CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · September 4, 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, September 4, 2018 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Councilmember Krider arrived at 4:00 p.m.
Present: 4- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice Mayor Mott, and Mayor
Techel
Absent: 1- Councilmember Krider
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts reported the following:
Item 7A- PowerPoint presentation by city staff.
Item 15 A - PowerPoint presentation by city staff (Evening Session).
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 1534-2018 Suicide Prevention Awareness Proclamation
Jennie Olson accepted the Proclamation on behalf of “Teens Connect” and
spoke briefly about the issue of suicide awareness and planned activities. She
stated they were working on a screening plan for agencies to use, in addition to
a Suicide Prevention Conference scheduled for the 21st of September at Napa
College.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Charles Fisher, resident, spoke about traffic concerns on West Pueblo and
urged more enforcement.
Lynn Marie deVincent, resident, provided two documents regarding small cell
wireless antennas: information on attorneys who specialize in wireless
communications facilities and the request by EMF Safety Network to the
Sebastopol Planning Commission to deny Verizon’s small cell towers
application.
Ilana Adelson, resident, representing the newly formed Chapter of “Moms
Demand Action for Gun Sense” , spoke about the importance of gun violence
prevention and stressed the need to advocate legislation to reduce violence.
James Hinton, resident, agreed with the previous speaker regarding the need to
hire an attorney to represent the City of Napa regarding small cell technology;
commented on the planned Civic Center project; urged consistent parking
enforcement with regard to double parking on First Street.
Jane Williams, a member of "Moms Demand Action” commented on the
importance of preventing suicide by limiting the availability of guns.
Mayor Techel asked the City Manager to elaborate on the situation regarding the
double-parking issue in front of Archer Hotel; City Manager Potter explained his
understanding of the issue. Mayor Techel asked for staff follow-up on the traffic
concerns on West Pueblo.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mott, seconded by Councilmember Gentry, to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
Absent: 1- Krider
5.A. 1532-2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the August 7, 2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes and the
August 21, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
5.B. 1540-2018 Formation of the City of Napa Industrial Development Authority
Approved the second reading and final passage, and adopted Ordinance
O2018-012, forming the City of Napa Industrial Development Authority.
Enactment No: O2018-012
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5.C. 1519-2018 Foothill Estates Subdivision Final Map
Adopted Resolution R2018-111 approving the Final Map of Foothill Estates
Subdivision (Project No. ENG15-0019), a 10-lot single-family residential project
with a commercial remainder lot, located at 2750 Old Sonoma Road, 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: R2018-111
5.D. 1520-2018 Napa Creek Village Final Map
Adopted Resolution R2018-112 approving the Final Map of Napa Creek Village
(Project No. ENG15-0021), a 48-unit residential condominium project with a
common area lot, located at 2614 First Street, 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: R2018-112
5.E. 1529-2018 Distribution of Revenues from Flood Protection Sales Tax, Measure A
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of
Napa, the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the County
of Napa, and all other Municipalities in the County, Regarding the Use and
Equitable Distribution of Flood Protection Sales Tax (Measure A) Revenues; and
authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City.
5.F. 1543-2018 Emergency Storm Drain Repair of Minahen Street, Locust Street and
Solano Avenue
Determined there is a need to continue the emergency action to perform the
Emergency Storm Drain Repair of Minahen Street, Locust Street and Solano
Avenue, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from
CEQA.
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
6.A. 1511-2018 City of Napa 2018-2020 Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update
Mayor called for public comment; there were no requests to speak; therefore,
the public hearing was opened and closed without comment.
Councilmember Sedgley moved, seconded by Councilmember Mott, to adopt
Resolution R2018-113 approving the 2018-2020 City of Napa Conflict of Interest
Code, as required by the Political Reform Act. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
Absent: 1- Krider
Enactment No: R2018-113
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 1537-2018 Downtown Parking Existing Conditions Report
Note: Councilmember Krider arrived to the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Peter Pirnejad, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, introduced
Tony Valdez the City’s Parking Manager and Julie Dixon, with Dixon Resources
Unlimited.
Ms. Dixon provided the occupancy data 2015 and the status today. Mr. Valdez
finalized the report by explaining the next steps and action plan.
Questions and comments ensued. Mayor Techel stated that it was important to
optimize the ability of customers to get to the merchants easily, adding there
has been a concern regarding the safety of the parking the garages
Councilmember Gentry commented on the importance of determining the best
course of action regarding wayfinding, garage lighting, parking signs, and small
transit to move people from place to place.
Vice Mayor Mott stated he felt it was important to have a digital wayfinding on
First Street when roundabouts are built. He asked Mr. Valdez to comment on
the delay in implementing license plate technology to which Mr. Valdez
responded. Further discussion ensued regarding enforcement, technology, and
garage design limitations.
Councilmember Sedgley stated he supported no pay for parking downtown, and
commented on how certain technologies were helpful.
Councilmember Krider stated wayfinding was an important first-step, and
commented on digital signage and license plate technology.
7.B. 1539-2018 Mayor and Council Board and Commission Activity
Mayor Techel and Councilmembers reported on issues of interest on the local,
regional and state boards on which they serve as representatives of the City of
Napa.
There was a request from the public to speak.
James Hinton,resident, commented on the Visit Napa Valley Tourism
Improvement District and questioned the way some funding was being used.
No further comments.
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8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Sedgley commented on the Workshop held August 22nd
regarding small cell technology and asked if staff could review the City's current
ordinance. Mayor Techel directed City Manager Potter to direct staff to review
the municipal code and also the legislation that nearby local jurisdictions are
considering.
Councilmember Gentry stated she recently went to a presentation regarding the
Long Beach Wheel sign. She questioned whether it would be appropriate to
have the Council view the presentation. There was no support for a presentation
but Councilmembers agreed that any proposals would need to go through the
proper channels before it would be approppriate to come to Council.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Barrett announced the Closed Session item:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section
54956.8): Property: Portion of APN 050-140-007 located 1144 Stonybrook
Drive, Napa, CA; City Negotiators: Steve Potter, Jack LaRochelle, Eric
Whan, Jeff Freitas, and Michael Barrett; Negotiating Parties: City of Napa,
Jeremy Sill, and David Horoban; Under Negotiation: price and terms of
payment.
9.A. 1545-2018
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:11 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION:
10. CALL TO ORDER:
10.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice
Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Clerk announced the PowerPoint presentation by city staff for Item 15 A.
13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
There was no reportable action.
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
James Hinton, resident, urged Council to learn more about medical marijuana
dispensaries and rethink the ban on recreational sales.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15.A. 1538-2018 Police Department Body Worn Cameras
Police Chief Robert Plummer provided the staff report, describing the status of
the contract with Axiom for Police Department body worn cameras.
Bob Dillon, Regional Representative for Axiom, responded to various questions.
Council asked various questions, to which Chief Plummer responded.
Mayor Techel called for public comment.
James Hinton, resident, complained about a personal interaction between
himself and a City of Napa Police Officer, and questioned who ultimately would
be allowed to view the information captured from the cameras. Chief Plummer
stated when there are allegations of officers violating rights, a request for an
internal investigation should occur. The evidence would follow through the
internal process.
Brief comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Krider, to adopt Resolution R2018-114 authorizing the Police Chief to execute an
agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $572,069.70, to purchase
body worn cameras and digital evidence storage for a five-year term. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Gentry, Krider, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel
Enactment No: R2018-114
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Sedgley commented on the fire at Browns Valley and
commended the Fire Station 5 personnel for their quick response. He
stated the new Fire Station made a big difference.
Councilmember Gentry stated she was leading a child sex trafficking
conference tomorrow night.
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17. ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, September 4, 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
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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 4, 2018
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 1534-2018 Suicide Prevention Awareness Proclamation
Recommendation: Proclaim the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness
Month in the City of Napa.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.A. 1532-2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the August 7, 2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes and
the August 21, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - August 7, 2018 Special CC Minutes DRAFT
ATCH 2 - August 21, 2018 Regular CC Minutes DRAFT
5.B. 1540-2018 Formation of the City of Napa Industrial Development
Authority
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and final passage, and adopt an ordinance
forming the City of Napa Industrial Development Authority.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance
5.C. 1519-2018 Foothill Estates Subdivision Final Map
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map of Foothill Estates
Subdivision (Project No. ENG15-0019), a 10-lot single-family residential
project with a commercial remainder lot, located at 2750 Old Sonoma
Road, 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
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5.D. 1520-2018 Napa Creek Village Final Map
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map of Napa Creek Village
(Project No. ENG15-0021), a 48-unit residential condominium project
with a common area lot, located at 2614 First Street, 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
5.E. 1529-2018 Distribution of Revenues from Flood Protection Sales Tax,
Measure A
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement between the
City of Napa, the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District, the County of Napa, and all other Municipalities in the County,
Regarding the Use and Equitable Distribution of Flood Protection Sales
Tax (Measure A) Revenues; and authorize the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - JPA Amendment 1 with EXS "A" and "B"
5.F. 1543-2018 Emergency Storm Drain Repair of Minahen Street, Locust
Street and Solano Avenue
Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to perform
the Emergency Storm Drain Repair of Minahen Street, Locust Street and
Solano Avenue, and determine that the actions authorized by this item
are exempt from CEQA.
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
6.A. 1511-2018 City of Napa 2018-2020 Biennial Conflict of Interest Code
Update
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the 2018-2020 City of Napa Conflict of
Interest Code, as required by the Political Reform Act.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A and EX B - Conflict of Interest Code
ATCH 2 - Redlined Version
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 1537-2018 Downtown Parking Existing Conditions Report
Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the Downtown Parking Program Existing
Conditions from the City's Consultant, Dixon Resources Unlimited.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Parking Program Narrative
7.B. 1539-2018 Mayor and Council Board and Commission Activity
Recommendation: Report from Mayor and Council on Board and Commission Activity.
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8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.A. 1545-2018 • Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government
Code Section 54956.8): Property: Portion of APN
050-140-007 located 1144 Stonybrook Drive, Napa, CA; City
Negotiators: Steve Potter, Jack LaRochelle, Eric Whan, Jeff
Freitas, and Michael Barrett; Negotiating Parties: City of
Napa, Jeremy Sill, and David Horoban; Under Negotiation:
price and terms of payment.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15.A. 1538-2018 Police Department Body Worn Cameras
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to execute an agreement
with Axon Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $572,069.70, to purchase
body worn cameras and digital evidence storage for a five-year term.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - BWC Axon Agreement
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
17. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is September 18,
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 Thursday, August 30,
2018 at 5:00 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.
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
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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
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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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