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Napa, CA 94559
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CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Draft
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, April 19, 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 documents:
Item 3.: Email from Alison Barstad
Item 5.B: PowerPoint presentation by City staff.
Item 5.C.: Emails from Jill Hancock and Linda Pidgeoneuser.
Item 6.A.:
- PowerPoint presentation by City staff.
- Email from Carine Hines, PHD.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 1)
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(See supplemental documents in Attachment 1)
Alison - provided comments regarding outdoor parklets; suggested extending the permits through the peak tourism season and asked for a more permanent option.
Kevin Teague - provided an update on the Stanly Ranch Resort build and reviewed a handout he provided to Council that outlined Stanley Ranch Resort's contribution to City Revenue and Housing.
Jim Hinton - provided comments regarding recreational cannabis and shared concerns regarding Napa County's Measure L and the impact it may have on City residents.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
4.A. 139-2022
Meeting Minutes
Approved the March 1, 2022, March 8, 2022, March 15, 2022 and the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 28, 2022 Special Joint Meeting Minutes.
4.B. 102-2022 Emergency Replacement of Oak Street Storm Drain Determined there is 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 determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
4.C. 130-2022
Surplus Property Program
Adopted Resolution R2022-031 authorizing (1) the Police Chief to execute and submit an application to the State of California Department of General Services (DGS) for participation in the state and federal surplus property program administered by DGS; and (2) the Police Chief, Captain and Sergeant to act as representatives of the City to acquire surplus property through the auspices of the California State Agency for Surplus Property and accept responsibility for payment of incidental fees by the City under the application terms and conditions.
Enactment No: R2022-031
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 75-2022 Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provide the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, 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 -
5.B. 85-2022
Quarterly Recruitment Update
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Human Resources Director Heather Ruiz provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was bought back to Council. Individual Council comments and questions ensued.
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
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5.C. 92-2022 Police Equipment Use Policy
(See supplemental documents in Attachment 1)
Police Chief Jennifer Gonzales provided the staff report.
Following the report, discussion was brought back to Council and individual questions and comments ensued.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Jim Hinton - provided comments regarding the requirements under the new Assembly Bill and shared he had been following other jurisdictions' reports as well. He also posed questions regarding the use of the equipment under certain circumstances. He would like to see people held accountable for actions.
John Pinto - posed questions regarding funding and the sharing of resources between other agencies.
Chief Gonzales provided a brief response to Mr. Pinto's questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to direct the Police Chief to return to City Council to present an ordinance approving and adopting the City's "military equipment" policy as defined and required by new state law (California Government Code Sections 7070-7075; AB-481, Chapter 406, Statutes of 2021 governing acquisition, funding, use and annual reporting). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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6.A. 129-2022 Farmers Market
(See supplemental documents in Attachment 1)
Recreation and Public Art Manager Katrina Gregory provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley asked for disclosures. Councilmember Luros shared, while she had no current financial interest, she had done previous legal work for the Farmers' Market over one year ago.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Cara Mae Wooledge, Director of Napa Farmers Market -provided comments in support of the item and shared successes of the market at the current location.
Marc Mergen, vendor at the market - spoke in support.
Cindy Deutsch, Napa Farmers Market Board Member - spoke in support.
David Layland, Napa Farmers Market Board Member - spoke in support.
Pax Heine, Blue Oak School Student - spoke in support.
Lilea Heine, Vice President of Napa Farmers Market Board of Directors - spoke in support.
Mimi Adams, Operation Manager of the Napa Farmers Market - spoke in support.
Naomi Chamblin, Owner of Napa Bookmine - spoke in support.
Anne - spoke in support.
Wendi Moore, Volunteer Coordinator with Abode Services - spoke in support.
John Pinto - spoke in support.
David Busby with Feeding it Forward - spoke in support.
Jim Hinton - provided comments supporting Farmers Markets and suggested that the public speech area be allowed inside the market for collecting signatures.
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
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A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual Council comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to:
(1) Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Title 5 to repeal Chapter 5.24 "Farmers' Markets;" and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Painted reminded folks that, in celebration of Earth Day, Napa RCD was offering Community Cleanup events at 10 sites on Sunday, April 24, 2022, and encouraged participation.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:11 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
8. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
8.A. Roll Call:
Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley
Present: 5 -
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
10. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
Item 13.A.
- PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
- Email from Chris Benz.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 2)
11. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
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11.A. 150-2022 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Mayor and City Councilmembers read the proclamation. Gus Ulloth, 911 Communications Manager accepted the proclamation and presented the Dispatcher of the Year awards from 2020, 2021, and 2022 to Denise Davis, Chris Parker-Swain, and Kristine Arriaga.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Linda Pidgeoneuser - provided comments and concerns with the level of equipment as noted in the Military Equipment Policy; does not feel military equipment use is necessary in the community and would favor limiting any use of the equipment.
Irena Miles - provided an update on parking issues on Beecham Street, Beecham Court, and the intersection of Pueblo Avenue and Soscol Avenue, and voiced concerns over long term parking of vehicles and residents ignoring the no parking signs.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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April 19, 2022CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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13.A. 104-2022 City of Napa Operating Budget Workshop for FY 2022/23 (See supplemental documents in Attachment 2)
City Manager Potter opened the item. Budget Analyst Jessie Gooch and Finance Director Anne Cardwell provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley asked for disclosures; there were none.
Discussion was brought back to Council; individual Council comments and questions ensued.
Mayor Sedgley opened Public Testimony; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Additional brief Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Potter expressed appreciation to the Finance team and the Department Heads.
A motion was made by Mayor Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to provide direction to staff to incorporate the recommended decision packages into Budget document for consideration in June. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Narvaez announced that there would be a community event on Memorial Day at 11:30 A.M. at the Veterans Memorial Park.
15. ADJOURNMENT: 7:57 P.M.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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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:
SUBMITTE
D 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, PhD received on April 18, 2022.
SUBMITTED DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Handout from Kevin Teague titled “Stanly Ranch Contribution to City Revenue and Housing.”
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‐‐‐‐‐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
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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
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Quarterly
Recruitment
Update
Human
Resources
April 19, 2022
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City Council Meeting
4/19/2022
Supplemental - Item 5.B.
From: City Staff
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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
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City PT Recruitment Metrics
(FY21/22 Q3)
Metric Total
Recruitments Requested 7
Recruitment Completed 7
Positions to be Filled 8
Upcoming Recruitments 12
3
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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
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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!
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Highlights
• Employee Engagement
Survey Completed!
• Police Officer Trainee –
First Recruitment since
2019 (Pre-Pandemic)
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Highlights
• Wellness Committee
launches the City's first
Wellness Challenge
• Benefits – New ONLINE
Open Enrollment!
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THANK YOU
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From: Mary Luros <[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: mluros@cityofnapa
.org
[EXTERNAL]
In today’s Nap
a 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.
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From: Beth Painter <bpainter@cityofna
pa.org>
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.
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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: bpain
[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
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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
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Agenda
• Napa Farmers Market Overview
• Background on previous locations and
current location
• License Agreement Terms & Fees
• NMC Chapter 5.24 Update
• Recommended Actions
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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
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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
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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
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Property Owner: Syufy Enterprises (CON License Agreement) Location
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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From: Carine Hines
Sent: Monday, April 18, 20
22 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.
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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
EVENING SESSION:
SUBMITTE
D BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
13. PUBLIC HEA
RINGS:
13.A. City of Napa Op
erating Budget Workshop for FY 2022/23
PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
1) Email from Christina Benz received on April 19, 2022.
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FY 22/23
Operating
Budget
Workshop
April 19, 2022
City Council Meeting
4/19/2022
Item 13.A.
From: City Staff
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Agenda
• Budget Process
• Council Priorities
• Budget Themes
• Financial Overview
• General Fund by Department
• Enterprise Fund Budgets
• Other Fund Proposed Decision Packages
• ARPA Funds
• Comments and Direction to Staff
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Budget Process
3 Council Priority
Workshop
February 18, 2022
CIP Workshop
April 5, 2022
Public Hearing
June 7, 2022
Budget Adoption
June 21, 2022
Implementation
July 1, 2022
Financial
Monitoring and
Reporting
Ongoing
Operating Budget
Workshop
April 19, 2022
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Council Priority Areas
4 • Hiring/Workforce Stability
• Adopt and Implement General Plan and
Housing Element
• Economic Development and Recovery
• Housing/Homelessness
• Climate Change
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Budget Theme:
Bring Back Staffing Levels
• In FY 2020/21, 32 positions were frozen
by Council, and many other positions
were held vacant during the year for
savings
• In FY 2021/22, 18 positions were frozen
by Council, and the City faces challenges
with filling positions
• Currently 74 positions are vacant City-
wide
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Budget Theme:
Bring Back Staffing Levels
• For FY 2022/23, no positions are frozen
• All positions budgeted for 100% of the fiscal year
• That said, hiring/retention challenges city-wide
continue to be significant
– City Council has already allocated funds for hiring
incentives, but even with such efforts – filling
vacancies is generally very challenging right now
• Vacancy savings only budgeted for General Fund –
baseline target of $2.3 million of savings
– Posted to General Government; will be allocated
to departments based on actual vacancies
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Budget Theme:
Bring Back Staffing Levels
• This increase to staffing costs continues
the need to use one-time revenues to
bridge the gap between operating
revenues and expenditures
• $3 million of Excess ERAF revenue is
included in the baseline General Fund
budget ($1.2 million was assumed in the
LTFF)
• Section 115 Trust will pay for $1 million of
the Sworn CalPERS UAL payment
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Budget Presentation
• This Presentation Includes:
– General Fund Proposed Budgets by
Department
– Enterprise Fund Proposed Budgets
– Proposed Decision Packages
• Not Included:
– Proposed Budgets for Other 70+ City Funds
– CIP Budgets
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9 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
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Financial Status - Revenue
• Property Tax growth continues
• Sales Tax projected to grow by 4%
– 6.2% higher than FY19
• TOT projected to grow by 16%
– Baseline TOT 4% higher than FY19
• Continued recovery of business license
tax, licenses and permits, and
miscellaneous revenues
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Financial Status -
Expenditures
• Budget as presented today includes
same COLA assumptions as the LTFF for
all groups
• All FTE are budgeted at 100%
• Increasing Costs for Employee Benefits
and Internal Services
11
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Budget Overview
FY 2022/23
• General Fund Operating Revenue Budget
is 6.6% higher than the FY 21/22 adjusted
budget
• The FY 22/23 General Fund Expenditure
Budget is 4.9% higher than the FY 21/22
adjusted budget
• Operating Revenues still less than
Expenditures using $4 million of one-
time funds to balance budget and create
surplus for decision packages
12
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Budget Overview
Proposed Decision Packages
FY 2022/23
General Fund – Ongoing
Net Decision Packages $1,205,600
Additional FTE 3 FTE
Additional Vacancy Savings ‐$127,400
Additional Contributions to Reserves $115,400
General Fund – Non‐Recurring
Net Decision Packages $485,000
Totals – General Funds
Decision Packages $1,678,600
Additional FTE 3 FTE
13 Note: Decision packages have not been included in any of the baseline budgets that will be presented tonight.
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Budget Overview
Proposed Decision Packages
FY 2022/23
Housing Funds
Net Decision Packages $0
Additional FTE 1 LT FTE
Parking Funds
Net Decision Packages $107,400
Additional FTE 1 LT FTE
Enterprise Funds
Net Decision Packages $177,150
Additional FTE 1 FTE
Total Other Funds
Decision Packages $284,550
Additional FTE 2 LT , 1 REG FTE
14 Note: Decision packages have not been included in any of the baseline budgets that will be presented tonight.
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Proposed Staffing Adjustments
• General Fund
– 3 new positions (City Attorney’s Office, City
Clerk’s Office, City Manager’s Office)
• Housing Funds
– 1 new limited-term position
• Parking Funds
– 1 new limited-term position
• Utilities Funds
– 1 new position
15
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Proposed Staffing Adjustments
• Deletions/Additions
– City Manager: 1 positions
– Finance: 2 positions
– Community Development: 1 position
– Public Works: 1 position
16
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Revenue: FY 13/14 – 22/23
General Fund
17 13/14
Actual
14/15
Actual
15/16
Actual
16/17
Actual
17/18
Actual
18/19
Actual
19/20
Actual
20/21
Actual
21/22
Adjusted
22/23
Proposed
One‐Time Revenue $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $6.94 $5.50 $3.50 $3.00 All Other Revenue $17.27 $15.69 $19.42 $18.87 $23.87 $21.53 $20.53 $18.94 $18.22 $18.07 Transient Occupancy Tax $15.17 $15.55 $18.26 $19.47 $20.09 $22.66 $16.75 $11.72 $24.12 $28.03 Sales Tax $15.15 $15.76 $16.13 $17.16 $17.94 $19.39 $16.96 $18.81 $20.22 $20.60 Property Tax $24.03 $26.19 $27.83 $29.11 $32.13 $34.97 $36.35 $37.55 $38.66 $41.18 $‐
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
in Millions
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Revenues by Source
General Fund, FY 22/23 Proposed Budget
18 Property Tax
37%
Excess ERAF
3%
Sales Tax
19%
Transient Occupancy Tax
25%
Business License Taxes
3%
Other Taxes
2%
License and Permits
2%
Charges for Services
5%
Other Revenues
1%
Transfers In
3%
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Revenues: How Does Budget
Compare to LTFF?
• Property Tax: 1% higher than LTFF
(updated estimates)
• TOT: 6% higher than LTFF (updated
estimates for baseline and new
development)
• Excess ERAF: $3 million in budget, $1.2
million assumed in LTFF
• Total revenue increase over LTFF: $3.9
million
19
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Expenditures: FY 13/14 – 22/23
General Fund
20 13/14
Actual
14/15
Actual
15/16
Actual
16/17
Actual
17/18
Actual
18/19
Actual
19/20
Actual
20/21
Actual
21/22
Adjusted
22/23
Proposed
General Fund Reserves $0.64 $0.31
Interfund Transfers $2.57 $15.13 $9.01 $4.20 $8.99 $10.82 $6.28 $5.63 $4.25 $4.40 Services ‐ Internal $4.54 $4.68 $5.33 $5.50 $5.66 $5.63 $6.60 $6.80 $7.25 $8.60 Operating $9.49 $9.38 $11.27 $12.08 $13.32 $13.53 $14.24 $12.59 $16.84 $16.85 Salaries & Benefits $48.47 $51.36 $54.41 $59.15 $64.65 $67.42 $69.53 $67.53 $75.09 $78.99 $‐
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
In Millions
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Expenditures by Category
General Fund, FY 22/23 Proposed Budget
72.3% of General Fund expenditures = Salaries and Benefits 21 Salaries & Wages
45%
Employee Benefits
28% Services ‐ External
13%
Materials & Supplies
3%
Services ‐ Internal
7%
Capital Outlay
0%
Interfund Transfers
4%
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Expenditures by Department
General Fund, FY 22/23 Proposed Budget
53.6% of General Fund expenditures = Public Safety
22 City Council
0% City Clerk
1%
City Manager
1%
Finance
8%
City Attorney
1%
Human Resources
2%
Community
Development
5%
General Government
7%
Police Dept
33%
Fire Dept
21%
Public Works
13% Parks & Recreation
8%
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Expenditures: How Does
Budget Compare to LTFF?
• Payroll Costs: $1.6 million higher; no
positions frozen
• PERS UAL: $725k lower; budget was
reduced by $1 million due to usage of 115
trust
• Internal Services: $662k higher; costs of
insurances/claims continues to rise higher
than anticipated
23
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Revenues vs Expenditures
General Fund, Proposed Budgets
24 21/22 Adjusted
Budget 22/23 Proposed
Total Revenues $104.71 $110.87
Total Expenditures $104.08 $109.14
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
$90.00
$100.00
$110.00
in Millions
One‐Time
Revenues
Operating
Revenues
One‐Time
Revenues
Operating
Revenues
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Operating Position
(Surplus / Deficit)
25 FY 13/14
Actual
FY 14/15
Actual
FY 15/16
Actual
FY 16/17
Actual
FY 17/18
Actual
FY 18/19
Actual
FY 19/20
Actual
FY 20/21
Actual
FY 21/22
Adjusted
FY22/23
Proposed
Total Surplus/(Deficit) 6.55 7.65 8.63 3.68 3.78 4.77 (1.47) (0.03) 0.63 1.73 (2.00)
‐
2.00 4.00
6.00 8.00
10.00 in Millions
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General Fund Reserves
26 21/22 Projected 22/23 Proposed
Emergency Reserve 15.40 15.40
Operating Reserve 4.96 5.22
Contingency Reserve 0.99 1.04
‐
5.00 10.00
15.00 20.00
25.00 In Millions
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27 BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT
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Overall General Fund
Category Changes
Adjusted By % By $
Salaries & Wages 6% $2,586,224
CalPERS 12% $1,950,750
Other Benefits 9% $1,115,480
Operating 5% $752,852
Internal Services 19% $1,350,770
Transfers Out 3% $140,586
28 Comparison of FY22 and FY23 budgets; purple lines have been adjusted to remove one-time items for better
comparison
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29 City Council
2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
346,600 329,850 ‐5%
City Council expenditures are 0.3% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget Salaries &
Benefits
Operating Internal
Services
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30 City Manager
City Manager expenditures are 1.5% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
1,550,090 1,595,050 3%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating Internal
Services
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City Manager
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #711: Homeless Cleanup and Administration
• Operating dollars for homeless encampment cleanup
• #713: Shelter Plus Care Match
• Contract with Abode Services to provide supportive
housing services
• #715: Shelter Services Increase
• Costs for supporting shelter services have increased
• #717: Community Outreach
• Operating dollars to support communications
• #737: City Manager Office Staffing
• Promote Assistant to the City Manager to Deputy City
Manager, then delete Assistant to the City Manager
position
• Add 1 Management Analyst I/II position
Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability,
Housing/Homelessness, & Climate Change
31
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32 City Clerk
City Clerk expenditures are 1.0% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
1,132,111 1,111,150 ‐2%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
City Clerk
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #699: New Position – Management Analyst I/II
• Add 1 Management Analyst I/II position
• Relevant Priority: Hiring/Workforce Stability
33
ATTACHMENT 1
34 City Attorney
City Attorney expenditures are 1.2% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
1,334,488 1,290,250 ‐3%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
City Attorney
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #696: New Position – Legal Secretary
• Add 1 Legal Secretary position
• Relevant Priority: Hiring/Workforce Stability
35
ATTACHMENT 1
36 Human Resources
Human Resources expenditures are 2.0% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
1,711,693 2,168,700 27%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Human Resources
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #734: Management Supervisor Academy
• Additional ongoing operating budget to support a
new management/supervisor training program
• Relevant Priority: Hiring/Workforce Stability
37
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38 Finance
Finance expenditures are 7.6% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
7,933,233 8,298,480 5%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
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Finance
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #701: Reallocation – Administrative Assistant
• Delete 1 Office Assistant I/II position and replace with 1 Administrative Assistant position
• #702: Reallocation – Management Analyst I/II
• Delete 1 Purchasing Manager position and replace
with 1 Management Analyst I/II position
• #712: Cyber Security
• Additional ongoing operating budget for cyber
security programs due to Work From Anywhere
program
• #718: Matching Funds for PS Radio Upgrade
• Non-recurring expense; matching funds for the Public
Safety Radio and Communication Upgrade Project for
Napa County
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Economic Development & Recovery
39
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40 General Government
General Government expenditures are 7.0% of the FY 21/22 Proposed Budget, and includes City-wide items such as transfers to reserves, leave payouts, and the public-access television channel.
2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
8,080,041 7,598,600 ‐6%
General
Government
6.9%
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41 Parks & Recreation Services
Parks & Rec expenditures are 8.2% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
7,865,221 8,976,620 14%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Parks & Recreation Services
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #697: Main Street Boat Dock
• One-time funding for critical repairs
• #700: Napa Lighted Art Festival
• Restore ongoing operating budget for the Festival,
which had been cut in FY21
• #720: Special Event Permits
• Increase operating revenue and expenditure budgets
due to Special Events
• #724: Parks Facility Supplies
• Increase operating revenue and expenditure budgets
due to rentals of sports fields, picnic areas, and Oxbow Commons
• #727: Parks Division Manager Vehicle Request
• Add 1 Fleet vehicle to be assigned to the Parks division manager
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Economic Development & Recovery
42
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43 Community Development
Community Development expenditures are 5.0% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget
2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
5,804,900 5,457,980 ‐6%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Community Development
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #710: Senior Permit Technician Reallocation
• Delete 1 Deputy Chief Building Official position and
replace with 1 Senior Permit Technician position
(new classification)
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability
44
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45 Public Works
Public Works expenditures are 12.6% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
11,593,762 13,775,810 19%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Public Works
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #704 Vehicle for Construction Manager
• Add 1 Fleet vehicle for the Construction Manager
• #706 Property Manager to Analyst Reclassification
• Delete 1 Property Manager position and add 1
Management Analyst I/II position
• #707 Electrical Supervisor
• Delete 1 Senior Engineering Aide Flex position and add 1 Electrical Supervisor position
• #708 Sr Construction Inspector Vehicle
• Add 1 Fleet vehicle for the Senior Construction
Inspector
• #709: Reclass SMW III to SMW I/II
• Delete 1 Street Maintenance Worker III position and
add 1 Street Maintenance Worker I/II position
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Economic Development & Recovery
46
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47 Police Department
Police expenditures are 32.5% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
33,116,803 35,454,490 7%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal Services
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Police
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #716 Dispatch Software & Hardware Maintenance
• Additional ongoing cost for new 911 system
• #726 Consulting Services for CAD RFP
• One-Time cost for consulting services to issue RFP
for new Computer Aided Dispatch system; will result
in additional costs for new CAD in future budgets
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Economic Development & Recovery
48
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49 Fire Department
Fire expenditures are 21.2% of the FY 22/23 Proposed Budget 2021/22
Adjusted Budget
2022/23
Proposed Budget % Change
23,608,193 23,040,340 ‐2%
Salaries &
Benefits
Operating
Internal
Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Fire
Proposed General Fund Decision Packages
• #695 FLSA Premium Pay
• Additional ongoing operating budget to correct
historical underbudgeting of FLSA premium pay
• #732 Fire Administration – 1600 Clay Street
• Additional ongoing operating budget for rent and
utilities at new Fire Administration offices at 1600
Clay Street
• Relevant Priority: Hiring/Workforce Stability
50
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22/23 Baseline
22/23 Baseline
+ Decision
Packages
Total Revenues $110.87 $111.08
Total Expenditures $109.14 $110.54
$80.00
$85.00
$90.00
$95.00
$100.00
$105.00
$110.00
$115.00
in Millions
51 Revenues vs Expenditures
General Fund After Decision Packages
One‐Time
Revenues
Operating
Revenues
One‐Time
Revenues
Operating
Revenues
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52 Utilities: Solid Waste &
Recycling
2021/22
Adjusted
2022/23
Proposed
Revenues 41,556,000 43,786,000
Expenditures 41,696,698 43,546,510
Net Impact of Operations ‐140,698 239,490
Non‐Recurring Revenues 0 503,200
Non‐Recurring Expenditures 1,003,100 503,200
Net Impact of Non‐Recurring ‐1,003,100 0
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53 Utilities: Water
2021/22
Adjusted
2022/23
Proposed
Revenues 36,357,000 35,798,400
Expenditures 39,243,229 38,401,990
Net Impact of Operations ‐2,886,229 ‐2,603,590
Non‐Recurring Revenues 6,659,350 718,000
Non‐Recurring Expenditures 11,408,540 663,300
Net Impact of Non‐Recurring ‐4,749,190 54,700
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Utilities
Proposed Decision Packages
• #693 Waste Prevention Specialist
• Add 1 Waste Prevention Specialist position for
Solid Waste & Recycling division for SB 1383
implementation
• #735 New Tilt Trailer for Water Distribution
• Add 1 Fleet tilt trailer for Water Distribution
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability,
Climate Change & Economic Development &
Recovery
54
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Housing Funds
Proposed Decision Packages
• #731: LT Housing Specialist
• Add 1 Limited-Term Housing Specialist position; up
to 12 months, funded by developer
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Housing/Homelessness
55
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Parking Funds
Proposed Decision Packages
• #723: LT Community Service Officer
• Add 1 Limited-Term Community Service Officer
position along with leased vehicle
• Relevant Priorities: Hiring/Workforce Stability &
Economic Development & Recovery
56
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ARPA Funds
Community Recovery Bank
• Consistent with ARPA’s intent to support the
recovery of communities
– On March 15, 2022, Council supported the creation of
a “Community Recovery Bank” to be funded with
$1.15M of ARPA funds
– Remainder of ARPA funds allocated as part of
proposed budget consistent with Council direction
– Tonight, staff will provide a brief update regarding:
• City’s current survey to engage the community on
potential projects/programs
• Preview of next steps in the process for allocation
of these funds
57
ATTACHMENT 1
Community Recovery Bank
Funding Survey
58 Community online survey initiated April 1, 2022 to get feedback from the public and help prioritize areas of community need 272 responses received as of April 12th
Survey will remain open until April 22nd
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Community Recovery Bank
Grant Process
59 • Currently developing grant guidelines and process
• Prioritizing criteria for funding based on
community input via survey
• City will be messaging regarding how to apply for
funding from the Community Recovery Bank
• Anticipating that the application period will be
through the summer
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Next Steps
• April 19th – Today’s budget workshop
• June 7th – Public budget hearing
• June 21st –
o City Council budget adoption
o ARPA Community Recovery Bank – Review
of Grant Process
•J u l y 1st – New fiscal year begins
• Early August – Adopted budget
book published
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Recommendations
• Provide input regarding proposed Budget
and Decision Packages
• Provide direction to staff to incorporate
recommended decision packages into
Budget document for consideration in
June.
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End of Presentation
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From: Christina Benz
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 9:41 AM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>; Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>; Mary Luros <[email protected]>; Liz Alessio <[email protected]>; Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]>; Beth Painter <[email protected]> Cc: Lynne Baker ; Jim Wilson >; Linda Brown
<LBrown Marilyn Knight‐Mendelson
Subject: Comments on Item 13.A City Budget Workshop
[EXTERNAL]
I am submitting comments on behalf of Napa Climate NOW! for items in the Recommended Decision Packages for FY 2022/23.
We would like to express our support for the creation of a Deputy City Manager position supported by a Management Analyst I/II to be responsible for the implementation of citywide Climate initiatives, among other responsibilities (as proposed on page 35). As detailed in the Draft 2040 General Plan, the climate initiatives have a broad reach and will involve actions by the Housing, Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development Departments. Oversight and coordination from the City Manager’s office will be crucial to efficient implementation. We ask that the job description include expertise in climate change issues and that this responsibility be allotted the majority of the additional FTE time.
We note that two vehicle purchases are requested by the Department of Public Works (pages 11 and 16). We ask that the City Council purchase electric vehicles or plug‐in hybrids for these uses to curb emissions in line with the recently adopted Climate Emergency Resolution. If electric vehicles or plug‐in hybrids are not available for the required use, we ask that the City consider leasing ICE vehicles until appropriate EVs become available.
Thank you for your consideration.
Chris Benz
Item 13.A.
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