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City Hall Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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 Luros, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Narvaez, and Mayor Sedgley
Present:
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2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: None.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A.
150-2024
Proclamation for Historic Preservation Month
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Christine French, Executive Director, Napa County Landmarks accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Couincilmember Beth Painter
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Grant Long Jr. - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex.
Dalton J. Piercey - provided comments related to the music industry, and asked that proclamation language be drafted to support local music culture.
He submitted his written comments and a handout on the Napa Music Industry into the record.
Tuesday Allison, Napa Valley Taxi Coalition - provided comments regarding the local transportation industry and voiced concerns regarding the private transportation industry.
RJ - asked Council to consider adopting a resolution calling for a ceasefire.
Adam Housley - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex at South Jefferson.
Fernanda - asked for council to follow footsteps as the cities of Sacramento and Richmond and adopt a ceasefire resolution. She submitted sample resolutions into the record.
Diana - asked Council to put forward and pass a ceasefire resolution.
Mr. Holcomb - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex; also provided comments regarding Palestine and Israel.
Amy Donaldson - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex.
Michael Lee - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex, and shared concerns regarding current field conditions.
Zack Kirtlink - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex.
Wendy - provided comments in support of a new local sports field complex.
Dalton J. Piercy - provided additional comments regarding local sports.
Mayor Sedgley asked if Council was interested in receiving a report from City staff on the feasibility of developing the South Jefferson property owned by the City for a sports complex. His request was supported by a
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majority of Council. City manager Potter provided additional clarification and shared that the earliest a potential report could come back would be in July.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Vice Mayor Narvaez announced that the would be recusing from item
5.H. due to his financial interest in K&S Asphalt Solutions, Inc .,
which is
one of his clients.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Luros, Painter, Narvaez, and Sedgley
5 -
5.A.
156-2024
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
5.B.
145-2024
Amendment to Card Room Ordinance
Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance O2024-001 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 5.16.140 (Limitations on Authorized Tables) to increase the number of card tables permitted to be in operation at one time in a card room from nine to 11 and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: O2024-001
5.C.
151-2024
Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds
Adopted Resolution R2024-037 approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds, which results in a transfer of unclaimed funds to the City in the total amount of $36,981.99, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057.
Enactment No: R2024-037
5.D.
149-2024
Animal and Licensing Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City an amendment to Agreement No. 8350 with Napa County for animal and licensing services, in the amount of $410,455 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, $423,795 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and $437,568 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for a total of $1,271,818 for Fiscal Years 2024-2027.
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5.E.
086-2024
City of Napa Services at BottleRock 2024
Authorized the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute an agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., DBA Latitude 38 Entertainment in an amount up to $500,000 to provide City of Napa personnel to perform general law enforcement, security and emergency medical services at the Napa Expo located at 575 Third Street during BottleRock 2024 on May 24-26, 2024 and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5.F.
154-2024
City of Napa Services at La Onda 2024
Authorized the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute an agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., DBA Buena Onda Presents in an amount up to $300,000 to provide City of Napa personnel to perform general law enforcement, security and emergency medical services at the Napa Expo located at 575 Third Street during La Onda 2024 on June 1-2, 2024 and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5.G.
111-2024
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Napa Valley Unified School District for the School Resource Officer program Authorized the Police Chief to execute on behalf of the City a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) for the collaboration and operation of the School Resource Officer Program, in the total amount not to exceed $792,624.00, with up to $298,956.15 to be paid by the City and the remainder to be paid by NVUSD for the term August 7, 2024 - June 21, 2025.
5.H.
098-2024
On-Call Striping and Signing Services
Authorized the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City agreements with Chrisp Company and K&S Asphalt Solutions, Inc., to provide on-call striping and signing services for City operations in an amount not to exceed $200,000 each, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
Aye:
Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Sedgley
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Recused:
Narvaez
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5.I.
115-2024
Western Meadows Subdivision Final Map, a 12 Lot Single-Family Project Located on 1044 Borrette Lane
Adopted Resolution R2024-038 approving the Final Map of Western Meadows Subdivision (Project No. ENG23-0002), to subdivide property located at 1044 Borrette Lane into 12 single-family lots, authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, and authorizing the Public Works Director, on behalf of the City, to accept three Easement Grant Deeds for public utility purposes, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2024-038
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5.J.
125-2024
Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
1. Adopted Resolution R2024-039 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
2. Adopted Resolution R2024-040 of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-039 R2024-040
5.K.
126-2024
Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
1. Adopted Resolution R2024-041 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
2. Adopted Resolution R2024-042 of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-041 R2024-042
6. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
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6.A.
157-2024
Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership
Mayor Sedgley opened the item and welcomed the applicants.
City Clerk Carranza reviewed the proposed interview process.
Interviews began with each applicant providing a brief, three minute, introduction and statement, in the following order:
1. Alex Crown
2. Burt Teaff
Council questions of individual applicants followed their opening statements.
There were no requests to comment from members of the public.
Each Councilmember voted, by paper ballot, to identify the preferred candidates to be appointed to the Authority.
City Clerk Carranza announced that the greatest number of votes were received by Alex Crown with 4 votes. She also announced the vote of each Councilmember for the candidates was as follows:
Mayor Sedgley: Crown
Vice Mayor Narvaez: Crown
Councilmember Alessio: Crown
Councilmember Luros: Teaff
Councilmember Painter: Crown
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio to appoint Alex Crown to the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Luros, Painter, Narvaez, and Sedgley
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7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.
8. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Wolfson announced the closed session item.
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8.A.
158-2024
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros, Rajneil Prasad, and Sabrina Wolfson.
Employee organizations: Napa City Employees Association (NCEA), Napa Police Officers Association (NPOA), and Napa City Firefighters Association (NCFA).
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:29 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
9. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
9.A. Roll Call:
Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Painter, Vice Mayor Narvaez, and Mayor Sedgley
Present:
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10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplement document:
Item 14.A. - PowerPoint presentation by City staff.
(A copy of the supplemental document is on file in the City Clerk's department)
12. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
12.A.
109-2024
Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation.
Cassandra Eslami, Napa County Mental Health Deputy Director, accepted the proclamation and provided brief remarks
12.B.
152-2024
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Rabbi Niles Goldstein, of Congregation Beth Shalom, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Police Chief Jennifer Gonzales - provided comments in acknowledgement of National Police Week, which would be celebrated the week of May 15th.
Catherine Vega - Asked Council to denounce genocide and introduce a ceasefire resolution.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
14.A.
146-2024
Elm House Inn Use Permit & Design Review
Mayor Sedgley opened the hearing.
Angela Alvarez-Cendejas, Assistant Planner, provided the staff report.
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; there were none.
Mayor Sedgley asked if applicant wished to provide a statement. Varsha Patel, Owner, and Lucy Ayala, GM and Project Manager, provided a brief overview of the project.
Discussion was turned over to Council; individual questions and comments ensued.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment. There were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Narvaez, seconded by Councilmemer Alessio, to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Brief additional comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2024-043 approving (i) a Use Permit to create four hotel guest rooms at 2337 Second Street to be operated as part of the existing Elm House Inn, located at 800 California Boulevard and 2294 Third Street, for a total of 26 hotel guest rooms, with shared parking and reduced parking, and (ii) a Design Review Permit for associated exterior and Site improvements, located at 2337 Second Street, 800 California Boulevard, and 2294 Third Street, and determining that the actions by the resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Alessio, Luros, Painter, Narvaez, and Sedgley
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Enactment No: R2024-043
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15. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Wolfson announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Vice Mayor Narvaez posed a question regarding SB 9; and asked if it affected the City. Interim City Attorney Wolfson responded and provided clarification.
Councilmember Alessio provided comments regarding Mental Health Month. She shared that she served on the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council and provided data relating to suicides. Additionally she shared various resources to include the "You are Not Alone - There is Hope, There is Help" Campaign, the 24-hour crisis line available by dialing or texting 9-8-8, and the availability of QPR training. She also asked members of Council if they were interested in receiving an informational presentation from Napa County Public Health and the Queen of the Valley Medical Center Community Health Improvement regarding the Community Health Assessment. Discussion ensued. It was determined that a future item would not be brought back to Council, but potential alternate means to help educate the public were discussed.
17. ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is May 21, 2024.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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