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CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Final
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Beth Painter
3:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersTuesday, December 17, 2024 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No 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, and Vice Mayor Narvaez
Present: 4 -
Mayor SedgleyAbsent: 1 -
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 5.B.: Memo from staff correcting two typos on Attachments 6 and 7 to correctly identify who moved approval of item 5.B. of the March 31, 2020 minutes and item 4. of the April 7, 2020 minutes. Redlined versions were included.
Items 5.D. and 5.E.: Email from Tracy Mayne.
Items 7.A., 7.B., 7.C., and 7.D.: PowerPoint presentations. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 463-2024
Recognition of Senator Bill Dodd
Vice Mayor Narvaez and members of City Council read the proclamation.
Senator Dodd accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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3.B. 379-2024 Recognition of Planning Commissioner Gordon Huether Vice Mayor Narvaez and members of City Council read the proclamation.
Commissioner Huether accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
3.C. 454-2024 Recognition of Utilities Director Phil Brun Vice Mayor Narvaez and members of City Council read the proclamation.
Utilities Director Brun accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rafael Banuelos - provided comments in support of an anti-mass deportation resolution. A draft resolution was provided for the record.
Resa Jarvey - provided comments in support of an anti-mass deportation resolution.
Jessica Scott - provided comments in support of an anti-mass deportation resolution.
Vice Mayor Narvaez asked if Council supported a request to ask staff bring back an item to receive an informational report from City Staff in response to the public comments. Council supported the request.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Carranza announced that there were members of public who wished to pull item 5.D. for comment.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda with item 5.D. pulled for public comment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
5.A. 475-2024
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
5.B. 476-2024 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the January 21, 2020 Special Meeting of the City Council and the January 21, 2020, February 4, 2020, February 18, 2020, March 3, 2020, March 31, 2020 and April 7, 2020 Regular Meetings of the City Council.
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5.C. 419-2024 "Maddy Act" 2025 Local Appointments List for the City of Napa Boards, Commissions and Committees
Received the Annual Appointments List highlighting upcoming term vacancies occurring in the next year of City of Napa Boards, Commissions and Committees.
5.D. 466-2024 Amendment of Napa Municipal Code Section 10.36.070-Trailers and Oversized Vehicle Regulations
This item was pulled for public comment.
Deputy City Manager Rattigan provided a brief statement.
Juan Murrieta - provided comments in opposition of the ordinance. Shared concerns regarding the requirement to move motorhomes every four hours.
Michele Quecke - provided comments in opposition of the ordinance.
Shared concerns regarding the requirement to move motorhomes every four hours.
Sherry Allen - suggested the City provide a safe place for motorhomes to park.
Dr. Tracy Mayne - posed questions as to the models used to write the proposed ordinance. Shared various concerns, suggested a survey be conducted of comparable cities and that edits are made to the proposed ordinance.
Jeff - shared various concerns with the ordinance.
Dana - shared comments regarding her personal experience with homelessness.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for any disclosures; members provided them.
Deputy City Manager provided comments in response to public comment.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Luros to approve the second reading and final passage of Ordinance O2024-005 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 10.36.070 related to parking of trailers and oversized vehicles and determining the action to be exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Luros, Painter, and Narvaez3 -
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No: Alessio1 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Enactment No: O2024-005
5.E. 465-2024 Amendment of Napa Municipal Code Section 10.36.090 - Parking Exceeding 72 Hours
Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2024-004 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 10.36.090 related to parking exceeding 72 hours and determining the action to be exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: O2024-004
5.F. 464-2024
Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Received the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of October 31, 2024.
5.G. 469-2024 Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Employees (“AMP”)
Approved the Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa (“City”) and the Administrative, Managerial and Professional Employees (“AMP”) for the term of January 1, 2025 through December 30, 2026; and authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement the Tentative Agreement
5.H. 471-2024
Compensation and Benefits for City Unrepresented Management Staff Adopted Resolution R2024-128 approving revisions to compensation and benefits for City Unrepresented Management Staff, consistent with that implemented for the Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Employees (“AMP”) per their Memorandum of Understanding for the term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
Enactment No: R2024-128
5.I. 391-2024
Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024 Received the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees with Required Five-Year Findings for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
5.J. 460-2024 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive Bridge Adopted Resolution R2024-129 (1) determining there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to stabilize the creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive, (2) and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-129
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5.K. 386-2024 Summary Vacation of a Waterline Easement Affecting Property at Redwood Plaza
Adopted Resolution R2024-130 approving and authorizing the summary vacation of a right of way and waterline easement affecting property at Redwood Plaza (APN: 042-050-023); and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-130
5.L. 436-2024
Amendment to Agreement for On-Call Architectural Consulting Services Approved and authorized the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C2021-378 with TLCD Architecture (“TLCD”) for on call architectural consulting services in the increased amount of $500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
5.M. 442-2024
Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act (Measure T) - Updated 5-Year Work Plan
Adopted Resolution R2024-131 (1) approving the updated 5-Year List of Projects under the Measure T Program; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to file the updated 5-Year List of Projects with NVTA-TA; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2024-131
5.N. 457-2024
Napa Pipe 2 - Block 17 Subdivision Final Map, 22 Single-Family Lots and 4 Fourplex Lots Project Located on Splittail Way.
Adopted Resolution R2024-132 (1) approving the Final Map of Napa Pipe 2 - Block 17 (Project No. ENG23-0014), to subdivide property located on Splittail Way into 22 single-family lots and 4 fourplex lots, (2) authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, (3) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2024-132
5.O. 458-2024
Napa Pipe - Block 22 Subdivision Final Map, a 23 Single-Family Lot Project Located on Elderberry Way.
Adopted Resolution R2024-133 (1) approving the Final Map of Napa Pipe - Block 22 (Project No. ENG23-0008), to subdivide property located on Elderberry Way into 23 single-family residential lots, (2) authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, (3) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2024-133
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5.P. 459-2024 Affordable Housing Impact Fee Fund Loans for NFUMC Workforce Housing Community and Stoddard East Apartments
(1) Adopted Resolution R2024-124 authorizing a loan of Affordable Housing Impact Fee funds in the amount of $250,000 for the NFUMC Workforce Housing Community, which includes 46 new construction units, located at 629 Randolph Street and approving associated expenditure budget increase, as documented in Budget Adjustment 11P06; and
(2) Adopted Resolution R2024-135 authorizing a loan of Affordable Housing Impact Fee funds in the amount of $250,000 for the Stoddard East Apartments, which includes 68 new construction units, located at 345 Gasser Drive at APN 046-190-053-000 and approving associated expenditure budget increase, as documented in Budget Adjustment 12P06
Enactment No: R2024-134 and R2024-135
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for a break at 4:53 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 5:03 P.M.
Vice Mayor Narvaez shared there was a request from a member of the public to address the Council and speak on the ordinance proposed in item 5.E. City Attorney Diaz clarified that Council could hear the comment and decide if they wanted to reconsider the item or let the previous vote stand.
Tracy Mayne provided comments questioning the distance that vehicles would have to be moved.
Vice Mayor Narvaez asked if there was a motion to reconsider item 5.E.
There was no such motion made; the previous vote stood.
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Luros, and Painter3 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Abstain: Narvaez1 -
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6.A. 440-2024 1112 George Street Historic Resources Inventory Removal Adopted Resolution R2024-136 approving the removal of the listed resource designation from 1112-1126 George Street (APN: 001-144-010) and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Enactment No: R2024-136
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 445-2024
Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Q4 2024
Brendan Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, introduced the item.
Dr. Robert Eyler, provided the report.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
7.B. 446-2024
Council Spotlight: Community Development Department Economic Development Division
Economic Development Manager Neal Harrison, and Economic Development Program Coordinators Jennifer Owen and Brendan Hurley, provided the report.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment.
Unidentified speaker - posed a question to staff regarding the average, per night, hotel room cost.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
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7.C. 422-2024 Council Spotlight: Street Pavement and Sidewalk Repair Programs Public Works Operations Manager Peter Brestak, and Deputy Public Works Director Jessica Lowe, provided the report.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment.
Maureen Trippe - wanted to ensure routine traffic calming measures were included in future projects.
Ricardo Gaudino - applauded recent improvements made to Jefferson Street.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual Comments and questions ensued.
7.D. 478-2024
Compensation and Benefits for City Executive Staff
Assistant City Manager Liz Habkirk and Human Resources Director Heather Ruiz provided the report.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Alessio to adopt Resolution R2024-137 approving revisions to the compensation and benefits for City Executive staff.
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Enactment No: R2024-137
7.E. 347-2024
2025 Vice Mayor Selection
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to appoint Councilmember Mary Luros to serve as Vice Mayor for a term ending December 16, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
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7.F. 477-2024 City Council Vacancy Appointment Process
City Clerk Carranza provided a brief report.
Vice Mayor Narvaez called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Alessio to direct staff to schedule a Special City Council Meeting at 3:30 P.M. on January 9, 2025 to fill one anticipated vacancy on the City Council - District 1 to include applicant introductions, interviews and the final appointment.
Aye: Alessio, Luros, Painter, and Narvaez4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
8.A. 472-2024
Recognition of Councilmember Liz Alessio
Vice Mayor Narvaez and City Councilmembers read a Proclamation in honor of outgoing City Councilmember Liz Alessio. Councilmember Alessio provided remarks.
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Alessio thanked Deputy City Manager Rattigan for helping her prepare a letter in support of Duffy's Napa Valley PHP and IOP expansion project to provide additional services in Napa.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
Councilmember Luros announced that she would be recusing from participation in Item 10.A. as she had a child who attended Blue Oak School.
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session items.
There were no requests from the public to comment on any of the item.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 7:05 P.M.
10.A. 413-2024
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Two Potential Cases
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10.B. 473-2024 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Three Potential Cases
10.C. 485-2024
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros, Rajneil Prasad and Christopher Diaz.
Employee organizations: Napa Chief Fire Officers (NCFO),
10.D. 483-2024
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
11. ADJOURNMENT: 8:28 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M. There was no reportable action from Closed Session.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is January 7, 2025.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk