CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · February 18, 2025
Minutes
955 School Street
CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
MEETING MINUTES - Final
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Mary Luros
Councilmember Chris DeNatale
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor Luros, Councilmember DeNatale, Councilmember
Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
Item 5.B.:
- PowerPoint Presentation from City staff.
- Email communications from Kim Digardi, Jennifer Harrington, Maureen
Trippe, Chuck Shinnamon, Gordon Huether, Carol Barge, Linda
Ghiringhelli, Nancy Snowden, T. Santora and William and Linda Walter.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s
department)
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Francie Winnen, President, Friends of the Napa River - presented Council
with copies of the Napa Valley Historical Ecology Atlas and thanked
Council for their efforts in making the community a wonderful place to live
and work.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Prior to action on the consent agenda, Mayor Sedgley provided a brief
comment sharing his excitement that the Alson Park restroom project was
underway.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember
Narvaez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter
4.A. 033-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 Special Meeting and the
February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
4.B. 015-2025 Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee
Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2025-002
amending the Napa Municipal Code to add a new chapter 3.15 entitled "Measure
G Oversight Committee."
Enactment No: O2025-002
4.C. 035-2025 Amendment to Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2024-697 with Best Best & Krieger LLP
(“BBK”) in the increased amount of $475,000 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $825,000.
4.D. 041-2025 Monthly Budget and Investment Statements
Received the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of November 30,
2024; and as of December 31, 2024.
4.E. 034-2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s Investment Portfolio
for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024
Received the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s investment
portfolio for the period ending December 31, 2024.
4.F. 492-2024 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive Bridge
Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and
implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to stabilize the
creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive,
and determined that the actions authorized by this item were exempt from CEQA.
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4.G. 050-2025 Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission
Main Replacement
Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and
implement contracts for the construction to replace up to 11,000 linear feet of
36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.
4.H. 002-2025 2024 Annual Fire Inspection Compliance Report
Adopted Resolution R2025-011 acknowledging receipt of the 2024 Annual Fire
Inspection Compliance Report prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code Sections 13146.2 - 13146.4.
Enactment No: R2025-011
4.I. 042-2025 Fire Department Suppression Employee Pregnancy Disability Benefit
Adopted Resolution R2025-012 granting authority to the City Manager to approve
a limited paid disability benefit for pregnant fire department suppression
personnel on Pregnancy Disability Leave
Enactment No: R2025-012
4.J. 036-2025 Alston Park Restroom Project
Adopted Resolution R2025-013: (1) approving and authorizing the Public Works
Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract
with, Dutch Contracting, Inc., for the Alston Park Restroom Project in the bid
amount of $431,783.41; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve
change orders and charges for project services up to $102,678.34 for a total
project amount not to exceed $534,461.75; and (3) determining that the actions
authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2025-013
4.K. 049-2025 License Agreement with the California Highway Patrol for City Shooting
Range Use
Adopted Resolution R2025-014 approving and authorizing the Police Chief to
enter into a license agreement with the California Highway Patrol to use the City
Shooting Range through 12/31/2025 and determining that the actions authorized
by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2025-014
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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5.A. 006-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Other Audit Reports for
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Paul Phangureh, Deputy Finance Director, provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to
speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Brief individual Comments and
questions ensued.
City Manager confirmed that recommendations for future allocations would
come back in a future meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez,
to accept and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter
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5.B. 474-2024 Fuller Park Playable Art Project
Ali Koenig, Parks Planner and Project Manger, and Breyana Brandt, Parks
and Recreation Director, provided the staff report.
Dan Wodarcyk, S2 Associates, reviewed the project schematic and theme.
David Yosso, Principle Owner, SPEC, reviewed the project design
development process.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Harold Leggett - shared concerns regarding the cost of the project.
Suggested funds could be better spent elsewhere, to include street
improvements.
Jim McNamara - shared concerns regarding access to the park. Would like
to see funds spent on elsewhere to include parking enforcement.
Beverly - provided comments in support of the project due to its
accessibility. Requested additional accessible upgrades to the restroom.
Heidi - provided comments in support of the project due to its accessibility.
Requested additional accessible upgrades to the restroom.
Jen - provided comments in support of the project. Provided comments
regarding disability living. Requested additional accessible upgrades to
the restroom.
Nancy Snowden - shared concerns regarding the cost of the project.
Discussion was turned over to members of Council. Individual comments
and questions ensued.
Staff responded to various questions regarding project costs, shade,
neighborhood concerns and safety.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez,
to adopt a resolution R2025-015 (1) approving and authorizing the Parks and
Recreation Services Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with
Specified Play Equipment Company for fabrication, delivery and construction of
the final design for the Fuller Park Playable Art Project in the amount of
$2,315,504; (2) authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to approve
change orders and charges for project services up to $175,960 for a total amount
not to exceed $2,491,464; (3) determining that the exception for specialty items in
Napa Municipal Code Section 2.91.050 apply to the agreement; and (4)
determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, and Narvaez
No: 1- Painter
Enactment No: R2025-015
6. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Potter provided a brief update in regard to Measure G and
shared City staff was waiting to hear from CDTFA in regard to when funds
will begin to be collected.
Councilmember Painter shared she was proud of the City, and particularly
Councilmember Narvaez, for the presentation made an event that was held
at the 9/11 Memorial Garden the day prior.
7. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session items.
Vice Mayor Luros announced that she would be abstaining from items 7.B.
and 7.C. as she had a child who attended Blue Oak school.
7.A. 071-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Christopher
Diaz, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros
Employee Organization: Napa City Employees Association
7.B. 073-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
7.C. 072-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Two Potential Cases
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 4:55 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
8. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
8.A. Roll Call:
Present: 5- Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor Luros, Councilmember DeNatale, Councilmember
Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
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9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
At the request of Mayor Sedgley, Jim Jones led the Pledge.
10. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents that
were received after agenda publication:
Item 12.A.:
- Memo from City staff received February 14, 2025
- Presentation from the applicant team.
- Presentation from City staff.
- Memo from City staff received February 18, 2025 regarding (1)
additional responses to public comments, (2) a correction to Attachment 3,
the Resolution for Design, Review, Permit and Use Permit, and (3)
examples of prior zoning amendments approved by City Council.
- 72 written communications in support of the project.
- 12 written communications in opposition of the project.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s
department)
11. PUBLIC COMMENT:
James Bledsoe - provided comments regarding events in Washington
D.C.; voiced concerns that funding provided to Napa for housing may be
eliminated. Hoped that the City would be making plans to address.
Suggested the City increase amount of public gardens to help feed the
residents.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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12.A. 380-2024 Glamping Zoning Text Amendment
Mayor Sedgley opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Ryder Dilly provided the staff report.
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; Mayor and members of Council
provided them.
Mayor Sedgley invited the applicant to provide their testimony.
Jeremy Sil, Bernie Corea, and Greg Pitts from the applicant team shared
their presentation and provided an overview of various aspects of the
proposed project.
Mayor called for public comment.
1. Craig Songer - spoke in opposition.
2. Ricardo Gaudino, local historian - wished Napa a Happy Birthday.
3. Parry Mead Murray, owner of the property - provided background
regarding the property; provided comments in support of the project.
4. Neil DiPaola, Autocamp - provided additional comments regarding the
project scope.
5. Heather Dooley - spoke in support.
6. Trina Falace, Buchalter - shared concerns with procedural process to
approve the project via a text amendment; spoke in opposition.
7. Carissa Beecham, Buchalter - provided comments regarding CEQA
aspect of the project; spoke in opposition.
8. Grant Johnson - provided comments in regard to the traffic study; shared
concerns.
9. John Dunbar - spoke in support.
10. Jim Jones - spoke in opposition.
11. Jen Young - spoke in support.
12. Chris Malan - spoke in support.
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13. Jorge Engel - spoke in support.
14. Marianne Wiley - spoke in opposition.
15. Lisa Mar-Johnston - spoke in opposition.
16. Jay Jacobson - spoke in opposition.
17. Donna Usnick - spoke in opposition.
18. Debra Dommen - spoke in support.
19. Gordon Huether - spoke in support.
20. Colleen Moore - spoke in opposition.
21. Roger Reichenberg - spoke in opposition. Should the item be
approved, he also made suggestions for evacuation in the event of a fire
incident.
22. Chuck Shinnamon - provided comments and posed questions
regarding the bike lane. Opposed.
23. Speaker on behalf of Josh Winston - read comments in support.
24. Jeri Hansen, Napa Chamber of Commerce - spoke in support.
Mayor Sedgley called for a break at 8:31 P.M. The meeting reconvened at
8:41 P.M.
25. Kara Vernor, Napa County Bicycle Coalition - spoke in support.
26. Tom Tornley - spoke in support.
27. Justin Newberry - spoke in opposition.
A brief break was called at 8:53 P.M. to address a technical issue. The
meeting reconvened at 8:57 P.M.
28. Tony McClimans - spoke in opposition.
29. Kelly Schaeffer - spoke in support.
30. Mark Phillips - spoke in opposition.
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31. Mary Allan - spoke in opposition.
32. Kelly Carlson - spoke in opposition.
33. Michael Rheinhardt - spoke in support.
34. Martin Harris - spoke in support.
35. Theodora Soldinger - spoke in support.
36. Ryan Beliakoff - spoke in support.
37. Marie Dolcini - spoke in opposition.
38. Brian Bennett - spoke in opposition.
39. Christopher Gilmore - spoke in opposition.
40. Deborah Kreutz - spoke in opposition.
41. Rita Kilkenny - spoke in opposition.
42. Hugh Linn - spoke in support.
43. Gary Green - provided comments regarding fire hazard mitigation.
44. Elan Fayard - spoke in opposition.
45. Cecily Jordan - spoke in opposition.
46. Anthony Truchard - spoke in opposition.
47. Dennis Bertolucci - spoke in opposition.
48. Robin Gibson - spoke in opposition.
49. JB Leamer - spoke in support.
50. Grayson Young - spoke in opposition.
51. Lynn Young - spoke in opposition.
52. Karen Pettigrew - posed questions regarding potential insurance
increases due to increased fire hazard; opposed.
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53. Alyssa Samrick - spoke in opposition.
54. Mark Davidson - spoke in opposition.
55. Rafael Banuelos - spoke in opposition.
56. Mel - spoke in opposition.
Mayor Sedgley called for the applicant's rebuttal.
Greg Pitts of the applicant team provided brief remarks in response to
public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember
Painter, to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was turned over to Council for deliberation. Individual
comments and questions ensued.
City staff and the applicant team addressed various questions, including
those regarding the approval process, floodway usage, environmental and
noise concerns, site uses, traffic plans, evacuation plans, and fire response
and prevention.
Following the Council discussion, Mayor Sedgley proposed a brief break
for the applicant team to convene and consider potential adjustments to the
project based on suggestions from Council members. These suggestions
included reducing the total number of units, limiting floodway usage,
reducing the number of fire pits, and addressing traffic concerns.
A break was called at 11:36 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:45 P.M.
Bernie Corea of the applicant team responded, expressing confidence that
the team could effectively address the right-turn-in and right-turn-out traffic
flow with map service providers. The team would also collaborate with
CalTrans to install some sort of center divider. Regarding density, the team
proposed maintaining a maximum of 80 units at the campsite at any given
time, with a year-round weighted average of 70 units. He noted the
reduction would help limit traffic, particularly on peak days, and reduce the
number of campfires on any given day. Concerning the floodway, the team
would like to keep units there during the non-winter months.
Mayor Sedgley brought discussion back to Council.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Mayor
Sedgley, to, as outlined in the agenda packet, adopt a resolution
adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the first reading and
introduction of an ordinance, and adopt a resolution approving a Use
Permit and Design Review Permit with modifications to that resolution to
include a change from 100 units to 80 units and an edit to condition #18,
to the reasonable satisfaction of the planning staff to prevent left hand
turns. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Narvaez and Sedgley
No: 3 - DeNatale, Painter and Luros
Following the vote, the applicant team shared that they would be willing to
propose the removal of wood burning, introduce a left turn lane, and reduce
the number of units to 75. Brief additional discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez to, as outlined in the
agenda packet, adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance,
and adopt a resolution approving a Use Permit and Design Review
Permit with modifications to that resolution to include a change from 100
units to 70 units, and edit to condition #18 to include that applicant shall
contact CalTrans, in consultation with City staff, to obtain permission to
install a left turn lane into the site and shall install left turn lane, if so
allowed, prior to building permit issuance, and remove any wood burning
fire pits. The motion failed for a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros to postpone the item indefinitely
to another date and time to reconsider. Brief additional discussion
ensued regarding next steps. Councilmember Painter seconded the
motion to postpone. Vice Mayor Luros later withdrew the motion. There
was no vote.
Brief addition discussion ensued. There was no action taken on the
application.
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13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz reported that the council met in Closed Session
that afternoon to discuss three items.
No action was taken on item 7.A.
Regarding item 7.B., conference with legal counsel about anticipated
litigation involving Blue Oak School and the Hagstrom claim, the Council
voted 4-0, with Luros recused, to not accept the late claim that was
submitted.
For item 7.C., conference with legal counsel about the initiation of
litigation, the Council voted 4-0, with Luros recused, to proceed with
litigation. Details of the matter will be disclosed once litigation is filed.
14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Vice Mayor Luros shared that John Salmon passed away. The meeting
was adjourned in his honor.
15. ADJOURNMENT: 12:04 A.M. (February 19, 2025)
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is March 4,
2025.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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 Mary Luros
Councilmember Chris DeNatale
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
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 18, 2025
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.A. 033-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the January 30, 2025 Special Meeting and the
February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Attachments: ATCH 1 - January 30, 2025 Draft Special Meeting Minutes
ATCH 2 - February 4, 2025 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
4.B. 015-2025 Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance
amending the Napa Municipal Code to add a new chapter 3.15 entitled
"Measure G Oversight Committee."
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance
4.C. 035-2025 Amendment to Agreement for Interim City Attorney
Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2024-697 with Best Best &
Krieger LLP ("BBK") in the increased amount of $475,000 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $825,000.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Amendment No. 1 TO Agreement NO. C2024-697
4.D. 041-2025 Monthly Budget and Investment Statements
Recommendation: Receive the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of November
30, 2024; and as of December 31, 2024.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - November 2024 Budget Investment Statement
ATCH 2 - December 2024 Budget Investment Statement
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4.E. 034-2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s
Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended December 31,
2024
Recommendation: Receive the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report on the City's
investment portfolio for the period ending December 31, 2024.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - City of Napa Quarterly Investment Report 2024-12-31
ATCH 2 - Napa Quarterly Investment Holdings Report 2024-12-31
APNDX - Investment Policy
4.F. 492-2024 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass
Drive Bridge
Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute
and implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to
stabilize the creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek
at Tall Grass Drive, and determine that the actions authorized by this
item are exempt from CEQA.
4.G. 050-2025 Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water
Transmission Main Replacement
Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute
and implement contracts for the construction to replace up to 11,000
linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.
4.H. 002-2025 2024 Annual Fire Inspection Compliance Report
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2024 Annual Fire
Inspection Compliance Report prepared pursuant to California Health
and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 - 13146.4.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - 2024 Fire Inspection Compliance Report
4.I. 042-2025 Fire Department Suppression Employee Pregnancy
Disability Benefit
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution granting authority to the City Manager to approve a
limited paid disability benefit for pregnant fire department suppression
personnel on Pregnancy Disability Leave
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Draft Fire Suppression Pregnancy Disability Leave Policy
ATCH 3 - NFPA 1582 Essential Job Tasks
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4.J. 036-2025 Alston Park Restroom Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) approving and authorizing the Public Works
Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction
contract with, Dutch Contracting, Inc., for the Alston Park Restroom
Project in the bid amount of $431,783.41; (2) authorizing the Public
Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project
services up to $102,678.34 for a total project amount not to exceed
$534,461.75; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this
resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
4.K. 049-2025 License Agreement with the California Highway Patrol for
City Shooting Range Use
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Police Chief to enter
into a license agreement with the California Highway Patrol to use the
City Shooting Range through 12/31/2025 and determining that the
actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - State of California Standard Agreement- 24C325000-0
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A. 006-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Other Audit
Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Recommendation: Accept and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Provide direction to staff to return to a future Council meeting regarding
the allocation of the available General Fund unassigned fund balance.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - FY23-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
ATCH 2 - FY23-24 AU-C260 Letter
ATCH 3 - FY23-24 ACFR PowerPoint
ATCH 4 - FY23-24 GANN Limit AUP
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5.B. 474-2024 Fuller Park Playable Art Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) approving and authorizing the Parks and
Recreation Services Director to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Specified Play Equipment Company for fabrication, delivery and
construction of the final design for the Fuller Park Playable Art Project in
the amount of $2,315,504; (2) authorizing the Parks and Recreation
Services Director to approve change orders and charges for project
services up to $175,960 for a total amount not to exceed $2,491,464; (3)
determining that the exception for specialty items in Napa Municipal
Code Section 2.91.050 apply to the agreement; and (4) determining that
the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 3 – Developmental Benefits Matrix
ATCH 4 - DRAFT Agreement with Specified Play Equipment Company
6. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
7. CLOSED SESSION:
7.A. 071-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz
Habkirk, Christopher Diaz, Heather Ruiz, MJ Tueros
Employee Organization: Napa City Employees Association
7.B. 073-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Blue Oak School Late Claim
7.C. 072-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(4)
Two Potential Cases
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
8. CALL TO ORDER:
8.A. Roll Call:
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9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
10. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
11. PUBLIC COMMENT:
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12.A. 380-2024 Glamping Zoning Text Amendment
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for a glamping campground
on the west side of Silverado Trail between Hagen Road and Stonecrest
Drive (APN 052-010-011); and
(2) Approve first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending,
pursuant to an adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, Napa Municipal
Code Section 17.52.515 to establish a glamping campground as a
conditionally permitted use and to establish standards for a glamping
campground on that certain property bearing assessor's parcel number
052-010-011 located on the west side of Silverado Trail between Hagen
Road and Stonecrest Drive; and
(3) Adopt a resolution approving, pursuant to an adopted Mitigated
Negative Declaration, a Design Review Permit and a Use Permit
authorizing construction and operation of a glamping campground with
five (5) permanent buildings, up to 100 glamping units, and recreational
activity space on the west side of Silverado Trail between Hagen Road
and Stonecrest Drive (APN 052-010-011).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution - Mitigated Negative Declaration
EX A - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
ATCH 2 - Ordinance
EX A & B - NMC Section 17.52.515
ATCH 3 - Resolution - Design Review Permit & Use Permit
EX A - Napa Sanitation District letter dated July 31, 2024
ATCH 4 - Project Description
ATCH 5 - Project Plans
ATCH 6 - Elevations & Renderings
ATCH 7 - Airstream Specifications
ATCH 8 - Draft CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ATCH 9 - Planning Commission Report With Correspondence
ATCH 10 - Revised Right-of-Way Plans
ATCH 11 - CEQA Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ATCH 12 - Responses to Timely Comments
ATCH 13 - Potential Effects of the Applicant’s Voluntary Measures
ATCH 14 - Public Comments (City Council)
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 18, 2025
13. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is
March 4, 2025.
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, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
_______________________________
Samantha Pascoe, Deputy City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 18, 2025
** 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.
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.
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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 any matter identified on the agenda.
Regular meeting agendas will include an agenda item for "Public Comment". 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
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.
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 will include a staff report and an opportunity for the public to
address the City Council, but they do not require a formal 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:
During any public hearing (which includes any appeal hearing), 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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