CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · July 17, 2018
Minutes
955 School Street
CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
MEETING MINUTES - Final
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Jill Techel
Vice Mayor Peter Mott
Councilmember Doris Gentry
Councilmember Jim Krider
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 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 Sedgley, Vice
Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Under Changes to the Agenda:
City Clerk Roberts stated that due to conflicting times noticed in the legal
advertisement and mailed notices for Consent Hearing Item 7B, staff requested
that City Council open and accept public comment in the afternoon for Consent
Hearing Item 7B and continue it to the Consent Hearings in the Evening Session
for further public comment and final action.
City Attorney Barrett stated he had a financial conflict on Consent Hearing Item
7B due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of the subject property; and
therefore recused from participation in that item.
Supplemental Reports:
Item 6.B., Item 8.A., Item 8.B.
· PowerPoint presentation by city staff.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
· Written communication from John F. Salmon dated July 17, 2018.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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3.A. 1465-2018 Recognition of Mike Parness, City Manager
Mayor Techel and members of City Council read the proclamaiton honoring
Mike Parness, City Manager, on the occasion of his retirement from the
City. Councilmembers praised Mr. Parness for his many positive
contributions to the City of Napa.
Amanda Steiner, with Servie Employees Internation Union (SEIU), who was
joined by a number of City employees, commented positively regarding
City Manager Parness' fairness and assistance througout his tenure.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Harris Nusbaum, resident, commented on the defeat of Measure C and
stated that the City should take a step back from approving further
developments.
Susan Rushinghart, resident, commented on the defeat of Measure C;
suggested the a pedestrian bridge over Salvador Creek be built, and
voiced concern regarding placement of small cell antennas in the City.
James Hinton, resident, asked for the status of the Civic Center public and
private development.
In response to the concerns voiced regarding Measure C, Mayor Techel
stated that productive meetings were occuring with city and county
representatives concerning muncipal watersheds.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Note: After the approval of the Consent Calendar, Mayor Techel
acknowledged Mr. Gary Woodruff, who was appointed to the Napa Valley
Citizen Advisory Committee as the City's representative.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Krider, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
5.A. 1485-2018 Appointment of Interim City Manager
Adopted Resolution R2018-087 appointing Steve Potter as Interim City Manager
effective July 28, 2018.
Enactment No: R2018-087
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5.B. 1486-2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the June 22, 2018 and the July 6, 2018 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes.
5.C. 1454-2018 Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Citizen Advisory Committee
(CAC) Membership
Approved the recommended appointment of Gary Woodruff as the City of Napa
representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Citizen
Advisory Committee (CAC) for a two-year term to begin the date of the approval
by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
5.D. 1462-2018 Environmental Review Services for the Napa Oaks II Subdivision
Adopted Resolution R2018-088 authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C2013 22, in the amount of $4,850, for
services performed by Lamphier-Gregory for the environmental impact report for
the denied Napa Oaks II Subdivision, and authorize the associated budget
adjustment.
Enactment No: R2018-088
5.E. 1468-2018 Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation; Architectural and Engineering
Design Services
Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2017 112 with Napa Design
Partners, LLC, for architectural and engineering design services for the Senior
Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation (FC16PR01) in the increased amount of
$71,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed $213,650, authorize the Public
Works Director to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, and determine
that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5.F. 1471-2018 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Received and file the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of May 31,
2018.
5.G. 1473-2018 Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to the American Canyon Fire
Protection District
Adopted Resolution R2018-089 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: R2018-089
5.H. 1481-2018 Parking Citation Processing Services Agreement.
Authorized the Police Chief to execute Amendment 4 to Agreement C2013 11
with Data Ticket, Inc., to process requests from indigent persons for payment
plans for parking violations, in compliance with recent changes to the California
Vehicle Code.
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5.I. 1477-2018 Grant from California Fire Foundation
Adopted Resolution R2018-090 authorizing the Fire Chief to accept a grant from
the California Fire Foundation, via Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) in the
amount of $15,000, and authorizing an additional appropriation to the Fire
Department Budget.
Enactment No: R2018-090
5.J. 1475-2018 Establishment of Department Head Position for Utilities Director
Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance
O2018-009 amending Napa Municipal Code Title 2 by enacting a new Chapter
2.42 to establish a new appointive officer and department head position for the
Utilities Director; and by amending Chapters 2.12, 2.40, 2.46, 2.48, and 2.52 to
update the list of appointive officers and department heads.
Enactment No: O2018-009
5.K. 1483-2018 Compensation and Benefits for New Utilities Director Position as a
Member of the City Executive Staff
Adopted Resolution R2018-091 approving revisions to the Executive
Compensation and Terms of Employment Summary, to add the Utilities Director
Position as a Member of the City Executive Staff
Enactment No: R2018-091
5.L. 1476-2018 HOME Funding Application
Adopted Resolution R2018-092 authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding
in an amount up to $1,000,000 under the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Enactment No: R2018-092
5.M. 1484-2018 Vacation and Abandonment of Easement and Right of Way for Pipe Line
Purposes Within Silverado Country Club; Located Northwest of Hillcrest
Drive
Adopted Resolution R2018-93 authorizing Summary Vacation and Abandonment
of a Pipe Line Easement and Right of Way on property owned by Silverado
Resort Investment Group, LLC (APNs 060-010-001 and 061-131-003), and
determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2018-093
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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6.A. 1426-2018 League of California Cities Voting Delegate
Mayor Techel suggested that Vice Mayor Mott be appointed Delegate with
Councilmembers Sedgley and Gentry appointed as first and second
alternate, based on length of service.
Councilmember Sedgley moved, seconded by Councilmember Gentry, to appoint
Vice Mayor Mott as the Voting Delegate, and Councilmember Sedgley as first
alternate; Councilmember Gentry as second alternate.
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
6.B. 1436-2018 Homeless System Update
Lark Ferrell, City of Napa Housing Manager,and Nui Bezaire, the
City/County Homeless Services Coordinator, provided an update. Issues
discussed included operational areas of focus, a "Point in Time" number of
sheltered and unsheltered individuals, the transition of the Drop-In Services
from the Hope Center to the South Napa Shelter, the Family Shelter, and
the strategies for expanding the housing inventory and next steps.
Emma Moyer, Program Manager, with Abode Services talked about
success stories and introduced other members of the team.
Ms. Bezaire responded to City Council questions.
6.C. 1488-2018 State Route 29 Northbound First Street Ramps and California Boulevard
Roundabouts Project; Budget Appropriation to Support Amendment to the
Cooperative Agreement between City and Caltrans (City Agreement No.
C2015 157)
Vice Mayor Mott announced a financial conflict due to his ownership of real
property within 500 feet of the project boundaries. Mr. Mott then exited the
Council Chambers. (4:41 p.m)
Public Works Senior Engineer John Ferons provided details regarding the
request for the additional budget appropriation. Following his report, he
responded to questions from City Council.
Councilmember Gentry moved, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley, to adopt
Resolution R2018-094 authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of
$2,300,000 for the State Route 29 Northbound First Street Ramps and California
Boulevard Roundabouts Project (ST14PW02), and determining that the actions
authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA
action.The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, and Techel
Recused: 1- Mott
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Enactment No: R2018-094
7. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Vice Mayor Mott returned to the meeting at 4:56 p.m.
Mayor Techel called for public testimony, for the Consent Hearing Items.
There were no requests to speak. The public hearing for Item 7A was
closed; the public hearing for Item 7B was continued to the Evening
Session under Consent Hearings.
7.A. 1451-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action
Plan
Councilmember Gentry moved, seconded by Councilmember Krider, to adopt
Resolution R2018-095 adopting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan (the "Annual Action Plan") and program
budget, approving program certifications, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all documents. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
Enactment No: R2018-095
7.B. 1461-2018 Designation of 4036 Browns Valley Road as Listed Resource on the City’s
Historic Resources Inventory (HRI)
Mayor Techel called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
The item was continued to Evening Session Consent Hearings.
Enactment No: R2018-096
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
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8.A. 1423-2018 Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable and Workforce Housing
Ballot Measure; and Calling, Giving Notice, and requesting consolidation of
the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election .
Indexes: Election ; Ballot Measure
Lark Ferrell, Housing Manager provided information with regard to the
resolution to submit a ballot measure for the one percent increase to
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for workforce and affordable housing, and
the resolution calling for the Election of two councilmembers, the TOT ballot
measure and the consolidation for election services from the County of
Napa.
Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk, provided further information regarding the
procedures to accept arguments and rebuttals.
There were no Council questions. Mayor Techel called for public comment.
James Hinton, resident, provided various alternatives to the ballot measure
and the 2/3 voter required approval for a special tax.
There were no further comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Vice Mayor
Mott, to close the public hearing. The motion was carried unanimously.
Councilmember Sedgley stated he has questioned whether the
jurisdictions would be better served submitting a general tax rather than a
special tax, but would support the motion as presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Vice Mayor Mott, to
1) Approve the second reading and final passage, and adopt Ordinance
O2018-010 amending Napa Municipal Code Title 3 by enacting a new Chapter
3.22 to establish a one percent Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable
and Workforce Housing.
2) Adopted Resolution R2018-097 ordering the submission of a Ballot Measure to
the Qualified Electors of the City of Napa at the November 6, 2018 General
Municipal Election regarding the proposed Ballot Measure F, amending Napa
Municipal Code Title 3 by enacting a new Chapter 3.22 to establish a one percent
Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable and Workforce Housing; and
authorizing related actions including the City Council's authorization of ballot
arguments, and directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis.
3) Adopted Resolution R2018-098 Calling and Giving Notice of a General
Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of
electing two members of City Council; and submitting one ballot measure to the
voters to consider an amendment to Napa Municipal Code Title 3 relating to the
establishment of a one percent Transient Occupancy Special Tax for the purpose
of providing affordable and workforce housing; requesting the Napa County
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Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the
Statewide General Election; and requesting the Napa County Registrar of Voters
render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of the General
Municipal Election.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
Enactment No: O2018-010 R2018-097 R2018-098
8.B. 1474-2018 Affordable Housing Impact Fees Ordinance Amendment Regarding
Residential Units 500 Square Feet or Less
Rick Tooker, Community Development Director provided the introduction
to the staff report; Lark Ferrell, Housing Manager provided further
information regarding the first reading of the ordinance.
There were no public comments.
Vice Mayor Mott moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Vice
Mayor Sedgley. The motion was carried unanimously.
Brief City Council comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry, to approve the first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending
Napa Municipal Code Chapter 15.94 ("Affordable Housing Impact Fees") to
include units that are 500 square feet or less within the definition of "affordable
units" and to make minor clarifications; and determining that the actions
authorized by this Ordinance were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA
action.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Sedgley stated he would like to see the Workshop on
small cell sites move forward. Mayor Techel stated members of staff have
been out of the office and have not yet been able to schedule the date and
time.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
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10.A. 1493-2018
City Attorney Barrett announced the following Closed Session items:
• CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government
Code section 54956.8): Property: Approximately 8.59 acre property
located at 2344 Old Sonoma Road (APN 004-291-015). City Negotiators:
Mike Parness, Steve Potter, Peter Pirnejad, Jack LaRochelle, Jeff Freitas,
Heather Maloney, Rick Tooker, Brian Cochran, and Michael Barrett.
Negotiating Parties: City of Napa, County of Napa, and Plenary Properties
Napa, LLC. Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment.
• CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government
Code section 54956.8): Property: Approximately 2.20 acre property
located at 860 LaTour Court (APN 046-600-024). City Negotiators: Mike
Parness, Steve Potter, Peter Pirnejad, Jack LaRochelle, Jeff Freitas,
Heather Maloney, Rick Tooker, Brian Cochran, and Michael Barrett.
Negotiating Parties: City of Napa, LaTour 1, LLC, and the Michael Joseph
Carini Trust. Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS 5:23 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
11. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
11.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice
Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel
12. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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13. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts announced the following supplemental material:
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
Item 17.A. Trinitas Mixed Use Project.
· PowerPoint presentation by city staff.
· PowerPoint presentation by applicant Pacific Hospitality Group.
· Written communication from Eric Christen, Coalition for Fair
Employment in Construction, dated July 16, 2018.
· Written communication from Yusuf Topal, Tarla Medeterranean Grill,
dated July 17, 2018.
· Written communication from Charles Shinnamon, P. E. dated July 16,
2018.
Note: the following information was received during or after the meeting:
15. PUBLIC COMMENT:
· Handout from William J. Harris dated July 17, 2018.regarding “Questions
to Napa City Council VERIZON Small Cell Project”.
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
Item 17.A. Trinitas Mixed Use Project.
· Memo from Rick Tooker, Community Development Director dated July
17, 2018, regarding Trinitas Mixed Use Project Affordable Housing
Alternative Equivalent Proposal.
· Letter from Anthony K. Zand, The Busch Firm, on behalf of applicant
Pacific Hospitality Group, dated July 17, 2018, regarding “Revised
Trinitas Mixed-Use Project Affordable Housing Alternative Proposal.
14. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
There was no reportable action from Closed Session.
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Harris, resident, asked various questions concerning the Verizon Small
Cell project, and discussed health risks, radiation patterns, and costs.
Lin Marie DeVincent, spesking on behalf of the Napa Neighborhood
Association stated the group opposes the small cell tower placement in the
City of Napa and read her comments into the record.
Mayor Techel thanked the speakers, and stated Public Works would be
organizing the meeting with residents. She stated it would not be a Council
meeting; however, there would be City Council representation.
16. CONSENT HEARINGS:
At the request of Councilmember Sedgley, Item 16 A was pulled for
discussion.
1461-2018 Designation of 4036 Browns Valley Road as Listed Resource on the City’s
Historic Resources Inventory (HRI)
Continued from Afternoon Session.
Mayor Techel called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Krider moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Gentry. The motion was carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry, to adopt Resolution R2018-096 approving the designation of the property
located at 4036 Browns Valley Road as a Listed Resource on the City’s Historic
Resources Inventory; and determining that the action is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA.
Enactment No: R2018-096
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16.A. 1340-2018 Extension of Entitlements for the Los Robles Subdivision, a Proposed Five
Lot Residential Subdivision of a 5.9 Acre Property
Mike Allen, Planner, reported that staff recommended approval of the
two-year extension. Mayor Techel called for public comment, there was
none.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sedgley to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilmember Gentry. The motion was carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Sedgley voiced concern about continual extension. He
stated this project was first extended in 2005. He questioned whether a
five-acre parcel with five homes was the best use of land. Discussion
ensued.
Mr. Allen stated it was a hillside lot and therefore was at maximum density
as presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Mott, to adopt Resolution R2018-099 approving a two-year extension of the Use
Permit, Design Review Permit, and Tentative Map for the previously approved
Los Robles Subdivision at 21 Los Robles Drive and determining that the action is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Krider, Mott, and Techel
No: 1- Sedgley
Enactment No: R2018-099
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
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17.A. 1466-2018 Trinitas Mixed Use Project, Proposed Development of a Dual Branded
Hotel, Winery and Office Building on a 11.55 acre site located at 2650
Napa Valley Corporate Drive
The Mayor and Council announced any applicable disclosures. Mayor
Techel introduced the hearing.
Contract Planner Victor Carniglia provided details of the project, which
included proposed hotel, winery, office space, parking and site access.
He then reviewed the background of the project, which began in 2016. He
stated in May of this year, after a previous meeting on the subject, the
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Erin Morris, Planning Manager, stated the Planning Commissioners felt
an important issue facing the project was the issue of affordable housing.
Mr. Carniglia completed the report by providing further information
regarding key issues that were raised during the Planning Commission’s
hearings.
Mr. Carniglia stated Shawna Shaffner, CEO of CAA Consultants and the
City’s environmental consultant, was present to respond to questions
regarding the environmental reports.
Mr. Tony Zand, representing Pacific Hospitality Group, speaking on
behalf of the applicants, provided information on the project components
in detail. He stated that they have been working with the City on an
alternative housing alternative and they have agreed to partner with
Caritas, a nonprofit group, to deliver affordable housing. (See
supplemental information provided as a late communication: Memo from Ms.
Morris dated July 17, 2018 re: Trinitas Mixed Use Project Affordable Housing
Alternative Equivalent Proposal, and letter from the Busch Law Firm dated
July 17, 2018 re: Revised Trinitas Mixed Use Project Affordable Housing
Alternative Proposal.) He discussed steps that have been taken to provide
the alternative housing alternative.
Mayor Techel asked Ms. Morris to provide information regarding the
conditions that staff was requesting Council to consider.
Ms. Morris explained the conditions of approval. She stated the goal of
one of the conditions was to align the affordable levels of the units with
the income levels of the employees that would work at the site.
Mayor Techel called for public comment.
Christina Caro, Attorney with Adams Broadwell, et al, speaking on behalf
of “Napa Residents for Responsible Development”, asked Council to
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send the project back for additional environmental review. She stated that
teh City needed to review this project in total with the existing projects,
andn that there was a need to provide mitigation measures for loss of
habitat for swainson's hawks.
Sharon Macklin, resident and member of Napa Housing Coalition,
thanked Trinitas for their leadership by proposing the alternative
equivalent housing, but added that the percentage of required units in the
current ordinance was not enough.
Chuck Shinnaman, resident and member of Napa Housing Coalition,
stated there was not consistency with regard the number of affordable
units required in the various studies performed for the City.
Bob Massaro, member of the Housing Coalition, also thanked the
applicant for the proposed alternative but stated the studies needed to be
reconciled to determine what the true number of units were that should be
required.
Bernie Narvaez, resident, spoke in favor of the project and stated there
was a need for affordable housing and that the project would increase
revenue through Transient Occupancy taxes.
Mr. Zand, speaking on behalf of the applicant, provided clarifying details
of the project, the alternative equivalent, and their commitment to their
employees.
There were no more requests to speak.
Councilmember Krider moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Gentry. The motion was carried unanimously.
In response to a request from Councilmember Gentry, Randy Redwitz, the
CEO of Caritas Corporation, provided further information regarding the
affordable housing component of the project and verified that the units
would be modular homes.
In response to a question from City Council, Mr. Zand explained that
fewer employees were required for this project due to many factors,
including longer stays, less volume of guests, the AC Hotel component,
and no full restaurant.
Councilmember Mott stated he struggled with the community impact, and
asked Mr. Zand to provide further information. Mr. Zand stated their
company had experience in estimating number of employees needed for
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AC hotels. Councilmember Mott asked Mr. Zand about the wages for
employee at Trinitas property. Mr. Zand responded that they participate in
an annual hospitality survey and use that information to provide fair
wages and excellent benefits. Mr. Zand stated they have complied with
the reduction of the project per the Planning Commission request, and
have provided a commitment for additional affordable housing.
Councilmember Krider asked for clarification on the environmental report.
Ms. Shaffner stated the applicant’s representation of the number of
employees they anticipate. was in line with the more specific BAE study.
Councilmember Sedgley asked about the applicant credit for the
undergrounding. Mr. Carniglia stated that the applicant would get a credit
but not the full credit. Councilmember Sedgley asked if the
undergrounding credit would be better used in another manner. He asked
for clarification regarding the swainson hawk and the "piecemealing" that
Ms. Caro referred to under public comment. He stated he felt it was a
good project and the positives outweighed the negatives.
Ms. Shaffer, enviornmental consultant, explained there was exhaustive
information in the EIR about the swainson hawks which was addressed
with Mitigation Measure 505, and required mitigation measures within ½
mile radius of the project. She stated Ms. Caro's reference to
“piecemealing” related to the suggestion that the Meritage Resort project
which opened in 2006 should have been combined with this Meritage
Commons project was not correct and that the EIR provides a
comprehensive analysis of all the issues.
Councilmember Gentry commented positively on the project and talked
about the highest and best use at the corporate industrial parks.
Councilmember Mott responded by stating there were many companies
currently at the Industrial Park, adding he felt that 250 additional rooms
was not good for the community when there were empty storefronts.
Mayor Techel stated she felt the Meritage had supported downtown by
providing shuttle service and emphasized that the City should have a
variety of hotel products to serve various demographics. She stated the
applicant has provided something more to get more housing built, and
instead of building two units with affordable housing fee, the applicant has
offered to build 12 units. They have come back with something different
and creative.
City Attorney Barrett provided a summary of the three actions before City
Council, adding that the last resolution, approving the use permit, would
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be as amended, as provided in the Memo from the Community
Development Director, which adds a new section to the Resolution
approving and adding the Alternative Equivaled Proposal and amending
the Condition of Approval 35(d) in Section 5 of the Resolution as shown
in the memo.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Krider, to:
(1) Adopt Resolution R2018 100 certifying the Environmental Impact Report for
the Trinitas Mixed Use Project at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive (APNS
046-640-009, 019, 020), adopting certain Findings of Fact and a Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program; and
(2) Deny the application for an ordinance approving a Planned Development (PD)
Overlay District to establish development standards for the Trinitas Mixed Use
Project at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive (APNS 046-640-009, 019, 020) and
determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance were adequately
analyzed by a previous CEQA action; and
(3) Adopt Resolution R2018-101 as amended, approving Use Permits for the
proposed hotel and winery uses and a Design Review Permit for the mixed use
project at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive (APNS 046-610-009, 019, 020) and
amended as provided in "Exhibit A" to the memorandum from Rick Tooker,
Community Development Director, dated July 17, 2018, by adding a new section
to approve the Alternative Equivalent Proposal adding the affordable housing;
and to amend the Condition of Approval 35(d) in Section 5 of the Resolution to
implement the Alternative Equivalent Proposal.
Enactment No: R2018-100, R2018-101
18. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
None.
19. ADJOURNMENT: 8:34 P.M
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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
Vice Mayor Peter Mott
Councilmember Doris Gentry
Councilmember Jim Krider
Councilmember Scott Sedgley
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 17, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 1465-2018 Recognition of Mike Parness, City Manager
Recommendation: Proclaim the City Council's recognition of Mike Parness, City Manager,
for his many positive contributions to the City, on the occasion of his
retirement.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.A. 1485-2018 Appointment of Interim City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing Steve Potter as Interim City Manager
effective July 28, 2018.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Executive Staff Compensation and Benefits
5.B. 1486-2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the June 22, 2018 and the July 6, 2018 Special City Council
Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - June 22, 2018 Special CC Meeting Minutes DRAFT
ATCH 2 - July 6, 2018 Special CC Meeting Minutes DRAFT
5.C. 1454-2018 Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Citizen
Advisory Committee (CAC) Membership
Recommendation: Approve the recommended appointment of Gary Woodruff as the City of
Napa representative to the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for a two-year term to begin the date
of the approval by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board of
Directors.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
ATCH 2 - Nomination Committe Draft Minutes
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5.D. 1462-2018 Environmental Review Services for the Napa Oaks II
Subdivision
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to Agreement No. C2013 22, in the amount of $4,850, for services
performed by Lamphier-Gregory for the environmental impact report for
the denied Napa Oaks II Subdivision, and authorize the associated
budget adjustment.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Contract Amendment No. 2
EX A - Contract Amendment 2 Scope
5.E. 1468-2018 Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation; Architectural
and Engineering Design Services
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2017 112 with Napa
Design Partners, LLC, for architectural and engineering design services
for the Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation (FC16PR01) in the
increased amount of $71,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$213,650, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the
amendment on behalf of the City, and determine that the actions
authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment No. 1
5.F. 1471-2018 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement
Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of May
31, 2018.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - May Budget Inv Statement
5.G. 1473-2018 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 4 to C2013-298
ATCH 3 - Agreement C2013 298
5.H. 1481-2018 Parking Citation Processing Services Agreement.
Recommendation: Authorize the Police Chief to execute Amendment 4 to Agreement
C2013 11 with Data Ticket, Inc., to process requests from indigent
persons for payment plans for parking violations, in compliance with
recent changes to the California Vehicle Code.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment 4 to Agreement C2013 011
ATCH 2 - Assembly Bill No. 503
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5.I. 1477-2018 Grant from California Fire Foundation
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to accept a grant from the
California Fire Foundation, via Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
in the amount of $15,000, and authorizing an additional appropriation to
the Fire Department Budget.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
5.J. 1475-2018 Establishment of Department Head Position for Utilities
Director
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and final passage, and adopt an ordinance
amending Napa Municipal Code Title 2 by enacting a new Chapter 2.42
to establish a new appointive officer and department head position for
the Utilities Director; and by amending Chapters 2.12, 2.40, 2.46, 2.48,
and 2.52 to update the list of appointive officers and department heads.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance
5.K. 1483-2018 Compensation and Benefits for New Utilities Director
Position as a Member of the City Executive Staff
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the Executive Compensation
and Terms of Employment Summary, to add the Utilities Director
Position as a Member of the City Executive Staff.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Executive Staff Compensation and Benefit Summary
5.L. 1476-2018 HOME Funding Application
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California State Department of Housing and Community Development
for funding in an amount up to $1,000,000 under the HOME Investment
Partnership Program.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
5.M. 1484-2018 Vacation and Abandonment of Easement and Right of Way
for Pipe Line Purposes Within Silverado Country Club;
Located Northwest of Hillcrest Drive
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing Summary Vacation and Abandonment of a
Pipe Line Easement and Right of Way on property owned by Silverado
Resort Investment Group, LLC (APNs 060-010-001 and 061-131-003),
and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt
from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Legal Description and Plat Map
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 1426-2018 League of California Cities Voting Delegate
Recommendation: Appoint a City Council Voting Delegate and Alternate to the League of
California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - League of California Cities Memorandum
6.B. 1436-2018 Homeless System Update
Recommendation: Receive report providing an update on the homeless system redesign.
6.C. 1488-2018 State Route 29 Northbound First Street Ramps and
California Boulevard Roundabouts Project; Budget
Appropriation to Support Amendment to the Cooperative
Agreement between City and Caltrans (City Agreement No.
C2015 157)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of
$2,300,000 for the State Route 29 Northbound First Street Ramps and
California Boulevard Roundabouts Project (ST14PW02), and
determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were
adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement
ATCH 3 - Cooperative Agreement
7. CONSENT HEARINGS:
7.A. 1451-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution adopting the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan (the "Annual Action
Plan") and program budget, approving program certifications, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - CDBG Resolution
EX A - Draft Annual Action Plan
EX B - Funding Chart
EX C - Certifications
EX D - SF424_Redacted
EX E - SF424D
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7.B. 1461-2018 Designation of 4036 Browns Valley Road as Listed
Resource on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory (HRI)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the designation of the property located at
4036 Browns Valley Road as a Listed Resource on the City's Historic
Resources Inventory; and determining that the action is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Historic Analysis PB
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
8.A. 1423-2018 Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable and
Workforce Housing Ballot Measure; and Calling, Giving
Notice, and requesting consolidation of the November 6,
2018 General Municipal Election.
Recommendation: 1) Approve the second reading and final passage, and adopt an
ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Title 3 by enacting a new
Chapter 3.22 to establish a one percent Transient Occupancy Special
Tax for Affordable and Workforce Housing.
2) Adopt a resolution ordering the submission of a Ballot Measure to the
Qualified Electors of the City of Napa at the November 6, 2018 General
Municipal Election regarding the proposed Ballot Measure F, amending
Napa Municipal Code Title 3 by enacting a new Chapter 3.22 to establish
a one percent Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable and
Workforce Housing; and authorizing related actions including the City
Council's authorization of ballot arguments, and directing the City
Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis.
3) Adopt a resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of
electing two members of City Council; and submitting one ballot
measure to the voters to consider an amendment to Napa Municipal
Code Title 3 relating to the establishment of a one percent Transient
Occupancy Special Tax for the purpose of providing affordable and
workforce housing; requesting the Napa County Board of Supervisors to
consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General
Election; and requesting the Napa County Registrar of Voters render
specified services to the City relating to the conduct of the General
Municipal Election.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance with EX A
ATCH 2 - Resolution Submitting Measure
EX A to ATCH 2 - Full Text Measure
ATCH 3 - Resolution Calling Election
EX A to ATCH 3 - City Precincts
ATCH 4 - Link May 15 Report
ATCH 5 -Link June 19 Report
ATCH 6 - PR 32 Submitting Arguments
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8.B. 1474-2018 Affordable Housing Impact Fees Ordinance Amendment
Regarding Residential Units 500 Square Feet or Less
Recommendation: Approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending Napa
Municipal Code Chapter 15.94 ("Affordable Housing Impact Fees") to
include units that are 500 square feet or less within the definition of
"affordable units" and to make minor clarifications; and determining that
the actions authorized by this Ordinance were adequately analyzed by a
previous CEQA action.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance with EX A
ATCH 2 - Proposed Revisions to Chapter 15.94
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
10. CLOSED SESSION:
10.A. 1493-2018 • CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code section 54956.8): Property:
Approximately 8.59 acre property located at 2344 Old
Sonoma Road (APN 004-291-015). City Negotiators: Mike
Parness, Steve Potter, Peter Pirnejad, Jack LaRochelle, Jeff
Freitas, Heather Maloney, Rick Tooker, Brian Cochran, and
Michael Barrett. Negotiating Parties: City of Napa, County
of Napa, and Plenary Properties Napa, LLC. Under
Negotiation: price and terms of payment.
• CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code section 54956.8): Property:
Approximately 2.20 acre property located at 860 LaTour
Court (APN 046-600-024). City Negotiators: Mike Parness,
Steve Potter, Peter Pirnejad, Jack LaRochelle, Jeff Freitas,
Heather Maloney, Rick Tooker, Brian Cochran, and Michael
Barrett. Negotiating Parties: City of Napa, LaTour 1, LLC,
and the Michael Joseph Carini Trust. Under Negotiation:
price and terms of payment.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
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6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
11. CALL TO ORDER:
11.A. Roll Call:
12. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
13. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
14. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
15. PUBLIC COMMENT:
16. CONSENT HEARINGS:
16.A. 1340-2018 Extension of Entitlements for the Los Robles Subdivision, a
Proposed Five Lot Residential Subdivision of a 5.9 Acre
Property
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a two-year extension of the Use Permit,
Design Review Permit, and Tentative Map for the previously approved
Los Robles Subdivision at 21 Los Robles Drive and determining that the
action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - PC Staff Report
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17. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
17.A. 1466-2018 Trinitas Mixed Use Project, Proposed Development of a
Dual Branded Hotel, Winery and Office Building on a 11.55
acre site located at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the
Trinitas Mixed Use Project at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive (APNS
046-640-009, 019, 020), adopting certain Findings of Fact and a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program ;
(2) Deny the application for an ordinance approving a Planned
Development (PD) Overlay District to establish development standards
for the Trintas Mixed Use Project at 2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
(APNS 046-640-009, 019, 020) and determining that the actions
authorized by this ordinance were adequately analyzed by a previous
CEQA action; and
(3) Adopt a resolution approving Use Permits for the proposed hotel and
winery uses and a Design Review Permit for the mixed use project at
2650 Napa Valley Corporate Drive (APNS 046-610-009, 019, 020) and
determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were
adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution Certifying FEIR
EX A - DEIR
EX B - FEIR
EX C - CEQA Findings of Fact
EX D - MMRP
ATCH 2 - Ordinance regarding PD Overlay
ATCH 3 - Resolution regarding UP and DR Permit
ATCH 4 - Planning Commission Report 05-17-18
ATCH 5 - Planning Commission Report 05-31-18
ATCH 6 - Public Correspondence to EIR
ATCH 7 - Response to 05-17-18 Comment Letter
ATCH 8 - Response to 05-31-18 Comment Letter
ATCH 9 - Project Plans
ATCH 10 - Supplemental Visual Simulation and Landscape Plan
18. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
19. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is August 7, 2018.
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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, July 13, 2018 at
3:30 p.m.
_______________________________
Dorothy Roberts, 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.
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and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. If any person has a disability and requires
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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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