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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · May 16, 2017

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955 School Street CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559 www.cityofnapa.org MEETING MINUTES - Draft - Unapproved CITY COUNCIL Jill Techel, Mayor Juliana Inman, Vice Mayor Doris Gentry, Councilmember Peter Mott, Councilmember Scott Sedgley, Councilmember Tuesday, May 16, 2017 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30pm Afternoon Session No Evening Session 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M. 1.A. Roll Call: Present: 5- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Mott, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice Mayor Inman, and Mayor Techel 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Roberts announced the following supplemental information: PowerPoint presentations from staff for Items 7A and 8A. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 885-2017 Building Safety Month City Council read the proclamation, which was received by Keith Marks, Deputy Building Official. Mr. Marks announced there would be a Building Safety Event on May 24th at Yountville Community Center. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Imboden, resident, discussed the issue of the need for safe sidewalks in his neighborhood. James Hinton, resident, thanked Council for the decisions made regarding the marijuana issue at the last meeting. Stuart Marks, Plenary Properties Consortium, introduced himself and stated he was looking forward to the Special Meeting on May 30th to discuss his group's Civic Center proposal. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Sedgley pulled Item 5A, Councilmember Gentry pulled Item 5K. 5.A. 911-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Sedgley stated the Minutes should be amended to change the words "Vine Trail" to "Vine Hill Drive". A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Gentry to approve the May 2, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Vice Mayor Inman, to approve the Consent Agenda with Items 5A and 5K pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel 5.B. 784-2017 Parking Citation Processing Services Agreement Adopted Resolution R2017-052 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to Agreement C2013 11 extending the term of agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for parking citation processing through June 30, 2018. Enactment No: R2017-052 5.C. 883-2017 Public Art Steering Committee Membership Approved the recommendation of City Manager to: (1) Appoint Evy Warshawski as a practicing professional to the Public Art Steering Committee to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2018; and (2) appoint current member John Hannaford as the Arts Council Napa Valley Nominee to fill the vacant position created by the resignation of Tom Walker ending June 30, 2020. 5.E. 882-2017 Trower Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project - Phase 1 Adopted Resolution R2017-054 rejecting all bids for the Trower Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project - Phase 1. Enactment No: R2017-054 5.D. 772-2017 Public Art Master Plan Amendment Adopted Resolution R2017-053 approving the May 2017 Amendment to the City of Napa Public Art Master Plan to recognize the Napa Valley Vine Trail’s Rail Arts District Plan. CITY OF NAPA Page 2 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved Enactment No: R2017-053 5.F. 899-2017 Asphalt and Aggregate Materials Purchase Contract Authorized the Public Works Director to approve a contract and issue a purchase order to Syar Industries, Inc., for asphalt and aggregate materials required for the Street Resurfacing Program and other city maintenance needs for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,827,000. 5.G. 900-2017 Concrete Material Purchase Contract Authorized the Public Works Director to approve a contract and issue a purchase order to Shamrock Materials, Inc., for concrete material required for the Sidewalk Improvement Program and other city maintenance needs for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019, in an amount not to exceed $900,000. 5.H. 901-2017 Trucking Services Agreement for Hauling Materials (1) Determined that the proposed agreement with V. Dolan Trucking for trucking services to haul materials for City operations meets the requirements for acquisition of a specialty item, as set forth in Napa Municipal Code Section 2.91.050; and (2) approved a multi-year agreement with V.Dolan Trucking for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019 for trucking services to haul materials for City operations in an amount not to exceed $1,017,000, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 5.I. 898-2017 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, FY 2017-2018 1. Adopted Resolution R2017-55 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopted Resolution R2017-56 a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2017-055 and R2017-056 5.J. 902-2017 Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 1. Adopted Resolution R2017 57 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, , and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopted Resolution R2017-58, a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a CITY OF NAPA Page 3 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved Public Hearing to consider approval of the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2017-057 and R2017-058 5.K. 927-2017 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds Councilmember Mott asked for clarification as to the process of contacting those individuals or businesses that have not claimed city checks. Brian Cochran Finance Director, and Elizabeth Cabell, Finance Manager responded. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Mott, to adopt Resolution R2017-59 approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds held by the City in accordance with government statutes.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel Enactment No: R2017-059 5.L. 918-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement Received and filed the Monthly Budget and Investment Statements for February 28, 2017 and March 31, 2017. 6. CONSENT HEARINGS: In response to a question by Councilmember Sedgley, Rick Tooker, Community Development Director, provided details regarding the process, timelines and procedures for tentative map extensions. Mayor Techel called for public comment, there being none, she asked for a motion to close the public comment period. A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Councilmember Inman to close the Public Hearings. The motion was carried unanimously. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Inman, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley, to approve the Consent Hearing Items as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel 6.A. 761-2017 Giamo Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Adopted Resolution R2017-060 approving a two-year extension to the previously approved Use Permit, Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for CITY OF NAPA Page 4 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved the Giamo Subdivision and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. Enactment No: R2017-060 6.B. 762-2017 Golden Gate Village Townhomes Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Adopted Resolution R2017-061approving a two year extension to the previously approved Variance, Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Golden Gate Village Townhomes and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2017-061 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 7.A. 773-2017 Public Art Ordinance Amendment Shari Cooper, Development Project Coordinator with Economic Development and staff Liaison to the Public Art Steering Committee (PASC), explained the current ordinance and the proposed change to remove the Napa County Art and Culture Commission appointment and change it to an at-large member. Mayor Techel then acknowledged Evy Warshawski , who was appointed to the Committee on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Gentry stated she would appreciate more balance in the art pieces. Councilmember Mott asked various questions, and commented on the current public art ordinance. Mayor Techel stated she supported PASC involvement in the Napa Art Walk; she added she would be interested in hearing more about the drafting of a handbook for developers, which one member had mentioned to her. Vice Mayor Inman responded to Councilmember Mott's previous comments about the current ordinance and the option for developers to contribute to the fund in order to place art off-site. General discussion ensued. A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Vice Mayor Inman, to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 15.108 to modify the selection criteria for members of the City's Public Art Steering Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF NAPA Page 5 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 8.A. 839-2017 Budget Workshop - City of Napa Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 Proposed Budget Indexes: Budget City Manager Parness thanked the Finance Department for their work on the comprehensive document before City Council, and stated there were many employees new to the City that prepared it. Mr. Parness reviewed the proposed departmental budgets. Questions and comments ensued with regard to the document, including the newly proposed position of Assistant City Manager/Development Services, the Community Foundation allocation, Parks and Recreation fees, the proposed parking program and parking manager, Section 8 Housing and funds to assist landlords and repair Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the city's contribution to affordable housing and the pending federal budget cuts to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program that funds affordable housing. Councilmember Mott stated he felt the city should look at more programmatic funding for affordable housing such as a specific allocation thought Transient Occupancy Tax. Lark Ferrell, Housing Manager commented on HUD and the potential loss of federal funding. Further discussion ensued during the course of the departmental proposals. After the departmental budgets were reviewed, due to the hour, Mayor Techel called for public comment. Sharon Macklin, resident and member of Napa County Housing Coalition, stated industries that create the need for affordable housing should provide the housing and urged City Council to consider utilizing TOT as a dedicated revenue stream. Grania Lindberg, resident and member of the Napa County Housing Coalition, stressed the need for a more aggressive look at properties downtown for affordable housing, stating there was a direct nexus between TOT and the need for affordable housing. CITY OF NAPA Page 6 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved There were no further public comments. Mayor Techel announced a Break at 6:00 P.M. and stated Council would reconvene to complete the review of the preliminary budget. Meeting Recessed: 6:00 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 6:10 P.M. John Ferons, Senior Civil Engineer reviewed the Capital Improvement Program and Projects (CIP). Discussion ensued throughout his presentation with regard to sidewalk improvements, the downtown parking garage and parking manager, the City Hall consolidation project, the Opera Housing Recycling enclosure, flashing lights for crosswalks, and the new funding from gas tax which would provide needed funding for road improvements. Other comments were related to arterial gateway enhancements, Oxbow Commons, and interagency transfers. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Inman, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley, to approve their direction to staff as discussed regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19, and schedule public hearings to receive additional public comments on June 6, 2017 and June 20, 2017. Aye: 5- Gentry, Mott, Sedgley, Inman, and Techel 9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Mayor Techel stated Napa County scheduled a meeting on May 31st to get a report from Amy Jenkins and Paul Smith regarding issues pertaining to cannabis. Councilmember Sedgley agreed to attend with Mayor Techel. Councilmember Sedgley commented on an upcoming proclamation to honor a Napa High student. Councilmember Gentry announced that the following day Kennedy Golf Course would hold a 50th Anniversary celebration. Mayor Techel announced there would be a Special City Council meeting on the 30th of May at 2:00 p.m. to review proposals for the City Civic Center project. 10. ADJOURNMENT: 6:47 P.M. CITY OF NAPA Page 7 Printed on 5/22/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Draft - May 16, 2017 Unapproved Prepared by: ______________________________ Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 8 Printed on 5/22/2017

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Tuesday, May 16, 2017 3:30pm Afternoon Session No 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 May 16, 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. 885-2017 Building Safety Month Recommendation: Proclaim May 2017 as Building Safety Month Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.A. 911-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the May 2, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Minutes 5.B. 784-2017 Parking Citation Processing Services Agreement Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to Agreement C2013 11 extending the term of agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for parking citation processing through June 30, 2018. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2- Amendment 2 - C2013 11 ATCH 3 - Link for Ecopy C2013.docx 5.C. 883-2017 Public Art Steering Committee Membership Recommendation: Approve the recommendation of City Manager to: (1) Appoint Evy Warshawski as a practicing professional to the Public Art Steering Committee to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2018; and (2) Appoint current member John Hannaford as the Arts Council Napa Valley Nominee to fill the vacant position created by the resignation of Tom Walker ending June 30, 2020 Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application CITY OF NAPA Page 2 of 8 Printed on 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 2017 5.D. 772-2017 Public Art Master Plan Amendment Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the May 2017 Amendment to the City of Napa Public Art Master Plan to recognize the Napa Valley Vine Trail's Rail Arts District Plan. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Amended Plan ATCH 2 - Public Art Master Plan Redline 5.E. 882-2017 Trower Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project - Phase 1 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids for the Trower Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project - Phase 1. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - Letter from Team Ghilotti 5.F. 899-2017 Asphalt and Aggregate Materials Purchase Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to approve a contract and issue a purchase order to Syar Industries, Inc., for asphalt and aggregate materials required for the Street Resurfacing Program and other city maintenance needs for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019, in an amount not to exceed $4,827,000. 5.G. 900-2017 Concrete Material Purchase Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to approve a contract and issue a purchase order to Shamrock Materials, Inc., for concrete material required for the Sidewalk Improvement Program and other city maintenance needs for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019, in an amount not to exceed $900,000. 5.H. 901-2017 Trucking Services Agreement for Hauling Materials Recommendation: (1) Determine that the proposed agreement with V. Dolan Trucking for trucking services to haul materials for City operations meets the requirements for acquisition of a specialty item, as set forth in Napa Municipal Code Section 2.91.050; and (2) Approve a multi-year agreement with V.Dolan Trucking for the remainder of FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019 for trucking services to haul materials for City operations in an amount not to exceed $1,017,000, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Attachments: ATCH 1 - V.Dolan Agreement FY17-19 ATCH 2 - Determination for Specialty Item - V. Dolan Trucking CITY OF NAPA Page 3 of 8 Printed on 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 2017 5.I. 898-2017 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, FY 2017-2018 Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer's Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopt a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution for Engineer's Report Preparation with EX A ATCH 2 - Resolution for Public Hearing EX A - Citywide Preliminary Engineer's Report 5.J. 902-2017 Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer's Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, , and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopt a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution NVCP Report Prep with EX A ATCH 2 - Resolution NVCP Public Hearing EX A - NVCP Preliminary Engineer's Report 5.K. 927-2017 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds held by the City in accordance with government statutes. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Unclaimed Funds Outstanding Checks Over $15.00 EX B - Unclaimed Funds Outstanding Checks Under $15.00 CITY OF NAPA Page 4 of 8 Printed on 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 2017 5.L. 918-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Budget and Investment Statements for February 28, 2017 and March 31, 2017. Attachments: ATCH 1- Feb Budget and Investment Statement ATCH 2 - March Budget and Investment Statement 6. CONSENT HEARINGS: 6.A. 761-2017 Giamo Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a two-year extension to the previously approved Use Permit, Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Giamo Subdivision and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - PC Staff Rpt 6.B. 762-2017 Golden Gate Village Townhomes Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a two year extension to the previously approved Variance, Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Golden Gate Village Townhomes and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2- PC Staff Rpt 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 7.A. 773-2017 Public Art Ordinance Amendment Recommendation: Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 15.108 to modify the selection criteria for members of the City's Public Art Steering Committee. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Public Art Ordinance Amendment 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 8.A. 839-2017 Budget Workshop - City of Napa Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 Proposed Budget Recommendation: Provide direction to staff regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19, and schedule public hearings to receive additional public comments on June 6, 2017 and June 20, 2017. Attachments: ATCH 1 FY18-19 Proposed Budget.pdf CITY OF NAPA Page 5 of 8 Printed on 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 2017 9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: CITY COUNCIL RECESS It is anticipated that Item 8.A. - Budget Workshop, will be lengthy; if so, City Council will recess at 6:00 p.m. and reconvene at 6:30 p.m. to continue to discuss the item. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of City of Napa City Council is June 6, 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, May 12, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. _______________________________ Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 6 of 8 Printed on 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 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 5/12/2017 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 16, 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 5/12/2017

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