CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · August 7, 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, August 7, 2018 2:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING - 2:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Present: 4- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Vice Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel
Absent: 1- Councilmember Sedgley
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts announced the following supplemental reports:
Item 4.A. Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel - Oxbow
District Place Branding Study.
- PowerPoint presentation by a panel assembled by the Urban Land
Institute introduced by city staff.
- Summary of Oxbow Stakeholder Sounding Board Event July 19, 2018.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments were limited to the subject matter on the agenda (Item 4A).
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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4.A. 1469-2018 Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel - Oxbow District Place
Branding Study
James Heid, the President and Founder of UrbanGreen, provided the
introduction to the discussion regarding the Oxbow District Stakeholder
Sounding Board event.
Sandra Kulli, President of Kulli Marketing, introduced several concepts
such as city branding, hospitality, and similar components regarding what
makes a gathering place. She referenced several books that provided
information on the subject which included:
· Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
· The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg
· The Participatory Museum by Nina Simon
· Listening is an Act of Love by Dave Isay
· Inventing Desire by Karen Stabiner
· Thunder at Twilight by Frederic Morton
Mr. Heid then provided a PowerPoint presentation which included
information regarding the Urban Land Institute, how the Technical
Assistance Panel was formed, the details of their assignment, their task to
help create a framework for place-branding in the Oxbow District, their
responses as to what was special about the Oxbow District, and what the
District could or should be in 2018 and in 2038. He also discussed what
they determined what was working and what the potential risks were.
Elizabeth Shreeve, Principal, SWA Architects and Planners discussed the
unique nature and geography of the Oxbow and how the river could be
featured as a central point.
Blaine Mercer, Partner & Managing Director US, Gehl, Urban Design
Consultants talked about the possibilities the area had for public life and
engagement.
Ms. Kulli again came forward to discuss the Commons, suggested the City
should "Name It, Sign It, and Use It” and gave examples and suggestions.
Edith Ramirez, Economic Development Director with the City of Morgan
Hill provided ideas to make the bridge more pleasant by adding shade,
public art, adding landscaping, and creating lighting and places to sit or
rest.
Michael Lander, Owner of Lander Group, Urban Designers and Urban Infill
Developers, talked how the City could work with future developers to
achieve excellence.
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David Israel, Principal with BAR Architects discussed how the City and
County could leverage the land to strengthen the area and the brand.
James Heid discussed how the evolution of the area could be facilitated,
immediate actions that could be taken to begin implementation.
Mayor Techel thanked the group for the information and expressed her
excitement about many of the concepts, including the "Name It, Sign It"
suggestion as well as the comment about leveraging space and the Flood
Control Building.
Public Comments:
Beth (last name inaudible), resident, stated she was part of the Rail Arts
District (RAD), and wanted assurances that the branding of the District
would include RAD.
Aly Huffman, resident and employee of the Oxbow Market, noted there
were no Oxbow employees in attendance, and discussed the challenges at
the area, including parking, safety and overcrowding.
Mike, resident, asked what the percentage of tourists versus locals visited
the Oxbow District. He stated more local businesses could be viable if
there were smaller spaces available.
James Hinton, resident, discussed some of the comments, suggested
more signage and cannabis offerings.
Jay Golik, resident, provided some comments about an Arts district or
zone in the Oxbow area in order to provide an opportunity for artists to
create and sell their artwork.
Mike Bell, resident, stated there were many seniors that live and visit and
there should be shade and places to sit.
Dalton Piercy, resident, discussed the local history and the important
aspect of artistic vision.
A resident stated she was watching online and wanted to emphasize the
importance of the small buildings at the area, which provide charm, and
that the the City should include the Oxbow School in creating the brand and
artistic vision.
Mayor Techel thanked participants and stated she envisioned more public
meetings and discussions on the issue.
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Receive a presentation report regarding the Oxbow District place branding study
by the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel.
5. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
6. ADJOURNMENT: 3:43 P.M.
Submitted by:
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Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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Agenda
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
SPECIAL MEETING - 2:30 PM
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
See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures
Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 7, 2018
A Special Meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa was called on Tuesday, August 7,
2018 at 2:30 p.m. to be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa, California,
for the purpose identified on this Agenda. The Special Meeting was called in accordance with
California Government Code Section 54956.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
4.A. 1469-2018 Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel - Oxbow
District Place Branding Study
Recommendation: Receive a presentation report regarding the Oxbow District place
branding study by the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Background Brief
5. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
6. ADJOURNMENT:
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 Thursday, August 2, 2018
at 5:00 p.m.
___________________________________
Tiffany Carranza, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 7, 2018
MEETING DATES:
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month; additional meetings may be
scheduled as needed.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Information and documents related to items on this agenda are available on the City ’s website at
www.cityofnapa.org; you may also contact the City Clerk for information by email at clerk@cityofnapa .org; by
calling (707) 257-9503; or in person at 955 School Street, Napa. Any documents related to an agenda item that are
provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are reported by the City Clerk at the
meeting under “Supplemental Reports and Communications,” and are available for public inspection.
CITY POLICY TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS:
The City of Napa complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law,
and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. If any person has a disability and requires
information or materials in an appropriate alternative format (or any other reasonable accommodation), contact the
City Clerk at (707) 257-9503 or email at clerk@cityofnapa.org. For TTY/ Speech-to-Speech users, dial 7-1-1 for the
California Relay Service, for text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
In making any request to the City for assistance, please provide advance notice of at least three business days
prior to the meeting.
TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS:
Esta agenda identifica los asuntos que serán considerados en una junta del poder legislativo. Todas las juntas del
poder legislativo están abiertas al público, y se invita a los miembros del público a asistir y dirigirse directamente
ante el poder legislativo. Si usted desea recibir una copia de esta agenda o informaci ón relacionada en español, por
favor póngase en contacto con la Secretaria de la Ciudad al 707-257-9503 o por correo electrónico a
Clerk@cityofnapa.org.
CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Meetings are conducted in accordance with the requirements of state law (the “Ralph M. Brown Act,” California
Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.) and the City’s Rules of Order (Council Policy Resolution 19).
Members of the public may address the Council at designated times and are expected to conduct themselves with
courtesy and respect. Speakers should direct comments to the Mayor and City Councilmembers, not the audience .
Speakers are expected to yield the floor when the time limit is identified and comply with the City ’s Rules of Order.
Speaking times are limited to no more than three minutes per person, with the exception of certain hearings and
appeals, or at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT (INCLUDING CONSENT CALENDAR AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS):
The public may directly address the City Council on any subject within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction,
including any matter that is not on the agenda. Speaking time is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per
person, unless modified at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council.
If the matter is not on the agenda, or if the matter is on the Consent Calendar, or is an Administrative Report,
submit a speaker card or request to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Speaker cards are not required if the speaker otherwise makes a clear and timely request to address the Council,
but do promote the efficient and orderly progress of the meeting. Information on Speaker Cards is subject to
disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
These items are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote. Only the Mayor or a majority of the City
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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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