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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · May 7, 2019

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955 School Street CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559 www.cityofnapa.org MEETING MINUTES - Final CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jill Techel Vice Mayor Scott Sedgley Councilmember Liz Alessio Councilmember Doris Gentry Councilmember Mary Luros Tuesday, May 7, 2019 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: 3:34 P.M. 1.A. Roll Call: Present: 5- Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Luros, Vice Mayor Sedgley, and Mayor Techel 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items: Item 3.A.: · PowerPoint presentation by Nancy Wynne de Rivera of Friday Night Live. · Handout titled “Model Tobacco-free or Smokefree Event Policy”. Item 4.: · Written communication from Jarvis Peay dated April 22, 2019. · Written communication from Lin Marie deVincent dated April 30, 2019. Item 5.A.: · Corrected Attachment 1 - Draft January 15, 2019 Regular CC Meeting Minutes Item 6.A: · PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Item 7.A: · PowerPoint presentation by city staff. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 1819-2019 National Travel & Tourism Week, May 5 - 11, 2019 Mayor Techel and members of City Council read the proclamation. The proclamation was accepted by Linsey Gallagher, Visit Napa Valley President and CEO; Catherine Heywood, Visit Napa Valley Vice President-Community and Industry Relations; Sarah Wallin, Visit Napa Valley Director of Guest Services; Tammy Douglas, Area Director of Human Resources for Meritage Resorts; Sara Southam, Property Manager - Westin Verasa Napa; and Don Schindle, General Manager - Westin Napa Versa, Chairman of the Board for the Napa Valley Tourism Corporation and Chairman of the Board for Visit Napa Valley. Proclaim May 5 - 11, 2019 as National Travel & Tourism Week 3.B. 1869-2019 Kids to Park Day Mayor Techel and members of City Council read the proclamation. John Coates, Park and Recreation Director, along with Katrina Gregory, Recreation Manager; Pete Hangan, Recreation Supervisor; Dave Perazzo, Parks and Urban Forestry Manager; Dave Youdell, Parks Supervisor; and Park Rangers Lauren Kober and Derek Payne, accepted the proclamation. Proclaim May 18th, 2019 as Kids to Park Day 3.C. 1811-2019 Tobacco Related Concerns, Including Vaping and Secondhand Smoke Students from New Tech and Valley Oak High Schools gave the presentation which included proposed changes to the City of Napa Municipal code, suggestions for restricting use in public spaces and proposed retail licensing. Police Officer Cline, School Resource Officer, reported on what he encountered daily in regard to the youth using tobacco at the school sites and voiced concerns regarding tobacco addiction and lack of consequences for underage teens who were caught vaping. Students reviewed the Lee Law, and shared that their goal was to make the community safer and nicer and to enact, and implement, a local ordinance to reduce youth exposure to excessive alcohol and tobacco advertisement. In response to the presentation, Mayor Techel asked that City Manager Potter work with staff to bring back a report to the Council with some potential options for consideration on the matter. City Manager Potter responded affirmatively. CITY OF NAPA Page 2 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 Councilmember Alessio shared additional statistics regarding vaping and smoking that she found concerning. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Danis Kreimeier, Director of Library Services for Napa County - reviewed recent improvements made, and enhanced programs available at the libraries throughout the valley and announced that the Napa Main Library would be open from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sundays, and each branch would be open an additional day. Davina Rubina, City of Napa representative on the Napa County Library Commission - stated her appreciation for the extended Sunday hours and highlighted some of the current services available at the Library, and encouraged people to visit the Library. Richard Pastcan, City of Napa representative on the Napa County Library Commission - shared his his personal stories regarding the use of the Napa Main Library. Bailie, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Bill Chadwick, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Barbara Monnette, resident and member of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Napa - shared health concerns associated with tobacco use. Jeni Olsen, Executive Director of Teens Connect - speaking on behalf of the LGBTQ youth - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Pete Shaw, Sr. Pastor at Crosswalk Church - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Renee Fannin, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. James Hinton, resident - asked that, in the future, Council consider hearing public comments before presentations are given. He also voiced his CITY OF NAPA Page 3 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 concerns regarding Visit Napa Valley's use of funds, encouraged Council to raise minimum wage and would like Council to revisit the current Cannabis ordinance. Sara Sitch, resident and Napa County office of Education Director of Community Programs - read a letter submitted by Barbara Nemco, Napa County Superintendent of Schools, that supported the efforts of Friday Night Live and the Youth Council in preventing e-cigarette use, specifically for the Council to ban flavored vapes in Napa and to establish some consequences for underage teens caught vaping. She also shared statistics from the 2018-2019 California Health Kids Surveys for Napa County. Jason Kishineff, progressive Democratic Candidate, District 5 - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Josie, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Mayor Techel, with the support of Council, asked that the City Manager agendize, on the May 21, 2019 City Council Meeting, an item to discuss and review options for displaying of the Rainbow Flag at City Hall. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 5.B. was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gentry, and Item 5.E. was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Alessio. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Alessio, to approve the Consent Agenda with items 5.B. and 5.E pulled. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel 5.A. 1862-2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved the January 15, 2019 and the February 5, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 5.B. 1846-2019 Documenting City Policy Positions to Encourage Action by Other Governmental Agencies (Supporting or Opposing Legislation, Regulations, or Ballot Measures) This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gentry. City Manager Potter stated that the item was a clean up of existing Policy CITY OF NAPA Page 4 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 Resolutions 31 and 33 and clarified the City Manager's role when responding to requests to endorse, support, or oppose proposed legislation. Councilmember Gentry asked what criteria the City Manager would use to determine whether or not to support or oppose an item. City Manager Potter responded that he would use the Council Priorities that were set at the January 11, 2019 workshop, in addition to past decisions that were made by the seated Council. Vice Mayor Sedgley stated that he felt the policy required additional edits. He would like to see more substance from the previous Policy Resolutions 31 and 33, specifically in regard to voting requirements. Mayor Techel suggested that a sub-committee work with staff to clarify language and revise the policy. City Attorney Barrett provided additional clarification on the proposed policy, and noted inconsistencies and assumptions made in the previous Policy Resolutions 31 and 33. He stated that the proposed policy was intended to clarify the parameters for the Council's delegation to the City Manager. Brief Council discussion ensued. A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio to approve staff's recommendation. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Vice Mayor Sedgley, to create a working group consisting of Mayor Techel and Vice Mayor Sedgley to work directly with staff to revise the policy and bring it back to Council for review at a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel 5.C. 1840-2019 Assignment of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents for Oran Court Adopted Resolution R2019-030 authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute an Assignment of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa for Oran Court Loan #98-002-CDBG to transfer the loan documents from the Housing Authority to the City. Enactment No: R2019-030 5.D. 1853-2019 Consulting Services for Professional Plan Review Services Adopted Resolution R2019-031 authorizing the Community Development Director to execute Amendment No.1 to Agreement C2018 193 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., for professional plan review services, in an increased agreement amount of $50,000. CITY OF NAPA Page 5 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 Enactment No: R2019-031 5.E. 1857-2019 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Alessio. Councilmember Alessio asked if the Parks and Recreation Department had a scholarship fund for their programs and activities that Council could direct these unclaimed funds be deposited to. Or, if no scholarship fund existed, could the Council direct staff to establish one. Finance Director Brian Cochran responded that it was certainly within Council's authority to direct that the unclaimed funds to go into such a fund. He was uncertain if a scholarship fund existed. Parks and Recreation Director John Coates informed Council that there was not a general fund budget allocation to provide scholarships, however, the Foundation for Napa Recreation raises $10,000 per year and sets aside the money for that use. Mr. Coates confirmed the number of requests for scholarships far exceeds the number they are able fund. Council discussion ensued regarding the allocation of the general budget funds. City Attorney Barrett clarified that the action before council was to approve the escheatment of the unclaimed funds, making the funds a part of the general fund. The discussion of how the money was to be spent would be a separate action item at a separate meeting. Finance Director Cochran informed Council there was a proposed item in the list of decision packages for the upcoming budget that would augment some funding that would be going to the Parks Foundation, so that may be a touch point to have a future discussion if a majority of council is interested in augmenting the item. Councilmember Alessio asked Council to support her request to bring back an item to create a new funding program to support Parks and Recreation scholarship needs that could take the form of an additional donation to the foundation, or it could take another form. Councilmembers Luros and Gentry were in support. A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Gentry to adopt Resolution R2019-032 approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds, which results in a transfer of unclaimed funds to the City in the total amount of $6,091.48, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057. Enactment No: R2019-032 CITY OF NAPA Page 6 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 5.F. 1854-2019 Risk Management Fund Budget Adjustment for Workers’ Compensation Claims Adopted Resolution R2019-033 amending the FY 2018/19 Budget for the Risk Management Fund by appropriating $511,000 from the Risk Management Undesignated Fund Balance to the Workers’ Compensation Claims Paid (budget line item 64004-55202). Enactment No: R2019-033 5.G. 1828-2019 Approval of Co-Sponsored Special Events for FY2019/20 Authorized the City Manager to approve the City’s Co-Sponsorship of 27 Special Events identified on attachments to this agenda, including an allocation of City resources to completely or partially offset the costs of the events. 5.H. 1785-2019 Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 1. Adopted Resolution R2019-034 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopted Resolution 2019-035 of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2019-034 R2019-035 5.I. 1787-2019 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 1. Adopted Resolution R2019-036 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopted Resolution R2019-037 of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2019-036 R2019-037 5.J. 1796-2019 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek Damage to Browns Valley Road at Valley Glen Lane Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement contracts for the design, permitting and construction of the creek bank CITY OF NAPA Page 7 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 and sidewalk repairs adjacent to Browns Valley Creek at Browns Valley Road and Valley Glen Lane, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.K. 1829-2019 Utilities Department Office Lease Adopted Resolution R2019-038 authorizing the Property Manager to finalize and execute a lease with Robert Louis Stevenson Plaza Associates, LP, a California Limited Partnership, for office space located at 1700 Second Street, Suite 100, for the Utilities Department in an amount of $15,835.25 per month, with an annual increase of 3% per year for an initial term of five years with options to extend for an additional five years; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2019-038 5.L. 1875-2019 Assistant City Manager Compensation Package Adopted Resolution R2019-039 approving the compensation package for the Assistant City Manager. Enactment No: R2019-039 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 1783-2019 Economic Development Action Strategy Study Prepared by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute Robin Schabes, Economic Development Manager, introduced the item and provided a background on the study. Jeff Bellisario, Vice President, Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI), provided an overview of the Economic Development Action Strategy Study that was prepared by BACEI. He reviewed Napa's current economy and compared it across the region. He also shared the study's recommendations which included (1) rethink local economic development strategies, (2) reinforce local production and, (3) create spaces for innovation. Vice Mayor Sedgley asked whose responsibility it was to create the spaces for innovation as suggested in the third recommendation. Ms. Schabes responded that from an economic development standpoint they would be looking at partnerships that made sense for the public sector to be an active partner, and reviewed possible partnerships that the City could pursue. Received report. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: Mayor Techel stated that in order to allow enough time for the Closed Session items, the afternoon Public Hearing, item 7.A. Electronic Filing of CITY OF NAPA Page 8 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 Campaign Disclosure Statements, would be moved to the evening session. 8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Councilmember Alessio asked if Council would support her request for staff to start working on adding commercial development to the inclusionary housing ordinance. Brief discussion ensued. Mayor Techel asked City Manager Potter to look in to the costs and added workload for staff. Vice Mayor Sedgley asked for clarification. Community Development Director Vin Smith responded to Vice Mayor Sedgley and confirmed the housing impact fees for commercial development. He also stated that staff had already asked the Consultant to prepare a scope of services to get a sense of what the added costs and timeline would be if they included commercial development in the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Vice Mayor Sedgely asked Council to contact him if they were interested in participating in the 4th of July parade together. 9. CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Barrett announced the closed session items and stated that, at the recommendation by staff, item 9.B. would be removed from the agenda. 9.A. 1876-2019 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Michael Barrett, Desiree Brun, Robert Plummer, Brian Cochran, and Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong. Employee organization: Napa Police Officers’ Association (NPOA). 9.B. 1877-2019 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): Significant exposure to litigation in five potential cases. At the recommendation of staff, this item was removed from the Agenda and not heard in Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:35 P.M. 6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION 10. CALL TO ORDER: 6:34 P.M. CITY OF NAPA Page 9 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 10.A. Roll Call: Present: 5- Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Gentry, Councilmember Luros, Vice Mayor Sedgley, and Mayor Techel 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Carranza noted one change to the Agenda; item 7.A., scheduled for the afternoon session, was moved to the evening session. She also announced the following supplemental items: Item 16.A.: · PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Item 16.B.: · PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Item 16.C.: · PowerPoint presentation by city staff. · Revised Attachment 1 with corrected section numbering/lettering of Section 9 of the Ordinance to be consistent with the NMC format. 13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Barrett stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session. 14. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 14.A. 1820-2019 Mental Health Month Mayor Techel and members of City Council read the proclamation. Shelly Hanan, Community Engagement Director of ParentsCAN, accepted the proclamation. Ms. Hanan was joined by Ashley Hernandez Lopez, Intern from New Tech High School; Elizabeth Hernandez from Progress Foundation; Mirna Leiva-Gullard from Innovations Community Center, and Lauren Ellis from Mentis. 15. PUBLIC COMMENT: Beth Nelson, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. She also presented a Rainbow Flag to Mayor Techel. James Hinton, resident - spoke in regard to the decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms noting their potential use as a treatment for mental CITY OF NAPA Page 10 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 illness and recommended that Council reconsider their ban on recreational cannabis. Carol Whichard, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Elba Gonzalez-Maves, resident - asked Council to consider displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. Joelle Gallagher of First 5 Napa County - thanked council for agendizing the displaying of the Rainbow Flag at the May 21, 2019 City Council meeting. Ron Drapinski, resident - voiced concern that so many residents were leaving Napa due to increased crime and vandalism, increased homeless population, and increased home prices. He suggested that the City needed to focus on building more homes and not housing complexes. Mayor Techel invited Mr. Drapinski to get involved in the General Plan 2040 process. She also informed the audience that Council would be receiving a report from the City Manager to discuss and review options for displaying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall during the next City Council Meeting, scheduled for May 21, 2019. 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 16.A. 1842-2019 Napa Creek Condominiums, a 48-Unit Condominium Project on a 3.84 Acre Parcel at 1701 D Street Alley Mayor Techel re-opened the Public Hearing that was continued from the April 16, 2019 City Council Meeting. Jose Cortez, Assistant Planner, provided the report. Mayor asked for disclosures; there were none. Jay Wallace, representative for the Mani Brothers, introduced applicants Daniel and Joe Mani, and Kevin Nickerson, Crown Realty Property Manager. Mr. Wallace confirmed the applicant's commitment to maintaining the property and looked forward to building a viable housing project on the site. Mayor Techel called for public testimony; there were no requests to speak. A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Vice CITY OF NAPA Page 11 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 Mayor Sedgley to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Techel brought the discussion back to Council for deliberation and action. Councilmember Alessio thanked the applicants for coming back and for listening to the concerns raised at the previous meeting. She also suggested that the applicants work with City of Napa Housing Authority to find potential buyers. Councilmember Luros asked if the letter that the applicants submitted was binding and enforceable, stating she would like to ensure it was. She also asked if the property was for sale. Mr. Wallace confirmed the property was not for sale. City Attorney Barrett responded that a condition could be added to the resolution to state that the developer shall comply with the commitments made in the April 29, 2019 letter, but he was uncertain of the enforceability. Planning and Code Enforcement Manager Erin Morris responded that they could, as part of the plan check process, obtain details on the program and how they would be implementing the conditions prior to the issuance of the building permit. Councilmember Gentry thanked the applicant's for cleaning up the property. A motion was made by Councilmember Gentry, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to adopt Resolution R2019-040 with an additional clause to require the applicant comply with commitments made in the April 29, 2019 letter, approving a two-year extension to a previously approved Design Review Permit, Use Permits, Variances and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Napa Creek Condominiums at 1701 D Street Alley and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel Enactment No: R2019-040 16.B. 1836-2019 River Park Manor TEFRA Hearing Housing Manager Lark Ferrell provided staff report that included an overview of the project site, planned renovations and proposed financing. Mayor Techel asked for disclosures; there were none. Jason Snyder, with Reliant Group Management, further reviewed the projects renovation plans and timeline. CITY OF NAPA Page 12 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 There were no requests to speak from the public. Councilmember Gentry asked for clarification on the financing; Mr. Snyder responded. Councilmember Alessio voiced her support of the project and asked Mr. Snyder to confirm the timeline; he responded that construction could begin as early as September of 2019, or January 2020, and that the timeline for completion was approximately twelve months. Vice Mayor Sedgley asked where displaced tenants would be housed during the renovations. Mr. Snyder responded they would have multiple hospitality units on site for residents to use during the day, stating they should be able to return to their units in the evening. If a tenant needed to be relocated overnight, the applicant would provide overnight lodging. Mr. Snyder stated that he estimated it would take 5 days to renovate each unit. Vice Mayor Sedgley asked if there were any canal improvements planned. Mr. Snyder responded that the use of that amenity was still pending. Mayor Techel asked Housing Manager Ferrell how the project would be counted towards the City's affordable housing inventory. Ms. Ferrell responded that all 105 units would be counted. A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to adopt Resolution R2019-041 approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $26,000,000 by the California Public Finance Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and rehabilitation of River Park Manor Apartments (a 105-unit apartment project located at 695 South Jefferson Street) and certain other matters relating thereto. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel Enactment No: R2019-041 16.C. 1767-2019 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Amendment to Streamline The Review Process. Senior Planner Michael Walker provided the staff report and reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments. Mayor Techel called for public testimony; there were no requests to speak. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Alessio to close the public testimony. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Techel brought the discussion back to Council for deliberation and CITY OF NAPA Page 13 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 action. Vice mayor Sedgley thanked staff for looking at ways to streamline the process. Councilmember Alessio asked staff why property owners of historic properties were not allowed to build an ADU. Mr. Walker responded that historic properties are not restricted, but that there was an added layer of review authority in order to comply with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance. She also asked how staff was helping residents who purchased homes with previously out of compliance units; Mr. Walker responded. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sedgley, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.06.030 "Definitions"; and repealing existing Section 17.52.015 "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)" in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 17.52.015, "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)". The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel 7.A. 1762-2019 Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements City Clerk Carranza provided the staff report and outlined the benefits of an electronic filing system. Councilmember Gentry posed questions regarding the costs and the functionality of the filing system; City Clerk Carranza responded. A motion was made by Councilmember Alessio, seconded by Councilmember Gentry, to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 1.08 ("Elections") by enacting a new Section 1.08.060 ("Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements"). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Alessio, Gentry, Luros, Sedgley, and Techel 17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Mayor Techel recognized students in the audience and asked them to introduce themselves. Bailey, a student at Vintage High School, stated she was attending to support the effort to fly the Rainbow Flag, in addition to attending to fulfil an assignment of her AP Government class. She also suggested that, if the meeting content was more accessible to students they may be more interested in attending meetings. Carla, also a student at Vintage High School, stated she was attending to support the effort to fly the Rainbow Flag and also to support Mental Health Awareness Month. She added that she was a sophomore who was trying to get more involved in her community. CITY OF NAPA Page 14 Printed on 6/6/2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - Final May 7, 2019 18. ADJOURNMENT: 7:48 P.M. Submitted by: _______________________________ Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 15 Printed on 6/6/2019

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Tuesday, May 7, 2019 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 Scott Sedgley Councilmember Liz Alessio Councilmember Doris Gentry Councilmember Mary Luros 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 May 7, 2019 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. 1819-2019 National Travel & Tourism Week, May 5 - 11, 2019 Recommendation: Proclaim May 5 - 11, 2019 as National Travel & Tourism Week Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 3.B. 1869-2019 Kids to Park Day Recommendation: Proclaim May 18th, 2019 as Kids to Park Day Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 3.C. 1811-2019 Tobacco Related Concerns, Including Vaping and Secondhand Smoke Recommendation: Receive a presentation by The Napa Youth Council and Friday Night Live regarding information on vaping concerns, secondhand smoke prevention and other issues related to tobacco products. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Informational Packet 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.A. 1862-2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the January 15, 2019 and the February 5, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Attachments: ATCH 1 - 1-15-19 Regular CC Meeting Minutes DRAFT ATCH 2 - 2-5-19 Regular CC Meeting Minutes DRAFT 5.B. 1846-2019 Documenting City Policy Positions to Encourage Action by Other Governmental Agencies (Supporting or Opposing Legislation, Regulations, or Ballot Measures) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing processes for documenting City policy positions to encourage action by other governmental agencies (supporting or opposing legislation, regulations, or ballot measures). Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Policy Page 2 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 5.C. 1840-2019 Assignment of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents for Oran Court Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute an Assignment of Deed of Trust and Related Loan Documents with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa for Oran Court Loan #98-002-CDBG to transfer the loan documents from the Housing Authority to the City. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Oran Court Assignment 5.D. 1853-2019 Consulting Services for Professional Plan Review Services Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Community Development Director to execute Amendment No.1 to Agreement C2018 193 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., for professional plan review services, in an increased agreement amount of $50,000. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - Original Agreement C2018 193 5.E. 1857-2019 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds, which results in a transfer of unclaimed funds to the City in the total amount of $6,091.48, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Unclaimed Funds for Outstanding Checks Over $15.00 EX B - Unclaimed Funds for Outstanding Checks Under $15.00 5.F. 1854-2019 Risk Management Fund Budget Adjustment for Workers’ Compensation Claims Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2018/19 Budget for the Risk Management Fund by appropriating $511,000 from the Risk Management Undesignated Fund Balance to the Workers' Compensation Claims Paid (budget line item 64004-55202). Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution 5.G. 1828-2019 Approval of Co-Sponsored Special Events for FY2019/20 Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the City's Co-Sponsorship of 27 Special Events identified on attachments to this agenda, including an allocation of City resources to completely or partially offset the costs of the events. Attachments: ATCH 1 - FY2019/20 Proposed Special Event Co-Sponsorship Requests ATCH 2 - FY2019/20 Co-Sponsorship Special Event Descriptions Page 3 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 5.H. 1785-2019 Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer's Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopt a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Annual and Supplemental Napa Valley Corporate Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution for Engineer’s Report Preparation with EX A ATCH 2 - Resolution for Public Hearing EX A - NVCP Preliminary Engineer’s Report 5.I. 1787-2019 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer's Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopt a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution for Engineer's Report Preparation with EX A ATCH 2 - Resolution for Public Hearing EX A - Citywide Preliminary Engineer's Report 5.J. 1796-2019 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek Damage to Browns Valley Road at Valley Glen Lane Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement contracts for the design, permitting and construction of the creek bank and sidewalk repairs adjacent to Browns Valley Creek at Browns Valley Road and Valley Glen Lane, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. Page 4 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 5.K. 1829-2019 Utilities Department Office Lease Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Property Manager to finalize and execute a lease with Robert Louis Stevenson Plaza Associates, LP, a California Limited Partnership, for office space located at 1700 Second Street, Suite 100, for the Utilities Department in an amount of $15,835.25 per month, with an annual increase of 3% per year for an initial term of five years with options to extend for an additional five years; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution 5.L. 1875-2019 Assistant City Manager Compensation Package Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the compensation package for the Assistant City Manager. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 1783-2019 Economic Development Action Strategy Study Prepared by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute Recommendation: Receive a report regarding the economic development action strategy study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. Attachments: ATCH 1 - BACEI Economic Development Action Strategy Study 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 7.A. 1762-2019 Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements Recommendation: Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 1.08 ("Elections") by enacting a new Section 1.08.060 ("Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements"). Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance ATCH 2 - GOV CODE 84615 8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 9. CLOSED SESSION: 9.A. 1876-2019 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Michael Barrett, Desiree Brun, Robert Plummer, Brian Cochran, and Charles Sakai, Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong. Employee organization: Napa Police Officers’ Association (NPOA). Page 5 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 9.B. 1877-2019 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): Significant exposure to litigation in five potential cases. 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 14.A. 1820-2019 Mental Health Month Recommendation: Proclaim May as Mental Health Month. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 15. PUBLIC COMMENT: 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 16.A. 1842-2019 Napa Creek Condominiums, a 48-Unit Condominium Project on a 3.84 Acre Parcel at 1701 D Street Alley Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a two-year extension to a previously approved Design Review Permit, Use Permits, Variances and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Napa Creek Condominiums at 1701 D Street Alley and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - Applicant's Response Letter ATCH 3 - 03-21-19 PC Staff Report and meeting minute excerpts Page 6 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 16.B. 1836-2019 River Park Manor TEFRA Hearing Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $26,000,000 by the California Public Finance Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and rehabilitation of River Park Manor Apartments (a 105-unit apartment project located at 695 South Jefferson Street) and certain other matters relating thereto. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - CA Public Finance Authority Agreement 16.C. 1767-2019 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Amendment to Streamline The Review Process. Recommendation: Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.06.030 "Definitions"; and repealing existing Section 17.52.015 "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)" in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 17.52.015, "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)". Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance 17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 18. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is May 21, 2019. 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, May 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. _______________________________ Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 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 Page 8 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 7, 2019 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. Page 9 of 9 Printed on 5/2/2019

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