RESOLUTION R2026-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (1) AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO REIMBURSE NAPA COUNTY, THROUGH C2022-121 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANCE, FOR THE CITY’S SHARE OF COSTS RELATED TO THE SOLANO AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM ORCHARD AVENUE TO LUKE DRIVE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000; AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO RESCIND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT SHOULD BIDS BE UNFAVORABLE; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS AND CHARGES FOR PROJECT SERVICES UP TO A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000; AND (4) DETERMINING THAT THE ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
WHEREAS, the City’s 2026 Paving Program, approved by Council on January 6, 2026, includes Solano Avenue from Orchard Avenue to Luke Drive; and WHEREAS, Napa County invited the City to partner on the Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project which will pave Solano Avenue from Locust Avenue to Vineyard View Drive; and WHEREAS, combining planned City and County paving work provides operational efficiencies, lowers mobilization costs, and accelerates project delivery; and WHEREAS, the City and Napa County entered into a Cooperative Agreement for Mutual Public Works Assistance (C2022-121) allowing the City and Napa County to request public works resources from the other on a reimbursable basis; and WHEREAS, Napa County received, opened, and read bids on March 12, 2026, for the Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the City will reimburse Napa County up to $600,000 toward the City’s share of the Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project’s construction contract related to work in the City’s right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City retains the ability to decline participation if bid alternative results are unfavorable and maintains discretionary authority to approve any additional costs, including change orders; 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:
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 Section 15301(c), which exempts the repair or minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities.
The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to reimburse Napa County for actual costs incurred related to the Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project consistent with C2022-121 Cooperative Agreement for Mutual Public Works Assistance, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to rescind participation in the project should bids be unfavorable.
The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to a total project amount not to exceed $600,000.
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 March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Christopher Diaz
Interim City Attorney
R2026-__ Page 3 of 3 March 17, 2026
R2021-__ Page 1 of 1 July 20, 2021
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 1