955 School Street
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3:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley
Present:
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2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
PowerPoint Presentation for Items 3.B., 6.A., 6.C, and 7.A. (Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 1)
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A.
420-2022
Recognition of Joy Eldredge, Deputy Utilities Director
Utilities Director Phil Brun provided background of the George Warren Fuller Award. He invited Deputy Utilities Director Joy Eldredge to the podium and read the citation from the American Water Works Association that was read and presented to Deputy Director Eldredge during the fall conference. Ms
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Eldredge provided brief remarks and Councilmembers
congratulated her.
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MEETING MINUTES - Final
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Mary Luros
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
November 15, 2022
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NAPA
3.B.
366-2022
Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Napa’s Water System
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Mayor Sedgley and Councilmembers read the Proclamation.
Deputy Utilities Director Joy Eldredge provided a brief report providing further history of the City of Napa's Water system.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
5. 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 Sedgley
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5.A.
412-2022
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the Minutes for the October 18, 2022 and November 1, 2022 Regular Meetings and the October 25, 2022 Special Meeting of the City Council.
5.B.
389-2022
2023 City Council Calendar
Adopted Resolution R2022-102 establishing the 2023 Calendar for Regular City Council Meetings and City Holidays, and approving the cancellations of regular meetings of the City Council on January 3, 2023 and July 4, 2023.
Enactment No: R2022-102
5.C.
425-2022
Adoption of the 2022 Building Code Standards
Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance O2022-013 amending Napa Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.030,
15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.080 and 15.04.090, adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, including appendices identified herein), including adoption of local amendments to the California Building Standards Code and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: O2022-013
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5.D.
423-2022
Napa Valley College Water Transmission Main Relocation Project Authorized the Utilities Director to execute the Project Improvement Agreement for Napa Valley College Water Transmission Main Relocation (ENG22-0004) with Napa Valley Community College District and Martin Napa SH Developer LLC, for the relocation of approximately 420 feet of the City's 24” diameter water transmission main, and determine that the actions authorized by this item were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
5.E.
422-2022
Winter Shelter Costs
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $150,000 to fund security services, fencing, and supply costs related to the operation of the 2022-2023 Winter Shelter.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A.
410-2022
Council Spotlight - Citywide Communications
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Jaina French, Community Relations and Media Manager, provided the staff report.
Brief individual Council comments and questions ensued.
There were no requests to comment from the public.
6.B.
307-2022
Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provided the report.
There were no requests to comment from the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to continue the Proclamation of Local Emergency authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19); and ratify actions taken by the City Manager in implementation of the Proclamation of Local Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
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6.C.
411-2022
Napa Pipe Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program - Community Facilities District
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Senior Civil Engineer and City Surveyor Tim Wood provided the staff report.
Brief Councilmember comments ensued.
Mayor called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2022-103 (1) authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority ("Authority") to form a Community Facilities District within the territorial limits of the City to finance certain public improvements; (2) setting forth and approving certain terms and conditions of the Community Facilities District financing; (3) approving an acquisition and fee funding agreement between the City and Napa Redevelopment Partners, LLC; (4) authorizing City staff to cooperate with the authority and its consultants in connection therewith; and (5) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
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Enactment No: R2022-103
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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7.A.
404-2022
Fees for Outdoor Dining on City Property
(See supplemental document in Attachment 1)
Mayor Sedgley opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Michael Walker provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; there were none.
Mayor opened public testimony; there were no requests from public to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to adopt Resolution R2022-104 establishing fees for Outdoor Dining on City property and determining that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
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Enactment No: R2022-104
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:11 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
9. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
9.A. Roll Call:
Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Narvaez, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Luros, and Mayor Sedgley
Present:
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10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 13.A.
- PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
- 13 written comments submitted via email.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are included in Attachment 2)
12. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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13.A.
356-2022
Oxbow Riverstage Concert Series
(See supplemental documents in Attachment 2)
Recreation Manager Katrina Gregory provided the report.
Vice Mayor Luros posed a question regarding the use of the security deposit; Ms. Gregory responded.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Kerry Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Aldea Children & Family Services - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season.
Sarah Gillihan, Visit Napa Valley - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season.
Sarah Southam and Dean Castorena, on behalf of Oxbow Stakeholders Group - provided comments supporting the move of the stage back to the West side of McKinstry Street.
Iris - resident who lives near Oxbow Preserve - spoke in opposition of the stage location, shared concerns of loud music. She would like venue changed to more appropriate location, concerned use of park was limited, aesthetics were not inviting.
Alicia Mora - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season and also moving the stage back to the west side of McKinstry Street.
Katy Kabbe - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season.
Unidentified speaker - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season.
Ken Tesler, Blue Note Owner - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season; provided economic results from the 2022 season, and shared his commitment to work with the City and the local businesses to mitigate some of the concerns raised.
Lily - spoke in support of continuing the concert series for the 2023 season.
Discussion was turned back to City Council; individual comments and questions ensued.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Mayor Sedgley, to authorize the City Manager to (1) issue written notice to STR Entertainment to allow use of the Oxbow Commons for the 2023 Season from June 1, 2023 through October 5, 2023; and (2) negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to City Agreement No. 2021-165 to require improvements for the 2023 Season including a)
an increased security deposit of $40,000; b) improved aesthetics at the
Premises with decorative fence screens around the stage enclosure and
enhanced cleaning and litter removal after each concert; and c) reducing the
non-concert days footprint to include the removal of the fence line under the
bridge area; and (3) return to Council if additional changes may be necessary
following the continued conversations between the City and STR Entertainment;
and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
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13.B.
419-2022
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program-Round 4 Deputy City Manager Molly Rattigan provided the report.
Councilmember Painted provided comments about the data in Table 3 which impressed her, and posed a question to Ms. Rattigan regarding funding.
There were no requests to comment from the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to authorize the City Manager or designee to submit a Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program-Round 4 (HHAP-4) funding allocation application to the State of California for community based homeless outreach services and the continued implementation of a prevention and intervention program on behalf of the Napa Continuum of Care (CoC). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
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13.C.
385-2022
SB2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Application Deputy City Manager Molly Rattigan provided the staff report.
There were no requests to comment from the public.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to adopt Resolution R2022-105 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for a five-year grant not to exceed $4,145,847, and adopting the plan, for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program on behalf of the Cities of Napa, American Canyon, Calistoga, St. Helena, and the Town of Yountville. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Narvaez, Painter, Luros, and Sedgley
5 -
Enactment No: R2022-105
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14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Mayor Sedgley recognized the high school students in attendance and asked them to send a representative to the podium to introduce the group.
Aiden, an AP Government student at Vintage High School, provided comments regarding use of Oxbow Commons.
Vice Mayor Luros shared that she had the pleasure of speaking to a Vintage High School class the week prior, and appreciated the comments from the students.
Councilmember Narvaez shared that California CORE was providing $27 million dollars in voucher funding for zero emission professional landscape equipment, and that locally, Napa Power Equipment on Jefferson Street was accepting the vouchers.
15. ADJOURNMENT: 7:51 P.M.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS &
COMMUNICATIONS Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa
Regular Meeting
November 15, 2022
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
AFTERNOON SESSION:
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.B. Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Napa’s Water System • PowerPoint presentation from City Staff.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. Council Spotlight – Citywide Communications
• PowerPoint presentation from City Staff.
6.C. Napa Pipe Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program – Community Facilities District • PowerPoint presentation from City Staff.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.A. Fees for Outdoor Dining on City Property
• PowerPoint presentation from City Staff.
November 15, 20221
Presented by: Joy Eldredge
Deputy Utilities Director
City Council Regular Meeting
11/15/2022
Supplemental - Item 3.B.
From: City Staff
2 1872 City Incorporated
1848-1883
3 Source Water: Napa River
Sand filter in
locomotive boiler
Conveyed to Hagen @
Silverado Trail
18-inch wooden pipe
Pumped to 3MG open
reservoir
Population: 3,500
4 PS
5 Groundwater wells on Elm St
Stored in cisterns and water
tower on Pine St
1904-1906
6 Water Tower on Pine St1907 - 1915
7 Population: 6,000
$240,000 City purchased
Private Napa City Waterworks
$657,000 Invested in Milliken
Dam construction
8 Milliken Reservoir
9
10
11 1923-1930
10-inch Cast Iron
Lincoln
Main to Jefferson
Jefferson to Oak &
Pine
12 1941
Tannery Building
13 1942 Water Bonds - $1.37M
• Land purchase
• Dam & chlorinator
• 21 miles of 36-in pipeline
1948
14 Lake Hennessey
15 Lake Hennessey
Chlorine injection
Did not use during winter months
16
17 $135,650
Eastside open reservoir
1948
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18
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19 $965,000
Pacifica Tank - A Tank
Hacienda Tank – B Tank
1960
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20 Population: 42,000
$5.75 M
State of the Art Water
Treatment
36-in Pipeline to City
10 MGD
1968
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25 $14 M
State of the Art Water
Treatment
18 MGD
1981
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26
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27 2002 A Tank at Alston Park
1999 Eastside Reservoir to Lakeview
Tank
2006 Imola Tank near Syar Quarry
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28 $43M 3 yrs of Construction
Ozone Treatment
Clarifiers
Filters
20 MGD
2008-2011
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29
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30 Original Construction
1968 – 12 MGD
Renovation 2011 – 20MGD
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31 25,500 Water Services (City & Unincorporated County
3 Treatment Plants (35 MGD)
14 Storage Tanks (31 million gal)
10 Pump Stations
11 Regulator Stations
350 miles of Pipelines
Water Supplies
• Lake Hennessey
• Milliken Reservoir
• State Water Project
Population 84,000
2022
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32 2025 – 2055: 30-Year Master Plan
Lake Hennessey Spillway Upgrades
Conservation
Future Water Supplies
Pipeline Rehab & Replacement
Treatment Plant Upgrades
@ Milliken & Hennessey
Tank Rehabilitation
2056 – 2086: 30-Year Master Plan
NEXT 100 YEARS
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Recognition
33
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34 Napa City Water 100 YEARS
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MONTHLY
SPOTLIGHT
CITY OF NAPA
Community
Relations &
Communications
City Council Regular Meeting
11/15/2022
Supplemental - Item 6.A.
From: City Staff
ATTACHMENT 1
Overview
What is Community Relations & Media
Management?
• External Communications
• Internal Communications
• Website and Intranet Management
(Webmaster)
• Graphic Design & Videography
• Crisis Communications and Emergency
Communications Management
• Multi-Agency Coordination
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Coordinated, Strategic, Planned
Quarterly Communications Meetings
• Connecting with City Manager, Exec Team, Staff regularly Weekly Concentrated Communications
Meetings
• Planning Meetings to discuss upcoming communication
needs
Communications Calendar:
• One-week, one-month, three-month look-ahead
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Coordinated, Strategic, Planned
Examples
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External Communications
Includes:
Website
Social Media
Media Management (Press Releases)
Napa News eNewsletter
Radio
ATTACHMENT 1
Website Management
Homepage Navigation
News Flash
Department Headers
Regular Content Updates
Website Refresh
Ongoing Maintenance
Site Updates
Training
Staff Support
Analytics
ADA Compliance
ATTACHMENT 1
Website Refresh
Community Survey
Updated Site Navigation
Updated Color Palette & Branding
Broken Link Cleanup
Image Refresh
New & Improved Modules
Improved Ease of Use
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Website
Management
❑ Ongoing Maintenance & Updates
Regular Site Crawls
General Website Maintenance
Regular Staff Support
In Depth Page Overhauls
❑ Training
Yearly Trainings
Ongoing Trainings as Needed
❑ ADA Compliance
WCAG 3.0 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
Staff Training
Wave – Web Accessibility Tool
Virtual Webmaster
❑ Analytics
Adopted Google Analytics
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Website
Management
Analytics
Highlights
Pageviews: 1.2 Million (Since January 1, 2022)
Unique Pageviews: 915,981
Average Time on Website: 2:05 min
Top 10 Pages Visited
Homepage
Water Bills
Section 8 Waiting List
Job Opportunities
Parks & Rec
Housing Division
Building Division
Police Department
Business Licenses
Permits & Licenses
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Social Media
Management
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Nextdoor
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Social Media
Management
Follower’s Campaign
Duration: 8 weeks (Sept-Nov)
Total Page Likes: 535
ATTACHMENT 1
Social Media
Management
Bilingual Communications
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WHAT do we talk about?
News, Projects, Initiatives
Utility Billing, Fiscal Management,
Economic Development
Community Recovery, Health Resources
PSAs
Celebrating Community and Diversity
Showcasing City Staff
And so much MORE!
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General News
Special Projects
New Initiatives
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Utility Billing Services
Fiscal Management
Economic Development
ATTACHMENT 1
Community Recovery
Community Health Resources
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PSAs
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Celebrating:
Community
Diversity
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Celebrating Napa – 150 Years
Art in Napa
Proclamations
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Staff Recognition
Storytelling
Humanizing City Services
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Public Safety Support
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General Plan
Housing Element
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Human Resources Hiring Support
Hiring Announcements
City Clerk Board, Commission
and Committee Recruitment
Support
ATTACHMENT 1
Media Management
Press Releases
Media Pitches
Regional Press Coverage
Talking Points
Crisis Management
ATTACHMENT 1
eNewsletters
Weekly Napa News
Parks & Recreation Newsletter
General Plan Update Newsletter
Economic Development Newsletter
Napa Makes Newsletter
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Internal Communications
Includes:
iCON (Intranet)
Employee Newsletter
“Everybody” Emails
Employee Meetings, Events,
Recognition, etc.
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iCON
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Employee Newsletter
Collaboration
Employee Spotlight
City Event Highlights
Organizational Initiatives
Birthdays
Team Building
Message from the City Manager
Employee Resources and more!
ATTACHMENT 1
Employee Meetings,
Events, Recognition, etc
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Employee Recognition
Continued
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Graphic Design & Videography
Includes:
Social Media Graphics
Flyers, Mailings, Inserts
Employee Newsletter
State of the City
Employee Recognition
ATTACHMENT 1
Social Media Graphics
ATTACHMENT 1
Logos, Flyers, Mailings,
Inserts
Traffic Safety Bill Insert
Newsletter Headers
150th Anniversary Logo
ATTACHMENT 1
Employee Newsletter
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State of the City
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Videography Examples
City Council Messages (COVID)
Economic Recovery
DEI Training Opener
Employee Recognition
ATTACHMENT 1
Crisis Communications and
Emergency Communications
Management
Includes:
Preparedness Communications
Emergency Communications (Fires,
Floods, Power Outages, etc)
Nixle Management
ATTACHMENT 1
Preparedness
Communications
Flood Preparedness
Wildfire Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness
PSPS
ATTACHMENT 1
Emergency
Communications
Legionnaire’s Disease
Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Power Outages
Flooding
Evacuation Orders
ATTACHMENT 1
Multi-Agency Coordination
Includes:
Napa County JIC
Regional PIO Coordination Team
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Council
Priorities
ATTACHMENT 1
What’s New?
Intake Form
Internal Communications Updates
What’s Coming?
Strategic Plan Roll-out
Council Updates (to Council & to Community)
Best Practices for Nextdoor Outreach
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Coordinated…
Strategic…
Planned…
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Napa Pipe
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
Community Facilities District
November 15, 2022
City Council Regular Meeting
11/15/2022
Supplemental - Item 6.C.
From: City Staff
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Background
• Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
(SCIP)
– Program created in 2002 for funding development
fees and public infrastructure through bond sales and
property assessments
– City joined program to accept applications in 2004
– California Statewide Community Development
Authority (CSCDA) – handles all district formation,
administration, bond issuance and bond
administration functions
Napa Pipe
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
Community Facilities District
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SCIP for Napa Pipe
• Napa Pipe project is currently constructing public
(and private) improvements
• Recent City Council actions approved Two Final
Maps creating new parcels
• Boundaries of the CFD include the new parcels
created for residential use.
Napa Pipe
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
Community Facilities District
ATTACHMENT 1
SCIP for Napa Pipe Project
• Napa Pipe project is currently constructing public (and private) improvements
• Recent City Council actions approved “Large Lot” Final Maps creating new parcels
• Boundaries of the proposed CFD include the new
parcels created by the Final Map.
• Recommended City Council action includes authorizing
district formation, terms and conditions of financing,
acquisition and fee funding agreement, and staff to work with CSCDA throughout the process.
Napa Pipe
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
Community Facilities District
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Napa Pipe SCIP CFD Boundary
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Proposed City Council Action
Adopt a resolution
(1) authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (“Authority”) to form a Community Facilities District within the territorial limits of the City to finance certain public improvements;
(2) setting forth and approving certain terms and conditions of the Community Facilities District financing;
(3) approving an acquisition and fee funding agreement between the City and Napa Redevelopment Partners, LLC;
(4) authorizing City staff to cooperate with the authority and its consultants in connection therewith; and
(5) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Napa Pipe
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program
Community Facilities District
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End of Presentation
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Outdoor
Dining Fees
November 15, 2022
City Council Regular Meeting
11/15/2022
Supplemental - Item 7.A.
From: City Staff
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Background
✓ Municipal Code Amendments (12.64)
✓ Zoning Ordinance Amendment (17.52.340)
✓ Master Fee Schedule Update
❑Transition of Existing Permits
❑Napa Al Fresco! Program Launch
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Fee Comparison
Annual Costs (1 parking space)
Burlingame $4,500
Capitola $3,400
Healdsburg $5,964
San Francisco $1,500 - $3,000
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Proposed Annual Fee
• $10/square foot
• Applies to Parklets, Outdoor Dining on
City Parks/Plazas
• No Fee for Sidewalk Dining
+ Application Fee
+ Permit Fees
+ Napa Sanitation Fee
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Transition of Existing Permits
• City Council Extension through Dec 1
• Informational Meeting on Nov 16
• Application Submittal
• In-Person Meetings with City Staff
• Launch Program for New Applicants
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Recommendation
• Adopt a Resolution establishing fees for
Outdoor Dining on City Property and
determining that the actions authorized by
this item are exempt from CEQA
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Questions
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Outdoor Uses & Parklet Locations
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS &
COMMUNICATIONS Office of the City Clerk
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13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.A. Oxbow Riverstage Concert Series
• PowerPoint presentation from City Staff.
1) Email from Dale James received on November 1, 2022.
2) Email from Randi Urdahl received on November 13, 2022. 3) Email from Christopher and Beth Daulton received on November 13, 2022. 4) Email from Chuck Dell’Ario received on November 14, 2022. 5) Email from Steve Carlin received on November 15, 2022. 6) Email from Sabrina Bolt received on November 15, 2022. 7) Email from Christopher and Beth Daulton_Part 2 received on November 15, 2022. 8) Email from Robin Ellison received on November 15, 2022. 9) Email from Brett Ruffenach, Marketing Director, Blue Note Napa, received on November 15, 2022.
10) Email from Amy Martenson received on November 15, 2022. 11) Email from Sara Southam received on November 15, 2022. 12) Email from Hugh Linn received on November 15, 2022. 13) Email from Ken Frank received on November 15, 2022.
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Agenda Item 13.A.
Oxbow Riverstage Concert Series
November 15, 2022
City Council Regular Meeting
11/15/2022
Supplemental - Item 13.A.
From: City Staff
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Agenda
• Background
• Review 2022 Season
• Review of Annual Report & Performance
Objectives
• Recommended Improvements for 2023 Season
• Recommended Action
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Background
• 2019
Season
• One
-year license agreement
• 6 c
oncerts (15 paid concerts; 5 free concerts)
• Exten
sion approved for 2020 Season
• 2020
Season
• Seas
on cancelled due to COVID
• Exten
sion approved for 2021 Season
• 2021
Season
• Unc
ertainty wit
h 2021 Season in first half of the year
• Lic
ense Agreement for 2022-2023 Sea
sons to make up
for
2020 & 2021 Seasons
• Healt
h orders were updated in
July 2021 to allow
con
certs
• 11
concerts were held between Aug-Oct 2021
• Noi
se impacts to nearby residents and businesses
• Amen
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2022 Stage Location
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2022 Concert Series
• 11 paid-ticketed concerts with 38,500 attendees (13 concerts dates available) • July 4th Community Free Concert with 4,000-5,000 attendees • $61,127 in License Fees and $79,634 in Special Event Permit Fees • Few noise complaints; more complaints about the aesthetics of the premises and impacts to nearby business with additional street closures • Estimated Economic Impact: $25M in direct sales; $2.4M in local taxes
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2022 Annual Report
Under the License Agreement, the Licensee is required to provide an Annual Report to City staff no later than October 15, 2022 describing how Licensee has complied with the
performance objectives for the 2022 Season. City staff will then review the Annual Report, together with the sound
monitoring data collected by the City for each Event held during the 2022 Season and will reasonably and in good faith determine whether Licensee has materially complied with the performance objectives.
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2022 Performance Objectives
1. Licensee shall comply, and shall cause all Third Parties to comply, with all terms and conditions of this Agreement and of any Special Event Permit issued by City for the Event Series.
2. Licensee shall timely pay the License Fees to City.
3. The average sound monitoring data collected by the City in accordance with Section 1.e.(6) for each Event shall demonstrate that no more than one Event per Event Series materially exceeded the noise standards set forth in NMC Section 12.40.030(D).
4. Licensee shall resolve to the reasonable satisfaction of the City’s Parks and Recreation Director any issues raised by City regarding Licensee’s use of the Premises, by the date and time set forth in the written notice provided by the City.
5. Licensee shall maintain the Stage and the Premises in good condition and repair.
6. Licensee shall ensure the safety of the Stage and Premises and of the persons who attend the Events on the Premises.
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2022 Annual Report
Licensee:
• The Licensee provided a report by the October 15th deadline stating that STR Entertainment has materially complied with all six Performance Objectives.
City:
• Staff recommends authorizing the Licensee to proceed with the 2023 season.
• Licensee will need to address a few shortcomings from the 2022 Season. • Staff recommends an amendment to the License Agreement to address these shortcomings and require several improvements for the 2023 Season.
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2023 Recommended Improvements
1. Building Permit - Apply for a Building Permit for
the stage installation at least 60 days in advance of
the installation period.
2. Sound Monitoring - Licensee should continue to
work with their internal sound technical staff as well
as the talent’s sound technical staff to adhere to the
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Sound Monitoring
Locations
Venue/Wine Train Pearl & West Street Oxbow Preserve
NMC Requirement 86 dBA 65 dBA 65 dBA
6/19 Concert 82.3 64.4 52.7
6/25 Concert 78.1 64.2 52.4
7/29 Concert 82.6 65.3 54.1
8/12 Concert 85.4 68.1 56.2
8/14 Concert 85.5 67.0 55.8
8/23 Concert 76.3 62.8 53.9
8/26 Concert 85.5 68.0 57.1
8/27 Concert 85.1 69.0 57.8
8/28 Concert 85.2 68.7 56.4
9/4 Concert 88.1 70.2 57.3
9/17 Concert 80.3 64.1 54.0
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2023 Recommended Improvements
3. Improved Coordination: Staff and Licensee will mutually agree on additional deadlines and milestones to complete related tasks for the July 4th Community Concert and the turf restoration required at the end of the 2023 Season.
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2023 Recommended Improvements
4. Improved Aesthetics: The Licensee will need to improve the aesthetics of the Premises after each concert as well as during the non- concert days.
• Additional cleaning and litter removal at the Premises and all equipment returned to their non-concert day locations within 24 hours after the concert has ended
• Improve the aesthetics of the fencing around the stage to include decorative screening instead of the black screens used in 2022
• Adjust the non-concert day layout to remove the fence line under the bridge
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2023 Recommended Improvements
5. Security Deposit: Increase the security deposit from $1,000 to $40,000 to provide adequate funding for the turf restoration after the 2023 Season if the Licensee fails to complete the restoration as required by the agreement.
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Recommended Action
Review the Licensee's Annual Report for the 2022 Season; authorize the City Manager to (1) issue written notice to STR Entertainment to allow use of the Oxbow Commons for the 2023 Season from June 1, 2023 through October 5, 2023; and (2) negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to City Agreement No. 2021-165 to require improvements for the 2023 Season including a) an increased security deposit of $40,000; b) improved aesthetics at the Premises with decorative fence screens around the stage enclosure and enhanced cleaning and litter removal after each concert; and c) reducing the non-concert days footprint to include the removal of the fence line under the bridge area; and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
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From: Mary Luros
ClerkTo:
Subject:
Date:
Fwd: Live Music in Napa
Tuesday,November 1,2022 12:29:24 PM
Begin forwarded message:
From: DALE JAMES
Subject: Live Music in Napa
Date: November 1, 2022 at 12:28:41 PM PDT
To: [email protected]. [email protected]
[email protected], [email protected],
[email protected]
To whom it may concern:
I am writing to show my support for the live concerts at the Oxbow, these concerts are great for the city of Napa, not just from a monetary standpoint but they help make Napa a great place to live and to visit. We often have friends that come from out of the area to attend, which usually results in dinner before at a local restaurant, followed sometimes by wine tasting the nest day. I've also met many others at the shows that are from out of the area, not only are they spending their money here but they are just really enjoying the Napa valley and all it has to offer.
I understand there are people that live here that don't enjoy the music but they end at 10pm so it's not like they're listening to noise in the wee hours of the morning, nor is it like there's concerts every weekend all year long.
Please I hope you continue to allow the concerts to go on as we love to attend and again think it's a great thing for the city and the valley.
Sincerely,
Dale James
A music loviing Napa resident
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This isn't reasonable! 10 days/neighbors prevail????
We are hopeful that for 2023 you will require STR to remove fencing at North and South sidewalks/ driveways off McKinstry St. 24 hours after each concert.
Respectfully submitted
PS The recommendations prepared mention " remove fence under bridge", I believe this is in error and should apply to the East Side of McKinstry St.
When stage was under bridge in 2021 fence was removed 24 hours after concert and Residents or Tourists could use all lawns and all pathways on nonconcert days.
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From:
Scott Sedalev; Liz Alessio: Beth Painter: Mary Luros: Bernie Narvaez Katrina Gregory: Clerk
Agenda Item 13.A,City Council meeting of 11/15/22
Sunday,November 13,2022 6:16:35 PM
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dear Mayor Sedgley, Councilmembers Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez:
Pursuant to our receipt of an email notification from Katrina Gregory regarding the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 15th, we would like to offer the following comments and observations on agenda item 13.A, the Oxbow Riverstage Staff Report.
We expressed our concerns previously about these events in letters dated August 26th, October 20th, and December 5th of 2021. Despite the change in stage orientation for the 2022 season, the noise levels from this concert series continued to have an invasive and unwelcome impact on the quality of life for the residents of Napa’s Alta Heights neighborhood. The decibel volume from the Oxbow Riverstage concerts remained as disruptive and upsetting to the residents of our neighborhood as it was in 2021. What may be enjoyable music to concert attendees becomes distorted noise once it reaches Alta Heights and permeates our homes. We should not be forced to close our doors and windows, put on ear plugs, or turn on the television just to block out noise from these events in our own homes. And we should not be forced to move, after living in our home for over 37 years, so someone else can make money and/or be entertained.
As we pointed out in our letter of October 20, 2021, we are not against outdoor entertainment events per se. We simply feel that the Oxbow venue, surrounded as it is by residential neighborhoods, is the wrong location for amplified music.
We respectively request, therefore, as we have requested before, that the City of Napa consider fully the effect of the Oxbow Riverstage concerts on its citizens and cease permitting these events in 2023 and future years.
Thank you for including this input in your decision regarding the continuance of this public nuisance.
Sincerely,
Christopher and Beth Daulton
cc: Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager
City Clerk
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Alan Charles Deir'ArioFrom:
ClerkTo:
Cc: Mary Luros
Subject:
Date:
Council meeting 11/15 - Agenda 13 A
Monday,November 14,2022 6:51:13 PM
As a resident of lower Alta Heights and of the City, I urge the Council to take all steps to terminate the license agreement.
1. The recorded sound levels are marginally compliant everywhere except Oxbow Commons and exceed the tolerance levels on several concerts, reflecting a lack of control by the licensee over the talent booked and a lack of regard for the surrounding comnmnity.
2. The fees and monetary return to the City are laughably small, particularly in light of the major inconvenience to downtown and nearby neighborhoods. To make matters worse, the City amended the agreement to reduce the fees. No information exists on what collateral benefits may exist if any.
3. The licensee has failed to restore the property as required, and it remains fenced and inaccessible.
4. Regardless of the marginal-to-non compliance with the City soimd ordinance, the Oxbow River Stage is a nuisance as defined by Civil Code section 3479 and a public nuisance as defined by section 3480.
More shnply put, this is an inappropriate venue for these events. Having private-pay concerts of this size shouldn’t be permitted downtown.
-Chuck DelTArio
Alan Charles DelTArio
2019 California Lawyer Attorney of tlie Year
Certified Specialist, Appellate Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
PO Box 359
Napa.California 94559
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To: Clerk
Subject: Oxbow Riverstage agenda item 13.A. - today"s meeting Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 10:39:47 AM
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November 15, 2022
Dear Mayor Sedgley and Members of the Napa City Council:
I am writing to express our strong support for relocating the Oxbow Riverstage back to the west side of McKinstry Street, on the concrete area up against the Wine Train bridge.
Last year’s location on the grass along the river created an unnecessary hardship on the public who frequently use
the Oxbow Commons and negatively impacted our neighborhood businesses. The original location is physically much better suited for the stage and should be used if these events are to going to continue next year. We also agree that excessive sound volumes need to be mitigated to minimize disruption to area residential, both in town and to the east. Please vote to relocate the stage back to its original location and work with the promoter to help control the negative impacts of sound on the surrounding communities.
Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
Respectfully,
Steve Carlin
Oxbow Public Market
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Comments City Council Meeting Agenda item 13.A Oxbow River Stage Tuesday,November 15,2022 11:42:04 AM
Oxbow River Stage November 2022.docx
Thank you
Sabrina Bolt
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November 14, 2022
Re: Agenda item 13. A Oxbow River Stage
Dear Council Members
I am unable to attend the meeting this year but wanted to send my comments. I attended the meeting last year for the Oxbow River stage to express concerns for the noise level and the number of concerts (almost every weekend for two months). I appreciate you taking into consideration all the concerns expressed at that time and making adjustments by rotating the stage and spreading out the number of performances. This made a huge difference in my neighborhood and was a much better experience The concern I have this year is the impact on the migrating rock swallows and their babies. It seems that since the concert series started earlier this year it impacted the birds. I heard from my neighbors that due to setting up the stage, the noise level and music, neighbors saw the birds in distress, circling and calling and the babies were not visible in the nests afterward. How sad is this! I feel this needs to be taken into consideration when planning for next year!
I think the concert series is a nice venue but with modifications. Napa has not had amplified concerts on a regular basis in that area downtown. I think there needs to be modifications and a balance for the neighbors that live in the vicinity, wildlife, event planners and concert attendees.
Thank you
Sincerely
Sabrina Bolt
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From: Liz Alessio
To: Clerk; Steve Potter
Subject: Fw: Agenda Item 13.A, City Council meeting of 11/15/22 Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:27:31 PM
Please forward the following email to the Mayor, and rest of Council.
Thank you,
Liz
From: Christopher Daulton
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:32 PM
To: Liz Alessio <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Agenda Item 13.A, City Council meeting of 11/15/22 i [EXTERNAL]
Dear Ms. Alessio,
Thank you for your reply to our email regarding the Oxbow concerts. We reside in the 1500 block of Banks Ave. The sound meter app on my phone registered the decibel level during the 2022 concert series as 65 to 80 plus, with variance between performers.
It should be noted that sound carries differently in Alta Heights due to the topography and variety of home elevations. This of course causes noise pollution to vary within the neighborhood. One house can experience very loud noise from the concerts while another might not encounter the same level of sound.
We did call the hotline number for reporting the excessive noise on 8/26/22 at approximately 9:10 P.M. The representative who answered tried to be helpful and said she would contact the sound stage as requested to turn down the volume. It took about 20 minutes for this to happen, but the noise still was too loud. As the season went on it was apparent to us that additional sound issue reports would be futile, as the concerts only became louder. It seems obvious that the only meaningful way to solve this problem in the future would be to find a suitable venue which is not in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. Other communities which host outside music events have managed this successfully so why can’t Napa? For example, why can’t these concerts be moved to someplace like Kennedy Park? In closing, we thank you for the opportunity for input and sincerely hope Napa’s City Council will put the well-being of all affected neighborhoods above the interests of the Riverstage promoters.
Sincerely,
Christopher and Beth Daulton
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On 11/14/2022 8:29 AM Liz Alessio <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Mr. Daulton,
Thank you for your email. Do you mind sharing what area of Alta Heights you reside? Did you officially report issues with the sound level hi the 2022 concert series? If you did, who and when did you report this to? Much appreciated,
Liz
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From: Christopher Daulton
Sent:Sunday,November 13,2022 6:16:28 PM
To: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>; Liz Alessio <[email protected]>; Beth Painter <[email protected]>;Mary Luros <[email protected]>;Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]>
Cc:Katrina Gregory <[email protected]>;Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Agenda Item 13.A,City Council meeting of 11/15/22 --.........................................
Dear Mayor Sedgley, Councilmembers Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez:
Pursuant to our receipt of an email notification from Katrina Gregory regarding the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 15th, we would like to offer the following comments and observations on agenda item 13.A, the Oxbow Riverstage Staff Report.
We expressed our concerns previously about these events in letters dated August 26th, October 20th, and December 5th of 2021. Despite the change in stage orientation for the 2022 season, the noise levels from this concert series continued to have an invasive and unwelcome impact on the quality of life for the residents of Napa’s Alta Heights neighborhood.
The decibel volume from the Oxbow Riverstage concerts remained as disruptive and upsetting to the residents of our neighborhood as it was in 2021. What may be enjoyable music to concert attendees becomes distorted noise once it reaches Alta Heights and permeates our homes.
We should not be forced to close our doors and windows, put on ear plugs, or turn on the television just to block out noise from these events in our own homes. And we should not be forced to move, after living in our
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home for over 37 years, so someone else can make money and/or be entertained.
As we pointed out in our letter of October 20, 2021, we are not against outdoor entertainment events per se. We simply feel that the Oxbow venue, surrounded as it is by residential neighborhoods, is the wrong location for amplified music.
We respectively request, therefore, as we have requested before, that the City of Napa consider fully the effect of the Oxbow Riverstage concerts on its citizens and cease permitting these events in 2023 and future years.
Thank you for including this input in your decision regarding the continuance of this public nuisance.
Sincerely,
Christopher and Beth Daulton
cc:
Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager
City Clerk
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Liz AlessioFrom:
Clerk; Steve PotterTo:
Subject:
Date:
Fw: Riverstaqe Concerts
Tuesday,November 15,2022 12:38:23 PM
Forwarding to save in public records.
Thanks
Liz
From:
Sent: Monday,November 14,2022 2:21PM
To: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>;Beth Painter <[email protected]>;Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]>;Mary Luros <[email protected]>; Liz Alessio <[email protected]>
Cc: Katrina Gregory <[email protected]>;Jeffrey Gittings <[email protected]> Subject: Riverstage Concerts
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in regard to the migrating cliff swallows who nest under the Oxbow Commons wine train bridge every spring into early summer.
I had asked that last summer's concert series begin after the July 4th holiday,to allow these federally protected songbird babies time to fledge their nests.This was not done and proved disastrous for the dozens of swallows still present.These birds fly 3-4,000 miles each year to arrive here from South America. They are hardwired to return to the exact location of the previous nest. Our Flood Control District had installed barriers to prevent the nesting,as it is not an ideal location for the swallows (vandalism,train vibration),but they found ways around the barriers,nesting around pipes and light fixtures.The set-up for the concerts begins a week in advance and the areas under the bridge are used to store equipment. The noise and commotion of the forklifts,the diesel fumes and equipment being stacked to within feet of the occupied nests was very upsetting to them. I would find the parents circling and calling in distress. On the morning following the first concert— with its extremely loud amplified music-many of the babies that had been present the day before were no longer seen,no faces peeking out. They were too young to fly,so it isn't hard to figure that they had died. You can imagine having your sensitive bodies and eardrums blasted out,with no way to leave the nest.
The concert series is a completely unnecessary event to the welfare and economy of this city and is an actual affront to many residents.Living in Alta Heights,I have not been a fan of the regular disruption of summer evenings for the sake of yet more money. Wearing earplugs,closing windows or moving away is not a practical or nice solution to offer those who are negatively affected. Yet I realize that the concert series will most likely continue irrespectively. l
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In light of that, it seems to me a very small thing to ask that some regard be paid these little sentient creatures.
Thank you for your consideration.
Robin Ellison
Napa
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From: Brett Ruffenach
To: Clerk
Cc: Ken Tesler
Subject: Oxbow RiverStage x City of Napa Meeting PPT
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:57:41 PM
Attachments: ORS x CITY OF NAPA MEETING PRESENTATION (1).pdf [EXTERNAL]
Hello,
Attached is a copy of a slide deck summarizing the results from our community outreach campaign to Oxbow patrons.
Additionally, you can view a spreadsheet of all the raw data including a summary of respondents by zip code,
here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YK7eKNIc1EHLsXZb06CRVB8qABbEfaw_esgHc5e7nRo/ Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Brett Ruffenach
Marketing Director
520.904.7343 I [email protected]
Blue Note Napa | JaM Cellars Ballroom | Blue Note @ Charles Krug I Oxbow Riverstage
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OXBOW RIVERST AGE
Economic Impact & Community Support
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2022 ECONOMIC IMP ACT
As estimated by Destinations International’s
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$25.5M
DIRECT BUSINESS REVENUE GENERATED
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14,085
TOTAL JOBS SUPPORTED
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$2.47M
LOCAL TAXES GENERATED
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Emailed Oxbow fans prompting them to sign a letter of support:
Dear City of Napa,
I support the continuation of live music at the Oxbow RiverStage! Live music enriches our local culture, creates jobs, and offers local vendors increased exposure in our community. These concerts bring residents and tourists out to support our local businesses.
Oxbow RiverStage is a benefit to our community and its residents, and I look forward to the 2023 season.
SIGNED,
Community Outreach Campaign
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AUDIENCE SUPPORT
OXBOW RIVERSTAGE SEASON 2023
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2,141
TOTAL SIGNATURES IN SUPPORT
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1,259
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT
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40%
PORTION OF RESPONDENTS IN 94558 + 94559 ZIP CODES
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LOCAL SUPPORT
RESPONDEE TESTIMONY
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-Elizabeth, Napa
Born and raised in Napa and love the Oxbow
music series! We love being able to walk
downtown to hear live music.
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-Judd, Napa
The Oxbow Riverstage is a treasure for Napa and
positive message that Napa is a beacon for the
arts. It creates community and pride. Let's
continue to support local business, support the
arts, and give locals and tourists alike a reason to
come to and stay in Napa.
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-Margaret, Napa
The Oxbow River Stage is key to the Napa
entertainment scene for locals as much as
tourists. Please keep it!
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-Alexandra, Napa
Oxbow Riverstage has taken Napa as a
destination city to the next level. The music
elevates what Napa has to offer in addition to
food and wine; bringing a more experiential
and cerebral element to a truly magical
location. Living in the Oxbow Neighborhood is an
added bonus. We are grateful to be so close to the
epicenter of Napa’s heartbeat, Oxbow Riverstage!
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REGIONAL SUPPORT
RESPONDEE TESTIMONY
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-Darcie, San Rafael
“This is a spectacular venue, and we have seen
amazing artists here. We look forward to visiting
Napa again, eating at the great restaurants, and
watching wonderful live music!”
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-Jascha, Petaluma
“We've been to so many concerts in Napa and love
both being able to see live shows and spending
time at local restaurants in the downtown area.
It's a local treasure.”
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-Raymond, Sand City
“We have been at Oxbow events three times in the
last year and a half and plan more visits even
though we drive from Monterey. It is a great
venue with excellent security and staffing.”
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-John, Rohnert Park
Enjoyed going to Oxbow River stage in the
summer. We make a day of it whenever we go.
Such a cool vibe there. Hope it continues.
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From: Amy Martenson
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:21 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: Scott Sedgley <[email protected]>; Beth Painter <[email protected]>; Liz Alessio <[email protected]>; Mary Luros <[email protected]>; Bernie Narvaez <[email protected]>; Steve Potter <[email protected]>; Julie Lucido <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment for Napa City Council, Nov. 15, 2022, Item 13A
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Dear Napa City Council:
I am concerned about a disturbing trend in Napa: the privatization of public spaces.
We have seen this trend with a few restaurants taking over a block of Main Street, disrupting the flow of traffic and creating a haves versus have-not situation in which after an event at Veterans Park, residents walk outside the barrier, observing others enjoying their fine dining experience.
We have seen it with other restaurants taking over parking spaces with their patchwork of parklets, taking away parking spaces from the public and negatively impacting the clean appearance of Downtown Napa. (If the parking is not needed, how about putting in bike lanes that everyone can use and enjoy?)
Finally, we see it with the Oxbow River Stage taking up a portion of the Oxbow “Commons", during the summer months when most individuals and families would want to enjoy the peace and beauty of what has always been a natural setting along the River to relax and recreate.
In all of these cases, ordinary residents (and some tourists) are shut out of these spaces as other residents and tourists (with the money and inclination) enjoy them. Where does this end? What other “common” public areas can be paid for, shutting taxpaying residents and tourists out?
While the City is charging money for their use, which contributes to the general fund and perhaps makes these deals legal, this money does not replace citizens’ use and enjoyment of these public spaces and should not be seen as fair compensation.
The City currently has a surplus budget and does not need these additional monies as it may have a few years ago. The City is in a position where it can act on principal and say no to these deals and any future deals that may be proposed by private businesses.
Please say no to the Oxbow River Stage, the permanent closure of Main Street, and the parklets, and say yes to the preservation of free, taxpayer subsidized public spaces for everyone.
Sincerely,
Amy Martenson
Downtown Napa resident
P.S. Here is a letter to the editor I wrote on this topic: https://napavalleyregister.com/opinion/letters/letter- temporary-measures-are-meant-to-end/article_a4d4d9c2-6167-11ed-a772-9f373e12a79b.html
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From: Sara Southam
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:48 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>; Katie Shaffer
Subject: Comment on Item 13A
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Hello City Clerk,
Here is a statement from Katie Shaffer who won’t be able to make tonight’s City Council meeting due to illness. I’ve copied her and am sending on her behalf.
“Specific location of the stage is personally a moot point for our business. As a property directly aside the Oxbow River Stage location, we took every opportunity to support and partner with what we believed could be a great community series. However, as much as we wanted to see this successful, we were impacted negatively in many ways having to personally hire security and triple our staff in order to manage the grounds. Not to mention the immense amount of trash we had to deal with after each show. Many instances occurred, including dangerous and violent situations that resulted in involving the police and putting our company and staff at risk. The droves of people flowing through our property would typically be a positive impact, however, as the series grew and continued that was not the case." -Katie Shaffer-Feast It Forward Founder & Owner
Best,
Sara
Sara Southam
Property & Homeowner Relations Manager, Run Concierge
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From: Hugh Linn
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:49 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 13.A Oxbow Riverstage Concert License Agreement
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Dear Napa City Council,
I am writing to draw attention to the impacts of the Oxbow Concert Series to the residence of Downtown. As a downtown business owner, commercial property owner, and a residential property owner, I am requesting that the City Council consider the concert’s following impacts to the downtown community and seek ways to mitigate these impacts as part of the license agreement:
Parking & Traffic. The spill over parking demand from the concert directly impacts our residential property at 1236 Yajome St. Concert attendees and Napa residents coming downtown park their vehicles along Yajome Street during events. As our residential property is within the downtown parking district and we have no onsite parking, we are often forced to find alternative parking during these events. This can be especially difficult when the downtown streets are congested by others trying to also find parking during these events.
Loss of Public Beneficial Use of Oxbow Commons Park. During the 2022 concert series, the public space adjacent to the river was closed off to residents for the entire summer. As this facility was paid for by sales taxes as part of the Flood Control Project, it is hard to accept that a private enterprise can monopolize a public property for profit and lock out the residents who paid for the facility. Despite the language of the license and the requirements to obtain special event permit, it seem clear that the intent of the license is to allow an exclusive and ongoing for profit use of several acres of public property.
Value of Benefit. Has the City valued the use of the exclusive use of public property in the center of a world class visitor community? When one considers that it costs over $50 to park a single vehicle in downtown San Francisco for one evening, it is uncertain that the monthly license fee, free concert, and nominal fee per ticket even comes close to matching the actual value for the use of the property considering the impacts to the neighboring residents.
Aesthetics and Community Values. During the 2022 concert series, the porta-potties along McKinstry Street and the fence covered in graffiti did not represent, in my opinion, the quality of experience that one expects of a world class destination. As a regular patron of the Oxbow Market, I was discouraged and disappointed every time I walked by the concert venue on the weekends after the concerts. It is difficult to accept
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that this is a condition that anyone would tolerate and accept in this exceptional public place.
With some thought and consideration, I am confident that the impacts of this regular concert series could be economically mitigated. For example, the street on Yajome adjacent to the skate park could be striped to provide diagonal parking and the residents could have some of the additional parking reserved for their use. The porta-potties could be upgraded to trailer style and placed in an inconspicuous location that could serve the patrons of the park as well as the concert attendees throughout the summer. The temporary fencing could be better placed to minimize the area that locks out the public. The fencing could be printed with art and maintained and monitored in a way that discourages graffiti. Lastly, a specialized appraiser could be hired to determine the appropriate value of having exclusive use of several acres of centrally located property to conduct a for profit ongoing concert series.
I understand and respect that there may be overriding considerations backed by selective community support that the City Council may consider to allow the ongoing use to continue. I also would like to recognize that the high quality of the music and several people that I know who were able to attend the concerts greatly enjoyed the performances. Thank you for the opportunity to share my perspective and concerns regarding the Napa River concert series and all the best in your deliberations in considering the amended license.
Respectfully,
Hugh Linn, PE
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From: Ken Frank <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 3:49 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Oxbow Concert venue
[EXTERNAL]
Good afternoon. I am Ken Frank from La Toque Restaurant.
I am unable to attend tonight’s meeting in person, but I would like to share my thoughts about the Oxbow Concert Series and have them read into the record at the appropriate time.
Thank you
Ken
To the city council;
La Toque made a huge commitment to Napa and the emerging Oxbow District when we moved down from Rutherford in 2008. As an original stakeholder, we put up with years of construction and disruption of our business while the bypass was built, but the result was a lovely park for all to enjoy and a pedestrian link tying the district to downtown.
I am a big supporter of music festivals and concerts in Napa as well as other activations of the Oxbow Commons that benefit our community at large. Outdoor music comes with noise. It doesn’t matter where you point it, if you want to have concerts, you have to accept the noise.
The first season of concerts when the stage was tucked up close to the train bridge on the West side of the Oxbow Commons had its challenges to be sure. But during the week when the stage was lowered, and the park largely cleared of concert infrastructure, it was possible for people to enjoy the Oxbow Commons and the low profile of the stage did not intrude on the neighborhood.
Moving the stage to the East side last Summer was an unmitigated disaster. It ruined access to the river for everyone for nearly the entire “outdoor” season when our weather is perfect to gather and enjoy the park and it’s view of the river. The noise was just as bad as before. Obviously, we could hear it in La Toque, but it could also be heard at my house way out Partrick Road, at the western edge of the City limits. But the worst aspect was the site was an eyesore and blight on the neighborhood, jammed in between two very important anchor businesses, The Westin Verasa and the Oxbow Public Market. It ruined the neighborhood for the entire season, not just during performances.
I would prefer to move the concert series to one of the available spaces at the Expo where it would have far less impact on the surrounding businesses and community. But if it has to stay in the Oxbow, please move it back to the West side where its impact is less detrimental to this lovely neighborhood.
Last year was a big mistake, please don’t make it again.
Chef Ken Frank
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