RESOLUTION R2026-___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (1) DETERMINING THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION TO EXECUTE AND IMPLEMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TO REPLACE UP TO 8,200 LINEAR FEET OF 36-INCH ASBESTOS CEMENT WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN, (2) APPROVING A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM WATER CIP RESERVE FUND BALANCE ACCOUNT 531-35999 TO CIP PROJECT ACCOUNT 53160139-63WT25UTER AS DOCUMENTED IN COUNCIL BUDGET ADMENDMENT NO. 8P071; AND (3) DETERMINING THAT THE ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA WHEREAS, the City’s primary feed of potable water from the Barwick Jamieson Water Treatment Plant to the City of Napa service area is a 36-inch asbestos-cement (AC) pipe installed in 1967; and WHEREAS, the main is critical to the City’s ability to convey water throughout the City; and WHEREAS, any further disruptions at the same time as a 36-inch AC transmission main break can cause major impacts and restrict the ability to provide water to large portions of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has had nine main breaks on the 36-inch AC main since 2020. Four of these breaks have occurred in paved residential areas over the last six months. Two of the recent failures were due to holes in the pipe wall rather than at the joint; and WHEREAS, 36-inch main breaks have the potential to damage surrounding pavement, may take several days to months to repair, and abruptly release large volumes of water that may severely damage public and/or private property; and WHEREAS, due to the increased frequency of breaks and more damaging leaks, the 36-inch AC transmission main needs to be replaced by 36-inch steel pipe; and.
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2025, based on a recommendation from the Utilities Director, the City Manager made a written determination that the potential future risk of further damage to the public and/or private property due to the 36-inch AC main breaks, poses a clear and imminent danger requiring immediate action for the replacement of the 36-inch AC transmission main to prevent or mitigate further loss or damage; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds available in Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reserve Fund Balance Account 531-35999 for capital improvements to the water system; and WHEREAS, Staff has determined an additional $250,000 for staff time and additional construction inspection services by AlphaCM, Inc through the end of March 2026 related to the final phase of construction; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings 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:
1. 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.
2. The City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (Statutory exemption for emergency repairs, in accordance with California Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(2)); CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Categorical exemption Class 1 Existing Facilities), which exempts repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Categorical Exemption Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction), which exempts replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities on the same site and with the same purpose.
3. The City Council hereby determines there is a need to continue the emergency action described in this resolution including the action to execute and implement contracts for the construction to replace up to 8,200 feet of 36-inch AC transmission main, as initially authorized by the City Manager on January 16, 2025.
4. The City Council hereby approves a transfer in the amount of $250,000 from Water CIP Reserve Fund Balance Account 531-35999 to CIP Project account 53160139-63WT25UTER.
5. 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 17th day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Christopher Diaz
City Attorney
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