RESOLUTION R20XX-XX
Adopt a resolution approving the Oxbow Gateway Signage to generally be located in the public right-of-way along First Street between Soscol Avenue and McKinstry Street; approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City a license agreement with the Napa Downtown Merchants and Professional Association (“DNA”) for the installation and maintenance of the Oxbow Gateway Sign; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
WHEREAS, the Oxbow Gateway Sign is designed to provide an attractive and cohesive gateway signage to direct locals and visitors to the Oxbow District; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2024, the Downtown Napa Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) board approved funding the Oxbow Gateway Sign as detailed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Napa Downtown Merchants and Professionals Association (“DNA”) is the “owners’ association” of the PBID and manages funds in accordance with the PBID District Management Plan, and has agreed to execute an Agreement to install and maintain the Oxbow Gateway Sign; and WHEREAS, the Oxbow Gateway Sign will be fabricated, installed, and maintained in accordance with the Agreement.
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.
The City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15303 (new construction of small structures) both on a separate and independent basis.
The City Council hereby approves the preliminary design of the Oxbow Gateway Sign, as detailed in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The City Council also approve the location for the Oxbow Gateway Sign to be located in the public right-of-way along First Street between Soscol Avenue and McKinstry Street.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the DNA for the fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the Oxbow Gateway Sign to be paid for by DNA using PBID funds.
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 19th day of November, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Christopher Diaz
Interim City Attorney
Exhibit A – Oxbow Gateway Preliminary Signage Design
R20XX-XX Page 1 of 3 November 19, 2024
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