CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · October 2, 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, October 2, 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:
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 and
communications:
Item 6A: PowerPoint presentation by city staff.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 1571-2018 “Imagine A Day Without Water” Proclamation
Mayor Techel and Councilmembers read the proclamation along with Keith
Sedgley, Councilmember Sedgley's son, who read Councilmember Sedgley’s
portion in his absence.
Deputy Utilities Director Joy Eldridge accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
City.
Mayor Techel stated that the following week she would attend the 2018 Mayor’s
Water Council Summit in Flint Michigan.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Student Trustee of Napa Valley College Huzaifa Khawaja provided information
regarding upcoming Board of Trustees Candidate Debate scheduled for Friday
October 5th from 6 to 8 pm at the Napa Valley College.
James Hinton, resident, stated at the last City Council meeting, Councilmember
Sedgley proposed Council consideration of an emergency ordinance to ban
small cell antennae and encouraged Council consideration and adoption of
such an ordinance.
Lin Marie deVincent, resident, voiced opposition to the placement of small cell
antennae in the neighborhoods and stated quick action to ban the equipment
was warranted due to pending FCC regulations and state legislation to limit
local authority.
Clark Brandt, resident, thanked Council for quick action on previous issues he
had brought forward for follow-up, and suggested that city staff examine a dead
redwood tree across form Carl's Junior on Imola, which he thought may pose a
safety problem in the future.
Linda Brown, resident, voiced opposition to the placement of small cell
antennae and cited adverse health effects as detailed in her letter to City
Councilmember dated October 2nd.
Mayor Techel noted that staff would follow-up on the Mr. Brandt’s concern.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Krider motion to approve, Mott second. MUC sedgley absent.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Vice Mayor Mott, to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Krider, Mott, and Techel
Absent: 1- Sedgley
5.A. 1566-2018 Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission Membership
Appointed incumbents, Jeremy Sill and Jimmy Kawalek, and new member,
Matthew Glynn, to the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission for terms effective
immediately and ending on September 30, 2020.
5.B. 1567-2018 Community Development Block Grant Citizens’ Committee Membership
Appointed new applicant, Patricia Lynch, to the Community Development Block
Grant Citizens’ Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on
September 30, 2021.
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5.C. 1568-2018 Housing Authority of the City of Napa Board Membership
Appointed incumbents, Carol Hamilton and Johanna Moore, to the Board of
Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Napa for terms effective
immediately and ending on September 30, 2020.
5.D. 1572-2018 Senior Advisory Commission Membership
Appointed four members to the Senior Advisory Commission for terms effective
immediately and ending on September 30, 2020; including incumbent Margaret
Klick as the representative of senior service agencies, and incumbents Linda
Leonard and Steve Rodriguez as at large representatives, and new member
Mark Lucas as an at large representative.
5.E. 1553-2018 SB1 - Street Rejuvenation Project 2018
Adopted Resolution R2018-121 authorizing the Public Works Director to award
and execute a construction contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for the
SB1 - Street Rejuvenation Project 2018 in the bid amount of $237,299.33,
authorizing the Public Works Director to approve contract amendments and
charges for project services up to a total amount not to exceed $278,826, and
determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2018-121
5.F. 1569-2018 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 1541-2018 2018 City of Napa Standard Specifications and Standard Plans
John Ferons, Senior Civil Engineer, provided the staff report. He detailed why
the city standards were needed, how they were used and who uses them. He
stated the standards would be available both in hard copy and electronic form
and would be available on the city's website.
Brief comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember
Krider, to adopt Resolution R2018-122 delegating authority to the Public Works
Director to approve and update the City of Napa Standard Specifications and
Standard Plans.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Krider, Mott, and Techel
Absent: 1- Sedgley
Enactment No: R2018-122
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.A. 1549-2018 Acknowledge SEIU Local 1021 as the Recognized Employee Organization to
Represent Employees within the Updated Part-Time Temporary Employees
Bargaining Unit
Mayor Techel asked Councilmembers if any had disclosures to report; no
disclosures were provided.
Jennifer Brizel, Human Resources Director, provided the staff report.
Mayor Techel called for public comment.
Amanda Steiner, SEIU representative, voiced support for the Resolution. She
was joined by a small group of part-time workers who supported the action; also
present was Jennie Latham, city employee and the NCEA Vice President.
There were no further public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Krider, seconded by Councilmember
Gentry to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mott, seconded by Councilmember Gentry, to
adopt Resolution 2018-123 acknoledging SEIU Local 1021 as the Recognized
Employee Organization to Represent Employees within the Updated Part-Time
Temporary Employees Bargaining Unit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Gentry, Krider, Mott, and Techel
Absent: 1- Sedgley
Enactment No: R2018-123
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Vice Mayor Mott stated there were a few Elementary Schools visiting City
Hall and stated it was an enjoyalbe experience to meet with them and he
acknowledged their letters and artwork.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Barrett announced the Closed Session item.
9.A. 1578-2018
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:25 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
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10. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
10.A. Roll Call:
Present: 4- Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Krider, Vice Mayor Mott, and Mayor Techel
Absent: 1- Councilmember Sedgley
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Roberts announced the following supplemental reports and
communications:
Item 15A: PowerPoint presentation by city staff
13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Barrett stated there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
David Aten, resident, stated neighborhoods in west Napa were steadily declining
due to insufficient parking, proliferation of boats and cars on front lawns, and the
amount of unregistered and abandoned vehicles.
Barbara Barstad, resident, agreed with the previous speaker (her son) and
stated the neighborhood has experienced steady decline. She cited
unregistered cars moving to various locations, speeding, and the overall density
of the neighborhood.
James Hinton, resident, commented on the adverse health effects of cell
phones and cell phone towers; on a separate subject, he talked about the
removal of his campaign signs.
Valerie Wolf, resident, thanked Councilmembers Sedgley and Gentry for their
support of the consideration of an urgency ordinance to regulate small cell
antennae.
Bill Bennam, resident, came forward to support an urgency ordinance to
regulate small cell antennae.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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15.A. 1577-2018 Housing Update
Rick Tooker, Community Development Director, provided a detailed report
on the Housing, which included information on the various components of
the Comprehensive Housing Program, he also explained how projects get
funded, how funds are used, a funding activity summary, and the progress
of affordable developments throughout the city.
Brief comments ensued. Mayor Techel noted that the proposed Measure F
on the November Ballot would provide funding to use for affordable and
workforce housing.
This Evening Administrative Report was received and filed.
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
No comments were provided.
17. ADJOURNMENT: 7:21 P.M.
7:21 p.m. adjourned.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, October 2, 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 October 2, 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. 1571-2018 “Imagine A Day Without Water” Proclamation
Recommendation: Proclaim that water is essential to the quality of life and economic
competitiveness and the importance of educating the public through the
"Imagine a Day Without Water" campaign.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.A. 1566-2018 Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission Membership
Recommendation: Appoint incumbents, Jeremy Sill and Jimmy Kawalek, and new member,
Matthew Glynn, to the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission for terms
effective immediately and ending on September 30, 2020.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
5.B. 1567-2018 Community Development Block Grant Citizens’ Committee
Membership
Recommendation: Appoint new applicant, Patricia Lynch, to the Community Development
Block Grant Citizens' Committee for a term effective immediately and
ending on September 30, 2021.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application
5.C. 1568-2018 Housing Authority of the City of Napa Board Membership
Recommendation: Appoint incumbents, Carol Hamilton and Johanna Moore, to the Board of
Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Napa for terms
effective immediately and ending on September 30, 2020.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
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5.D. 1572-2018 Senior Advisory Commission Membership
Recommendation: Appoint four members to the Senior Advisory Commission for terms
effective immediately and ending on September 30, 2020; including
incumbent Margaret Klick as the representative of senior service
agencies, and incumbents Linda Leonard and Steve Rodriguez as at
large representatives, and new member Mark Lucas as an at large
representative.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
5.E. 1553-2018 SB1 - Street Rejuvenation Project 2018
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to award and
execute a construction contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for
the SB1 - Street Rejuvenation Project 2018 in the bid amount of
$237,299.33, authorizing the Public Works Director to approve contract
amendments and charges for project services up to a total amount not
to exceed $278,826, and determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 – Location Map
5.F. 1569-2018 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 1541-2018 2018 City of Napa Standard Specifications and Standard
Plans
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution delegating authority to the Public Works Director to
approve and update the City of Napa Standard Specifications and
Standard Plans.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - 2018 Standard Specifications
ATCH 3 - 2018 Standard Plans
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.A. 1549-2018 Acknowledge SEIU Local 1021 as the Recognized Employee
Organization to Represent Employees within the Updated
Part-Time Temporary Employees Bargaining Unit
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution.doc
EX A - Part Time Employee Classifications.docx
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
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9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.A. 1578-2018 • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)):
Napa Superior Court Case No. 16CV001186 and United
States District Court, Northern District of California, Case
No. 4:15-cv-02394-SBA.
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. 1577-2018 Housing Update
Recommendation: Receive report on on-going efforts to support affordable and workforce
housing.
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
17. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is October 16,
2018.
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, September 27,
2018 at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Dorothy Roberts, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 2, 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
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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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