CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · December 21, 2021
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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 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
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**See CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Notice of Meeting Procedures, Page 7
The Council Chambers will be open to the public for in-person attendance.
All persons in attendance will be required to wear a face mask.
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3.A. 370-2021 COVID-19 Financial Update, December 2021
Recommendation: Receive and discuss financial update from Robert Eyler, PhD, regarding
impacts of COVID-19 on economic metrics.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - City of Napa EFA Indicators Dec 2021
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.A. 433-2021 Agreement with Dynamic Planning + Science for Consultant
Services related to the Housing Element Update
Recommendation: Authorize the Community Development Director to execute on behalf of
the City an agreement with Dynamic Planning + Science in an amount
not to exceed $242,295 to provide consultant services for the Housing
Element Update and determining that the action is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Agreement for Services with Dynamic Planning + Science
5.B. 455-2021 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: Approve an increase to the Fleet Replacement General Fund Reserve
expenditure budget of $125,000, and a transfer of $4,000 from the
Non-Recurring General Fund to the Fleet Replacement General Fund
Reserve, as documented in Budget Adjustment No. BE2212502.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Budget Adjustment No. BE2212502
ATCH 2 - FY21 Remaining Vehicle-Equipment Replacements
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5.C. 456-2021 Emergency Replacement of Oak Street Storm Drain
Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute
and implement construction contracts for the replacement of the Oak
Street Storm Drain from Franklin Street to Brown Street, and determine
that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
5.D. 467-2021 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
(CDBG-DR) Loan Reservation in the Amount of $387,385 for
the Wine Valley Lodge Project, a 55-Unit Affordable
Supportive Housing Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reservation of Community Development
Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) multifamily housing
program funds in the amount of $387,385 for the Wine Valley Lodge
Project, a 55-Unit Affordable Supportive Housing Project located at 200
South Coombs Street, and determining that the actions authorized by
this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
5.E. 469-2021 Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Napa
Chief Fire Officers.
Recommendation: Approve and adopt the Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa
("City") and the Napa Chief Fire Officers (NCFO) for the term January 1,
2022 through December 31, 2024 and authorize the City Manager to
finalize a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Comprehensive TA Package btwn City of Napa and NCFO
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6.A. 427-2021 Legislative Platform
Recommendation: Receive a report on the proposed 2022 City of Napa Legislative Platform,
and provide direction to staff to return to a future Council meeting with
City Goals that could be pursued through federal or state legislation.
6.B. 319-2021 Proclamation of Local Emergency to Respond to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Recommendation: Continue the Proclamation of Local Emergency authorizing the City
Manager to take actions necessary to respond to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19); and ratify actions taken by the City Manager in
implementation of the Proclamation of Local Emergency.
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6.C. 416-2021 2022 City Council Appointments to Local, Regional, and State
Boards, Councils, Committees, and Commissions
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing members of City Council to local, regional,
and state boards, councils, commissions and committees for the year
2022.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - 2022 City Council Appointments-to be confirmed during the meeting
ATCH 2 - List of 2021 City Council Appointments and Vacancies
ATCH 3 - CC Bd, Council, Committee, and Commission Descriptions
6.D. 417-2021 Vice Mayor Selection
Recommendation: Appoint a Councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor for a term ending
December 20, 2022.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Section 59A - City Charter
6.E. 429-2021 Pavement Repair and Sidewalk Repair Programs
Recommendation: Receive report and update on the Pavement Repair and Sidewalk Repair
Programs.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.A. 461-2021 Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act (Measure T) -
Updated 5-Year Work Plan
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the updated five-year list of projects under
the Measure T Program, and determining that the actions authorized by
this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Updated 5-Year Work Plan
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.A. 479-2021 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): Napa
Superior Court Case No. 19CV001042.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
10. CALL TO ORDER:
10.A. Roll Call:
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11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
14.A. 330-2021 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution amending the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
to meet the requirements of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform
Act of 2009, and determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
2. Adopt a resolution adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan,
a summary of City policies and procedures addressing water supply,
demand, and conservation required by the State Department of Water
Resources, and determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
3. Adopt a resolution adopting the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, a
strategic plan for preparing for and responding to water shortages
required by the State Department of Water Resources, and determining
that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution Amending the 2015 UWMP
ATCH 2 - Resolution of UWMP Adoption
ATCH 3 - Resolution of WSCP Adoption
ATCH 4 - Draft Amendment to 2015 UWMP
ATCH 5 - Draft 2020 UWMP
ATCH 6 - Draft WSCP
ATCH 7 - PowerPoint Presentation
14.B. 424-2021 SB 1383 Report and Implementing Ordinance Mandating
Reduction of Disposal of Solid Waste, Recyclable Material,
and Compostables
Recommendation: 1. Receive a report on California State Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383)
regarding the requirements to reduce organic waste disposal in landfills.
2. Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending
Napa Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 and amending Title 5 to add Chapter
5.61 "Mandatory Municipal Solid Waste, Recyclable Material, and
Compostables Disposal Reduction" to comply with the requirements of
SB 1383; and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance
are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - SB 1383 Ordinance
ATCH 2 - PPT SB 1383
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15. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
16. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
17. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is January
4, 2022.
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,
December 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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** CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Notice of Meeting Procedures **
ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON
Members of the public may participate in the City Council meeting by attending in-person at
the City Hall Council Chambers located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559. All persons in
attendance will be required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN COMMENTS
Any member of the public may provide supplemental written comments to the City Council
before or during the meeting, 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).
Supplemental written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk via email at
clerk@cityofnapa.org, via mail to ATTN: City Clerk, 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, via fax
at (707) 257-9534, or dropped off in person at the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. If you
are commenting on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number
and letter. Please be aware that any public comments received that do not specify a particular
agenda item number will be entered into the record under the general public comment portion
of the agenda.
VIEWING THE MEETING LIVE
All members of the public are invited to view the meeting live (a) in person at the City Hall
Council Chambers located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, (b) on local cable TV Channel
28; or (c) live-streamed 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).
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 ser án 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 est án 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.
RULES OF ORDER FOR THE 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 are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect and comply with
the Rules of Order.
PROCEDURES TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS 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. Each speaker is requested to submit a speaker card or request to speak before the
item is called to be addressed by Council (for Public Comment, Consent Calendar, Administrative Reports, Consent
Hearings, or Public Hearings). Speaker cards are used to promote 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.
Speakers should direct comments to Mayor and Councilmembers, not the audience. Speakers are expected to yield
the floor when the time limit is identified. For each item, speaking time is limited to no more than three minutes per
person, unless otherwise specified for hearings and appeals, or at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council to
address special circumstances. The Mayor may modify (increase or decrease) any time requirements for any speaker,
or change the order of the 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
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agenda to the end of the meeting (see Council Policy Resolution 19, R2016-6 section 6.1.4).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public may directly address the City Council on any matter within the Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction, including
any matter that is not on the agenda. However, State law strictly limits the Council's authority to respond at the meeting to
any matter that is not on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Items on the Administrative Reports portion of the agenda do not require a public hearing prior to City Council taking the
identified action.
CONSENT HEARINGS:
Items on the Consent Hearing portion of the agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the
City Council; 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 times established by the Mayor under the Procedures to Directly Address the City Council (above).
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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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 página. 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
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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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