CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · February 5, 2021
Agenda
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Friday, February 5, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING - 9:00 AM
City Hall Council Chambers
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures
Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA February 5, 2021
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Napa will be held on Friday,
February 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., for the purposes identified on this Agenda. This
Special Meeting was called by the Mayor in accordance with California Government
Code Section 54956.
In order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the City will
conduct this meeting as a teleconference in compliance with the Governor's
Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-63-20.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
**See pages 3-4 for procedures to provide comments to Council.
4. COUNCIL WORKSHOP:
4.A. 7-2021 Discussion of City’s Organizational Structure, Ongoing and
Planned City Projects, and Council Priorities through Fiscal
Year 2021-2022.
5. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
6. ADJOURNMENT:
The next special meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is February 8, 2021.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is
February 16, 2021.
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
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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** CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Notice of Meeting Procedures **
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
In order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City will
conduct this meeting as a teleconference in compliance with the Governor’s
Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-63-20, and members of the City Council or City staff
may participate in this meeting telephonically or electronically. The City Council
Chambers will be closed to the public, and members of the public may participate in
the meeting by viewing the meeting live, and providing comments, as described
below.
VIEWING THE MEETING LIVE
All members of the public are invited to view the meeting via livestream on the City of
Napa’s website at www.cityofnapa.org (see:
https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; and click on the “In Progress” button).
PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Any member of the public may directly address the Council regarding (a) any matter
identified on the agenda; or (b) during the Public Comment portion of the meeting
for any matter within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction that is not identified
on the agenda.
The Mayor may modify (increase or decrease) any time requirement for any speaker,
or change the order of items on the agenda, in accordance with the Rules of Order
in order to facilitate the efficient and fair conduct of the meeting. This may include
moving all or a portion of the Public Comment portion of the agenda to the end of
the meeting (see Council Policy Resolution 19, R2016-6 section 6.1.4).
PROVIDING COMMENTS VIA TELEPHONE
If you would like to provide comments via telephone during the Council meeting, you
must submit a request to the City Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
February 4, 2021. The request may be submitted to the City Clerk by emailing
clerk@cityofnapa.org, or by calling (707) 257-9503. When submitting the request,
please identify your name, your telephone number (including the area code first),
and the agenda item number and letter you would like to comment on. On the day of
the Council meeting, a representative from the City Clerk’s Office will call you to
connect you to the Council meeting to allow you to provide your comments to the
Council via telephone.
PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS VIA EMAIL TO BE READ AT THE MEETING
Any member of the public may provide a written comment to the City Council before
or during the meeting by sending it to the City Clerk via email at:
clerk@cityofnapa.org. Comments are requested by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February
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4, 2021, but may be submitted until the close of the Agenda Item for which the
comment is submitted. If you are commenting on a particular item on the agenda,
please identify the agenda item number and letter. Any comment of 500 words or
less (per person, per item) will be read into the record if: (1) the subject line includes
“COMMENT TO COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2021 MEETING – PLEASE READ”; and
(2) it is received by the City Clerk prior to the time for public comment during the
meeting for that agenda item. Please be aware that any public comments received
that do not specify a particular agenda item number will be read aloud during the
general public comment portion of the agenda. Due to potential technological delays
in transmission, the public is encouraged to submit any comments to the City Clerk
early, in order to ensure they are received in time to be read into the record.
PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS IN PAPER FORM TO BE READ AT THE MEETING
Any member of the public may provide a written comment in a paper form
(handwritten or typed) to the City Council if it is received by no later than 5:00 p.m.
on Thursday, February 4, 2021, by either: (a) placing the comment in an envelope
addressed to the attention of the City Clerk, and depositing it in the “NIGHT
DEPOSIT - PAYMENTS” slot located at the front door of City Hall at 955 School
Street; or (b) making arrangements for a personal delivery in advance, by calling the
City Clerk’s office at 707-257-9503. If you are commenting on a particular item on the
agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. Any comment of 500
words or less (per person, per item) will be read into the record if: (1) the comment
includes “COMMENT TO COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2021 MEETING – PLEASE
READ”; and (2) it is received by the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
February 4, 2021. Please be aware that any public comments received that do not
specify a particular agenda item number will be read aloud during the general public
comment portion of the agenda. The public is encouraged to submit any comments
to the City Clerk early, in order to ensure they are received in time to be read into
the record.
PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN COMMENTS
Any member of the public may provide supplemental written comments to the City
Council before or during the meeting, beyond the 500 word limit for comments read
into the record, and those supplemental written comments will be made a part of the
written record in accordance with the Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures
(R2016-6).
VIEWING ARCHIVED WEBCASTS OF PAST MEETINGS
Members of the public may access past City meetings at any time by going to
https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; which includes an indexed listing of
past meetings, including supporting documents, minutes, and video.
The City of Napa thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading the COVID-19 virus.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
MEETING DATES:
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month; and additional meetings may be
scheduled as needed.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Information and documents related to this meeting are available on the City ’s website at www.cityofnapa.org; or by
contacting the City Clerk 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 offers its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is reasonably accessible to
everyone, including individuals with disabilities. The City 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), or if you need any special assistance to participate in this meeting, 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 as much advance notice as feasible, at least
48-hours prior to the meeting.
TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS:
Esta agenda identifica los asuntos que serán considerados para la acción de un cuerpo legislativo de la Ciudad en
la fecha, hora y lugar que se muestran en la primera p ágina. Todas las juntas del cuerpo legislativo están abiertas
al público, y se invita a los miembros del público a asistir y dirigirse directamente ante el cuerpo legislativo.
Si solicita ayuda para traducir del inglés al español esta agenda o información relacionada, comuníquese con la
Secretaria de la Ciudad al 707-257-9503 o por correo electrónico a clerk@cityofnapa.org. Para una solicitud de
asistencia, favor de avisar con al menos 48 horas de anticipación.
CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
The City Council conducts its meetings 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, R2016-6).
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 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.
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Speaker cards are used to promote the efficient and orderly progress of the meeting; however, a card is not required
if the speaker otherwise makes a clear and timely request to address the Council. Information on Speaker cards is
subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the City Council .
Unless otherwise authorized by the Mayor or a majority of the City Council, public input for items on the Consent
Calendar may be required during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Unless otherwise authorized by the Mayor or a majority of the City Council, public input for items on the
Administrative Reports portion of the agenda may be required during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
CONSENT HEARINGS:
Items on the Consent Hearing portion of the agenda 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, an opportunity will be provided for public testimony when 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 testimony. 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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