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CITY OF NAPA
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Couincilmember Beth Painter
3:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersTuesday, September 17, 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: 5 -
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 4. - Email from James McNamara
Item 5.E. - Memo from City staff correcting a clerical error on page 21 of Exhibit A of the resolution.
Items 6.A. and 6.B. - PowerPoint presentations from City staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 316-2024
Latinx Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Jorge Gonzales, President, Napa County Hispanic Network, received the proclamation and provided remarks.
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3.B. 321-2024 Recognition of Joseph Peatman
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Members of the Peatman family received the proclamation and provided remarks.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dalton Pearcy - provided comments regarding an experience with the Planning Department earlier in the day; suggested Brown Act training to all employees.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, Narvaez, and Sedgley5 -
5.A. 335-2024
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the September 3, 2024 Regular Meetings of the City Council.
5.B. 300-2024 City of Napa 2024-2026 Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update Adopted Resolution R2024-087 approving the 2024-2026 City of Napa Conflict of Interest Code as required by the Political Reform Act.
Enactment No: R2024-087
5.C. 313-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2023-2024
Adopted Resolution R2024-088 approving the CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Enactment No: R2024-088
5.D. 288-2024 Acceptance of Easement Grant Deeds for Public Recreational Trail Purposes for the Vine Trail
Adopted Resolution R2024-089 authorizing acceptance of two Easement Grant Deeds over portions of APN 007-082-005 and APN 024-054-009 from the Napa Valley Wine Train, LLC for public recreational purposes for a segment of the Napa Valley Vine Trail and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c) (2)-(3) and 15061(b)(3).
Enactment No: R2024-089
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5.E. 277-2024 Salary Schedules for Full-Time and Part-Time Extra-Help Employees Adopted Resolution R2024-090 documenting the salary schedules for Full-Time and Part-Time Extra-Help Employees.
Enactment No: R2024-090
5.F. 322-2024 Vintage Farm Subdivision Final Map, a 53 Lot Single-Family Project Located on 1185 Sierra Avenue.
Adopted Resolution R2024-091 approving the Final Map of Vintage Farm Subdivision (Project No. ENG22-0017), to subdivide property located on 1185 Sierra Avenue into 53 single-family lots with five open space parcels, authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2024-091
5.G. 334-2024
Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project
Adopted Resolution R2024-092 rejecting all bids for the Capital Improvement Project-Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project.
Enactment No: R2024-092
5.H. 337-2024 Parking Lot and ADA Improvements - Napa Senior Center Adopted Resolution R2024-093: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with, Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for the Parking Lot and ADA Improvements project in the bid amount of $333,665.75; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $33,366.58 for a total project amount not to exceed $367,032.33; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-093
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 307-2024
Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Q3 2024
Brendan Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, introduced the item.
Dr. Robert Eyler, provided the report.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
There were no requests to speak from members of the public.
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6.B. 282-2024 2025 Fourth of July Event Planning
Breyana Brandt, Parks and Recreation Director, and Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager, provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Jim McNamara - shared that in Southwest Napa the illegal fireworks surrounding his home in 2024 were the loudest explosions he had ever experienced. Community wants the fireworks. Suggested "illegal fireworks signs" be installed in neighborhoods.
Zack - provided comments in support of Oxbow celebration. Shared in 2024 he spent the holiday in Middleton Idaho and the parade and fireworks celebration was a true community experience. Agreed locals miss the fireworks and miss the tradition.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual members provided comments, questions, and considerations in support of continuing the events.
6.C. 318-2024
United Against Hate Week
Assistant City Manager Habkirk provided a brief report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Tracy Mayne - Encouraged Council to support the item, and in particular the "Napa Day Against Hate" event on the 29th to share in the message that hate was not a value of the City of Napa.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Brief individual comments ensued with each Councilmember expressing their support of the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to authorize the City Manager to join the City of Napa in the United Against Hate campaign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, Narvaez, and Sedgley5 -
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7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Painter - reminded folks that Coastal Clean-up Day would be held on Saturday. She encouraged members of the public to participate and shared that the RCD webpage contained sign up information for multiple sites throughout the City and County.
Councilmember Alessio reminded folks that the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council's first Suicide Prevention Conference was being held on September 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center and encouraged participation.
8. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the Closed Session item.
8.A. 340-2024
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
section 54957.6):
City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros, and Zach Curren.
Employee organization: Napa City Firefighters Association (NCFA).
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:15 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: 5 -
10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 13.A. - Emails from Mark and Barbara Gardner, Mark Schlosser, Graham McKenna and J. Frederick.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
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12. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cindy Watter - provided comments in regard to the Grand Jury Report on gangs in Napa County.
Yolanda Ayala - provided comments regarding the Grand Jury Report on gangs in Napa. Noted significant number in youth gang activity in the years following the closure of the educational program the Legacy Youth Project, and provided comments regarding the Legacy Youth Project.
Carlos Hagedorn - provided comments regarding the Legacy Youth Project and submitted supplemental informational packet to members of Council.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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13.A. 275-2024 Homeless Services Report and Review of Encampment Management Policy
Deputy City Manager Molly Rattigan provided the report. She also shared that Compliance Programs Manager Tony Valadez was in attendance and available to answer questions.
Following the report Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Concerned Neighbor - provided comments regarding the draft policy.
Shared various concerns over the conditions near her home from homeless encampments. Would like to see the plan include verbiage that clearly addresses vehicles on streets.
Margaret - shared concerns with people living in cars and in RV's in her neighborhood. Asked if City could look at providing a designated area for those who lived in vehicles that also provided access to facilities and services nearby.
Matt Zax - provided comments regarding homeless services. Suggested City Council and staff watch a video as seen on Bloomberg Business Channel regarding Z Modular. In particular, on www.z-modular.com's YouTube channel there is a video titled "Z Modular Fully Integrated Real Estate Development" which suggests a cheaper way to build permanent housing.
Mark Gardner - applauded idea of compassionate approach to what is a serious problem. Shared his own concerns regarding camping in his neighborhood. Posed various questions regarding the draft policy.
Lisa Poppen - expressed support of updating the policy.
Scott Wagner, Director of Housing and Services at Abode Services - thanked staff and Council for their efforts in addressing homelessness.
Shared concerns with high cost of living in Napa and lack of housing inventory.
Jim McNamara - shared various concerns, questioned why the City doesn't seek more assistance from the state legislature.
Deputy City Manager responded to questions posed during public comment.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
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14. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
15. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Vice Mayor Narvaez - provided comments regarding the Grand Jury report addressing gangs in Napa County and posted various questions. Asked if Council could receive an update on what impacts are in our City. Brief discussion ensued. City Manager confirmed that staff would share information in a future Council update.
16. ADJOURNMENT: 8:23 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is October 1, 2024.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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