RESOLUTION R2025-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE MEASURE G CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, at the November 5, 2024 City of Napa General Municipal Election, City of Napa registered voters cast ballots for one Ballot Measure, entitled Measure G; and WHEREAS, the local Measure G read as follows: “To protect/maintain funding (that The State of California cannot take) for City of Napa services including: repairing potholes/streets; maintaining parks, recreation, senior/youth programs; protecting water quality; supporting police with mental health response team for nonviolent calls; upgrading fire stations with lifesaving equipment; homeless encampment cleanups; constructing essential facilities; enhancing fire protection; general government use; shall the City of Napa measure be adopted levying a 1¢ sales tax, raising $22,000,000 annually, until ended by voters, including independent audits/ citizen oversight?”; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, City Council adopted a resolution certifying the election and declaring that the City Ballot Measure, labeled Measure G, to amend Title 3 of the Napa Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 3.14 entitled “Transactions and Use Tax” to establish a one percent transactions and use general tax in the City of Napa, received a “yes” vote by more than 50% + 1 of the votes cast; and WHEREAS, Ordinance O2024-003 enacting Measure G became effective 10 days after the City Council declaration, and the Napa Municipal Code was amended by adding a new Chapter 3.14; and WHEREAS, Section 3.14.150 of the Napa Municipal Code requires that the City Council establish a Citizens Oversight Committee to review and report annually on the receipt and expenditure of revenue from the tax authorized by Chapter 3.14 by adopting a resolution establishing the terms, composition, and duties of the Citizen Oversight Committee prior to the operative date; and WHEREAS, this Resolution will establish the terms, composition, and duties of the Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee as required by Section 3.14.150 of the Napa Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, a proposed Ordinance to amend the Napa Municipal Code to add a new chapter 3.15 entitled “Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee” includes more specific information regarding the Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee and is complimentary to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meeting of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
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 establishes the Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee with the following provisions:
Composition: The Committee shall consist of five members.
Term: Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the City Council to two-year, staggered terms. During the initial appointment to form the Committee, two members shall be designated to serve 3-year terms.
Duties:
Review and report on the financial audits of the Measure G retail transactions and use tax revenues and expenditures.
Confirm expenditures are consistent with priorities approved by the City Council, no revenues have been siphoned off by the State or other entities, and no revenues are used for the benefit of other than the Napa community.
Receive presentations regarding projects, initiatives, and city operations funded by the Measure G retail transactions and use tax.
Review financial reports regarding the Measure G retail transactions and use tax requested by City Council.
Make recommendations to the City Council on matters referred to the Committee by the City Council.
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 4th day of February 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Christopher Diaz
Interim City Attorney
R2025-__ Page 3 of 3 February 4, 2025
R2021-__ Page 1 of 1 July 20, 2021
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