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Napa, CA 94559
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CITY OF NAPA
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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, August 16, 2022 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Afternoon 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 that, based on a request received from the City Manager, Mayor Sedgley had agreed to change the order of the agenda to allow for the Chief of Police to provide an introduction of some new City employees after the Special Presentation.
City Clerk Carranza also announced the following supplemental document:
Item 5.E.: Memo from City Staff dated August 12, 2022 regarding ratification of the NPOA Tentative Agreement.
(A copy of the supplemental document is included in Attachment 1)
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 283-2022
Proclamation Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the City of Napa’s Incorporation
Mayor Sedgley and City Councilmembers read the proclamation in recognition of the City of Napa's 150th Anniversary of Incorporation.
Following the reading of the proclamation, Mayor Sedgley invited Chief of Police Jennifer Gonzales to introduce newly hired employees.
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Chief Gonzales introduced Police Lieutenant Chris Pacheco, Police Lieutenant Veronica Rodrigues, and Police Records Bureau Administrator Joni Brown.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Maureen Trippe of Slow Down Napa! - Thanked Councilmembers and staff for actions and investment in traffic calming efforts.
Jim Hinton - provided comments regarding lack of modern restrooms in local parks; would like to see updated facilities.
Candace Eliza - provided comments regarding the general plan, homelessness, and wetlands.
Eddie Ames, Owner of Ox and Fox - provided comments regarding parklets and asked that parklet hours match the hours of the associated business.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
5.A. 294-2022
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the Minutes for the August 2, 2022 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
5.B. 295-2022 Outdoor Dining Municipal Code Amendments
1. Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance O2022-008 amending the Napa Municipal Code by repealing existing Chapter
12.64 “Outdoor Dining in Public Rights of Way” in its entirety and replacing it with a new chapter 12.64, “Outdoor Dining on City Property,” and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA; and
2. Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance O2022-009 amending the Napa Municipal Code Section by repealing existing section 17.52.340 “Outdoor Dining” in its entirety and replacing it with a new section 17.52.340, “Outdoor Dining,” and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: O2022-008 O2022-009
5.C. 263-2022
Response to the 2021-2022 Napa County Grand Jury Compliance and
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Implementation Report on the 2019-2020 Grand Jury Report on City of Napa Sidewalks
Approved the City of Napa Response to the 2021-2022 Grand Jury Compliance and Implementation Report of the 2019-2020 Napa County Grand Jury Recommendations and Responses for the report entitled “The City of Napa’s Sidewalks: Watch your Step!” and direct the City Manager to submit the response on behalf of the City Council to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
5.D. 289-2022
Transfer of funds for Traffic Safety Programs
Approved the transfer of $400,000 to fund traffic safety equipment, programs and activities to the Police Department and Public Works Department, as documented on Budget Adjustment Form No. 1021.
5.E. 291-2022
Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Napa Police Officers’ Association (“NPOA”)
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Approved and adopted the Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa (“City”) and the Napa Police Officers’ Association (“NPOA”) for the term of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024; and authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement the Tentative Agreement.
5.F. 292-2022
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C2020-277 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Napa and the Police Management Unit (“PMU”)
Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
C2020-277 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Napa and the Police Management Unit (“PMU”) to extend the term end date from June 30, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
5.G. 293-2022
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Initiative Program
Adopted Resolution R2022-072 authorizing an updated Junior Unit Initiative Program, to provide loans to construct junior accessory dwelling units to facilitate new low-income housing.
Enactment No: R2022-072
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 266-2022
Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provided the report.
There were no requests to speak from the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Painter, that the Continue the Proclamation of Local Emergency authorizing the
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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 -
6.B. 271-2022
League of California Cities 2022 Voting Delegate
Mayor Sedgley shared that Vice Mayor Luros and Councilmembers Alessio and Painter were scheduled to attend the conference.
A motion was made by Mayor Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to appoint Vice Mayor Luros as Voting Delegate, Councilmember Alessio as First Alternate, and Councilmember Painter as Second Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, for the Annual Conference & Expo - September 7-9, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
7. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearing. There were no requests to speak; the hearing was opened and closed without comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley5 -
7.A. 237-2022
Napa Creek Condominiums Extension
Adopted Resolution R2022-073 approving a third, two-year extension of a previously approved Design Review Permit, Use Permits, Variances and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Napa Creek Condominiums located at 1701 D Street and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2022-073
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
9. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
9.A. Roll Call:
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Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley
Present: 5 -
10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
Item 14.A:
- PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.
- 26 emailed comments
Item 15: City Clerk's Certification that there was only one Candidate for each of two City Council offices to be elected in the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 2)
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12. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
12.A. 288-2022 Proclamation in Recognition of Sister City, Montalcino, Italy Mayor Sedgley and City Councilmembers read the proclamation and welcomed Vice Mayor Angelo Braconi. Vice Mayor Braconi provided remarks.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Hinton - provided comments regarding upgrading the City's parks.
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14.A. 280-2022
First Street and California Boulevard Roundabout Public Art (See supplemental documents in Attachment 2)
Recreation and Public Art Manager Katrina Gregory, joined by Kerri Hurtado, of Artsource Consulting, and Ana Teresa Fernandez, Artist, provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley turned the discussion back to Council and staff responded to brief clarifying questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Garret Murphy - read letter on behalf of John Hannaford in support of the art.
Arleene Correa - spoke in support of the art.
Nancy Willis - spoke in support of the art.
Tanya Mahaphon - spoke in opposition of artwork in the roundabout.
Julie Eppich - spoke in support of the art.
Andrea Saenz - spoke in support of the art.
Miki Hsu Leavey - spoke in support of the art.
Chris Craiker - spoke in support of the art.
Laurence Bartom - spoke in opposition of the art.
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Jim McNamara - voiced concerns that the neighborhood near the roundabout was neglected.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with Ana Teresa Fernandez and Priority Architectural Graphics for the final design, fabrication and installation of the artwork titled "Circulation" for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 and determine that the item is exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Narvaez, Luros, and Sedgley4 -
No: Painter1 -
15. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
( See supplemental document in Attachment 2)
City Manager Potter shared that the City Clerk provided certification that there was only one candidate for each of the two City Council offices to be elected in the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, therefore, per Election Code 10229, one of the following courses of action needs to be taken by City Council; either (1) appoint to each off the person who has been nominated, or (2) hold the election. He stated that a Special Meeting of the City Council would be called at 3:00 p.m. on August 23, 2022 to discuss and decide the course of action.
16. ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 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
August 16, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
AFTERNOON SESSION:
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.E. Tentative Agreement Between the City of Napa and the Napa Police Officers’ Association (“NPOA”)
• Memo from City Staff dated August 12, 2022 regarding Ratification of the NPOA Tentative Agreement.
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TO: Mayor Sedgley and Members of City Council
FROM: MJ Tueros, Human Resources Manager
DATE: August 12, 2022
SUBJECT: August 16, 2022 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 5.E. - Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Napa Police Officers’ Association (“NPOA”)
As outlined in the staff report published in the agenda packet for the City Council meeting on August 16, 2022, staff is providing an update to Council regarding NPOA's ratification of the agreement via the following supplemental communication and supporting attachments.
DISCUSSI
ON:
The MOU between the City and NPOA defines the compensation and benefits paid by the City to NPOA member employees in the classifications of Police Officer and Police Sergeant. The term of the current NPOA MOU ends August 31, 2022.
In March
of 2022, the City and NPOA began negotiations on a new MOU. On July 25, 2022, representatives of each party reached a Total Tentative Agreement on a package for a two-year agreement, which is attached as Attachment 1.
On July
28, 2022, NPOA held a membership meeting and initiated a two-week voting process under their bylaws. The agreement was ratified by the NPOA membership on August 12, 2022. On August 12, 2022, NPOA notified the City via email on that their membership ratified the agreement.
The major
terms of the agreement are as follows:
• Two Year Term, September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024 • Negotiated increase of 5% in Year One, effective September 3, 2022 • Addition of a Step 6 to Police Officer and Police Sergeant salary schedules, which is 5% above Step 5, in Year Two, effective either July 1, 2023 or January 1, 2024 depending on each member’s anniversary date of City hire date • Added language for shift differential pay for holdover for day and swing shift employees, and added a definition of base salary
City Council Meeting
August 16, 2022
Supplemental Item 5.E.
From: City Staff
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Human Resources: 1541 Second Street, Napa CA 94559 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 660, Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-9505 www.cityofnapa.org
• Added a lower tier for Bilingual Pay for speaking only, and changed the requirements to the existing tier for Bilingual Pay for speaking and reading • Changed language to clarify Acting Pay is 5% above base salary or Step 1 of the higher classification (whichever is higher); Acting Pay is 7% above base salary for members who are at Step 4, 5, or 6 receiving Lead Officer Pay at the time of their Acting Assignment
• Increased the cap on Ancillary Assignment Pay from 3.75% to 6% and added the following ancillary assignments:
- EVOC Coordinator – 2%
- EVOC Instructor – 1.75%
- NFECT Investigator – 1.75%
- NFECT Coordinator – 2%
- Defensive Tactics instructor – 1.75%
- Defensive Tactics Coordinator – 2%
• Net gain of one holiday by adding Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth as holidays, combining Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s Birthday to be one holiday of President’s Day, and renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day
• Increased initial vacation accrual tier to 104 hours, rounded vacation accrual annual amounts, and increased the cap by 20 hours from 280 hours to 300 hours • Added language to incorporate vacation accrual credit under the Hiring Incentives Program for new Lateral hires
• Added language to apply full-time service as a sworn peace officer to be counted for vacation accrual for all employees on a go forward basis effective the payroll period containing January 1, 2023
• Creation of a Master Officer/Master Sergeant Program to encourage officers to develop in the profession of Law enforcement through education, training, and departmental involvement under the following three tiers:
- Tier 1 – 2.5%
- Tier 2 – 5%
- Tier 3 – 6%
• Reduced cost share amount for PEPRA employees from 5.5% to 3.5% (2% reduction in cost share for employees) effective July 1, 2023 • Added a new sub-section for Canine Handler under Specialty Pay Assignments to reflect existing contract language between the City and Canine Officers • Other language changes to reflect current practice, incorporate previously agreed upon side letters or otherwise provide additional clarity in the contract
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
The estimated cost for the General Fund in FY 2022-23 for implementation of this agreement is approximately $3 million ($3,079,000). The estimated cost for all funds is approximately $984,000 for FY 2022-23. The Adopted FY 2022-23 Budget included a COLA of 3% for all groups. This TA would incur an additional, unbudgeted cost of approximately $576,000 to the General Fund. A more detailed costing will be done at the employee level to calculate the needed budget increase. A Budget Amendment will
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be presented to the City Council at a future meeting after execution of the MOU, along with the adoption of updated salary schedules. Costs associated with changes to the terms of the MOU will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.
ATTACHMENTS:
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS &
COMMUNICATIONS Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa
Regular Meeting
August 16, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
EVENING SESSION:
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14.A. First Street and California Boulevard Roundabouts Public Art • PowerPoint Presentation from City Staff.
1) Email from Mike Jacobs received on August 11, 2022.
2) Email from Chandra Cerrito received on August 11, 2022. 3) Email from Paul Franson received on August 14, 2022. 4) Email from Tracee Walston received on August 14, 2022. 5) Email from Margaret Ryan Fuller received on August 14, 2022. 6) Email from John Hannaford received on August 14, 2022. 7) Email from Kelli Marchbanks received on August 14, 2022. 8) Email from Francie Winnen received on August 15, 2022. 9) Email from Margo received on August 15, 2022.
10) Email from Kristina Young received on August 15, 2022. 11) Email from Stephen Cartwright received on August 15, 2022. 12) Email from Renaldo Monge received on August 15, 2022. 13) Email from Nelson Monge received on August 15, 2022. 14) Email from Reina Monge received on August 15, 2022. 15) Email from Lewis DeSoto received on August 15, 2022. 16) Email from Eve Kahn received on August 15, 2022.
17) Email from Cherie Shown received on August 15, 2022. 18) Email from Jamie Miller received on August 16, 2022. 19) Email from Lisa Pedemonte received on August 16, 2022. 20) Email from Debra and Jim Huntsinger received on August 16, 2022. 21) Email (updated) from John Hannaford received on August 16, 2022. 22) Email from Stuart Goldie received on August 16, 2022. 23) Email from Claire McConnell received on August 16, 2022. 24) Letter from Kate Eilertsen received on August 16, 2022. 25) Email from Jane Nieves received on August 16, 2022. 26) Email from Debbie Percelay received on August 16, 2022.
15. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
• City Clerk’s Certification that there is only one Candidate for each of two City Council offices to be elected in the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
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Rounda
bout
Public Art
Project
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Supplemental - Item No. 14.A.
From: City Staff
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Agenda
• Public Art Ov
erview
• Project Background & Project Site
• Art Selection Panel
• Project Goals & Vision
• RFQ & RFP Process
• Finalist Selection
• Artwork Proposal
• Next Steps
• Recommended Action
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Public Art O
verview
• Public Art Ord
inance
• Public Art Fund
• Public Art Master Plan
• Public Art Steering Committee
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Public
Art Approval Process
City
Council makes final decision on the recommendation and authorizes agreement PASC
reviews staff recommendation and makes recommendation to City Council Art Selection
Panels review applications and proposal and makes recommendation to staff Individ
ual Project Goals, Vision, Criteria, Selection Process are developed by staff and reviewed by PASC
Budget f
or Public Art Fund projects is approved by City Council annually PASC r
ecommends priorities to City Council annually
Public
Art Master Plan outlines overall goals, vision and priorities for Public Art
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Roundabout
Public Art
Project Ba
ckground
• Construction
on the three roundabouts started in 2019
and were completed in August 2020
• Located near Highway 29 at California Blvd, 1st Street and 2nd Street
• Project was identified as a high priority under the
Gateway category of the Public Art Master Plan since
2014
• Set as a priority for the PASC for the past several years
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Roundabout
Public Art
Project Site
• Public Art site id
entified as part of construction of the
Roundabouts
• Extensive review by Public Works, Caltrans and GHD
(City’s engineering consultant)
• Not in center but southeast corner of 1 st Street
roun
dabout
• Currently there is a 20’x30’ concrete 6” pad
• Removal of some or all of the existing pad may be
needed based on the proposed artwork and replace it with new footings
• City will work with the final artist to provide evening lighting and signage to identify the artist and the artwork
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• No sight re
strictions
• Does not block views
of pedestrians within
the crosswalk or
vehicle movements
• 24 feet setback from
roadway
Roundabout
Public Art
Project Site
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Public Art
Project Site
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Roundabout
Public Art
Project Early
Planning Process
• Initial planning
process started in 2019 with PASC
• Received feedback from PASC about the process &
potential Call For Artists which supported the vision and goals for the project
• Hired public art consultant to support staff on large-scale project, Artsource Consulting
– Artsource Consulting is a multi-disciplinary art
advisory company founded in 1994 with offices in San
Francisco
– Has experience working with city, state, and federal
agencies along with private developers to implement
public art programs
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Roundabout
Public Art
Art Se
lection Panel
• 1 PASC member
to serve on panel
– Judy
Chang and Julie Eppich
• 4 other
art professionals - High level of expertise with roles as curators, art educators, and/or direct public art experience both nationally and internationally
– Abby Chen
– Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
– Rhea Fontaine – Paulson Fontaine Press, Berkeley
– Betti-Sue Hertz – Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University – Gordon Huether – Public Art artist, Napa Resident
• Most dist
inguished group of jury members that has been formed
for a city public art project
• Art Selection Panel reviewed and approved by PASC
• Art Selection Panel’s Role
– Review
qualified RFQ submissions
– Review RFP conceptual design proposals and select finalist – Make final recommendation to staff
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFQ Process
• RFQ Develop
ment – August/September 2021
– Set goals and parameters for the project
– Defined qualifications for the potential artist or artists – Encouraged artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, members of the
LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized groups
to apply to emphasize Napa’s commitment to have an
inclusive process
– Reviewed and approved by PASC
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFQ Art
ist Criteria and Artwork Goals
Artist
Criteria:
• Ability to create artwork that is unique to the site
• Years of experience in public art and design in the public realm
• Quality of portfolio related to public art
• Proficiency and Technical knowledge of materials and
Techniques
• Ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Experience and success in collaboration with design
teams and public agencies
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFQ Art
ist Criteria and Artwork Goals
Artw
ork Goals:
• Enhance downtown Napa’s image as a world-class art
destination
• Be iconic and a true gateway piece
• Be site specific and original
• Be inviting and aesthetically appealing
• Be viewable as a drive-by experience
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Public Art
Project Vision
The City of
Napa has developed a growing art collection
over the past 50 years reflecting the community’s evolving culture and identity. This gateway statement piece is
commissioned to amplify the City of Napa on the
international art map as well as create a great sense of local community pride. The artist and their artwork should reflect our values of diversity and inclusion along with set a high bar for future permanent works. Just as the City of Napa has a rich history and enduring story, our hope is this work will not only reflect our past but have a part in
elevating and transforming Napa as we embark on a bold
new chapter of the community’s public art program.
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFQ Results
• 204 Applicatio
ns submitted to RFQ in CaFE
• 132 Qualified applications reviewed by Selection Panel with Yes, No, Maybe votes
• 23 Applications reviewed in 2 nd round with
a 1–7 point
scale
• 4 finalists recommended for RFP proposals (3 finalists continued)
– Ilan Averbuch
– Ana Teresa Fernandez
– Pae White
– Clare Rojas (declined RFP)
• PASC voted to approve moving forward with the finalists in January 2022
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFP Process
• Three f
inalists were issued a Request For Proposal (RFP)
to submit Conceptual Design Proposals
• Each artist received a stipend of $2,500 and had
approximately two months to complete their proposals
• Preliminary proposals were reviewed by City staff
• Conceptual Design Proposals were presented to the
selection panel for their final recommendation on June 29, 2022
• Each artist had 30 minutes for their presentation to review their proposal and panel had 15 minutes for Q&A
• Community Survey was available 2 weeks prior to the Art Selection Panel review to provide public input to the panel
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Roundabout
Public Art
RFP Process
Art Selection
Panel used a weighted scoring sheet to
evaluate the proposals using the following criteria:
• Aesthetics (40%)
• Siting (20%)
• Durability, Longevity and Maintenance (20%)
• Budget (20%)
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Roundabout
Public Art
Recommend
ed Finalist
• Ana Teresa
Fernandez and her conceptual design
proposal of “Circulation” scored the highest out of the three proposals by the Art Selection Panel
• The comments from the Art Selection Panel:
– A brigh
t, smart and contemporary sculpture
– Joyful, aesthetically pleasing landmark
– Concept of the artwork is deeply moving, impactful and would be appreciated by a wide audience
– Celebrates an under-represented part of the population made by a Mexican woman in partnership with a women-owned
fabrication company with 27 years of experience
– A majority of the panel felt the proposed sculpture aligns perfectly with the City of Napa’s vision for the project
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Ana
Teresa Fernández
"Ci
rculation"
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A n a
Teresa Fernández,
A r t
i s t
Dis
mantling borders, both physical and psychological, is an ever- present element of Ana Teresa Fernández’s art. Fernández mines twenty-first century feminism, post colonial landscapes and psychological barriers to empathy to open new vistas into the imagination.
"I cre
ate with the hope of palpably
transforming people's outlook toward
themselves and their surroundings."
"Ci
rculation"
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"Yo
ur eye caresses rows and rows of lines across the horizon.
These lines are the life and pulse of this community that intersect the lives of people who harvest the land as much as the people who enjoy the fruits. An invisible constellation has made this circulatory system possible."
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rculation"
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T I O N A L
" C i
r c u l a t i o n "represents the
interconnection we need to give life and sustainability the ability to grow. Each circle is connected to another. They are supported and integrally held together. Napa exists and thrives because work visas allow migrants access to come from afar and work the land. Many hands from all walks of life are imperative in braiding this connection
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"Ci
rculation"
S O C
I A L
The s
ame neon green that workers wear as safety gear while working the fields is the main color for "Ci
rculatio n. " This o
ften invisible population, who toils the earth day and night and also resides in proximity to the affluence, will be at the center of the conversation. The symbolic nature of this color which references "hazard, unsafe, proceed with caution", and ironically is often not paid attention to, will now pulse with radiance at the heart of this intersection.
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"Ci
rculation"
P H Y
S I C A L
The d
esign is inspired by the diverse landscape and conflux network of Napa. The lines evoke the rows of vines which host grapes from all over the world, side by side. The shape is modeled after the Opuntia Prickly Pear Cactus. This plant migrated North naturally from Baja California and is now part of Napa's landscape.
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"Ci
rculation"
Fabrication and Attachment Narrativ
e:
"Circulation" wil
l be fabricated solely from
aluminum. An internal aluminum frame will be
anchored to the slab below and will provide
anchor points for the "skin" and return bands to
attach to. The internal frame will be built with
both structural and architectural angles and
channels and assembling via welding and
mechanical attachments. The alternating stripes
on the skins and returns will be made from mirror
polished aluminum and painted green aluminum.
The structure will be smooth to the touch; there
will be minimal tactile change as you sweep your
hand across the "skins" of the installation. The
structure should be illuminated with
contemporary white light.
Engineering will determine if the existing slab will
need to be reinforced and what depth of
anchor embedment is required. If reinforcement
is needed, we can first examine core drilling
specific round sections of the existing slab and
pouring deeper foundations at these select
locations. Demolition of the existing slab and
pouring a new slab can be considered if required.
There will be virtually no maintenance required on
this structure aside from an occasional rinse which
rainwater should naturally provide.
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"Ci
rculation"
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"Circu
lation"
1 .
4.3 .
2. 6.5. 7.
Mat
erials Proposed:
1.6061 All
oy Aluminum Architectural Channel - for
returns that band around the circular shapes.
2.Matthews Paint - catalytic acrylic polyurethane
sign paint for green color.
3.6061 Alloy Aluminum Angle - for internal
structure.
4.Polished Aluminum Sheeting - for skinning the
circular shapes.
5.Drop in Anchors - for anchoring internal structure
into slab (if using existing slab).
6.J-Bolt anchors - for anchoring internal structure
to a newly poured slab.
7.6061 Alloy Aluminum Structural Channel - for
internal structure.
Estimated weight of the structure is 5,500-6,000 lbs.
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Fab
rication Company
Pri
ority Architectural Graphics has been in business since 1995. The company has 7,500 square feet of fabrication facility in San Francisco, CA and 14,000 square feet of fabrication facility in Redwood City, CA. Fabrication capabilities and equipment include three CNC machines, two paint booths, one flatbed latex printer, one roll-red latex printer, one open bed laser CNC, two closed bed laser engravers, two flatbed 3D printers, three engraving machines and a full metal fabrication shop. Over 20 full time craftspersons and union installers are employed by the company.
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"Ci
rculation"
1. 3.
2. Prevention
and Maintenance Methodologies:
1. Ceram
ic Pro is designed as an industrial multi-
functional protective coating for all exterior
sculptural surfaces. Ceramic Pro offers a complex
composition that creates a permanent, rigid,
flexible glass shield ensuring maximum durability
and strength. The coating creates a strong
protective layer with maximum hardness, UV
filtering and self-cleaning properties. Ceramic Pro
will provide prevention of many types of both man
created vandalism and nature created damage.
2. Touch-up Paint formulated to the exact color
used for the sculpture will be inventoried with
Priority Architectural Graphics and provided to the
City of Napa for any touch up painting needs.
3. Deep scratches will need to be buffed out in-situ
unless entire sections of polished aluminum can be
replaced.
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"Ci
rculation"
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• Staff too
k the Art Selection Panel’s recommendation to the
Public Art Steering Committee for their review in July 2022 • A majority (4-1) of the Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve an agreement with Ana Teresa
Fernandez for the “Circulation” artwork
Roundabout
Public Art
Recommend
ed Finalist
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Next Steps in Process
• City of Napa
contracts artist and fabrication firm for the
project
• Artist and City of Napa begin final design process
• Final design is approved by City of Napa
• Final
engineering drawings reviewed by Building & Engineering Divisions and part of the permit approval process
• Fabrication
begins
• Installation of artwork (12-months after executed contract)
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Project Fundin
g
• Total Projec
t Budget: $375,000
– $300,00
0 • Artists
fee for the project will not exceed 20% or $60,000
• Engineer services, fabrication, transportation, delivery, storage and installation, permits, bonds, liability
insurance, etc.
– $75,000
• Project
consultation services, RFP artists stipends, site
preparation, lighting, signage and related staff costs
• Any funds not used would be returned to the Public Art Fund
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Recommended
Action
Authorize
the Community Development Director to
negotiate and execute an agreement with Ana
Teresa Fernandez and Priority Architectural
Graphics for the final design, fabrication and
installation of the artwork titled “Circulation” for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 and determine that
the item is exempt from CEQA.
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Item 14.A.
From: Mike Jacobs
Date: August 11, 2022 at 1:58:51 PM EDT
To: Beth Painter <[email protected]>
Subject: Traffic Safety
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Ms. Painter: I am writing to express my concern about the proposed structure in the first street series of roundabouts. I use that exit and navigating my way through those turns with a structure there would limit my ability to see oncoming/merging traffic. Placing a visual obstruction in these roundabouts is an accident/litigation waiting to happen.
I am opposed to placing obstructions in roundabouts.
Mike Jacobs
Napa, CA 94558
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From: Chandra Cerrito
To: Clerk
Subject: 8/16/22 City Council Item 14A Roundabout Public Art Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 9:48:59 AM
Regarding Item 14A Roundabout Public Art
Dear City Council,
I am writing to enthusiastically support the selection of Ana Teresa Fernandez and her proposal for the roundabout artwork. I have been impressed with Ms. Fernandez’s artworks in public, since her incredible artwork at the US/Mexico border was nationally recognized by the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Year in Review. That artwork and others created by Ms. Fernandez are incredibly powerful aesthetically and conceptually, offering a lasting and deepening appreciation. They touch on poignant and sometimes divisive societal issues in ways that are innovative, perceptive, succinct, beautifully executed, and welcoming to all. She finds unexpected ways to bring people together and to inspire empathy, which are so critical for the health of our communities right now. I believe Ms. Fernandez is one of the most exciting and significant artists of our time, and I would be very proud to have her work in Napa.
I am especially excited that an artist of Mexican heritage has conceived of an artwork that sensitively responds to the Napa Valley. For as long as Napa has been a wine region, labor and expertise from Mexico have contributed greatly to the success of our dominant industry. While Mexican-American residents and migrant workers here on a seasonal basis are incredibly important to the makeup of our community, as are indigenous peoples who have resided here for eons, the current outward-facing images of Napa are so often those of European Americans. I think this artwork is a positive step toward recognizing and celebrating the diversity that enables our rich culture and economic success.
When I viewed the artwork proposals by 4 artists, I had two immediate responses. One was being very pleased by the high caliber of the artists being considered, each of whom is eminently qualified and whose work would be a wonderful addition to our city’s collection.
The second was that one proposal—that of Ms. Fernandez—stood far above the rest. I was immediately excited by its highly original, fresh vision. After learning more about the concept behind it, I very much appreciated that it responds directly to our particular place, without using imagery or a style that is cliché or overly familiar. The playful abstracted plant form juxtaposed with sharp geometric lines activated by a mirror-finish alternating with a bold green color is fantastic! I am really looking forward to seeing this artwork realized, and I thank the artist for her thoughtful and delightful design.
I also want to commend City staff and Artsource Consulting for managing this project with such a high level of professionalism. Thank you to them and to the jurors, who have brought incredible expertise to this selection process. It is wonderful to have this important process in good and capable hands.
Sincerely,
[EXTERNAL]
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Chandra Cerrito
Chandra Cerrito / Art Advisors
Napa, CA 94558
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From: Bbpainter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: I don"t usually express my opinion about issues, just report on them...
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 11:23:06 PM
Sent from Beth Painter's IPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Paul Franson
Date: August 14, 2022 at 4:11:26 PM PDT
To: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>, Mary Luros < Liz Alessio Beth Painter
Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]>
Subject: I don't usually express my opinion about issues, just report on them...
And I’m a big supporter of public art, but as someone who drives through this intersection often, I don’t think this is the right place for it.
I’ve found that many people have trouble dealing with the roundabout. Most visitors come through that intersection and roundabouts are rare hereabouts unlike in the North East and Europe.
A better choice would be on the lot at the south east corner after people have navigated the lot and are driving into Napa. Even better, find somewhere else where people are primarily walking.
For the roundabout, low, drought-resistant native perennials are the best choice.
Respectfully,
Paul
ps - I won’t comment of the art but to say that I sometimes think there’s too much Gordon Heuther art around town, but this type of thing is his special strength.
Paul Franson
Napa, CA 94559
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Art
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 6:30:00 PM
Mary Luros
Vice Mayor
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tracee Walston
Date: August 14, 2022 at 4:10:45 PM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>
Subject: Art
Dear Ms. Luros
Please consider scrapping the ridiculous art project for the roundabouts. I cannot think of a bigger waste of time, effort, or [EXTERNAL]
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money for our city.
I don't care where the money comes from. It's just a bad idea all around to install a DISTRACTION where drivers should be paying attention to the road and other vehicles.
As a 3rd generation Napan, I do not recall a bigger potential mistake.
Thank you for taking time to read my email.
Respectfully,
Tracee Walston
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Proposed "Artwork" for New Roundabout
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 11:18:35 PM
Sent from Beth Painter's IPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Meg Fuller
Date: August 14, 2022 at 9:15:32 PM PDT
To: Beth Painter <[email protected]>
Subject: Proposed "Artwork" for New Roundabout
Dear Honorable Councilwoman Painter -
The purpose of my e-mail is to express my view point regarding the "cactus artwork" proposed for the new Highway 29 roundabout, which I understand is up for a vote this Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
In all honesty, I find even the notion of a "cactus" in any form just incredibly out of touch with any reality of our beloved and glorious, world reknowned Napa Valley, even flat out laughable.
Napa Valley is not in the desert, but one of the
most lush valleys in the whole world! IMHO, something much more appropriate to Napa's wonderful agricultural (prunes, walnut groves, other fruits, natural springs) or Chinese, Hispanic, or Indian history (like why NHS's mascot so proudly honored it for decades) should far rather be considered.
Even tourists
would not comprehend or relate to a cactus (??!!) upon entering such an incredible valley so rich in history otherwise.
I request and sincerely hope you vote against accepting this ridiculous cactus design, and opt for something which more appropriately represents the beautiful environment that the Napa Valley has worked so hard over many decades to become known for worldwide.
Thank you for any consideration.
Respectfully,
[EXTERNAL]
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Margaret Ryan Fuller
Napa born native and forever proud NHS Indian, Class of 1969
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Support of the sculpture "Circulation"
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 12:21:21 PM
Attachments: Letter in support of the sculpture Circulation the one.docx
Mary Luros
Vice Mayor
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: John Hannaford
Date: August 14, 2022 at 11:05:03 AM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>, John Hannaford
Subject: Support of the sculpture "Circulation"
[EXTERNAL]
Mary,
I cannot be present at Tuesday's Council Meeting, but just as City Staff, The esteemed Art Consultant, the unanimous
selection of the highly qualified jury,
and the strong support of 4/5ths of the PASC, I am in full support of the Sculpture "Circulation" being approved by Council.
Thank you for all of your work, John Hannaford
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My name is John Hannaford, I am a resident of Napa, as well as the Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee. I am submitting this Letter in full support of the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, by Ana Teresa Fernandez
I would like to begin with the depth of the Jury / selection process. The selection of the piece “CIRCULATION” was the result of an extremely thorough and fully vetted process: inclusive of City Staff, the highly respected Artsource Consulting firm, juror panels of respected arts professionals, artists, curators, arts educators, and finally the PASC committee. 204 applicants were screened through jury processes, and after subsequent screenings, three finalists were asked to submit Conceptual Designs. The final selection after all these layers of professional review was the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, by nationally renowned Artist Ana Teresa Fernandez. That final selection was then sent to the Public Art Steering Committee. After full presentation by City Staff, and thorough review of all the material, documentation, and discussion; four of the five PASC committee members gave the selection of “CIRCULATION” their full support and endorsement to approve the selection of the Sculpture, and send the PASC approved selection on to a final vote by the Napa City Council. The approval and endorsement of “CIRCULATION” was inclusive of its Artistic merit, aesthetic qualities, finished quality, and structural integrity.
As well, while many artworks are fabricated and installed by construction companies, the selected sculpture “CIRCULATION”, is unique in that in conjunction with the Artist, the sculpture will be engineered, fabricated and installed by the world renowned and respected all-woman owned and staffed Art Foundry/Fabricators, under the direction of Juliana Sommer, founder of Priority Architectural Graphics (please see the structural plans).
Separate from discussions as to the inspirations of the Artist in creating the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, it is an abstract construction parroting the structure of the Roundabout itself. I would like to speak to the artistic merit and aesthetic qualities inherent in the work, and its excellent use of “visual language” that connects it so seamlessly and beautifully to the design and structure of the roundabout itself. It is built around the utilization of curvilinear planes repeating exactly the central design of the roundabout’s curvilinear planes. The planes are juxtaposed and intersect the same way the cars/vehicles weave their
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way around the structures. One of the aspects I appreciate about “CIRCULATION” is that it is not a sculpture built and added to the structure, rather the sculpture’s visual/aesthetic components interplay and connect with the whole of the artistic components that are embedded into the roundabout itself. As well the 3/Dimensional balance of both positive and negative space work perfectly in occupying real space, again as connected to the rhythms of the roundabout. It is a site-specific sculpture, integral with the “SITE” of this roundabout.
As an Artist, lifelong resident of Napa, and Chair of the City of Napa’s PASC, I am asking for the Council’s full support of the sculpture “CIRCULATION”; based on its artistic merit, its unanimous support of the esteemed Jury, and as well the fact that it was passed and approved with the strong support of the majority (four out of five members) of the PASC Committee.
Roundabouts, while new in our community, have been an accepted, safer and more efficient method of moving traffic, with a well-established safety record accepted worldwide, utilized in small towns, rural areas, as well as large communities and cities.
Whenever one-way streets, two-way streets, or traffic flow are discussed, there are going to be supporters and detractors. That’s true in all public arenas; including public art, which from the Renaissance onward have never received unanimous support. But hopefully we can differentiate between anecdotal opinions, and official data collected through studies over time.
Thank you, John Hannaford
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: New Roundabout Art
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 12:20:59 PM
Mary Luros
Vice Mayor
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Kelli Marchbanks <[email protected]>
Date: August 14, 2022 at 11:47:44 AM PDT
To: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>, Liz Alessio <[email protected]>, Beth Painter <[email protected]>, Mary Luros <[email protected]>, Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]> Subject: New Roundabout Art
[EXTERNAL]
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to express my opinion on the new sculpture for the Roundabout.
I don’t care for the sculpture but more importantly, I travel thru this roundabout multiple times a day. Drivers really need to concentrate on staying in their lanes and planning their exits from the roundabout.
The landscaping is very pretty. We don’t really need a
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sculpture there distracting drivers.
Could you please consider a sculpture somewhere else in the city?
Maybe a median on Soscol or somewhere with a straight 4-way intersection?
The median in Browns Valley could use something, just not a cactus please!!
Thanks for your time and for serving on the council.
Kelli
Kelli Marchbanks, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
Cell: 707-815-5815
[email protected]
www.kellimarchbanks.com
DRE#01221945
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Round abouts Public Art
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 11:04:00 AM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Francie Winnen
Subject: Round abouts Public Art
Date: August 15, 2022 at 10:59:45 AM PDT
To: "[email protected]
" <[email protected]>,
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>,
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>,
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>,
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Cc: Francie Winnen
Reply-To: Francie Winnen
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Mayor Sedgley and Council Members,
I am writing to you regarding your hearing Tuesday evening about public art in Napa's roundabouts. As you heard me state during public comments a couple of weeks ago, I think that having distracting public art adjacent to our roundabouts is a bad idea.
As I understand when a public construction project is completed, 1% of the cost is placed in the public art fund to be used in public spaces. The public has heard that an effort was made to solicit public art entries by the public art committee. 4 entries were submitted. One entry named "Circulation" was approved by the art committee to be placed near the new Napa roundabouts. The "Circulation" proposal as submitted is 24' two story lighted neon green dramatic version of a Mexican cactus. The roundabout examples given in your attachment with few exceptions are minimally distracting art. While I realize that art is not always universally appreciated, due its size, bright colors and distraction capability, totally inappropriate for this site. Has the City requested comments from the Napa Police department and the Highway Patrol?
This taxpayer nearly $400,000 public art monies should be placed in a better spot where pedestrians, bicyclists and families can take time to be educated and enriched by it. A traffic busy, compact, and complex series of roundabouts is not where this should possibly happen- only accidents and liabilities will result. Drought tolerant landscaping with shade trees is what should be placed near our roundabouts to ensure safety.
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Please consider starting over. Pay the artists for their time and costs and work on organizing our public art process. Napa will definitely benefit from having public art in our parks and other public spaces. I would like the art committee to look at the idea of having art have multiple benefits in our parks- art and recreation. Artists are so incredibly creative. Los Flores is doing some fun things for our community, along with many of our other public parks. Jeff Gittings may have some good ideas. The well-used River trail could use some more public art especially north of Trancas and south of downtown. The Oxbow Commons might have some ability to host public art with Flood Control Approval. So many options that will not cause problems like putting distracting elements in our roundabouts.
Thank you for your consideration and thank you all for the hard work you do for all of us.
Francie Winnen
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From: Liz Alessio
To: Clerk
Subject: Fw: art in the round about
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 11:16:12 AM
Please share accordingly.
Liz
From: Margo
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2022 11:10 AM
To: Liz Alessio <[email protected]>
Subject: art in the round about
[EXTERNAL]
PLEASE NO ART THERE. WAY TOO DISTRACTING. Art is to be admired. How can that happen when attention needs to be on driving!?!? Drought tolerantplants only....PLEASE. PLEASE listen to the PEOPLE!!!!!
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From: Kristina Young
To: Clerk
Cc: Katrina Gregory
Subject: Comment for 8/16 Napa City Council Meeting, Agenda Item 14A Roundabout Public Art Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 1:18:39 PM
Dear Mayor Sedgley and Councilmembers,
I am not able to attend the Council Meeting this week when you will be deciding on the pubic art selection for the roundabout, so I am submitting this written comment to you in support of the recommended piece and location.
As you make this decision, it is critical for public trust that we continue to educate the community about why and how the Public Art Fund was established, what the funds are to be used for and why. I include some of the City’s Public Art Ordinance basics here for that reason.
While at my position at Arts Council Napa Valley (1999-2012), I worked with late developer and local hero, Harry Price, who was our board president for many years. In 2008-2009, he and I worked with several other community members to create and support the passage of the City's Public Art Ordinance (PAO), the first in our county.
The Ordinance established the Public Art Fund, to be made up of fees collected from developers based on 1% of construction costs. Its language is drawn from similar public art programs in over 350 other cities around the country. Fees collected in the Napa Public Art Fund are restricted to pay for public art projects to be placed on public property, like parks and other shared spaces. These publicly selected and placed pieces have the ability to speak to and for our community in ways other private pieces can not.
I also served on the Public Art Steering Committee from its inception in 2014-2020. Our work included advising City planning staff (before there was dedicated public art staff in the Parks Dept.) on how to best use the Fund and to create a priority list of City-owned property for future public art locations. The roundabouts were still in the planning phase at that point, but we all agreed that this area would be of primary importance for a gateway welcome to Napa.
As you know, downtown Napa has changed enormously in the last 10 years. Adding a welcome landmark, like the Grapecrusher as viewed from Hwy 29, will be incredibly important to the identity of downtown Napa as a destination that supports healthy and diverse cultural life.
The Public Art Fund now holds enough contributions to fund this important gateway piece for Napa. The section process that the PAO established is professional and transparent. The location was approved long ago though this process and the selection process to identify the work by
Ana Teresa Fernandez was open and competitive. The selection panel was comprised of arts professionals, community members and city staff, again according to Ordinance. I ask for your support of the established selection process and staff recommendation of this piece for this location.
Thank you,
[EXTERNAL]
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Kristina Young
Napa, CA
Kristina Young
Studio KLY LLC
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From: Stephen Cartwright
To: Clerk
Subject: Item 14A Roundabout Public Art
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 1:30:18 PM
Hello,
I am a former sculpture professor (University of Illinois 2008-2019) and now an independent artist living and working in Napa (2019-).
I would like to write a quick note in support of
"Circulation" by Ana Teresa Fernandez. I was pleased to see the public art committee had selected this option from the fine group of finalists. The work by Fernandez will be a welcome addition to the visual and cultural scene of Napa. While it seems most obvious to have an overtly wine themed sculpture at a prominent entrance into town, I'm glad the committee chose a more complicated and thought-provoking work. Not only is the work striking and beautiful, it does a great job highlighting the natural history of the region as well as the rich history the wine industry has brought to the area.
I am so excited to welcome this new important work to the art landscape of Napa.
Thank You
Stephen Cartwright
[EXTERNAL]
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From: reynaldo monge
To: Clerk
Subject: 14A Roundabout Public Art.
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 2:10:39 PM
I support the project please allowed it thankyou
[EXTERNAL]
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From: Nelson Monge
To: Clerk
Subject: Item 14A Roundabout Public Art
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 2:37:43 PM
To whom it may concern,
My name is Nelson Monge, I live at 1061 headlands drive in Napa. I grew up here and graduated from Vintage High in 2012. I write this email to show support for the public sculpture at the roundabout. The artist Ana Teresa Fernandez’s sculpture is the first public sculpture in Napa that has actually made me feel seen and included in all of my years living here. I am proud and happy to support this work of art in our community that reflects my family and our history.
Nelson Monge
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From: reinamonge1
To: Clerk
Subject: 14 Aroundabout
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 2:44:20 PM
I highly support this project. Please allow.
Thank you.
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
[EXTERNAL]
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: First Street and California Roundabout Public Art Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 3:41:59 PM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lewis deSoto
Subject: First Street and California Roundabout Public Art Date: August 15, 2022 at 2:01:20 PM PDT
To: Liz Alessio <[email protected]
>, [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected]
Hello to all Councilmembers,
I’m terribly sorry I cannot come the meeting regarding the approval of the First Street & California Roundabout Public Art Project. I have a previous appointment in Oakland, which will not allow me to attend. Please accept this letter as my comments. I’ve cc’d this letter to some other folks that may be at the meeting.
I’m a long time resident of the city of Napa (since 2000). I am also an artist who has created public art in numerous cities in the US. I have participated in panels, proposals, public art meetings and worked with the public directly on concepts and engineering of public art projects. The Ana Teresa Fernandez project was chosen after a nationwide search. It has sound aesthetic principles that tie in with the spirit of the Napa community, in particular our agricultural workers.
The
work alternately signals the agricultural structures we see in the valley and echoes the “Mediterranean Cactus,” the prickly pear which is native to our climate.
The
materials she has proposed and the engineering is sound. Also, Ms. Fernandez’ reputation as an artist in the larger cultural world will give Napa another feather in its cultural cap.
I wholeheartedly support this project as I did to the Public Art Steering Committee.
What I do find disheartening is the behind the scenes campaign of gaslighting and innuendo by Planning Commissioner Huether, who was on the original jury committee.
He has sought to create an atmosphere of outrage around this piece which is not only undeserving of his ire, but in light of the number of his public art projects in the Napa area (over sixteen!), seems petty and immature.
If Mr.
Huether wants to be the only artist who may exhibit permanent public art in Napa, he should go before the council members and propose such a rule.
In the meantime, the spirit of inclusivity and the aesthetics of labor, our [EXTERNAL]
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agricultural and cultural excellence is epitomized by Ms. Fernandez’ work. I look forward to its completion.
Sincerely,
Lewis deSoto
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From: Eve Kahn
To: Clerk
Subject: City Council Meeting 8/16 Agenda Item 14a
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 7:17:16 PM
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Mayor Sedgely and Councilmembers.
I have a few questions regarding the First St & California Blvd Roundabout Public Art on your agenda.
The staff has made careful considerations regarding the location so that driver sightlines would not be blocked by the new artwork as well as adequate setbacks from the roadway and sidewalks.
I live in Browns Valley and have an office across from the roundabout - so I drive through the roundabouts almost daily. As the chosen artwork is fabricated from painted aluminum will it reflect sunshine? Will it reflect headlights? Will it reflect the nighttime uplights? Have you created a model to confirm that the drivers, walkers, or those on bicycles will not be impacted?
If not, may I strongly suggest you do before a final vote at the City Council.
Thanks and regards,
Eve Kahn
Browns Valley Resident
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Cactus Inspired Roundabout
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 8:11:58 PM
Mary Luros
Vice Mayor
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Cherie Shown
Date: August 15, 2022 at 8:06:51 PM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>
Subject: Cactus Inspired Roundabout
[EXTERNAL]
I am totally opposed to cactus (roundabout art)! As a passenger who no longer drives, I have had many first hand experiences with out of town drivers, including Vine Transit Bus Drivers, who find the roundabout confusing. The presence of a 24 foot cactus will only exacerbate an already tricky situation that many tourists, newcomers and Senior Citizens find uncomfortable.
Please don't let this happen to our beautiful city.
C. Shown
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Roundabout Cactus
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:52:33 AM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jamie Miller
Subject: Roundabout Cactus
Date: August 16, 2022 at 7:23:04 AM PDT
To: "[email protected]
" <[email protected]>
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Councilmember Painter,
I live in your district (Foothill Blvd.) and have never written to a city council member before.
I'm a fourth-generation Napa native and have lived here all my life. The proposed plastic cactus monstrosity planned for the roundabout area is what it finally took, after 46 years, to plead action from my council member.
Please, please, please do not allow what will surely be the ugliest and most inappropriate art in the valley to take center stage. I understand that the artist says that the cactus evokes other cacti somewhere upvalley, but you won't be able to lob this explanation at every casual passer-by that happens upon this eyesore. This piece of art belongs in Coachella or Palm Springs, where they are known for cacti. This piece does not belong here! If you've promised this artist a job, perhaps commission something evocative of our area.
Please add my letter to the voices raised against this very ugly, very wrong piece of junk that will become a public nuisance and embarassment.
Thank you,
Jamie Miller
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Roundabout "art"
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:54:22 AM
Mary Luros
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From: Lisa Pedemonte
Date: August 16, 2022 at 7:48:43 AM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>
Subject: Roundabout "art"
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Councilmember Luros,
I (along with the majority of Napans, it would appear) implore you to halt the purchase and installation of the "artwork" intended for the roundabouts at First St. The piece chosen in utterly awful, and in no way representative of our beautiful town or Valley. Please, please do what you can to reconsider the decision.
Best,
Lisa Pedemonte
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Cactus Art VOTE NO
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:01:57 AM
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From: Debra Huntsinger
Subject: Cactus Art VOTE NO
Date: August 16, 2022 at 7:50:38 AM PDT
To: [email protected]
[EXTERNAL]
To Councilwoman Beth Painter,
As Napa residents, we are asking you to vote NO on the ridiculous Cactus artwork installation near the First Street roundabout. Not only is this distracting (even to the side of the roundabout), but a plastic cactus in Napa Valley? What are you and the other council members thinking?! And the cost is a whole other discussion with money devoted to something so useless.
PLEASE VOTE NO!!!!
Debra and Jim Huntsinger
Sent from my iPad
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My name is John Hannaford, I am a resident of Napa, as well I am the Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee. I am submitting this Letter in full support of the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, by Ana Teresa Fernandez
I would like to begin with the depth of the Jury / selection process. The selection of the piece “CIRCULATION” was the result of an extremely thorough and fully vetted process: inclusive of City Staff, the highly respected Artsource Consulting firm, juror panels of respected arts professionals, artists, curators, arts educators, and finally the PASC committee. 204 applicants were screened through jury processes, and after subsequent screenings, three finalists were asked to submit Conceptual Designs. The final selection after all these layers of professional review was the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, by nationally renowned Artist Ana Teresa Fernandez. That final selection was then sent to the Public Art Steering Committee. After full presentation by City Staff, and thorough review of all the material, documentation, and discussion; four of the five PASC committee members gave the selection of “CIRCULATION” their full support and endorsement to approve the selection of the Sculpture, and send the PASC approved selection on to a final vote by the Napa City Council. The approval and endorsement of “CIRCULATION” was inclusive of its Artistic merit, aesthetic qualities, finished quality, and structural integrity.
As well, while many artworks are fabricated and installed by construction companies, the selected sculpture “CIRCULATION”, is unique in that in conjunction with the Artist, the sculpture will be engineered, fabricated and installed by the world renowned and respected all-woman owned and staffed Art Foundry/Fabricators, under the direction of Juliana Sommer, founder of Priority Architectural Graphics (please see the structural plans).
Separate from discussions as to the inspirations of the Artist in creating the sculpture “CIRCULATION”, it is an abstract construction parroting the structure of the Roundabout itself. I would like to speak to the artistic merit and aesthetic qualities inherent in the work, and its excellent use of “visual language” that connects it so seamlessly and beautifully to the design and structure of the roundabout itself. It is built around the utilization of curvilinear planes repeating exactly the central design of the roundabout’s curvilinear planes. The planes are juxtaposed and intersect the same way the cars/vehicles weave their
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way around the structures. One of the aspects I appreciate about “CIRCULATION” is that it is not a sculpture built and added to the structure, rather the sculpture’s visual/aesthetic components interplay and connect with the whole of the artistic components that are embedded into the roundabout itself. As well the 3/Dimensional balance of both positive and negative space work perfectly in occupying real space, again as connected to the rhythms of the roundabout. It is a site-specific sculpture, integral with the “SITE” of this roundabout.
As an Artist, lifelong resident of Napa, and Chair of the City of Napa’s PASC, I am asking for the Council’s full support of the sculpture “CIRCULATION”; based on its artistic merit, the strong support of the majority of the esteemed Jury, and as well the fact that it was passed and approved with the strong support of the majority (four out of five members) of the PASC Committee.
Roundabouts, while new in our community, have been an accepted, safer and more efficient method of moving traffic, with a well-established safety record accepted worldwide, utilized in small towns, rural areas, as well as large communities and cities.
Whenever one-way streets, two-way streets, or traffic flow are discussed, there are going to be supporters and detractors. That’s true in all public arenas; including public art, which from the Renaissance onward have never received unanimous support. But hopefully we can differentiate between anecdotal opinions, and official data collected through studies over time.
Thank you, John Hannaford
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Dirt bike track
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:13:46 AM
Mary Luros
Councilmember, District 3
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Stuart Goldie
Date: August 16, 2022 at 11:12:39 AM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Dirt bike track
[EXTERNAL]
About the art…
As an aficionado of large art pieces, it’s a fail. Not Napa related, not abstract, too cartoony.
I vote no.
Thanks Mary.
Stuart Goldie
On Aug 16, 2022, at 9:38 AM, Mary Luros
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks Stuart for letting me know. I have forwarded this to staff and they will check it out. We are discussing the proposed roundabout art at today’s meeting, so I will be sure to discuss this issue with staff.
Thank you! Hope you guys are doing well.
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Mary
On Aug 15, 2022, at 9:23 PM, Stuart Goldie
wrote:
[EXTERNAL]
Hi Mary,
I hope you guys are having a fun summer.
The Park/Drainage space next to our house has become a
dirt bike track.
Teenagers on motor bikes ride the trail at all hours of the day and night.
Sadly, they have beaten down the plants to form a
“track” and it looks terrible. With the new art piece on the corner, this corner should look great.
I assume that riding dirt bikes on the sidewalk and on
public land is not OK.
It’s also very loud and annoying.
Would it be possible to have a city employee come out
and have a look?
Thank you
Stuart Goldie
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Do not approve cactus downtown
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:14:31 AM
Mary Luros
Councilmember, District 3
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
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Sent from my iPhone
From: Claire McConnell
Date: August 16, 2022 at 11:11:01 AM PDT
To: Mary Luros <[email protected]>
Subject: Do not approve cactus downtown
[EXTERNAL]Dear Mary,
I am a resident of Napa and wish to express my request for you to vote NO on the approval of the cactus art near the downtown roundabout up for approval. I think better to look to local, underfunded artists that represent the whole of the community.
Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
Claire McConnell
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August 15, 2022
[email protected]
Tiffany Carramza
PO Box 660
Napa, CA 94559
Memorandum: Support for Ana Theresa Fernandez
Item: 14A Roundabout Public Art
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to enthusiastically support Ana Theresa Fernandez’s design proposal for Circulation. I have known Ana for over ten years and have included her in three exhibitions I have curated. She has been a delight to work with. Her artwork is always thoughtful, respectful, meticulously executed and deadlines have always been met. She is highly regarded in the Bay Area arts community and Napa would be very fortunate to include her work in its public art portfolio.
Ana is able to take difficult subjects, such as immigration and climate change, and make them accessible to all. Circulation accomplishes this, representing an optimistic vision of interconnection and community. Its bold, contemporary design would be a welcome addition to Napa’s built environment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this exciting proposal.
Sincerely,
Kate Eilertsen
Executive Director
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From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: PLEASE VOTE NO ON THAT CACTUS SCULPTURE
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:57:29 AM
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From: Jane Nieves <
Subject: PLEASE VOTE NO ON THAT CACTUS SCULPTURE
Date: August 16, 2022 at 11:32:29 AM PDT
To: "[email protected]
" <[email protected]>
Napa is such a beautiful place, please, don't vote for that. It's embarassing... this isn't arizona ITS THE NAPA VALLEY
"Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind & the one's that mind, don't matter."
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From: Mary Luros
To: Clerk
Subject: Fwd: NO on art installation in roundabouts
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 3:27:07 PM
Mary Luros
Councilmember, District 3
City of Napa
PO Box 660 / 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 258-7800 x5284
Email [email protected]
Website www.cityofnapa.org
Social www.facebook.com/CityOfNapa · @CityOfNapa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Debbie Percelay
Date: August 16, 2022 at 3:24:12 PM PDT
To: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>, Mary Luros <[email protected]>, Beth Painter <[email protected]>, [email protected], Liz Alessio <[email protected]> Subject: NO on art installation in roundabouts
[EXTERNAL]
Dear Napa City Council Members,
I am writing to implore you all to vote no on allowing art installations in the roundabouts. We have plenty of locations in our beautiful valley to display art where people can safely enjoy, examine and ponder artists’ work.
Adding anything in the middle of a roundabout that might dbe distracting to drivers seems to me to be an obviously dangerous and potentially legal disaster that we certainly don’t need.
Roundabouts can be wonderful but
they can also be tricky for some. Please help keep Napans and visitors safe by voting to not allow art in the roundabouts.
Sincerely,
Debbie Percelay
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CITY OF
NAPA
CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATION THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE
CANDIDATE FOR EACH OF TWO CITY COUNCIL OFFICES TO BE
ELECTED
I, Tiffany Carranza City Clerk of the City of Napa, do hereby certify the facts set forth in this certification, pursuant to California Elections Code section 10229. The following facts relate to the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:
As of the close of the nomination period on Friday, August 12, 2022, there is only one candidate for each of the offices to be elected: one Councilmember from District 1, and one Councilmemberfrom District 3.
The persons so nominated are:
Liz Alessio, District 1, Four-year Term
Mary Luros, District 3, Four-year Term
Elections Code section 10229 allows one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council:
1. Appoint to each office the person who has been nominated.
2. Hold the election.
A notice of these facts will be published on August 17, 2022 in a newspaper of general circulation in the City pursuant to Government Code section 6061. After the fifth day following the date of publication, the City Council will meet to either make the appointment(s) or direct an election to be held. The person(s) appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.
If, by the 75th day before the General Municipal Election, no person has been appointed to the office(s) pursuant to (1) or (2) above, the election shall be held.
If the City Council makes an appointment pursuant to Elections Code section 10229, the City Clerk shall not accept for filing any statement of write-in candidacy which is submitted after the^appointment^s made.
PlTV
ity Clerk Tiffany C^rr<anza,
August 16, 2022
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CITY OF
NAPA
CERTIFICACION DE LA SECRETARIA MUNICIPAL DE QUE SOLO HAY
UN CANDIDATO PARA CADA UNO DE DOS CARGOS PARA SER
ELEGIDOS
Yo, Tiffany Carranza secretaria municipal de la ciudad de Napa, por la presente certifico los hechos expuestos en esta certificacion, de conformidad con la seccion 10229 del codigo electoral de California. Los siguientes hechos se relacionan con la eleccion municipal general que se llevara a cabo el martes 8 de noviembre de 2022:
Al cierre del periodo de nominacion el viernes 12 de agosto del 2022, solo hay un candidate para cada uno de los cargos a elegir: un concejal del distrito 1 y un concejal del distrito
3. Las personas asi nominadas son:
Liz Alessio, distrito 1, termino de cuatro ahos
Mary Luros, distrito 3, termino de cuatro ahos
La seccion 10229 del codigo electoral permite que el concejo municipal tome uno de los siguientes cursos de accion:
1. Designar para cada cargo a la persona que haya sido nominada.
2. Tener la eleccion.
Se publicara un aviso de estos hechos el 17 de agosto del 2022 en un periodico de circulacion general en la ciudad conforme a la seccion 6061 del codigo de gobierno. Despues del quinto dia siguiente a la fecha de publicacion, el concejo municipal se reunira para hacer el(los) nombramiento(s) u ordenar que se lleve a cabo una eleccion. La(s) persona(s) nombrada(s), si alguna, calificara y asumira el cargo y servira exactamente como si hubiera sido elegida en una eleccion municipal para el cargo.
Si, para el dia 75 antes de la eleccion municipal general, ninguna persona ha sido nombrada para el(los) cargo(s) conforme a (1) o (2) mencionados anteriormente, se llevara a cabo la eleccion.
Si el concejo municipal hace una designacion conforme a la seccion 10229 del codigo electoral, la secretaria municipal no aceptara la presentacion de ninguna declaracion de candida^w^por escnto que se presente despues de que se haya realizado la designacion.
Tiffany C^rr^nza, feecretaria mi(hicipal
16 de agosto del 2022
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