CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

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 18, 2018 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 PM 1.A. Roll Call: Present: 4- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel Absent: 1- Councilmember Krider 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: Deputy City Clerk Carranza reported the following supplemental items: Item 4.: - Written communication from Jarvis Peay dated September 12, 2018. Item 6.A.: - PowerPoint Presentation by city staff. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 1533-2018 Constitution Week Proclamation Members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter, Vineyard Trails, accepted the proclamation. Proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2018 as Constitution Week in the City of Napa. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 3.B. 1550-2018 Arbor Day Proclamation Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commissioners Tiffany Kenny, Mark Lucas and Chris Sauer, along with Parks and Recreation Director John Coates, and Parks & Urban Forestry Manager Dave Perazzo, accepted the proclamation and invited Council, City staff and the community to participate in the 29th Annual Napa Arbor Day Celebration at Kennedy Park on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9am to 12pm. Proclaimed September 22, 2018 as Arbor Day. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: James Hinton, resident - voiced concern regarding the behavior of the Attorney for Verizon at a recent 5G workshop and applauded Mill Valley for passing an emergency ordinance to ban small cell towers in residential neighborhoods; asked Council to consider an emergency ordinance as well. Jenette Raymond, resident - spoke in opposition of the installation of 5G wireless small cell towers throughout Napa; questioned the public notification process regarding the acceptance of Verizon permits; provided Council a list of health issues associated with EMF radiation as well as a list of organizations against implementing wireless 5G technology and suggested the use of fiber optic wire. Donna Laba, resident - spoke in opposition of the installation of 5G towers due to public health concerns. Valerie Wolf, resident - spoke in opposition of the small cell towers and voiced concern that pilot cell sites were moving forward; stated health risks; proposed stopping all residential licensing until after the November election. Lin Marie DeVincent, resident, and member of the Napa Neighborhood Association - spoke in opposition of wireless cell towers due to declined property values and concern with the installation of three potential pilot test sites. Unidentified resident provided Council a one-page article titled "Active Denial System 5G Radiation Weapon - Forbiddon Knowledge TV." CITY OF NAPA Page 2 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Consent Agenda Item 5.G. was pulled for public comment. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mott, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley to approve the Consent Agenda with item 5.G. pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel Absent: 1- Krider 5.A. 1558-2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved the September 4, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.B. 1536-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan Amendments Adopted Resolution R2018-115 approving amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan providing for public participation in the formulation of the Community Development Block Grant program. Enactment No: R2018 115 5.C. 1547-2018 Gann Appropriation Limits for Fiscal Year 2018/19 Approved Resolution R2018-116 establishing the Gann appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2018/19. Enactment No: R2018-116 5.D. 1548-2018 Monthly Budget and Investment Statement Received and filed the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of July 31, 2018. 5.E. 1546-2018 Lot Line Adjustment at the City Corporation Yard Adopted Resolution R2018-117 approving a Lot Line Adjustment of the two existing parcels, APNs 003 030 001 and 003 030 015, at the City Corporation Yard located at 770 and 796 Jackson Street. Enactment No: R2018-117 CITY OF NAPA Page 3 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 5.F. 1552-2018 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 determined that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.G. 1559-2018 Environmental Review Services for the Civic Center Project James Hinton, resident, requested the item be pulled for public comment. Mr. Hinton spoke in opposition of the Civic Center project; stated the project lacked community support; suggested the City terminate any contracts and not move forward on the project. Mayor Techel requested clarification on the item from staff. Erin Morris, Planning and Code Enforcement Manger, responded. Council comments and discussion ensued. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mott, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley, to approve an agreement with First Carbon Solutions Inc. to prepare a Subsequent EIR (SEIR) for the Civic Center Project (FC15PW02) in an amount not to exceed $210,240; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel Absent: 1- Krider 5.H. 1530-2018 Third Street Water Main Replacement Construction Contract Amendment Adopted Resolution R2018-118 authorizing the Utilities Director to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. C2017 319 with Northern Pacific Corporation in the amount of $250,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,256,440 to cover costs associated with the Third Street Water Main Replacement Project; approving the transfer of appropriations between projects to fund the amendment; and determining that the project is exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2018-118 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: CITY OF NAPA Page 4 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 6.A. 1505-2018 Senior Civil Engineer John Ferons provided the report which included project background, scope, current activity, an overview of bids received, proposed funding, and schedule. City Council discussion ensued; Councilmember Gentry asked where CNW Construction, Inc. was from and asked for clarification on the timeline. Mr. Ferons responded. Councilmember Gentry suggested that transportation options be available to assist Seniors in getting to alternate sites during construction. Vice Mayor Mott stated he was glad to see this project moving forward and posed various questions regarding the bids, budget and full project scope. Mr. Ferons responded along with Parks and Recreation Director John Coates who provided clarification on the project phases. Councilmember Sedgley asked for clarification on the transfer of Park Acquisition funds to fund this project. City Attorney Barrett provided additional clarification. Discussion ensued. Mayor Techel asked how the Seniors have been kept informed of the project and how have they responded to the project. Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager, responded that the city has held quarterly meetings with renters of the center, information was posted in the Senior Center, community meetings have been held, and a newsletter was distributed to the community. Mayor Techel and Councilmember Gentry thanked staff for their outreach efforts. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Vice Mayor Mott, to adopt Resolution R2018-119 authorizing the Public Works Director to award and execute a construction contract to CNW Construction, Inc. for the Senior Activity Center - Phase 1 Renovation in the bid amount of $1,596,672, authorizing the Public Works Director to approve contract amendments and charges for project services up to a total amount not to exceed $1,886,000, authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,311,000, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel Absent: 1- Krider CITY OF NAPA Page 5 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 7. CONSENT HEARINGS: Mayor Techel announced the consent hearing. There we no requests to speak; the hearing was opened and closed without comment. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Vice Mayor Mott, to approve the Consent HearingThe motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel Absent: 1- Krider CITY OF NAPA Page 6 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 7.A. 1535-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2017-2018 Adopted Resolution R2018-120 approving the CDBG Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (the “CAPER”) and authorizing the City Manager to insert a summary of public comments into the CAPER and submit the CAPER to HUD. Enactment No: R2018-120 8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Councilmember Sedgley reported on the League of California Cities Annual conference, He also suggested that the IT Department be represented in future community 5G meetings. He would like to see an update to Municipal code 5.78; would support an emergency ordinance similar to what other cities were adopting in regard to small cell sites. Stated he supported pilot sites in non-residential areas. Mayor Techel stated an emergency ordinance would validate data that may not be accurate. She added that she had a conversation with the County Health Officer and asked for more scientific data on the health risks. Discussion on small cell sites continued. Vice Mayor Mott stated he was comfortable moving forward with test sites and continuing the community discussion and research, and stated he did not see a threat to warrant an emergency ordinance. Councilmember Gentry stated she enjoyed attending the Civic Education and Workforce Development Seminar at the League of California Cities Annual Conference which highlighted programs such as "Summer at City Hall" or "Youth at City Hall," to assist with citizen engagement. Vice Mayor Mott stated he recently met with Betty Rhodes, Senior Advisory Commissioner, regarding the Area Agency on Aging. They would like to see a local site here in Napa, rather than relying on the site in Vallejo; questioned the possibility of working with the County to use the Senior Center for a local site. Mayor Techel asked for a report from staff. CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:37 P.M. 6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION 9. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. CITY OF NAPA Page 7 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 9.A. Roll Call: Present: 4- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Sedgley, Vice Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel Absent: 1- Councilmember Krider 10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: Deputy City Clerk Carranza reported the following supplemental item: Item 13.B.: - PowerPoint Presentation by city staff. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT: Marla Tofle, resident - spoke in opposition of small cell radiation antennas in residential and commercial areas. Patrick Wilson, president of Napa Police Officers Association (NPOA), on behalf of NPOA - announced opposition to the Civic Center; voiced concerns with costs, lack of employee support, location, space, and parking. James Hinton, resident - spoke in opposition of the Civic Center Project. Ken Miller, resident, on behalf of Napa-Solano Building Trades - spoke in opposition of the Civic Center Project. Mary Luros, resident - asked that future City Council meetings are not held on Yom Kippur. Candace Eliza, resident - spoke regarding the constitutional rights of the homeless, CEQA laws and The General Plan Update. 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: CITY OF NAPA Page 8 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 13.A. 1560-2018 General Plan Advisory Committee Related to the General Plan Update Senior Planner Michael Walker provided the report and offered three selection options for Council consideration to empanel the committee. Mayor Techel called for public comment. Conchita Marusich, member of the Democrats of Napa Valley Club - stated that members of the club were concerned that the applications received were lacking representation from the Latinos, environmentalists and young people of our community, and suggested the application process be re-opened for recruitment from the missing demographics and expanded. Ken Miller, resident - agreed with prior speaker; would like more diversity on the Committee. Candace Eliza, resident - asked that the General Plan follows all CEQA laws. Mayor Techel asked Mr. Walker to repeat the three options staff was proposing to Council for the selection process; he responded. Council comments and questions ensued. Councilmember Gentry voiced concern that the application pool may be missing important demographics of the community; would like to be sure we have adequate representation. Mayor Techel responded; suggested holding 2 spots and re-open the recruitment if Council were to determine specific demographics are not represented. Vice Mayor Mott asked if targeted outreach was made to the Latino community. Mr. Walker stated the initial recruitment was very broad and all-inclusive; no targeted outreach was done. Vice Mayor Mott also voiced concern that the Latino and younger population were not represented in the list of applicants. He stated he was comfortable with having a nomination committee review the applications and come back with a short list of approximately 30 applicants for the full body of Council to interview. He also stated that 15 members on the committee would be adequate. Councilmember Sedgley agreed that the committee should consist of no more than 15 members and stated that due to the amount of time involved to schedule and conduct interviews, he felt comfortable having a nomination committee evaluate the applications and bring back 15 CITY OF NAPA Page 9 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 recommendations for appointment. He agreed that not all spots would need to be filled immediately if there is a need to backfill with representatives from missing demographics. He suggested that Mayor Techel be included in the nomination committee along with the most senior councilmember. Councilmember Gentry agreed that the applications should be evaluated, a short list of applicants be established for interviews by the full body of Council, and, if necessary, reopen recruitment for any missing demographics. She also stated that she would like to be involved in the selection process. Additional discussion regarding the selection process ensued. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mott, seconded by Councilmember Sedgley, to form a sub-committee comprised of Mayor Techel and Councilmember Sedgley to evaluate the General Plan Advisory Committee applications to create a short-list of candidates to be interviewed by the City Council at a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Gentry, Sedgley, Mott, and Techel Absent: 1- Krider CITY OF NAPA Page 10 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 13.B. 1542-2018 Comprehensive Report on the Special Events, Special Event Permits and a Review of Special Event Policy Considerations Parks and Recreation Director John Coates introduced Pete Hangen, Recreation Supervisor, and Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager who provided the staff report. Ms. Gregory opened by providing an overview of the city's special events and co-sponsorship Program. Mr. Hangen provided an overview of the city-produced events and reviewed the special event permit process along with the proposed revisions. Ms. Gregory reviewed the Oxbow Commons as an event venue, site specific policies, challenges, and site projects. Mayor Techel called for public comment. Craig Smith, Executive Director of the Downtown Napa Association - suggested that the event application be broken down between small events and large events; suggested further review of approval timelines; asked that staff provide direction to event organizers regarding the emergency plans; voiced concerns over first aid stations, and fire prevention requirements. James Hinton, resident - voiced support for public events; asked that artists that perform be paid fair wages; disagreed with public events at the Oxbow Commons and stated concerns with costs to attend such events; would like to see more money go back into the City; fully supported free community events. Jacob Langfelder, resident and Event Director for Festival Napa Valley - stated the difficulty in finding venues to host large events; noted that the Blue Note has been a good partner; supported the use of a stage at Oxbow Commons. Ken Tessler, resident, spoke on behalf of the Blue Note - stated that the use of the stage in Oxbow Commons would allow minimal impact to the public and limit street and park closures. would like to work with the community. Council comments and questions ensued. Councilmember Gentry agreed that staff should look at the medical requirements of the permit process, and have tiered options based on the CITY OF NAPA Page 11 Printed on 10/17/2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final September 18, 2018 size of event. She asked if staff had evaluated the impact of street closures on the downtown business owners. Stated she would approve the stage at the Oxbow Commons; would not like to see the number of events limited. Vice Mayor Mott asked for clarification on the permit process for events that cross multiple jurisdictions; Mr. Hangan responded. Vice Mayor Mott suggested that permit requirements be reviewed on a on a case by case basis. He asked if other parks could host these larger events. Mr. Coates responded that staff was reviewing additional options. Vice Mayor Mott stated he supported private events, and the use of the stage at the Oxbow Commons, and would like to see multi-tiered ticket prices and less street closures. Councilmember Sedgley stated he would like to see that organizers/planners are held accountable. He agreed with the amount of current park and street closures, not more. He state he would like to ensure staff communicates with downtown merchants regarding any closures and that pedestrian access to public space remains open during private events, and agreed with using the Oxbow Commons for private events and supported the concept of a semi-permanent stage. Mayor Techel highlighted the 4th of July Event and would like to see the youth invited to perform on the stage. She supported the stage in the Oxbow Commons and would like to see the City commit that fees raised from private events were used to help fund public events. She stated that the number of events were not a concern, but rather the type of events and the community involvement shouild be the focus. Vice Mayor Mott asked if the Park Ranger program was helping to offset costs. Mr. Coates stated the Rangers are being used to supervise the load-in and load-out and monitoring behavior at events in adjunct to the Police Department. Received the report and provided staff with feedback on city-sponsored events strategic direction, proposed adjustments to the Special Event permit process and provide feedback on special event policy considerations including downtown street and parking lot closures, closing portions of parks for ticketed events, allowing equipment/stages to remain in place for extended periods at city parks, and limiting the total number of events or event days. 14. ADJOURNMENT: 8:36 P.M. Submitted by: _______________________________ Tiffany Carranza, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 12 Printed on 10/17/2018