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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · April 4, 2017

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955 School Street CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559 www.cityofnapa.org MEETING MINUTES - Final CITY COUNCIL Jill Techel, Mayor Juliana Inman, Vice Mayor Doris Gentry, Councilmember Peter Mott, Councilmember Scott Sedgley, Councilmember Tuesday, April 4, 2017 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:36 P.M. 1.A. Roll Call: Present: 4- Mayor Techel, Vice Mayor Inman, Councilmember Mott, and Councilmember Gentry Absent: 1- Councilmember Sedgley 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: The City Clerk reported the following supplemental items: Item 6B: Napa Art Walk Program: PowerPoint from city staff. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 782-2017 Napa Valley Arts & Culture Month The Proclamation was read by Mayor and City Council. Olivia Everett Dodd, President and CEO of Arts Council of Napa Valley, was present to accept the proclamation. 3.B. 787-2017 Napa Art Walk 2015-2017 People’s Choice Winner The Proclamation was read by the Mayor and City Council. Artist Jamie Burns accepted the proclamation for his sculpture "Guermo en Inverno" and the designation as the Napa Art Walk People's Choice winner. 3.C. 804-2017 Recognition of Jennifer La Liberte, Economic Development Manager Mayor Techel presented the proclamation and plaque to Ms. LaLiberte on the occasion of her retirement from the City as Economic Development Manager. Ms. LaLiberte thanked Mayor and Council and commented on her tenure with the City. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 Proclaim the City Council’s recognition of Jennifer La Liberte, Economic Development Manager, for her many positive contributions to the City, on the occasion of her retirement. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Matthews, resident - spoke about his vision for the youth which would utilize the Old Sonoma area as a Boys and Girls Club. Christine Havia, member of Leadership Napa, announced that May would be designated Mental Health Month and spoke about various programs and events. Candice Eliza, resident, commented about the plight and experience of the homeless. Zachary Thayer - commented on various concerns. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Vice Mayor Inman acknowledged the generous donation from Former Councilmember and Mayor Ed Barwick. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Mott, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Techel, Inman, Mott, and Gentry Absent: 1- Sedgley 5.A. 801-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved the March 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.B. 799-2017 Rezoning of property located at 750 Third Street, north of Third Street and east of Soscol Avenue Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopt Ordinance O2017-008 amending the Zoning Map established under Napa Municipal Code Section 17.04.050 pertaining to the rezoning of property located at 750 Third Street from RT-5, Traditional Residential District, to MU-G, Gateway Mixed Use District. 5.C. 797-2017 Craft Brewery Programs at Public Colleges Authorized Mayor Techel to send a Letter of Support for SB 228 (Dodd), to allow instructional craft brewery programs at public colleges. CITY OF NAPA Page 2 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 5.D. 792-2017 Records Retention Schedule for Housing Program Files Adopted Resolution R2017-036 authorizing an amendment to the Records Retention Schedule for Housing Program Files. 5.E. 776-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement Received and filed the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement for January 31, 2017. 5.F. 806-2017 Agreement for Banking Services Authorized the City Manager to execute a five (5) year agreement with U.S. National Bank Association to provide Banking Services. 5.G. 777-2017 Joint Powers Agreement with Napa County for the Trancas Street Bridge Adopted Resolution R2017-037 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Napa County for the design and construction of maintenance repairs at the Trancas Street Bridge over the Napa River in the amount of $5,047, and determined that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 5.H. 781-2017 FEMA Funding for Repairs of Damage from January 2017 Storms (1) Designated the City Manager, the Finance Director, the Assistant to the City Manager, or the Public Works Administrative Services Manager to serve as the City’s Authorized Designated Agent to implement funding requests submitted to, and funding received from, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and the California Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”); and (2) Authorized the City's Authorized Designated Agent to prepare and submit FEMA Form 90-49 (Request for Public Assistance) to request funding for the City's response to the damage incurred during the January 2017 Storms (FEMA 4301-DR-CA); and (3) Determined that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.I. 791-2017 Agreement for Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation Architectural and Engineering Design Services Approved an agreement with Napa Design Partners, LLC, for Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation architectural and engineering design services in an amount not to exceed $142,500 and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and determined the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.J. 817-2017 Classification Specification for Economic Development Manager Adopted Resolution R2017-038 amending the CIty Classification Plan by adopting the revised Classification Specification for the Economic Development Manager. 5.K. 794-2017 Donation from Mr. Ed Barwick CITY OF NAPA Page 3 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 Adopted Resolution R2017-039 authorizing acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Mr. Barwick, and authorizing an additional appropriation to the Police Department budget. 5.L. 803-2017 California Office of Emergency Services Grant, Children Exposed to Domestic Violence in the amount of $175,000 Adopted Resolution R2017-040 authorizing acceptance of a Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Grant from the California Office of Emergency Services, and authorizing budget appropriation in the amount of $175,000 5.M. 834-2017 California State Lands Commission Lease Amendment for Main Street Boat Dock Adopted Resolution R2017-041 authorizing a Lease Amendment PRC 7636.1 with the California State Lands Commission for the operations and management for commercial watercraft services and endorsement of a Sublease at Main Street Boat Dock and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 814-2017 Community Statement of Immigration Mayor Techel stated City Council agreed during their last meeting to bring this item forward after the County had presented a similar proclamation. It was noted that Melissa Patrino with Puertas Abiertas was available for comment. Council agreed by consensus to change the last recital of the Proclamation to the delete the word "ensuring" and replace it with the words "striving to ensure". Mayor Techel and City Council read the proclamation. Melissa Patrino, Executive Director of Puertas Abiertas, provided information about the proclamation and the agencies that supported it. In response to a question by Councilmember Gentry, Ms. Patrino talked about the challenges for those wishing to gain citizenship in the United States. Vice Mayor Inman commented on local programs available to individuals seeking assistance or information. Mayor Techel stated Puertas Abiertas has set up a Go Fund Me account for those wishing to donate. 6.B. 786-2017 Report on the Napa Art Walk Program Robin Klingbeil, Senior Development Project Coordinator, presented the information regarding the Art Walk for 2017. She explained that the theme for this exhibit is “Shifting Perspective". Sculptures are CITY OF NAPA Page 4 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 scheduled for installation in May and June 2017. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Vice Mayor Inman, to accept the Napa Art Walk Program update report, and provide direction to City staff for implementation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Mott, Gentry, Inman, and Techel Absent: 1- Sedgley 7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Vice Mayor Inman reported she recieved a letter regarding a landslide that is occuring on McCormick Lane involving County and City land. She noted that the Public Works Department was aware of the issue. Councilmember Gentry thanked the City's Police Department for the hard work they do in protecting the community. CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:33 P.M. 6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION 8. Roll Call: Present: 4- Mayor Techel, Vice Mayor Inman, Councilmember Mott, and Councilmember Gentry Absent: 1- Councilmember Sedgley 9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 10. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: The City Clerk reported the following supplemental items: Item 13A: Homeless System Redesign: PowerPoint from city staff. 11. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 11.A. 723-2017 National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Techel and City Council read the Proclamation. Michele Grupe, Associate Director with Cope Family Center, was present to accept the proclamation. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT: CITY OF NAPA Page 5 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 In response to a request from Mayor Techel, Police Chief Potter made a brief announcement regarding a police response to an incident that occured that afternoon. Rachel Clark, resident - asked if counseling is provided to neighbors after signficant incidents. Chief Potter stated that typically Chaplains have gone door-to-door to counsel neighbors. 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 13.A. 754-2017 Homeless System Redesign Lark Ferrell, City of Napa Housing Manager, introduced Nui Bezaire, the newly hired City/County Homeless Services Coordinator. Ms. Ferrell provided details on the current structure of addressing the homelessness issue and the new City/County Homeless Redesign. Ms. Bezaire provided details and discussed the new Whole Person Care Grant that was recently awarded to the County of Napa. Ms. Ferrell reviewed next steps and stated that Abode Services would be the new operator for the local shelter and homeless outreach system. Mayor Techel called for public comment. Rachel Clark, resident - asked if funds could be allocated for a sober living facility for individuals that have recently completed treatment. Ryan Gregory, Napa County Board Supervisor, District 2 - stated he was happy to see the city and county working on this important issue. John, resident - asked various questions such as how the city and county would define success. Candice Eliza, resident - provided several suggestions including providing a questionnaire to the homeless population. Zach Hyatt - provided various comments. Janna Waldinger, resident - she and her family have been personally impacted by the homeless population and expressed concern regarding the homeless situation in the downtown area. There being no further comments, Mayor Techel brought the item back for City Council discussion. CITY OF NAPA Page 6 Printed on 4/21/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final April 4, 2017 Questions and comments ensued. Ms. Ferrell and Ms. Nui responded to the questions posed during public comment. Mitch Wippern Chief Deputy Director of Napa County Health and Human Services, discussed the details of the Whole Person Care Grant. Council comments ensued. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Mott to receive report providing an update on the homeless system redesign and provide direction to staff regarding next steps. Aye: 4- Techel, Inman, Mott, and Gentry Absent: 1- Sedgley 14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Councilmember Inman thanked Sheriff John Robertson for their assistance during the police incident that had occured earlier in the day. 15. ADJOURNMENT: 8:03 P.M. _______________________________ Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 7 Printed on 4/21/2017

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Tuesday, April 4, 2017 3:30 PM Afternoon Session 6:30 PM Evening Session City Hall Council Chambers 955 School Street Napa, CA 94559 www.cityofnapa.org CITY COUNCIL Jill Techel, Mayor Juliana Inman, Vice Mayor Doris Gentry, Councilmember Peter Mott, Councilmember Scott Sedgley, Councilmember See last pages of agenda for information about City Council Meetings Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1.A. Roll Call: 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 782-2017 Napa Valley Arts & Culture Month Recommendation: Proclaim April 2017 as Napa Valley Arts & Culture Month. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation.docx 3.B. 787-2017 Napa Art Walk 2015-2017 People’s Choice Winner Recommendation: Proclaim the art sculpture "Guermo en Inverno" by artist Jamie Burnes as the People's Choice for Napa Art Walk 2015-2017. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation - People's Choice Award ATCH 2 - Sculpture Photograph 3.C. 804-2017 Recognition of Jennifer La Liberte, Economic Development Manager Recommendation: Proclaim the City Council's recognition of Jennifer La Liberte, Economic Development Manager, for her many positive contributions to the City, on the occasion of her retirement. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation - Jennifer La Liberte Retirement 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.A. 801-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the March 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Meeting Minutes - 21 Mar 17 CITY OF NAPA Page 2 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 5.B. 799-2017 Rezoning of property located at 750 Third Street, north of Third Street and east of Soscol Avenue Recommendation: Approve the second reading and final passage, and adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Map established under Napa Municipal Code Section 17.04.050 pertaining to the rezoning of property located at 750 Third Street from RT-5, Traditional Residential District, to MU-G, Gateway Mixed Use District. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance with Exs "A1" and "A2" 5.C. 797-2017 Craft Brewery Programs at Public Colleges Recommendation: Authorize Mayor Techel to send a Letter of Support for SB 228 (Dodd), to allow instructional craft brewery programs at public colleges Attachments: ATCH 1 - SB228 ATCH 2 - Link to article 5.D. 792-2017 Records Retention Schedule for Housing Program Files Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Records Retention Schedule for Housing Program Files. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution - Housing Records Management Ex A - Retention Schedule Amendment 5.E. 776-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement for January 31, 2017 Attachments: ATCH 1 Jan 2017 Budget and Investment Statement 5.F. 806-2017 Agreement for Banking Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a five (5) year agreement with U.S. National Bank Association to provide Banking Services. Attachments: ATCH 1 - RFP-Banking Services ATCH 2 - U.S. Bank Proposal ATCH 3 - Agreement for Bank Services ATCH 4 - Master Services Agreement 5.G. 777-2017 Joint Powers Agreement with Napa County for the Trancas Street Bridge Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Napa County for the design and construction of maintenance repairs at the Trancas Street Bridge over the Napa River in the amount of $5,047, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - Joint Powers Agreement CITY OF NAPA Page 3 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 5.H. 781-2017 FEMA Funding for Repairs of Damage from January 2017 Storms Recommendation: (1) Designate the City Manager, the Finance Director, the Assistant to the City Manager, or the Public Works Administrative Services Manager to serve as the City's Authorized Designated Agent to implement funding requests submitted to, and funding received from, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") and the California Office of Emergency Services ("Cal OES"); and (2) Authorize the City's Authorized Designated Agent to prepare and submit FEMA Form 90-49 (Request for Public Assistance) to request funding for the City's response to the damage incurred during the January 2017 Storms (FEMA 4301-DR-CA); and (3) Determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Request for Public Assistance 5.I. 791-2017 Agreement for Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation Architectural and Engineering Design Services Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Napa Design Partners, LLC, for Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation architectural and engineering design services in an amount not to exceed $142,500 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Agreement Napa Senior Center ATCH 2 - Senior Center Site Plan ATCH 3 - Project Location Map 5.J. 817-2017 Classification Specification for Economic Development Manager Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City Classification Plan by adopting the revised Classification Specification for the Economic Development Manager. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution Revising Economic Development Manger Ex A - Economic Development Mgr. Class Spec 5.K. 794-2017 Donation from Mr. Ed Barwick Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Mr. Barwick, and authorizing an additional appropriation to the Police Department budget. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution CITY OF NAPA Page 4 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 5.L. 803-2017 California Office of Emergency Services Grant, Children Exposed to Domestic Violence in the amount of $175,000 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of a Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Grant from the California Office of Emergency Services, and authorizing budget appropriation in the amount of $175,000. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution - Cal OES Grant ATCH 2 - Notification of Grant Application Approval 5.M. 834-2017 California State Lands Commission Lease Amendment for Main Street Boat Dock Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Lease Amendment PRC 7636.1 with the California State Lands Commission for the operations and management for commercial watercraft services and endorsement of a Sublease at Main Street Boat Dock and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - Amendment of Lease ATCH 3 - Project Location Map 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 814-2017 Community Statement of Immigration Recommendation: Proclaim the Community Statement of Immigration Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 6.B. 786-2017 Report on the Napa Art Walk Program Recommendation: Accept the Napa Art Walk Program update report, and provide direction to City staff for implementation. 7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: CITY COUNCIL RECESS 6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION 8. Roll Call: 9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 10. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: CITY OF NAPA Page 5 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 11. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 11.A. 723-2017 National Child Abuse Prevention Month Recommendation: Proclaim April 2017 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month.doc 12. PUBLIC COMMENT: 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 13.A. 754-2017 Homeless System Redesign Recommendation: Receive report providing an update on the homeless system redesign and provide direction to staff regarding next steps. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Homeless System Report.pdf 14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 15. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of City of Napa City Council is April 18, 2017. I hereby certify that the agenda for the above stated meeting was posted at a location freely accessible to members of the public at City Hall, 955 School Street, on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 3:30 PM. _______________________________ Jonathan Sheldon, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 6 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 MEETING DATES: The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month; additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Information and documents related to items on this agenda are available on the City ’s website at www.cityofnapa.org; you may also contact the City Clerk for information by email at clerk@cityofnapa .org; by calling (707) 257-9503; or in person at 955 School Street, Napa. Any documents related to an agenda item that are provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are reported by the City Clerk at the meeting under “Supplemental Reports and Communications,” and are available for public inspection. CITY POLICY TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS: The City of Napa complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. If any person has a disability and requires information or materials in an appropriate alternative format (or any other reasonable accommodation), contact the City Clerk at (707) 257-9503 or email at clerk@cityofnapa.org. For TTY/ Speech-to-Speech users, dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, for text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In making any request to the City for assistance, please provide advance notice of at least three business days prior to the meeting. TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS: Esta agenda identifica los asuntos que serán considerados en una junta del poder legislativo. Todas las juntas del poder legislativo están abiertas al público, y se invita a los miembros del público a asistir y dirigirse directamente ante el poder legislativo. Si usted desea recibir una copia de esta agenda o informaci ón relacionada en español, por favor póngase en contacto con la Secretaria de la Ciudad al 707-257-9503 o por correo electrónico a Clerk@cityofnapa.org. CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Meetings are conducted in accordance with the requirements of state law (the “Ralph M. Brown Act,” California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.) and the City’s Rules of Order (Council Policy Resolution 19). Members of the public may address the Council at designated times and are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect. Speakers should direct comments to the Mayor and City Councilmembers, not the audience. Speakers are expected to yield the floor when the time limit is identified and comply with the City ’s Rules of Order. Speaking times are limited to no more than three minutes per person, with the exception of certain hearings and appeals, or at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT (INCLUDING CONSENT CALENDAR AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS): The public may directly address the City Council on any subject within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, including any matter that is not on the agenda. Speaking time is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person, unless modified at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. If the matter is not on the agenda, or if the matter is on the Consent Calendar, or is an Administrative Report, submit a speaker card or request to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. Speaker cards are not required if the speaker otherwise makes a clear and timely request to address the Council, but do promote the efficient and orderly progress of the meeting. Information on Speaker Cards is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. CONSENT CALENDAR: These items are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote. Only the Mayor or a majority of the City Council may authorize public input after the consent calendar is introduced. CITY OF NAPA Page 7 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Final April 4, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Only the Mayor or a majority of the City Council may authorize public input after an administrative report item is introduced. CONSENT HEARINGS: These items are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote; however, any member of the public or City Council may remove an item for consideration during the public hearing portion of the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS During any public hearing or appeal, any person may directly address the City Council. Applicants (or appellants) are allowed 10 minutes to present testimony at the beginning of the public hearing, and if needed, 5 minutes to present rebuttal at the end of the public hearing. All other speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. CLOSED SESSION The City Council is authorized to meet in closed session, without attendance by the public, on limited confidential topics such as pending litigation, real property negotiations, or personnel or labor matters. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 - 21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this Agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this Agenda. CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL: If a person wishes to file a legal challenge to any decision made by the City Council, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised during the meeting, or in a written communication received by the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. In addition, a legal challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies. The time limit to commence any legal challenge may be subject to strict timing requirements, and failure to comply with applicable timing requirements may result in a legal challenge being barred. Any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City Council is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by City Council must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. CITY OF NAPA Page 8 of 8 Printed on 3/31/2017

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