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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · June 3, 2025

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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, June 3, 2025 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM Afternoon Session No Evening Session 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:42 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 3.A. - Emails from Jim McNamara and Garrett Brown. Item 4. - Email from Paul Luckcuck. Item 8.A. - Memo from Staff with slight correction to staff report. - PowerPoint Presentation from staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk's department) 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 223-2025 Proclamation for Pride Month 2025 Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Adriana Rodriquez , program Coordinator with LGBTQ Connection, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final June 3, 2025 NAPA 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jim Jones, on behalf of the Community Action Napa Valley (CANV) Board of Directors - Shared with Council the many services that CANV provided to members of the Napa community on a daily basis. Mark Van Gorder - Shared that, in anticipation of increased wildfire risk, PG&E had activated its Enhanced Power Safety Settings, which could lead to power outages. He also stated that he would be happy to provide additional resources to the Council to help keep the public informed. Hal Leggett - shared concerns about the permitting process required to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), stated that the procedures for constructing affordable housing should not be so cumbersome or extensive. Additionally, he raised questions about the noise levels associated with the BottleRock event and suggested that the event be relocated to Kennedy Park or Napa Valley College. Questions were also raised regarding the permitting process for the event itself. Cara Mae Woolidge - acknowledged and thanked members of Council for proclaiming June as Pride Month and supporting community. Paul Luckcuck - shared concerns that there was no USPS delivery at the Riversound development as of yet. Asked if the City's development agreement addressed mail delivery. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter 5.A. 222-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council. 5.B. 093-2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Ordinance Update Second Reading Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2025-006 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.52.180 related to Fire Hazard Severity Zones and adopting an uncodified Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. Enactment No: O2025-006 CITY OF NAPA Page 2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final June 3, 2025 NAPA 5.C. 228-2025 Senior Advisory Committee Membership Appointed new members Deborah Stevens and Katie Holman to the Senior Advisory Commission for a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2026 and designated Katie Holman as a Senior Agency representative. 5.D. 217-2025 Monthly Budget and Investment Statements Received the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of March 31, 2025. 5.E. 196-2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Received the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s investment portfolio for the period ending March 31, 2025. 5.F. 058-2025 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 8,200 linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main. 5.G. 100-2025 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. 5.H. 189-2025 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - Project List Application FY2025-26 Adopted Resolution R2025-057 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2025-057 5.I. 207-2025 Downtown Parking Assessment Area - 2026 Annual Report and Budget and Intent to Levy Assessments Adopted Resolution R2025-058 approving the 2026 Annual Report, Budget and Advisory Board for the Downtown Parking Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy the assessments in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.30; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2025-058 CITY OF NAPA Page 3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final June 3, 2025 NAPA 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mayor Sedgley opened both item 6.A. and 6.B. to be heard together. Economic Development Program coordinator, Jennifer Owen introduced the item and Bill La Liberte, Napa Downtown Association's Executive Director. Mr. Liberte then delivered the annual reports to City Council. Mayor sedgley called for public comment. There were no requests to speak on either item 6.A. or 6.B. Discussion was turned back over to Council. Brief individual comments ensued. 6.A. 083-2025 Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area - FY 2025-26 Annual Report and Budget A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez to: (1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and (2) Adopt Resolution R2025-059 approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area; authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy taxes in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.28; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter Enactment No: R2025-059 6.B. 085-2025 Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area - FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale to: (1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and (2) adopt Resolution R2025-060 approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy assessments in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.29; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter Enactment No: R2025-060 CITY OF NAPA Page 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final June 3, 2025 NAPA 7. CONSENT HEARINGS: Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearing. There were no requests to speak; the hearing was opened and closed without comment. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter 7.A. 178-2025 Adjustment to Recyclable Materials Gate Fees for Materials Diversion Facility Adopted Resolution R2025-061 establishing recyclable materials gate fees at the City’s Materials Diversion Facility, to become effective July 1, 2025. Enactment No: R2025-061 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8.A. 183-2025 City of Napa FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget Public Hearing Mayor Sedgley announced the public hearing. City Manager Potter opened the item. Budget Officer Seth Anderson provided the report. Mayor Sedgley asked for disclosures; there were none. Mayor Sedgley opened Public Testimony. There were no requests to speak. A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual Council comments and questions ensued. A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale, to provide direction to staff to finalize the proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Budgets with an adjustment to the Measure G Expenditures, as presented, to reallocate the $3.5 million in FY 2026-27 from the splashpad specific project to recreational opportunities, and present that document for final review and approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF NAPA Page 5 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final June 3, 2025 NAPA Aye: 3- Sedgley, DeNatale, and Painter No: 2- Luros, and Narvaez 9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Mayor Sedgley polled the Council to gauge interest in participating as a group in the 4th of July Parade. He asked members to consider the opportunity and inform him of their interest. Mayor Sedgley also took a moment to recognize former Mayor Phyllis Moore, who passed away on April 19, 2025. He noted that she was the second elected female Mayor, and shared complimentary remarks about her service on the Council. He then called for a moment of silence in her honor. 10. CLOSED SESSION: Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session item. 10.A. 238-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Potential Case There were no requests from the public to comment. The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:12 P.M. The City Council with all five members present voted unanimously to initiate a receivership for a residential property with the particulars to be shared once that action is filed. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 P.M. 11. ADJOURNMENT: 5:36 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is June 17, 2025. Submitted by: _______________________________ Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 6

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Tuesday, June 3, 2025 3:30 PM Afternoon Session No 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 June 3, 2025 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1.A. Roll Call: 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 223-2025 Proclamation for Pride Month 2025 Recommendation: Proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.A. 222-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council. Attachments: ATCH 1 - May 20, 2025 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes 5.B. 093-2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Ordinance Update Second Reading Recommendation: Approve the second reading and final adoption of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.52.180 related to Fire Hazard Severity Zones and adopting an uncodified Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance with Exhibit A ATCH 2 - Link to Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer ATCH 3 – Fire Hazard Severity Zones Factsheet 5.C. 228-2025 Senior Advisory Committee Membership Recommendation: Appoint new members Deborah Stevens and Katie Holman to the Senior Advisory Commission for a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2026 and designate Katie Holman as a Senior Agency representative. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Applications CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 2 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2025 5.D. 217-2025 Monthly Budget and Investment Statements Recommendation: Receive the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of March 31, 2025. Attachments: ATCH 1 - March 2025 Budget Investment Statement 5.E. 196-2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Recommendation: Receive the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report on the City's investment portfolio for the period ending March 31, 2025. Attachments: ATCH 1 - City of Napa Quarterly Investment Report 2025-03-31 ATCH 2 - Napa Quarterly Investment Holdings Report 2025-03-31 APNDX - Investment Policy 5.F. 058-2025 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 8,200 linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main. 5.G. 100-2025 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. 5.H. 189-2025 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - Project List Application FY2025-26 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - FY26 Project List CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 3 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2025 5.I. 207-2025 Downtown Parking Assessment Area - 2026 Annual Report and Budget and Intent to Levy Assessments Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Annual Report, Budget and Advisory Board for the Downtown Parking Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy the assessments 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 - 2026 EX B - Downtown Parking Assessment Area Boundary 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 083-2025 Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area - FY 2025-26 Annual Report and Budget Recommendation: (1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association's Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and (2) Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area; authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy taxes 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 2025-2026 Annual Report EX B - FY 2025-2026 Budget for the DBPTA 6.B. 085-2025 Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area - FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget Recommendation: (1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association's Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy assessments 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 2025-2026 Annual Report for the DBPTA + Oxbow Districts EX B - FY 2025-2026 Budget 7. CONSENT HEARINGS: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 4 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2025 7.A. 178-2025 Adjustment to Recyclable Materials Gate Fees for Materials Diversion Facility Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing recyclable materials gate fees at the City's Materials Diversion Facility, to become effective July 1, 2025. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution ATCH 2 - 2025 MDF Recyclable Materials Gate Fee Analysis 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8.A. 183-2025 City of Napa FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget Public Hearing Recommendation: Provide direction to staff to finalize the proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Budgets and present that document for final review and approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17, 2025. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proposed Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 10. CLOSED SESSION: 10.A. 238-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Potential Case 11. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is June 17, 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, May 29, 2025. _______________________________ Samantha Pascoe, Deputy City Clerk CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 5 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 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. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 6 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2025 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). CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 7 of 8 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2025 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. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 8 of 8

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