SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa Regular Meeting
December 17, 2024
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
AFTERNOON SESSION:
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.B. 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Memo from staff correcting two typos on Attachments 6 and 7 to correctly identify who moved approval on item 5.B. of the March 31, 2020 minutes and item 4 of the April 7, 2020 minutes. Redlined versions of the attachments were included.
5.D and 5.E. Amendment of Napa Municipal Code – Trailers & Oversized Vehicle Regulations and Parking Exceeding 72 Hours
1) Email from Tracy Mayne received on December 17, 2024.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A Financial and Economic Indicator Update Q4 2024
• Presentation from Staff
7.B Council Spotlight: Community Development Department Economic Development Division
• Presentation from Staff
7.C Council Spotlight: Street Pavement and Sidewalk Repair Programs • Presentation from Staff
7.D Compensation and Benefits for City Executive Staff
• Presentation from Staff
SUBMITTED DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Supplemental from Rafeal Banuelos on December 17, 2024.
City Hall: 955 School Street, Napa CA 94559 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 660, Napa CA 94559 (707) 257-9503 www.cityofnapa.org MEMO
TO
: Mayor Sedgley and City Councilmembers
FROM: Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
DATE: December 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Item 5.B. – 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes on the December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Agenda – redlined corrections to Attachments 6 and 7 Fo
llowing publication of the December 17, 2024 City Council meeting agenda staff has identified two corrections in attachments 6 and 7 of item 5.B. as follows:
At
tachment 6 – Correction to the March 31, 2020 draft minutes so that the action for item
5.B., on page 4, reads “A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gentry,” At
tachment 7 – correction to the April 7, 2020 draft minutes so that the action for item 4, on page 2, reads “A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley.” R
edlined versions of both attachments reflecting the above corrections have been provided.
5.B.
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
MEETING MINUTES - Draft
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
M
ayor Jill Techel
Vice Mayor Doris Gentry
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
The Meeting was conducted as a teleconference in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. The City Council Chambers were closed to the public and members of the public participated in the meeting by viewing the meeting live and submitting written comments as described on the published agenda.
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Pr
esent: 5 - Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice Mayor Gentry, and Mayor Techel
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
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m 3: Emails received from Cindy Watter, Joelle Gallagher, Kevin Teague, Eve Kahn, Christopher Bennett, Greg Brun, Bernie Narvaez and Stephen Cuddy.
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m 5.A.:
- PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
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m 5.C.:
- PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
ATTACHMENT 6
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
City Clerk Carranza announced the procedure by which members of the public could submit written comments to be read aloud.
City Clerk Carranza and Deputy City Clerk Saldanha read public comments into the record submitted by the following:
- Jarvis Peay regarding suggestions for a public comment policy and thoughts for making self-isolation more comfortable.
- Susan Geiss-Manelis regarding water rate relief.
- Napa County Progressive Alliance, Communications Chair, Beth Nelsen regarding the transition to district elections.
- Cindy Clark regarding the transition to district elections. - Robert Van Der Velde regarding the transition to district elections. - Valerie Wolf with an excerpt from the book “The Invisible Rainbow.” - Michele Grupe, COAD Chair and Cope Family Center Executive Director regarding COAD’s role in the response to the pandemic. - Michael Murray regarding the transition to district elections. - Ricardo Hurtado regarding the City’s response to the pandemic.
Encouraged public handwashing stations and open public restrooms.
Also asked what the city was doing in respect to complaints of non- essential businesses.
- Wendi Moore, Abode Services, regarding the need for hygiene stations for the homeless community.
- Bryan Avila regarding keeping public restrooms open for the homeless.
- James Hinton suggested investing in community gardens in response to pandemic.
- Joelle Gallagher who shared concerns regarding homeless residents.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
Mayor Techel asked the City Manager to follow-up regarding water usage comments, and Mr. Potter responded.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
4.A. 40-2020 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Received and filed the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of January 31, 2020.
ATTACHMENT 6
4.B. 53-2020 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek Damage to Browns Valley Road at Valley Glen Lane
Adopted Resolution R2020-038 determining that: (1) there is no longer a need to take emergency actions for the creek bank and sidewalk repairs adjacent to Browns Valley Creek at Browns Valley Road and Valley Glen Lane, (2) the authorization to perform emergency work is terminated, and (3) the actions authorized by this resolution is exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2020-038
4.C. 2230-2019 Park Avenue and Jefferson Street Water Main Replacement Authorized the Utilities Director to award a construction contract to the lowest and best bidder, Vinciguerra Construction, Inc., for the Park Avenue and Jefferson Street Main Replacement Project in the bid amount of $1,167,850, and authorize the Utilities Director to execute the contract, contracts amendments and change orders on behalf of the City in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000; and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 87-2020 Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provided the staff report and provided an updated on the current Coronavirus emergency. He provided background on why the City needed to continue the emergency declaration, impacts to the City, community, and services provided to and by the City. He further described health orders, telecommuting, EOC hours, social distancing directives, and the many changes made by the City as a result of the declared emergency.
Finance Director Bret Prebula gave a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed financial impacts from the larger U.S. economy and its trickledown impacts to the City.
Brief Council comments and questions ensued, and Staff responded.
City Manager Potter announced the first death has been confirmed in Napa County, and Mayor Techel asked for a moment of silence.
Mayor Techel called for public comment.
The City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk read public comments from (Valerie Wolf, Scott Rafferty, and Julia Allen), and their comments have been submitted for the record.
In response to Council questions, the City Manager responded regarding restrooms, hand-washing stations, essential City services, social distancing, tighter restrictions, commercial hauling of waste, assessment of revenue shortfalls, and review of potential adjustments to City funds.
ATTACHMENT 6
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to Adopt Resolution R2020-039 Continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency, and Authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary as the Director of Emergency Services, to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2020-039
5.B. 89-2020 Deferment of Transient Occupancy Tax and Transient Occupancy Special Tax
Finance Director Bret Prebula provided the staff report.
The Deputy City Clerk read a public comment submitted from James Hinton who posed questions regarding taxes.
Brief Council comments and questions ensued, and Staff provided responses.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to adopt Resolution R2020-040 deferring payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and Transient Occupancy Special Taxes for 61 days, for taxes imposed in the months of February and March 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
A
ye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2020-040
5.C. 12-2020 Online Water Bill Presentment and Payment Update Finance Director Bret Prebula provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Techel called for public comment, and there were no comments.
6. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Sedgley asked for an update as to the many projects in the City’s queue that needed to move forward, and asked to track progress and be proactive.
Mayor Techel referred to a memo from the City Manager regarding how items would be agendized and completed, and City Manager Potter described the use of added technology which should assist.
7. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Michael Barrett announced closed session items.
ATTACHMENT 6
7.A. 91-2020 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): Potential initiation of litigation in one case.
7.B. 92-2020 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): Significant exposure to litigation in two potential cases.
There were no requests from the public to comment.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M. There was no reportable action.
8. ADJOURNMENT: 6:05 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is April 7, 2020.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 6
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age 1 of 5
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
MEETING MINUTES - Draft
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
M
ayor Jill Techel
Vice Mayor Doris Gentry
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
The Meeting was conducted as a teleconference in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. The City Council Chambers were closed to the public and members of the public participated in the meeting by viewing the meeting live and submitting written comments as described on the published agenda.
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:59 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Pr
esent: 5 - Councilmember Alessio, Vice Mayor Gentry, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Sedgley, and Mayor Techel
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Cit y Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
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m 3: Emails from Dana Codron, Providence St. Joseph and Dalton J.
Piercey
Item 5.B.: PowerPoint Presentation by City Staff.
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m 6.B.: Memorandum from Senior Planner Michael Allen regarding revisions to ATCH 1 – Resolution and clean version of Resolution. (
Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
De puty City Clerk Saldanha read submitted public comment from Michael Sobelman regarding the transition to district elections and questioning where each current Councilmember lived.
C
ity Clerk Carranza read submitted public comment from Dana ATTACHMENT 7
Codron of Providence St. Joseph Health urging Council to issue a city-wide moratorium on evictions.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
4.A. 59-2020 Salary Schedules for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees Adopted Resolution R2020-041 adopting the salary schedules for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees.
Enactment No: R2020-041
4.B. 110-2020 Voluntary Separation Program
Adopted Resolution R2020-042 authorizing the City Manager to Implement a Voluntary Separation Program.
Enactment No: R2020-042
4.C. 111-2020 Voluntary Time-Off Program
Adopted Resolution R2020-043 authorizing the City Manager to Implement a Voluntary Time-Off Program.
Enactment No: R2020-043
4.D. 100-2020 License Agreement with Mad Dog Presents, LLC for Use of Oxbow Commons
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the License Agreement with Mad Dog Presents, LLC extending the term for an additional season, from June 2021 - October 2021, to allow the licensee to reschedule summer 2020 concerts that have been cancelled due to the COVID -19 pandemic to summer 2021 and reducing the monthly rent in 2021 from $2000 to $1700 and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 101-2020 Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City Manager Potter provided the staff report and gave an update on COVID-19, reported 23 current cases, and said Staff was preparing for impacts on the budget, which he described.
Discussion was turned over to the Council, and individual comments and questions ensued.
Deputy City Clerk Saldanha read public comments by Amy Martenson ATTACHMENT 7
submitted for the record which included comments regarding the transition to district elections including outreach efforts and a request to change the proposed election sequence.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to continue the Proclamation of Local Emergency; and authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary as the Director of Emergency Services, to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including scheduling public hearings to consider draft district boundary maps for district-based elections of Councilmembers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
5.B. 95-2020 Fiscal Year 2019/20 Budget Adjustments and CIP Changes Finance Director Bret Prebula provided the staff report.
Council comments ensued regarding parking enforcement, handicapped parking violations, red zone, fire lanes, hydrants, the closure of parks and trails in Sonoma and Solano counties, SB 1, the City’s receipt of quarterly payments from Measure T, General Fund adjustments, and use of the City’s reserves.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to adopt Resolution R2020-044 adjusting the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Budget by reducing the Civic Center project (FC15PW02) by $3,000,000 and the Dwight Murray Plaza project (PK15RA01GF) by $1,600,000, transferring $4,600,000 from the CIP Fund to the General Fund; reducing General Fund tax revenue by $10,500,000; and reducing General Fund expenditures by $829,000, as documented in Budget Adjustment No. BE2004502. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2020-044
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Mayor Techel announced the consent hearings. There was a request to pull Item 6.A. by Councilmember Alessio. There were no
requests to speak on the remaining hearings which were opened and closed without comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Vice Mayor Gentry, to pass the remainder of Consent Hearing Items, B and C. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
6.A. 2203-2019 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Amendment There were no public comments.
ATTACHMENT 7
Councilmember Alessio posed questions relating to whether changes include impact fees or reduction of impact fees, or access to the Building Department to encourage continued service.
Community Development Director Vin Smith, provided clarification stating the ordinance did not include modification to any fees that apply to ADUs. Those had recently been adjusted by the State, and the Building Department was open by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Ombudsmen position is being filled which the Napa and Sonoma County Community Foundations have funded for the one stop ADU shop. Once the emergency was lifted an individual would be in that position and Staff was still working on finalizing web access to the one-stop web materials. He shared they are encouraging folks to apply for ADUs, and forms and plan check have been simplified.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.06.030 "Definitions", and repealing existing Section 17.52.015 "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)" in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 17.52.015 "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)" and determining that the actions authorized by this Ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel
6.B. 9- 2020 Stanly Ranch Resort, Phase II
Adopted Resolution R2020-045 approving a Design Review Permit and a Tentative Subdivision Map for 70 whole ownership dwelling units on ten lots and a Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for 40 fractional guest units on one lot for Phase II of the Stanly Ranch Resort located at 1201 Stanly Lane and 200 Stanly Cross Road and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2020-045
6.C. 24-2020 Elder and Dependent Adult Protection Ordinance Update Approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance repealing Napa Municipal Code Chapter 5.22 (Elder Caregiver Permits) and replacing it with a new Chapter 5.22 (Elder and Dependent Adult Protection); and adopted Resolution R2020-046 designating the Deputy Director of the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, Division of Comprehensive Services for Older Adults as the caregiver coordinator for the City of Napa.
Enactment No: R2020-046
7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Vice Mayor Gentry announced that individuals could not pull a marriage license except in emergency cases and military deployment until the County opened back up. In Solano County, they have 2,500 COVID test kits and were testing all first responders and medical technicians.
ATTACHMENT 7
Sonoma county has done 2,580 tests as of today. Napa has done 486, and she hoped more could be done.
City Manager Potter commented that the number of tests, and said testing, was handled by public health official.
Assistant City Manager Robustelli said they have actively been working with POA and the NCFA as to how to administer testing and working through logistics in the EOC to set it up. They may be able to use the Fire Department EMS Branch through their primary physician in administration of the testing.
Councilmember Sedgley recommended moving to a proactive phase and cited the importance of continuing to do what they can to keep progress moving.
Mayor Techel and Councilmembers thanked staff, County colleagues, Dr.
Relucio, Supervisors, and residents and asked everyone to stay at home and when out, to maintain social distancing.
The Council adjourned at 5:09 p.m. in memory of Alexis Stone.
8. ADJOURNMENT: 5:09 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is April 21, 2020.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 7
CITY OF NAPA: DASHBOARD
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
NAPA, CA DECEMBER 2024
Robert Eyler, PhD
President, Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc.
Professor, Economics, Sonoma State University
[email protected]
17.A
Real GDP (%) Unemployment Rate (%) Core PCE Inflation (%) Annual data (projections based on annual-average levels):
Previous New Previous New Previous New
2024 2.6 2.7 4.1 4.0 2.8 2.7
2025 1.9 2.2 4.3 4.3 2.2 2.2
2026 2.3 2.1 4.2 4.2 2.0 2.1
2027 2.0 2.1 4.2 4.1 N/A N/A
Federal Reserve Philadelphia
Forecast, Survey of Professional Forecasters
2 Source: Federal Reserve Philadelphia Branch
These data are from November 2024
Bottom Line: No recession in forecast (15% chance in 2025 for now), “late cycle” economy (jobs lost or slower growth with slowing inflation)
What Can We Expect from Trump 2.0?
For Napans and Napa Businesses:
• More uncertain political environment and federal
funding (non-profit pinch)
• Watch restaurants, wineries, vineyards,
construction, rental prices, and taxable sales
regionally for signs of change
3 Napa at a Glance: based on known data as of November 2024 4 Labor Market: Napa Residents, Monthly
September 2022 to September 2024
5 Considerations:
State of California has lost
employment of CA residents
since July 2022
Jobs growth in CA still there,
same in Napa County
Reduction likely some shifts
in the wine industry, wine
supply chain, tourism
Working from home: 5.6% in
2019 to 10.8% in 2023
Occupancy Rates and Average Daily Rates, Napa,
June 2022 to Sept 2024, Monthly, Six-Month Moving Average 6 Flattening Occ Rate
and ADR a bit
1. General trend
regionally except
for San Francisco
(growing faster
based on recovery
momentum)
2. Where should
Napa be?
Taxable Sales, % Change from 2023 Q2 to 2024 Q2, (12-month MA change), Current Dollars, Napa, Napa County and California 7 Source: California Dept of Tax and Fee Admin (CDTFA)
What these data suggest:
1. Moderation from a few wild
consumption years in a row
2. Napa County generating most
per capita taxable sales of 58
counties in CA
1.2%
-1.0%
-0.5%
-1.5%
-1.0%
-0.5%
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
Napa Napa County California
Housing Markets: Forecast to October 2025
Napa and Selected Comparison Areas, as of Oct 2024
8 Source: Census Bureau
-2.0%
1.1%
0.0%
-1.4%
-2.8%
-3.2%
-2.2% -2.2%
-3.0%
-2.0%
-2.9% -3.1%
-0.9%
0.4%
-5.0%
-4.0%
-3.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
Census Update: Equity Measures, Napa
Dec 2024 Data Release
9 2022 2023 Good or Bad?
Gini Coefficient 0.44 0.44
Median HH Income
(Current Dollars) $100,273 $102,231
Housing Burden 53.7% 53.6%
Vacant Housing: Vacation
Use 2.3% 2.1%
Comps:
1. Gini a measure of inequality (closer to 1 less equal): Livermore, San Rafael, Santa Cruz over 0.5
2. Fairfield = 65.6% housing burden for renters, Napa lowest of comp areas
3. San Rafael and Santa Cruz both over 30% severe housing burden, Fairfield at 28% (Napa 23.3% down from
23.8% in 2023)
4. Napa 2017 Dollars Median HH income -$1,755, lingering effects of inflation, Marin County -$4,100 on average City of Napa: Economic Development
• Tourism held firm in summer 2024
• Taxable sales data rising, tie to equity markets?
• Macro outlook continues to be optimistic
• Trump 2.0 does not want to disrupt the economy
• Current policy stance inflationary, practice likely less impactful • 2025 and Beyond
• Housing remains a concern, RHNA and 2030 not that far away • Napa has good fundamentals, regionally doing better than other major counties: pinch on small businesses and lower-income households • Wine industry shakeout to continue in 2025 and beyond: merger, acquisition, change
10 Community Development Department
Economic Development Division
Council Spotlight
12.17.2024
7.B.
Share with the Council some of the Community Development Department Economic Development Division’s recent activities and future projects.
Agenda:
• Introduction / Economic Development Focus Areas
• 2024 Napa Downtown Diagnostics Report Preview
• Napa RiverLine Project Update
Economic Development Team
Neal Harrison,
Economic Development
Manager
Jennifer Owen,
Economic Development
Program Coordinator
Brendan Hurley,
Economic Development
Program Coordinator
v
Source: California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) revenue
2024 Highlights
Business Support &
Napa Makes
• + 25 small businesses received
Concierge support
• Project with Hispanic Chamber
for entrepreneurial services
• $200k LIIIG Grant with On The
Move and UpValley Family
Centers to support immigrants
• +20 New Tech High Student
Manufacturing Tour
• 3 meetings on “Maker’s
District”
• Maker Accelerator Curriculum
developed with SBDC (launch
Spring 2025)
Placemaking &
Communication
• $450k PBID Downtown
Wayfinding Phase 2
• $250k Napa RiverLine project
underway, 22 stakeholder
meetings
• ED Public Dashboard &
Internal Indicators
• Quarterly Council with
Dr. Eyler + Guests
• Monthly ED Newsletter (8k
subscribers; 48% OR)
• 13 Napa Makes Newsletters
(400 subscribers; 75% OR)
• ED Annual Report
Tourism Improvement
District
• 3-Year TID Strategic Plan
• Marketing Manager Contractor
role
• $400k in grants (Lighted Arts,
Streamfest, Historic Society,
etc)
• 13 Local Governing Committee
Meetings
• Evergreen Downtown Banners
Downtown Projects
•Downtown Specific Plan
Review and CC and PC
Presentations
•Garage Site Analysis & $200k
approved for Garage Feasibility
Study
•Downtown Diagnostics
Report
•Spearheaded Rail Study
launch with STA and NVTA
• $150k PBID-funded Oxbow
Gateway sign CC approved
2025 Priorities
• Napa RiverLine
• Napa Makes
• Business Concierge
Major
Initiatives
• Garage Feasibility Study; Existing Garage Improvement Scope • Oxbow DTSP Chapter
• Priority Development Sites
Downtown
Development
• Special Districts (TID, EIFD, PBID)
• Communication & Economic Dashboard
• Other projects (Wayfinding, Grants, Rail Study)
Ongoing
Projects
Downtown Diagnostics Project
Timeline: 6-month effort
Engaged: City Manager’s Office, Public Works
Department, Finance Division, County Assessor’s
Office, Downtown Association, and current & past
City leadership
Purpose: Provides a time stamp to capture what is
actually happening downtown and in the Oxbow at
the halfway point of the Downtown Specific Plan’s
life cycle
Downtown Diagnostics Project
Includes:
Comprehensive look at all 602 businesses that exist in downtown and the Oxbow, grouping them by type and geo-
locating them (spoiler alert: only 6% are tasting rooms!) Results from a Downtown Sentiment survey that had over 1,000 responses (nearly 650 of which were write-in
responses to “Tell us what you want us to know about
downtown”)
How costs per square foot for office and retail space have changed over the past 10 years
Status of major projects that are entitled or in the
application phase
A look at the major property owners and how that has
changed since the early 2000’s
A distillation of main themes and some ideas for actions that could be taken
Retail
14%
Accommodation
1%
Restaurant/Bar
15%
Entertainment
2%
Services
62%
Tasting Room
6%
Key Takeaway #1: Economic Growth
Property values, sales tax…AND commercial rents have grown High foot traffic concentrated on First Street, spurring sub-district formation Key Takeaway #2: Community Sentiment
“Downtown isn’t for locals” versus survey results
Need for more everyday amenities and family-friendly spaces Key Takeaway #3: Development Opportunities
Rush of activity, then mostly dormant
7 hotels entitled, 2 built
Importance of public/private partnerships
Actionable Item #1:
Balance Tourism and Local Needs
Collaborate on retail strategy
Support local businesses
Refine marketing
Actionable Item #2:
Accelerate Project Development
Focus on advancing stalled projects
Activate vacant buildings
Actionable Item #3:
Leverage the Downtown Specific Plan
Focus on executing infrastructure improvements
Coordinate and utilize available funding sources
Next Steps…
Share with partners at the Downtown Association, Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Improvement District, Property & Business Improvement District, etc.
Identify work efforts to undertake, put together project teams and timelines to execute
Project Update
14 Project Overview
Project Vision
High-Level Concept
Still in the Works
Status and Timeline
Agenda
View of kayakers on the River.
Project Overview
15 Improvements have been done in piecemeal over the years (Napa River Trail/Vine Trail) and lack overall vision from City. The project area includes the river corridor throughout the City, with downtown core a critical focus area.
The plan is envisioned to include a mixture of aspirational design, adopted policy, and set of standards to enforce design.
Goals:
Establish a cohesive design vision for the river and adjacent land. Coordinate future development improvements to the riverfront. Leverage new opportunities for economic growth.
Champion equity and sustainable practices.
16 Inspired by the NY Highline and other Riverwalks, the Napa RiverLine initiative aims to create an iconic trail network to better connect and activate the
Napa River and spur economic activity.
Napa River
~7 miles north/south through the entire city; DT & Oxbow Core Oxbow Flood Bypass (Living River) completed
South and North Flood Wall design and pre-design phases Community Partner
The Napa RiverLine Advisory Committee, part of Friends of the Napa River (FONR)
Project website: NapaRiverLine.org
Project Vision
Still in the Works
Trail experience along the RiverLine
Opportunities to cross the river
Opportunities to connect to the water with docks, launches, steps, and beaches Key community investment opportunities
River House (water access and enjoyment hub)
The RiverLine Station (community hub)
Other opportunities for enjoyment along the RiverLine Economic development opportunities along the river
Exploring private-public partnerships for execution
Status and Timeline
City was awarded a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant for the project in early 2024. RFP and vendor selection occurred during Summer 2024. Project team has been working with the FONR Advisory Committee and a staff Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for input on the project. Important component is creating a public/private partnership to raise capital, activate the river, and work with the City on future improvements. The Napa RiverLine Community Open House is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 12-4pm at CIA-Copia.
Final plan is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2025.
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Presentation Focus
• Street pavement and sidewalk repair
proj
ects completed by City crews
– Operations team concrete, paving, and
s
triping work on residential, collector, and
arterial network
• Upcoming Capital Improvement Projects
7.C.
OPERATIONS TEAM
CONCRETE AND PAVING
Peter Brestak, Public Works Operations Manager
CONCRETE COMPLETED IN 2024
• Twin Oaks
• 525 Linear Feet of Curb & Gutter
• 720 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• 8 New ADA Ramps
• 110 Yards of Concrete
• La Homa
• 922 Linear Feet of Curb & Gutter
• 742 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• 9 New ADA Ramps
• 149 Yards of Concrete
• Jackson (Current Project Area)
• 140 Linear Feet of Curb & Gutter
• 240 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• 2 New ADA Ramps
• 37 Yards of Concrete
• Miscellaneous projects and repairs
1,587 Linear Feet Curb & Gutter / 1,702 Linear Feet of Sidewalk 19 ADA Ramps / 296 Yards of Concrete
Sidewalk Repair Overview
– Asphalt Patch (temp)
– Sidewalk Shaving
– Neighborhood Schedule (City
Crew) Replacement
– Cost Share Program
– CIP Projects
– Private Development Projects
Sidewalk damage can be reported
through the Service Center
Paving Completed in 2024
• Stonehouse/Adrian
– 95% Complete
• La Homa
– 50% Complete
• Collectors/Arterials
Maintenance Paving
– Redwood Rd.
– Corporate Dr.
– W. Imola Ave.
– Elm St.
– Pueblo Ave.
– Spruce St.
– S. Jefferson St.
– Jefferson St.
– Old Sonoma Rd.
– N. Jefferson St.
20.79 Lane Miles
18,385 Tons of Asphalt
Signs and Striping Division
• Striping and Painting
maintenance/refresh
• Speed Reduction and
Traffic Change Orders
• Other duties for
downtown graffiti,
downtown hardscapes,
garages, supporting
internal services
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM STREETS PROJECTS
Jessica Lowe, Deputy Public Works Director
Capital Improvement Projects
Constructed Projects
• Salvador Ave
• Westwood Ave
• Laurel St Phase 1*
• Neighborhoods
– Twin Oaks East
– Browns Valley South
– Joseph
– Las Flores
Upcoming Projects
• Browns Valley Road
• Laurel Street Phase 2
• Westwood Interior Streets
• Coombs Street
• Lincoln Ave
Salvador Ave
Westwood Avenue
Laurel Street Phase 1*
Twin Oaks East Neighborhood
Browns Valley South, Joseph,
and Las Flores Neighborhoods
Browns Valley Road
• Westview to Freeway
• Pavement resurfacing
• Traffic Safety Driven
Improvements
– Class IV Bike Path
– Sidewalk gap closures
– ADA improvements
– Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons
Westwood Interior Streets
• Continuous sidewalk
on one side
• Parking on two sides
• Two-way travel on all
streets
• Minimize impacts to
private properties
Coombs Street
• Imola to 5th Street
• Pavement resurfacing
• Sidewalk repairs
• Bicycle lane
improvements
Lincoln Ave
• SR-29 to Silverado
• Pavement resurfacing
• Sidewalk repairs
Laurel Street Phase 2
• Freeway Drive to
Griggs Lane
• Pavement Repair
• Sidewalk Gap
Closures
• ADA Improvements
• Updated Signs and
Striping
• Pedestrian Flashing
Beacons
• Water Main
Replacement to
Precede this Work
Silverado 5-Way
• Multi-mode improvements at 5-way intersection
• Partnering with Caltrans
Service Center
The Service Center is the most effective
way to report an issue.
Service Center
Future Service Center
(Granicus OneView)
• Planned Go-Live Early 2025
• Implementation integrates with Lucity
• Improve transparency for requests received and the work being performed
• Establish a two-way communication
• Provide up to date status on requests
• Includes City limit boundaries to aid the requestor with the appropriate jurisdictional info (i.e. Caltrans, County, etc.) • Staff Summary view of request that includes submitter, location, photos, and any unique details that were provided • Customer history of submissions
• Dedicated App’s for both Apple and Android/Google devices • Improved interface for our staff enabling improved entry of requests
Our Team
Q & A
Executive Compensation &
Terms of Employment
December 17, 2024
7.D.
Executive Compensation
• Executive Team includes:
– City Manager
– Assistant City Manager
– Deputy City Manager*
– City Attorney
– City Clerk
– All Department Directors
• Recommendation largely follows tentative
agreement with Administrative, Managerial, &
Professionals Bargaining Agreement
*Deputy City Manager classification currently included in Unrepresented Management; Recommendation to move to Executive Team with approval of Resolution 2 Current Salary Schedule
3 Recommended Major Term
Modifications
• Effective date January 1, 2025
• Salary Increases of:
– January 4, 2025: 4%
– January 1, 2026: 2%
– July 1, 2026: 2%
• Add recognition of Juneteenth Holiday; delete one floating holiday • Add ability to earn Holiday Leave hours
• Allow previous government service years to be included in calculation of vacation leave rates
• Provide annual stipend of $50 for purchase of City of Napa Logo apparel
• Increase Police and Fire Chief Uniform Allowance to $1,000/year • Provide up to $700 for Fire Chief LifeScan Physical Exam annually • Include language clarifications on bereavement leave and new section on long-term disability participation
4 5
Proposed Salary Schedule
Effective January 2025
Questions & Discussion
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