CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · December 5, 2017
Minutes
955 School Street
CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
MEETING MINUTES - Final
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Jill Techel
Councilmember Doris Gentry
Councilmember James Krider
Councilmember Peter Mott
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Councilmember Mott,
Councilmember Sedgley, and Mayor Techel
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts announced the following supplemental reports and
communications:
Item 4.O. Building Division Support Services:
Announced a correction to the Staff Report; first sentence, page two. The reference to
Fiscal Year 2008 should be corrected to Fiscal Year 2018.
Item 5.C, 7A, and 7B:
PowerPoint presentations submitted by city staff.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Craiker, local architect, commented on the difficulties he had
encountered while working with the City's Public Works Department. Mayor
Techel asked the City Manager for any necessary follow-up.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry, to approve the Consent Agenda with Councilmember Krider abstaining
from Items 4A and 4B. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
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4.A. 1193-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the November 7, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilmember Krider abstained.
4.B. 1196-2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Approved the Special Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2017.
Councilmember Krider abstained.
4.C. 1177-2017 2018 Local Appointments List for the City of Napa Boards, Commissions
and Committees
Received and filed the Annual Appointments List highlighting upcoming term
vacancies occurring in the next year of City boards, commissions and committees
in accordance with "Maddy Act" requirements.
4.D. 1203-2017 Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active Transportation Advisory
Committee Membership
Directed the City Clerk to transmit a letter to the Napa Valley Transportation
Authority (NVTA) Board of Directors recommending the nomination Cruz Correa
to serve a three year term as City of Napa representative to the NVTA Active
Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC).
4.E. 1204-2017 Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission Membership
Reappointed incumbent Jean Hasser and new member Karen Weiss to the
Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission for terms effective immediately and
ending September 30, 2019.
4.F. 1065-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services provided to the County of Napa.
Adopted Resolution R2017-155 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
one-year contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services between
the City of Napa and the County of Napa.
Enactment No: R2017-155
4.G. 1066-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to the American Canyon Fire
Protection District.
Adopted Resolution R2017-156 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
one-year contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services between
the City of Napa and the American Canyon Fire Protection District (ACFPD).
Enactment No: R2017-156
4.H. 1067-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to American Medical
Response for Emergency Medical Services.
Adopted Resolution R2017-157 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
one-year contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services provided to
American Medical Response (AMR).
Enactment No: R2017-157
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4.I. 1075-2017 On-Call Geotechnical Services
Approved agreements with: 1) Materials Testing, Inc. dba KC Engineering Co., 2)
Geocon Consultants, Inc., 3) ENGEO Incorporated, and 4) Miller Pacific
Engineering Group for on-call geotechnical services, each in an amount not to
exceed $300,000, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the
agreements on behalf of the City.
4.J. 1201-2017 Second Amendment to City-County MOU (City Agreement No. 8782) for
Napa County use of City MDF
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the second amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding (City Agreement No. 8782, County Agreement No.
6430) for continued Napa County use of the City’s Materials Diversion Facility
(MDF) through December 31, 2019, and determine that the recommended action
is not subject to CEQA.
4.K. 1171-2017 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Grant for State Route 29 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Undercrossing Project
Adopted Resolution R2017-158 approving an Agreement with Napa Valley
Transportation Authority for new TFCA grant appropriations of $161,000 for the
State Route 29 Bicycle and Pedestrian Undercrossing Project, and determining
that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a
previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2017-158
4.L. 1191-2017 On-Call Engineering Services
Adopted Resolution R2017-159 approving Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No.
C2016 024 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc., for additional on-call
engineering services in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $340,000, and authorizing an additional budget appropriation.
Enactment No: R2017-159
4.M. 1192-2017 Andersen Ranch Subdivision Final Map
Adopted Resolution R2017-160 approving the Final Map of Andersen Ranch
Subdivision (Project No. ENG16-0045) located at 1060 & 1066 Wyatt Avenue,
authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, and determining that the actions
authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA
action.
Enactment No: R2017-160
4.N. 1195-2017 Professional Services to Prepare Master Plan for Reservoir and
Watershed Operations: Lake Hennessey and Milliken Reservoir
Approve Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C2017 027 with
Woodard and Curran Incorporated in the increased amounts of $256,315 and
$60,800 respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $569,815, and
authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendments on behalf of the
City.
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4.O. 1167-2017 Building Division Support Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute amended agreements for plan review,
inspection, and support services provided to the Building Division, for: (1)
Amendment No.1 to Agreement C2017 200 with 4-Leaf Inc. from $124,000 to
$350,000; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C2017 201 with TRB and Associates
from $124,000 to $232,000; and (3) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C2017 202 with
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. from $124,000 to $154,500.
4.P. 1172-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Received and filed the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of
September 30, 2017.
4.Q. 1175-2017 Classification Plan Amendments for the Building Inspection Class Series
Adopted Resolution R2017-161 smending the City Classification Plan by Adopting
the Salary Ranges and Flexibly Staffed Classifications of Building Inspector I/II,
Amending the Class Specification of Senior Building Inspector and Abolishing
the Classification of Building Inspector Trainee.
Enactment No: R2017-161
4.R. 1183-2017 Staffing Plan Amendments to Delete One Part-Time Housing
Rehabilitation Specialist Position, and add one Full-Time, Limited-Term
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Position
Adopted Resolution R2017 - 162 amending the Five-Year Budget Staffing Plan by
Deleting One Part-Time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Position, and adding
One Full-Time, Limited-Term Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Position, and
Approving Associated Budget Adjustments.
Enactment No: R2017-162
4.S. 1184-2017 Amend the Classification Specification for Community Services Officer II
Adopted Resolution R2017-163 amending the Classification Specification for
Community Services Officer II.
Enactment No: R2017-163
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 1169-2017 Vice Mayor Selection
Indexes: Vice Mayor Appointment
Mayor Techel presented the item to City Council and explained that utilizing
the rotational basis for appointment, Councilmember Mott should be
considered to serve as Vice Mayor until December of 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember
Mott, to appoint Councilmember Mott to Vice Mayor for a term ending December
2018. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
5.B. 1186-2017 2018 City Council Board, Commission and Committee Membership
Mayor Techel presented the item to Council for discussion and action.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Mott, to
(1) Afffirm current City Council obligations and membership to local, regional
and state Boards, Commissions and Committees; and
(2) Appoint Councilmember Jim Krider to serve on the Napa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District Board for a term ending December 2018.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
5.C. 1079-2017 Fiscal Year 2017/18 First Quarter Report
City Manager Parness introduced the item and Finance Director Cochran
provided the details to the First Quarter Report. Brief discussion ensued.
Desiree Brun, Deputy City Manager, provided information regarding the
Project Tracking Report, Capital Status Report, and the Citizen
Relationship Management Report (CRM).
In response to a question about the delay in some Parks and Recreation
CRM requests, City Manager Parness stated the delays were incorrect and
that he would follow up with the Parks and Recreation Department to
assure that staff close out reports when finalized.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Councilmember
Sedgley, to:
(1) Receive and file the First Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2017/18; and
(2) Adopt Resolution R2017-164 approving Amendments to the Adopted Budget
for the 2017/18 Fiscal Year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2017-164
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
6.A. 1084-2017 Cecile Court Subdivision Map Extension
Mayor Techel called for any member of the public to speak; there were no
requests to speak.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Councilmember
Sedgley, to adopt Resolution R2017-165 approving a two-year extension of the
previously approved Use Permit, Design Review Permit, and Tentative
Subdivision Map for the Cecile Court Subdivision (six single-family lots on 1.07
acres located at 4060 Lloyd Drive), and determine that the actions authorized by
the Resolution were exempt from CEQA.. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2017-165
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.A. 1170-2017 Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for 554 Randolph Street
Property
Michael Walker, Senior Planner, provided the staff report regarding the
Historic Preservation Agreement for 554 Randolph Street. He stated it
received support from Napa County Landmarks and the Cultural Heritage
Commission.
Mayor Techel called for public comment. There were no comments.
Discussion ensued. Councilmember Sedgley stated it was a beautiful
addition the neighborhood.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry, to authorize the City Manager to sign the Mills Act Historic Preservation
Agreement for the historic Judge Johnson Horrell House (Wesson Residence) at
554 Randolph Street.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
7.B. 1199-2017 Amendment to Processes for Hotel Use Permits and Design Review
Permits
Michael Walker, Senior Planner, provided information regarding hotel
activitity rooms under construction, rooms pending, under review and
existing rooms. He reviewed previous Council discussion and direction on
the matter.
He stated that based on Council direction, staff provided the proposed
amendments included in the ordinance.
Mayor Techel opened the public testimony . No one came forward.
Councilmember Mott asked about the phrase "diligently pursued"
construction. Mr. Walker replied that there must be ongoing activity to
activate the permit.
Brief City Council comments and questions continued.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry, to approve the first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending
Napa Municipal Code Sections: 16.20.090 "Tentative Maps," 16.28.080 "Parcel
Maps," 17.10.020 "Commercial Districts," 17.14.020 "Industrial Districts," 17.18.020
"Tannery Bend Mixed Use District," 17.20.020 "Gateway Mixed Use District,"
17.58.020 "Applicability", 17.60.020 "Use Permits," 17.62.050 "Design Review
Permits," 17.68.130 "Extensions," 17.68.140 "Amendments," and 17.68.170
"Expiration" Regarding Procedures for Processing Use Permits and Design
Review Permits for Hotels and Non-Residential Projects; and determining that the
actions authorized by the Ordinance were not subject to CEQA.. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Mayor Techel acknowledged the Vintage High School students in the
audience, who were attending as a requirement for their AP Government
Class. Each student came forward and introduced themselves.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Barrett announced the Closed Session items.
9.A. 1210-2017
9.B. 1211-2017
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:22 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
10. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
10.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Councilmember Mott,
Councilmember Sedgley, and Mayor Techel
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts reported on the following supplemental reports and
communications:
Item 16.A. Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance.
PowerPoint presentation by city staff.
94 postcards were received over the past few weeks from Napa residents regarding
Proposition 64 and support or opposition to the Planning Commission’s
recommendations. One example of the postcard is attached in your supplemental
reports. All postcards are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s office.
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Letter dated November 4, 2017 from the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa.
Letter dated December 4, 2017 from the Law Offices of Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty.
Letter dated December 4, 2017 from Napa County Superintendent of Schools Barbara
Nemko.
13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Barrett reported that the City Council took one reportable
action in closed session, for item 9.A., the Council unanimously authorized
the City Attorney to commence litigation in one action, and infornation and
records regarding that litigation will be made available to the public upon
request to the City Attorney's Office, after the litigation has been filed and
served.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
15. CONSENT HEARINGS:
15.A. 1179-2017 General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the Northern Portion of the Property
Located at 1615 Second Street
Indexes: General Plan
Mayor Techel announced the consent hearing. There was a comment card.
Mayor Techel opened the item as a full Public Hearing.
Michael Walker, Senior Planner provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Techel asked for public comment.
Mr. Eric Hagyard, resident, encouraged City Council to approve the item.
There being no further comments, a motion was unanimously approved to
close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Councilmember
Sedgley, to
1. Adopt Resolution 2017-166 adopting a Negative Declaration for the Napa
Register General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment; and
2. Adopt Resolution R2017-167 amending the City of Napa General Plan Land Use
designation for the northern portion of the property at 1615 Second Street from
“Downtown Neighborhood” (DN) to “Downtown Mixed Use” (DMU); and
3. Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending the
Zoning Map established under Section 17.04.050 of the Napa Municipal Code
pertaining to the rezoning of the northern portion of the property located at 1615
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Second Street from DN, Downtown Neighborhood District to DMU, Downtown
Mixed Use District and determining that the actions authorized by this Ordinance
were adequately analyzed by previous CEQA actions.
Enactment No: R2017 166 R2017 167
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
16.A. 1157-2017 Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance
Indexes: Marijuana ; cannabis
Mayor Techel announced the item. City Council disclosures were provided.
Community Development Director Tooker provided the staff report. He
stated the goal of the draft ordinance before Council was to provide
sufficient regulations to serve the City of Napa, meet state regulations, and
avoid federal preemption challenges. He stated the City’s approach would
be to allow commercial cannabis activity subject to the issuance of a
Cannabis Establishment Clearance, and to provide separation
requirements from youth oriented property and residential zones. He then
talked about specific and general operational requirements in the
ordinance.
Mayor Techel called for public comment.
Craig Warren - supported the ordinance; requested Council not impose
restrictions to outdoor cultivation.
James Kasper - father of four and resident of Napa recommended
amending the ordinance to prohibit outdoor cultivation.
Donna Laban - spoke in support of the ordinance.
Jennifer - spoke in opposition to outdoor cultivation.
James Hinton - recommended expanding zoning, opening commercial and
retail, require permits.
Chad Williams - amend the ordinance to allow more parcels in certain
areas.
Eric Sklar - suggested using the 600-foot setback requirement rather than
the proposed 1000; opposed to scope of necessary background checks in
the ordinance.
Lauren Mendelsohn, attorney with Omar Figueroa law firm - suggested
changes to background checks, encouraged allowing clearance transfers
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as approved by the city, and utilizing permits.
Erin Carlstom, with Dickenson, Peatman and Fogarty encouraged more
commercial zoning, reduce setbacks to 600 feet and reduce the amount of
background checks required for all employees and volunteers.
Patrick Wilson, President Napa Police Officer's Association spoke in
opposition to the ordinance citing increased criminal activity.
Tom Johnson - voiced opposition to outdoor cultivation, expressed concern
regarding regulations and Section 8 Housing.
Rick Sereghy - supported the ordinance. for the work and effort.
David Ramos, attorney, expressed concerns regarding zoning options and
urged the Council to expand zoning.
Jerred Kiloh - commented on the issues concerning limited immunity.
Myra Snell - commented on the benefits of medicinal cannabis and the
importance of procuring medicine easily.
Alecia Rose, owner of HerbaBuena marijuana Collective spoke in support
of a 600 feet setbacks and reducing the requirements of background
checks.
Micah Malen, resident - spoke about the difficulty of procuring his medicine
after the October wildfire event.
There were no further requests to speak. Mayor Techel asked for a motion
to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mott, seconded by
Councilmember Sedgley to close the Public Hearing. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Discussions and questions ensued which included discussion on delivery,
limited immunity, and the city’s specific requirements. It was clarified by
staff that if the city requirements are strictly followed, and the operator
procures the needed City clearance, the operator may obtain the state
license.
Further discussion ensued regarding city employees and drug testing. Mr.
Tooker responded that there is and will always be an ability to check for
safety. There was then discussion on indoor plants, enforcement, and the
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fact that the City could not prohibit indoor cultivation. Discussion ensued
regarding outdoor cultivation. Discussion ensued regarding responding to
complaint and working with neighbors in constructive ways.
Discussion then began on background checks and the requirements in the
draft ordinance. Discussion ensued on the background checks, the age
requirements for employees, zoning and setback requirements. There was
general agreement about changing requirements on background checks
and employee age requirements, the setback requirements and zoning
were discussed more at length with Councilmember Sedgley advocating
reducing setbacks and expanding zoning, Councilmember Krider stating
he could be open to that. Councilmember Mott and Mayor Techel both
voiced they would like to move forward with the ordinance and continue to
track the success and acceptance of the facilities before expanding zoning.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Mott, to
(1) Approved first reading and introduction of an Ordinance by amending the
Napa Municipal Code by adding Section 17.52.275: Medicinal and Adult Use
Cannabis Regulations and Safety Ordinance; amending Sections 17.12.020 and
17.14.020 identifying medical cannabis retailers as subject to a cannabis
establishment clearance in the OM, IL, and IP-C Districts; amending Section
17.14.020 identifying small cannabis manufacturers as subject to a cannabis
establishment clearance in the IP-A, IP-B and IP-C Districts; and determining that
the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA and requireing
the additional amendments discussed during the meeting:
• Require that employees at medicinal cannabis establishments be at least 21
years of age;
• Amend the Criminal Background Requirements under Section 13 to be
limited to "owners" (as defined by State law) of applicants for cannabis
clearances; and
• Strikeout the language on Page 9 of the Draft Ordinance (Attachment 1), last
line, which states “and that the City, in its unfettered discretion, may revoke,
rescind, and/ior withdraw the Cannabis Establishment Clearance at any time.”
(2) Adopted Resolution R2017- 168 establishing the fee for cannabis establishment
clearances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Mott, Sedgley, and Techel
Enactment No: R2017 168
17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
No comments.
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18. ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 P.M.
Submitted by:
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Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, December 5, 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
Mayor Jill Techel
Councilmember Doris Gentry
Councilmember James Krider
Councilmember Peter Mott
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures
Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo
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3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.A. 1193-2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 7, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Regular Meeting Minutes DRAFT
4.B. 1196-2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 14, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - 11/14/17 Special CC Meeting Minutes DRAFT
ATCH 2 - 11/14/17 Special CC/Planning Meeting Minutes DRAFT
4.C. 1177-2017 2018 Local Appointments List for the City of Napa Boards,
Commissions and Committees
Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Appointments List highlighting upcoming
term vacancies occurring in the next year of City boards, commissions
and committees.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Local Appointments List
4.D. 1203-2017 Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active
Transportation Advisory Committee Membership
Recommendation: Direct the City Clerk to transmit a letter to the Napa Valley Transportation
Authority (NVTA) Board of Directors recommending the nomination Cruz
Correa to serve a three year term as City of Napa representative to the
NVTA Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Cruz Correa Application
4.E. 1204-2017 Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission Membership
Recommendation: Reappoint incumbent Jean Hasser and new member Karen Weiss to
the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission for terms effective
immediately and ending September 30, 2019.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission Applications
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4.F. 1065-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services provided to the County
of Napa.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services between the
City of Napa and the County of Napa.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Amendment 3 - Agreenent C2013 363
ATCH 3 - Agreement C2013 363 w/Amendments 1 and 2
4.G. 1066-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to the
American Canyon Fire Protection District.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services between the
City of Napa and the American Canyon Fire Protection District (ACFPD).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Amendment 3 - Agreement C2013 298
ATCH 3 - Agreement C2013 298 w/Amendments 1 and 2
4.H. 1067-2017 Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to American
Medical Response for Emergency Medical Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year
contract amendment for Public Safety Dispatching Services provided to
American Medical Response (AMR).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Amendment 2 - Agreement C2011 285
ATCH 3 - Agreement C2011 285 w/Amendment 1
4.I. 1075-2017 On-Call Geotechnical Services
Recommendation: Approve agreements with: 1) Materials Testing, Inc. dba KC Engineering
Co., 2) Geocon Consultants, Inc., 3) ENGEO Incorporated, and 4) Miller
Pacific Engineering Group for on-call geotechnical services, each in an
amount not to exceed $300,000, and authorize the Public Works
Director to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - KC Engineering Agreement
ATCH 2 - Geocon Agreement
ATCH 3 - ENGEO Incorporated Agreement
ATCH 4 - Miller Pacific Engineering Agreement
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4.J. 1201-2017 Second Amendment to City-County MOU (City Agreement
No. 8782) for Napa County use of City MDF
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the second amendment to
the Memorandum of Understanding (City Agreement No. 8782, County
Agreement No. 6430) for continued Napa County use of the City's
Materials Diversion Facility (MDF) through December 31, 2019, and
determine that the recommended action is not subject to CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment 2 - Agreement 8782
ATCH 2 - Agreement 8782
ATCH 3 - Amendment 1 - Agreement 8782
ATCH 4 - Napa County Letter
4.K. 1171-2017 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Grant for State
Route 29 Bicycle and Pedestrian Undercrossing Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement with Napa Valley
Transportation Authority for new TFCA grant appropriations of $161,000
for the State Route 29 Bicycle and Pedestrian Undercrossing Project,
and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were
adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Agreement with NVTA
4.L. 1191-2017 On-Call Engineering Services
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. C2016
024 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc., for additional on-call
engineering services in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $340,000, and authorizing an additional budget
appropriation.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Amendment 4 - Agreement C2016 024
4.M. 1192-2017 Andersen Ranch Subdivision Final Map
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map of Andersen Ranch
Subdivision (Project No. ENG16-0045) located at 1060 & 1066 Wyatt
Avenue, authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, and determining
that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed
by a previous CEQA action.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Final Map Andersen Ranch
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4.N. 1195-2017 Professional Services to Prepare Master Plan for Reservoir
and Watershed Operations: Lake Hennessey and Milliken
Reservoir
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C2017
027 with Woodard and Curran Incorporated in the increased amounts of
$256,315 and $60,800 respectively, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $569,815, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute
the amendments on behalf of the City.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment 1- C2017-027
ATCH 2 - Amendment 2 - C2017-027
4.O. 1167-2017 Building Division Support Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute amended agreements for plan
review, inspection, and support services provided to the Building
Division, for: (1) Amendment No.1 to Agreement C2017 200 with 4-Leaf
Inc. from $124,000 to $350,000; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
C2017 201 with TRB and Associates from $124,000 to $232,000; and
(3) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C2017 202 with Interwest
Consulting Group, Inc. from $124,000 to $154,500.
Attachments: ATCH 1- Amendment 1 - Agreement No C2017 200
ATCH 2 - Amendment 1 - Agreement C2017 201
ATCH 3 - Amendment 1 - Agreement C2017 202
4.P. 1172-2017 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of
September 30, 2017.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - September 2017 Budget and Investment Report
4.Q. 1175-2017 Classification Plan Amendments for the Building Inspection
Class Series
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution Amending the City Classification Plan by Adopting the
Salary Ranges and Flexibly Staffed Classifications of Building Inspector
I/II, Amending the Class Specification of Senior Building Inspector and
Abolishing the Classification of Building Inspector Trainee...Body
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Building Inspector Senior, revised
EX B - Building Inspector I&II_DRAFT
EX C - Abolish Building Inspector Trainee
4.R. 1183-2017 Staffing Plan Amendments to Delete One Part-Time Housing
Rehabilitation Specialist Position, and add one Full-Time,
Limited-Term Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Position
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution Amending the Five-Year Budget Staffing Plan by
Deleting One Part-Time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Position, and
adding One Full-Time, Limited-Term Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
Position, and Approving Associated Budget Adjustments.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
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4.S. 1184-2017 Amend the Classification Specification for Community
Services Officer II
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution Amending the Classification Specification for
Community Services Officer II.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - CSO II - Draft
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 1169-2017 Vice Mayor Selection
Recommendation: Appoint a Councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor for a term ending
December 18, 2018.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Section 59A-City Charter
5.B. 1186-2017 2018 City Council Board, Commission and Committee
Membership
Recommendation: 1) Review and affirm current City Council obligations and membership to
local, regional and state Boards, Commissions and Committees; and
2) Appoint one City Councilmember to serve on the Napa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District Board for a term ending
December 2018.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - 2018 City Council Board and Commission Membership Roster
ATCH 2 - Flood District Bylaws
5.C. 1079-2017 Fiscal Year 2017/18 First Quarter Report
Recommendation: 1. Receive and file the First Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2017/18.
2. Adopt a resolution Approving Amendments to the Adopted Budget for
the 2017/18 Fiscal Year.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution w/EX A
ATCH 2- First Quarter Report, Fiscal Year 2017/18
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
6.A. 1084-2017 Cecile Court Subdivision Map Extension
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a two-year extension of the previously
approved Use Permit, Design Review Permit, and Tentative Subdivision
Map for the Cecile Court Subdivision (six single-family lots on 1.07 acres
located at 4060 Lloyd Drive), and determining that the actions authorized
by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - R2006-130
ATCH 3 - R2008-170
ATCH 4 - PC SR and Draft Minutes
ATCH 5 - Approved Plans
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.A. 1170-2017 Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for 554 Randolph
Street Property
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Mills Act Historic Preservation
Agreement for the historic Judge Johnson Horrell House (Wesson
Residence) at 554 Randolph Street.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Mills Act Contract_554 Randolph Street-Wesson
ATCH 2 - Project Description
ATCH 3 - Historic Background
ATCH 4 - NCL Letter
ATCH 5 - CHC Report and Minutes
ATCH 6 - Table 1-Est Prop Tax Reduction
7.B. 1199-2017 Amendment to Processes for Hotel Use Permits and Design
Review Permits
Recommendation: Approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending Napa
Municipal Code Sections: 16.20.090 "Tentative Maps," 16.28.080 "Parcel
Maps," 17.10.020 "Commercial Districts," 17.14.020 "Industrial Districts,"
17.18.020 "Tannery Bend Mixed Use District," 17.20.020 "Gateway Mixed
Use District," 17.58.020 "Applicability", 17.60.020 "Use Permits,"
17.62.050 "Design Review Permits," 17.68.130 "Extensions," 17.68.140
"Amendments," and 17.68.170 "Expiration" Regarding Procedures for
Processing Use Permits and Design Review Permits for Hotels and
Non-Residential Projects; and determining that the actions authorized by
this Ordinance are not subject to CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Draft Ordinance
ATCH 2 - PC Report and Minutes
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.A. 1210-2017 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)):
Initiation of litigation in one case.
9.B. 1211-2017 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government
Code Section 54957.6): City designated representatives:
Mike Parness, Michael Barrett, Desiree Brun and Steve
Brassfield. Employee organizations: Napa Chief Fire
Officers (NCFO) and Administrative, Managerial and
Professionals (AMP).
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
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6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
10. CALL TO ORDER:
10.A. Roll Call:
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
15. CONSENT HEARINGS:
15.A. 1179-2017 General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the Northern
Portion of the Property Located at 1615 Second Street
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the Napa
Register General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment; and
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City of Napa General Plan Land Use
designation for the northern portion of the property at 1615 Second
Street from "Downtown Neighborhood" (DN) to "Downtown Mixed Use"
(DMU); and
3. Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending
the Zoning Map established under Section 17.04.050 of the Napa
Municipal Code pertaining to the rezoning of the northern portion of the
property located at 1615 Second Street from DN, Downtown
Neighborhood District to DMU, Downtown Mixed Use District and
determining that the actions authorized by this Ordinance were
adequately analyzed by previous CEQA actions.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution CEQA
ATCH 2- Resolution GPA w/EXS "A1" and "A2"
ATCH 3 - Ordinance Rezone w/EXS "A1" and "A2"
ATCH 4 - CEQA Initial Study
ATCH 5 - PC Rpt and Minutes
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16. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
16.A. 1157-2017 Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance
Recommendation: (1) Approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending the
Napa Municipal Code by adding Section 17.52.275: Medicinal and Adult
Use Cannabis Regulations and Safety Ordinance; amending Sections
17.12.020 and 17.14.020 identifying medical cannabis retailers as
subject to a cannabis establishment clearance in the OM, IL, and IP-C
Districts; amending Section 17.14.020 identifying small cannabis
manufacturers as subject to a cannabis establishment clearance in the
IP-A, IP-B and IP-C Districts; and determining that the actions authorized
by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
(2) Adopt a resolution establishing the fee for cannabis establishment
clearances.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance
ATCH 2 - Resolution
EX A - Fee Schedule
ATCH 3 - October 26, 2017 PC Staff Report, Letters and Draft Minutes
17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
18. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Napa City Council is December 19, 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, December 1,
2017 at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, Deputy City Clerk
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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
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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
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Council may authorize public input after the consent calendar is introduced.
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.
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