human
Resources
April 19, 2022
ATTACHMENT 1
City Council Meeting
4/19/2022
Supplemental - Item 5.B.
From: City Staff
City FT Recruitment Metrics
(FY21/22 Q3)
Metric Total
Recruitments Planned 10
Recruitments Completed 15
Positions to be Filled 20
Total Current Vacancies 57
(76 in Q2, 92 in Q1)
Upcoming Recruitments 12
2 City PT Recruitment Metrics
(FY21/22 Q3)
Metric Total
Recruitments Requested 7
Recruitment Completed 7
Positions to be Filled 8
Upcoming Recruitments 12
3 Employee Turnover – (1 year)
4 0
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 April ‐ June '21 July ‐ Sept. '21 Oct. ‐ Dec. '21 Jan. ‐ Mar. '22 Employees
Highlights
• Napa County Job Fair
in Yountville
5 Job Fairs – Back In Person!
• Sonoma State
University Career
Fest in Rohnert Park
• Napa Valley College
Job Fair – Coming
Soon on May 5!
Highlights
• Employee Engagement
Survey Completed!
• Police Officer Trainee –
First Recruitment since
2019 (Pre-Pandemic)
6 Highlights
• Wellness Committee
launches the City's first
Wellness Challenge
• Benefits – New ONLINE
Open Enrollment!
7 THANK YOU
8 From: Mary Lu
ros <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:03 AM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: The request by the Napa police Department to purchase military equipment Begin forwarded message:
From: Jill Hancock
Subject: The request by the Napa police Department to purchase military equipment Date: April 18, 2022 at
10:20:13 AM PDT
To: [email protected]
[EXTE
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In today’s Napa register I saw the list of the military equipment the city of Napa police Department has requested the city Council approved for purchase. I am horrified and appalled that there is even a remote possibility that the city Council would approve such a request. I can’t imagine who the police department think they would need to use that equipment against and I think the deployment of such equipment would endanger the citizens of Napa more than it would ever protect them.
I request that you and all of the city Council denied the purchase request of any of the listed equipment.
Item 5.C.
From: Beth Pa
inter <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:20 AM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: The purchase of military equipment for the Napa Police Department Begin forwarded message:
From: Jill Hancock
Subject: The purchase of military equipment for the Napa Police Department Date: April 18, 2022 at 10:17:47 AM PDT
To: [email protected]
[EXTERNAL]
And today’s Napa register I read the list of military equipment the police department of Napa is requesting approval from the city counsel to purchase. I find list horrifying and appalling. That the police department would think we need that sort of equipment here it’s horrifying and that the city Council might approve such a purchase is appalling.
I strongly object to this proposal and request that you and the rest of the city Council did not approve the purchase of any of the requested military equipment.
From: Beth Painter <
[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:29 AM
To: Steve Potter <[email protected]>; Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Military Equipment do Napa Police
Begin forwarded message:
From: Linda Pidgeon
Subject: Military Equipment do Napa Police
Date: April 18, 2022 at
10:21:15 AM PDT
To: [email protected]
[EXTERNAL]
Please do not approve the use of the military equipment purchased by the Napa Police Department. I feel that most of the equipment published is far too deadly for the needs of Napa County Police and our residents.
Linda Pidgeoneuser
Farmers Market
NMC 5.24 Update &
License Agreement
City Council
April 19, 2022
City Council Meeting
4/19/2022
Supplemental - Item 6.A.
From: City Staff
Agenda
• Napa Farmers Market Overview
• Background on previous locations and
current location
•
License Agreement Terms & Fees
• NMC Chapter 5.24 Update
• Recommended Actions
Napa Farmers
Market Overview
• Napa County’s largest year-
around California Certified
Farmers’ Market
• Supports local farmers and
provide the community a
place to purchase farm-fresh,
sustainably grown produce,
specialty foods and artisan
goods
Napa Farmers
Market Overview
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
addressing local food insecurity
through a variety of food
assistance including
Cal Fresh
Market
Match and WIC
• Fresh produce donations to the
Napa
Valley Food Bank, South
Napa Shelter and other local
organizations providing food
assistance
Napa Farmers Market
Location
• Previous locations
– CIA/Oxbow Market, South Napa Century
Center, Napa Valley Expo
• “Lot X” parking lot (825 Pearl Street)
– Relocated in May 2020 during pandemic
– Desire to stay downtown
– Temporary approval with Special Event
Permit
– Near Oxbow Commons and walking distance
to Downtown and the Oxbow District
– Record attendance at this location
Property Owner: Syufy Enterprises (CON License Agreement) Location
License Agreement
• Longer-term agreement for use of the
parking lot
•
License Agreement Terms
– Authorized use at the location
– Tuesdays and Saturdays - 5am to 3pm
– Annual License Fees
– Storage
– Insurance
– Provision for termination (90-day notice) if
the property owner terminates their
agreement with the City
License Agreement
• License Fees Calculation
•
Based on the additional expenses the
City incurs with the farmers market at
Lot X
– Property taxes
– Incremental costs for use of the public
restrooms
– Signage
– Staff expenses for on-site support or call
outs
Expense Category Annual Expenses
Exeloo Bathrooms – Water, Toilet
Paper, Soap, Cleaning Supplies
$335
Permanent Signage in Lot X $333
Property Taxes (for exclusive use
during 5am-3pm Tuesdays &
Saturdays)
$1,096
Staff – Call Outs/Onsite
Support/General Staff Support
$3,205
TOTAL $4,969
Financial Sustainability Strategy
Service Category: Human Services
20% Cost Recovery / 80% Subsidy
$993
2022 Annual License Fee $1,000 ($83 per month)
+ CPI Annual Increase Each Year
Human Services Category: Prevention or remediation of life challenges and maintaining quality of life, independence, and connection to the community by linking and/or providing resources for those in need
NMC Chapter 5.24
• Outdated municipal code
•
Reflect current regulations and
permitting process for Farmers Market
in Napa
•
Permitted by Napa County and State
• Repeal Chapter 5.24 entirely
•
Use permit is the License Agreement
(NMC 17.52.490)
Recommended Action
1) Approve the first reading and introduction of an
ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Title
5 to repeal Chapter 5.24 “Farmers Markets”
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the
License Agreement with the Downtown Napa
Farmers Market Corporation for use of Lot X for
a bi-weekly farmers’ market for $1,000 per year
and determine that the actions authorized by
this item are exempt from CEQA.
From: Carine
Hines
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 10:46 AM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment: 4/19 Napa Farmers Market
[EXTERNAL]
Hello
My name is Carine Hines and I'm one of the owners/farmers at Sun Tracker Farm in neighboring Yolo County. We are young farmers of our 10‐acre, family‐owned, certified Organic farm. The vast majority of our income is from sales at the Napa Farmers Market. Through the many challenges of the pandemic, drought, and fire, having the steady, community‐based income provided by the Napa Farmers Market allowed our business to thrive and provide for our family.
Since the Napa Farmers Market moved from Gasser Drive to its current location downtown, our business saw incredible growth in its shopper base and sales. The current location not only attracts more Napa tourists, but it mostly attracts the main shopper base for fruit and vegetable farms at the market, namely local Napa residents. The Farmers Market is now the place where many Napa residents can purchase all their food, and healthy, sustainably‐grown food at that. We thank the Napa City Council for hosting the Napa Farmers Market in such a beneficial location to farmers and residents. Thank you. ‐‐
Carine Hines, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher UC Davis
Co‐Owner of Sun Tracker Farm
President of the Western Yolo Recreation Center Association Board of Director for the Napa Farmers Market Association Item 6.A.
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STANLY RANCH CONTRIBUTION TO CITY REVENUE AND HOUSING
Stanly Ranch Resort's contribution to both the City of Napa General Fund and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is and will continue to be significant. The contributions arise from (A) one-time development fee payments and [B) from on-going payments from operations.
A. Estimated Payments to the Affordable Housine Trust Fund One Time Development Fee Payments: The up-front payments are estimated to be approximately $3,500,000.1
By comparison, in Fiscal Year 2020-21 the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Fund collected approximately $815,000 in total developer fees. In FY 2019-20 the Fund collected approximately $896,000; in FY 2018-19 the Fund collected approximately $870,000; the City's highest collection year.2
Ongoing payments: The on-going payments are estimated to be $420,000 per year (in 2022 dollars), which will increase over time as room rate increases, for the life of the project.3 The present value to the City of the on-going payments could be approximately $10,000,000.
B. Estimated Payments to the General Fund
Stanly Ranch Resort also will make ongoing TOT payments to the City General Fund. The estimated opening revenue to the City is as follows:
In the first 90 days from opening Stanly Ranch expects to generate approximately $734,000 in General Fund TOT revenue and approximately $122,000 in TID revenue.
By the end of 2022, Stanly Ranch expects to generate approximately $3,244,000 in General Fund TOT revenue and approximately $540,000 in TID revenue.
In its first full year of operation, Stanly Ranch expects to generate approximately $5,069,000 in General Fund TOT revenue and approximately $844,000 in TID revenue.
These on-going payments will increase over time, for the life of the project. 1 The payments fall into 3 major categories, including payments at issuance of building permits [$700,000, est.), payments related to occupancy [$1,900,000, est), payments upon sale of residences ($850,000, est). 2 See City ofNapa Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report [CAPER) 2020-2021, Submission to:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development September 2021; see also CAPERs 2018-2021. Stanly amounts to about 4.5 times the total developer housing fees for all recent development. 3 The total City of Napa TOT payments for housing in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 were approximately $908,000 for all hotels combined. See CAPERs 2020-2021.