RESOLUTION R2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, PURSUANT TO A CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2024071257) , TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE FIVE-WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Caltrans and the City of Napa propose to implement the Silverado Trail/Coombsville Road 5-Way Intersection Project (Proposed Project) on State Route 121 in the City of Napa in Napa County, California, to modify the intersection of State Route 121 (Silverado Trail), East Third Avenue, and Coombsville Road; and WHEREAS, Caltrans has consulted with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the Proposed Project’s potential to affect historic properties and is preparing a memorandum of agreement (MOA); and WHEREAS, Caltrans has determined that the Proposed Project will have an adverse effect on the East Napa Historic District, a property considered eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); and WHEREAS, Caltrans has thoroughly considered alternatives to the Proposed Project and has determined, in consultation with the SHPO, that the Proposed Project’s adverse effects cannot be avoided, and that implementation of certain treatments set forth in the Stipulations of an MOA will take into account the Project’s adverse effects on the historic property; and WHEREAS, Caltrans has consulted with the City of Napa Cultural Heritage Commission, Napa County Historical Society, Napa County Landmarks, Napa County Library’s Community Outreach Service, and the Napa County Genealogical Society (consulting parties) regarding the Proposed Project and its effects on historic properties, and will continue to consult with them and afford them, should they so desire, the opportunity to actively participate in the implementation of the Proposed Project itself and an MOA; and WHEREAS, Caltrans has consulted with representatives from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’ Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, Mishewal-Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley, Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Guidiville Indian Rancheria, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Cortina Rancheria Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, and Grindstone Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki regarding the effects of the Proposed Project. The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and the Mishewal-Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley (tribes) requested continued consultation on the Project; and WHEREAS, The City of Napa has participated in the consultation, has a responsibility to fulfill the terms of an MOA, and has been requested to participate as an Invited Signatory.
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2026, after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2024071257), in accordance with CEQA, for the Five-Way Intersection Improvements Project, adopted CEQA Findings, adopted a Statement Of Overriding Considerations, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA 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.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The Project shall be implemented in accordance with the stipulations set forth in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), attached hereto as Exhibit A, in order to take into account the effects of the Project on historic properties and hereby authorizes the Director of Public Works to execute an MOA with SHPO, subject to final review and approval by legal counsel as to its form.
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 15th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Renee Giacomini Brewer
City Attorney
Exhibit A: Memorandum of Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Officer 82523.00501\45420941.1
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