CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · June 20, 2023
Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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 OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Beth Painter
Councilmember Liz Alessio
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 20, 2023
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. 181-2023 Financial and Economic Indicator Update, June 2023
Recommendation: Receive and discuss financial update from Robert Eyler, PhD, regarding
the City's Economic Development Dashboard and key performance
indicators.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - City of Napa EFA Indicators June 2023
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
*See page 10 for procedures to provide public comments to Council.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.A. 241-2023 Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
(CDBG) Membership
Recommendation: Appoint new member, Jennifer Ancona, to the Community Development
Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBG) for a term effective
immediately and ending September 30, 2026.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
5.B. 242-2023 Napa Public Access Cable TV Board Membership
Recommendation: Reappoint incumbent, Ralph DeAmicis, to the Napa Public Access
Cable TV Board, with a two-year term expiring June 30, 2025.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application
ATCH 2 - NPACT Bylaws
5.C. 243-2023 Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission
Membership
Recommendation: Appoint Alexis G. Gerien as the High School Student Representative to
the Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Committee, with a two-year
term expiring June 30, 2025 or until the student graduates from High
School.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application
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5.D. 240-2023 Amendment to Fifth Street Parking Garage Agreement
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City an
amendment to Agreement No. 9831 with Napa County, Channel
Properties Inc., Napa Mill, LLC, and Andrea Schrader reducing the
number of joint use spaces by one in the Fifth Street Parking Garage to
accommodate an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging station capital project.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Agreement No. 9831
ATCH 2 - Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 9831
5.E. 185-2023 Agreement for Abode Services for Homeless Outreach
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Abode
Services in the amount of $801,016 for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30,
2024 for the provision of outreach services to individuals and families
experiencing homelessness.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Draft Agreement
5.F. 226-2023 Reservation of Funds from the Affordable Housing Impact
Fee Fund
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing a reservation of Affordable Housing Impact
Fee Funds in the amount of $2,000,000 for a project at 515 Silverado
Trail, which includes 41 new residential units; approving an associated
expenditure budget increase as documented in Budget Adjustment #159;
and determining that the actions authorized in this resolution are exempt
from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1- Resolution
EX A - Budget Adjustment #159
5.G. 122-2023 Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to adopt the City's Statement of Investment Policy for
FY 2023/24, and delegate authority to the City Treasurer to invest funds
in accordance with the Statement of Investment Policy.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Statement of Investment Policy
ATCH 2 - MEMO from PFM Asset Management LLC
ATCH 3 - Statement of Investment Policy, Red-Line
5.H. 220-2023 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s
Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023
Attachments: ATCH 1 - City of Napa Quarterly Investment Report 2023-03-31
APNDX - Investment Policy
ATCH 2 - Napa Quarterly Investment Report 2023-03-31
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5.I. 221-2023 City of Napa Fiscal Policy Update
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Policy.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Fiscal Policy (clean)
ATCH 2 - Fiscal Policy (redline)
5.J. 164-2023 Consulting Services Agreements for Marketing, Advertising,
Public Relations, Event Planning & Related Services for
Tourism Promotion - Napa Tourism Improvement District
Recommendation: Authorize the Community Services Director to execute a Services
Agreement with D. Augustine & Associates, Inc. for Marketing,
Advertising, Public Relations, Event Planning & Related Services for
Tourism Promotion for the term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 for an
amount not-to-exceed of $818,828.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Service Agreement with Augustine Associates Inc
5.K. 165-2023 Napa Tourism Improvement District FY 2023-24 Budget and
Work Plan
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Napa Tourism Improvement District
City of Napa Local Governing Committee Budget and Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - TID FY23-24 Budget and Work Plan
5.L. 239-2023 Recreational Facility Joint Use Agreement with Napa Valley
Unified School District
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Joint Use Agreement with the
Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) for use of NVUSD-owned
recreational facilities through June 30, 2024 at an annual amount of
$230,000 for field maintenance (with annual consumer price index
adjustments) and approximately $75,000 for facility use fees; and
determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from
CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Draft Joint Use Agreement between NVUSD and City of Napa 2023-2024
5.M. 137-2023 Agreement with Pacific Secured Equities, DBA Intercare
Holdings Insurance, Inc. for Workers' Compensation Claims
Third Party Administration
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific
Secured Equities, DBA Intercare Holdings Insurance, Inc. for Workers'
Compensation Claims Third Party Administration, for a three-year term
at a total cost not to exceed $410,000.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Services Agreement with Exhibits A and B
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5.N. 232-2023 Elevator Repairs and Maintenance
Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. C2017-255 with Dream Ride
Engineering, Inc., dba Dream Ride Elevator, for repair and maintenance
services in the increased amount of $75,000 for a total contract amount
not to exceed $200,000 and to extend the term of the agreement to June
30, 2024, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are
exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment No. 3 to C2017-255
5.O. 199-2023 Budget Adjustments for Transportation Fund for Clean Air
Grant Award
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Capital Improvement Project Plan as
documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 202P12.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Budget Amendment No. 202P12
5.P. 210-2023 Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements at Trail Crossings
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a
construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with, FJ&I
Engineering, Inc., for the Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements at
Trail Crossings project in the bid amount of $460,622; (2) authorizing the
Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project
services up to $100,908 for a total project amount not to exceed
$561,530; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
5.Q. 223-2023 Repair and Maintenance for Heating and Cooling Systems
Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. C2017-205 with Bell Products, Inc.,
for heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) maintenance services
in the increased amount of $400,000 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $950,000 and to extend the term of the agreement to June 30,
2026, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt
from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment No. 4 to C2017-205
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5.R. 200-2023 Property Purchase for Materials Diversion Facility
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) authorizing the Utilities Director to take all actions
necessary to negotiate and execute final terms of a purchase and sale
agreement with the Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority in the
amount of $1,770,000, by which the City will acquire an approximately
2.87 acre parcel of property adjacent to the City's Materials Diversion
Facility at 820 Levitin Way; and (2) approving a transfer of $1,770,000
from the Solid Waste and Recycling (SWR) Enterprise Fund
Undesignated Fund Balance 510-35999 to Nonrecurring SWR operating
expenditure account 51960510-70110 as documented in Council Budget
Amendment No.77P12.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Council Budget Amendment Journal No. 77P12
5.S. 227-2023 Chemical Supplies for Potable Water Treatment Plant
Facilities
Recommendation: (1) Determine that the proposed contracts with Chemtrade Chem,
Thatcher, and Univar Solutions, for the purchase of chemical supplies
for potable water treatment plant facilities, meet the requirements for
procurement of supplies via existing contracts with another public
agency (North Bay Chemical Agency Pool), as set forth in Napa
Municipal Code Section 2.91.060; and
(2) Authorize the Utilities Director to negotiate and execute contracts for
the purchase of chemicals for use at the three City of Napa potable
water treatment facilities in amounts not to exceed as follows:
Chemtrade Chem at $700,000 for Aluminum Sulfate; Thatcher at
$275,000 for 12.5% NaOCI (Sodium Hypochlorite); and Univar Solutions
at $200,000 25% NaOH Dry (Caustic Soda); and determine this action is
exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - North Bay Chemical Agency Bid Invitation
ATCH 2 - North Bay Chemical Agency Bid Results
ATCH 3 - North Bay Chemical Agency Bid Award
ATCH 4 - Written Determination for Procurement via Existing Contracts w/ Other Public A
5.T. 229-2023 2023 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report
Recommendation: Receive the 2023 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report
5.U. 235-2023 Environmental Consulting Services for Material Diversion
Facility Projects
Recommendation: Authorize the Utilities Director to negotiate and execute an agreement
with RCH Group, Inc. (Consultant) for Environmental Consulting
Services for the Materials Diversion Facility (MDF) projects in an amount
not to exceed $300,000; and to negotiate and execute amendments to
the Agreement in the additional amount of up to $30,000 as a 10%
contingency for a total project amount not to exceed $330,000.
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6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
6.A. 167-2023 FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the Downtown Napa
Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) and
Levy of Assessments
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the
Downtown Napa Property and Business Improvement District (PBID),
levying assessments in the PBID, and determining that the actions
authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - 2023 - 2024 Annual Report for the PBID
EX B - 2023 PBID Chart of Assessments
6.B. 179-2023 Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area - FY 2023-2024
Levy of Taxes
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution levying taxes in the Downtown Business Promotions
Tax Area (DBPTA) for FY 2023-2024 in accordance with Napa Municipal
Code Chapter 3.28; and determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - FY 2023 - 2024 Annual Report for the DBPTA
6.C. 180-2023 Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area - FY
2023-2024 Levy of Assessment
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution levying assessments in the Oxbow Business
Promotions Assessment Area for FY 2023-2024 in accordance with
Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.29; and determining that the actions
authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - FY 2023 - 2024 Annual Report for the Oxbow BPAA
6.D. 190-2023 Downtown Parking Assessment Area - 2024 Levy of
Assessment
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing levying of assessments in the Downtown
Parking Assessment Area for 2024 in accordance with Napa Municipal
Code Chapter 3.30; and determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Downtown Parking Assessment Area - 2024
EX B - Downtown Parking Assessment Area Boundary
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.A. 128-2023 City of Napa FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Budget Adoption
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the FY 2023/24 and FY
2024/25 Budget.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the City-Wide Position Staffing Plan.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution to Adopt Budget
EX A to ATCH 1 - Exp Budgets by Fund
EX B - CIP Project Budgets
EX C to ATCH 1 - Interfund Transfers
EX D to ATCH 1 - Fleet Replacements and Purchases
ATCH 2 - Staffing Plan Resolution
EX A - City-Wide Position Staffing Plan
EX B - City Departments and Divisions
EX C - Part-Time Budgets by Fund and Department
7.B. 238-2023 The Meadows of Napa Valley TEFRA Hearing
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the issuance by the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority of revenue bonds in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $80,000,000 for the purpose of financing or
refinancing the acquisition and rehabilitation of The Meadows of Napa
Valley located at 1800, 1900, and 2000 Atrium Parkway.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.A. 248-2023 • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)):
United States District Court Northern District of California
Case No. 3:22-cv-05779-AMO.
9.B. 251-2023 • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)):
Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001127.
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. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
13.A. 236-2023 Civil Service Commission Membership
Recommendation: Interview applicants and appoint one member to the Civil Service
Commission to serve a term beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30,
2026.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
13.B. 237-2023 Cultural Heritage Commission Membership
Recommendation: Interview applicants and appoint three individuals to the Cultural Heritage
Commission as follows:
1) Appoint two individuals to serve a term beginning July 1, 2023 and
ending on June 30, 2025; and
2) Appoint one member to serve a term beginning immediately and
ending on June 30, 2026; and
3) Designate one of the members to serve as a Preservation
Professional.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications
14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
*See page 10 for procedures to provide public comments to Council.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
15.A. 228-2023 City Downtown Building Facilities
Recommendation: Appoint two members of the City Council to serve as an advisory
committee to evaluate the feasibility of developing a joint project with
Napa County for new public building facilities, and return to a future City
Council Meeting with a recommendation on whether to pursue additional
steps for a joint project with the County. The feasibility evaluation by the
advisory committee will include working with City staff and meeting with
two members of the Napa County Board of Supervisors.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Summary of Past City Studies and Actions for Building Facilities Project
ATCH 2 - Presentation
16. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
18. ADJOURNMENT:
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The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is July
18, 2023.
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, June 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Samantha Pascoe, Deputy City Clerk
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meeting agendas will include an agenda item for "Public Comment." Each speaker is requested to submit a speaker card
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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
agenda to the end of the meeting (see Council Policy Resolution 19, R2016-6 section 6.1.4).
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
During each regular meeting, 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.
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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.
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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
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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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