RESOLUTION R2024-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024 City of NAPA LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PLATFORM WHEREAS, the City Council establishes the goals and priorities of the City, as articulated through many legislative and policy actions, including the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, as well as the articulation of Council goals and priorities during the annual Council Workshop, and the ongoing processes of adopting and implementing the City Budget; and WHEREAS, On August 6, 2019, the City Council adopted Policy Resolution R2019-083 to identify the processes for encouraging action by other governmental agencies and supporting or opposing legislation, regulation, adjudication, or ballot measures; and WHEREAS, at the direction of City Council, staff has developed a 2024 Legislative Platform to identify priority legislative and regulatory areas for staff and council to focus advocacy efforts; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. The City Council hereby approves the 2024 Legislative Platform attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” incorporated herein by reference. The City Council hereby determines that the 2024 Legislative Platform documents “City Goals” as that phrase is defined in R2019-083; and the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to take the actions to support or oppose the “Governmental Action” of another governmental agency based on these City Goals in accordance with R2019-083.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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 16th day of January, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
City of Napa
2024 Legislative and Regulatory Platform
Introduction
Each year, the Napa City Council meets in a public forum to discuss the key issues facing the City of Napa and to strategize opportunities and solutions to meet the City’s needs. During this workshop, City staff present recommended projects and options to help address the various needs of the community. The City Council establishes core priorities every two years, with the most recent priorities established as of January 31, 2023:
Implement the General Plan
Housing and Homelessness
Climate Action
Public Infrastructure
Traffic Safety
This Legislative and Regulatory Platform has been developed to align with the City of Napa’s core priority areas, following a report, public and stakeholder comment, and discussion with the City Council on the current state of legislative affairs at the regional, state, and federal level. The Legislative Platform will be reviewed in a public forum at least annually.
Priority Areas
Preserve and enhance local control and local revenues.
Advocate for the preservation of decision-making authority and programmatic flexibility at the local level. Oppose attempts to restrict local authority over jurisdictional issues.
Advocate for the preservation and enhancement of City revenues, oppose programs or proposals that redirect revenues from the City to other entities.
Oppose programs or proposals that create onerous requirements on local governments without including local government representation in discussion and creation of programs.
Create housing opportunities for all income levels, including those experiencing homelessness.
Support proposals and programs for funding to increase the supply and affordability of housing.
Support opportunities to increase funding and programmatic resources to prevent homelessness and support those experiencing homelessness.
Advocate for local flexibility in decisions about how funding to develop and support housing and homeless services can be allocated and expended.
Support proposals that provide tools and resources to increase housing production, oppose proposals that remove or limit local authority in land use and housing decisions.
Investments in infrastructure.
Support investments to develop, maintain, and improve public infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, drinking water systems, storm drains, facilities, etc.), including green infrastructure, active transportation infrastructure, and public recreation infrastructure.
Support proposals for local discretion and additional funding for the expansion, reliability, and redundancy of broadband access.
Maintain a healthy, safe, and sustainable environment and community.
Support investments in organic waste infrastructure (i.e., waste reduction and management, organic waste diversion, recycling, organic waste to renewable energy technologies , etc.).
Support funding opportunities and proposals in the areas of climate change, energy efficiency, electric vehicle supply equipment, Climate Action Plan development and implementation, among others.
Support proposals that advance water use efficiency in a cost-effective manner.
Advocate for protection of water quality in watersheds that contribute to municipal water supplies.
Support proposals and programs that provide for local control over and investments in the provision of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.
Support proposals and investments in programs that support local government efforts to improve traffic safety.
Support expanded opportunities for teleconferenced public meetings for legislative bodies under the Brown Act.
Emergency preparedness and recovery, and economic development.
Support proposals that advance funding for disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
Support workforce development programs that attract and maintain a strong and stable local workforce.
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