RESOLUTION R2022 __
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE GOVERNANCE POLICY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS WHEREAS, on May 5, 2020, the City Council adopted O2020-007 establishing district-based elections for four Councilmembers, with the Mayor continuing to be directly elected on a citywide basis, as codified at Napa Municipal Code Chapter 1.10; and, whereas prior to the adoption of this ordinance, each member of the Council (the Mayor and each of the four Councilmembers) was elected in at-large elections by the registered voters of the entire City; and WHEREAS, the City conducted its first district-based elections for Districts 2 and 4 for the November 2020 election; and the City conducted district-based elections for Districts 1 and 3 for the November 2022 election; thus, following the November 2022 election, all four Councilmembers have been elected by voters of the district in which they reside; and WHEREAS, in February 2022 at the City Council Workshop, each member of City Council (including the Mayor and four Councilmembers) affirmed their desire to govern on an citywide basis, considering the needs and interests of the entire community; and WHEREAS, the City Council understands the value of citywide governance regardless of the method from which City Council members are elected; and WHEREAS, governing citywide allows for the continuation of inclusive and accessible customer service, the most effective use of taxpayer resources, and consistency in City services; and WHEREAS, each member of the City Council will continue to serve all of the people of Napa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows:
The City Council will govern on a citywide basis, considering the needs and interests of the entire community.
It is the goal of the City Council to provide leadership to City staff, officials, and representatives so that the City will continue to provide inclusive and accessible customer service to the entire community and facilitate an excellent quality of life for all.
Each member of the City Council will help all members of the community regardless of the district in which a resident resides or a proposed project is located, or from which a Councilmember is elected.
Professional management by the City Manager utilizing best management practices, with policy leadership and direction from the City Council, consistent with Napa City Charter Sections 85 and 86 and Napa Municipal Code Chapter 2.08, will continue.
Resources will continue to be allocated based on long-term strategic planning efforts, with citywide considerations of equitable service levels and financial capacity.
Current practices regarding invitations to members of the City Council to events and activities, and appointments to committees and various bodies will remain in effect.
City Council fiscal management, best practices, and City systems will continue to reflect services provided to all residents citywide.
The City Council directs the City Clerk to include this resolution in materials prepared for new City Council Candidates and as a part of City Councilmember on-boarding materials.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of December 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
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