PRELIMINARY SUMMARY OF ACTIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AND THE NAPA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NCRA) FEBRUARY 16, :30 P.M.

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1 PRELIMINARY SUMMARY OF ACTIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AND THE NAPA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NCRA) FEBRUARY 16, :30 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 955 School Street (The Preliminary Summary of Actions is intended to be a first draft of the meeting minutes documenting actions taken by the City Council at the above referenced meeting. If any person believes that the Preliminary Summary of Actions do not accurately reflect actions taken by the City Council, please contact the City Clerk at (707) or clerk@cityofnapa.org. The Preliminary Summary of Actions will be superseded upon City Council s approval of the meeting minutes for the above referenced meeting, in accordance with City Policy Resolution No. 19 (Section 8). NAPA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY (NCRA) 3:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:35 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Board Members Krider, van Gorder, Mott, Inman, Chair Techel Absent: None 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: A. Report on Supplemental Reports or Communications received. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no supplemental items to report. There were no public comments. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Napa Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes for January 26, of the City Council of the City of Napa Page 1 of 9

2 Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Mott/Krider) to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Mott, Krider, Inman, van Gorder, Techel. NOES: None 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: A. Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) Shift for Notification to County Auditor-Controller Regarding Agency s Intention to Fund the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) as Required by Chapter 21, Statutes of 2009 of the California State Legislature. Jennifer LaLiberte, Project Coordinator, provided background information; it was noted the Board did not need to take action on the item; however, it would be considered at the same meeting under the agenda. by City Council as an action item. Board member discussion ensued; Board member Inman commented that the actions by the state were effectively a taking ; Executive Director Parness added that the approach was unprecedented and would result in significant negative impacts to many cities across the state. 6. BRIEF COMMENTS BY AGENCY MEMBER OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jennifer LaLiberte commented on a neighborhood meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT: 3:45 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AFTERNOON SESSION 3:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:45 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Krider, van Gorder, Mott, Inman, Mayor Techel Absent: None 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: A. Report on Supplemental Reports or Communications received. of the City Council of the City of Napa Page 2 of 9

3 City Clerk Roadman reported the following supplemental information was provided: Item 5B Fiscal and Economic Status Report; and Item 16 A: two PowerPoint Presentations on the Public Art Ordinance. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Laurie Close, representing the company Urban Housing Communities commented on item 5A and the issuance of the NOFA. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Inman recused on Item 4G (as she owns a vacation rental); and commented on item 4C (noting the City has assessed liquidated damages from the contractor); Vice Mayor Mott pulled item 4L. Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Inman/Mott) to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4L and noting the recusal by Inman on Item 4G. AYES: Inman, Mott, van Gorder, Krider, Techel NOES: None A. City Council Minutes: Action: Approved City Council Minutes for February 2, B. Freeway Drive/Golden Gate Drive Rehabilitation Budget Appropriation: Action: Adopted Resolution R authorizing appropriation of $43,000 from the Gas Tax Fund Balance for engineering design and administrative costs of the Freeway Drive/Golden Gate Drive Rehabilitation Project. C. First Street Bridge over the Napa River Replacement Project Amendment to Agreement for Construction Management Services: Action: Adopted Resolution R authorizing the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No with PB Americas, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $94,647 to provide additional construction management services for the First Street Bridge over the Napa River Replacement Project. D. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 7871 for Engineering Services During Construction in support of the Edward I. Barwick Jamieson Canyon Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project: Page 3 of 9

4 Action: Authorized the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $315,000 for Engineering Services during construction to complete the Edward I. Barwick Jamieson Canyon Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. E. Appointment of City Representative to Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) Board of Directors: Action: Authorized the City Manager to appoint a City representative to Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) Board of Directors. F. Royal Coach Mobile Office Appeal 988 Enterprise Way: Action: Adopted Resolution R approving a temporary use permit and design review allowing the installation of a mobile office trailer and its use at 988 Enterprise Way. G. Vacation Rental Appeal 3081 Arden Way: Action: Adopted Resolution R denying the appeal and denying a Final Vacation Rental Permit for 3081 Arden Way. Action: Councilmember Inman recused; see motion above. H. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 9834 Blais & Associates Contract: Action: Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 9834 Blais & Associates for continued grant management services in an amount not to exceed $10,000 through June 30, 2010 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. I. Agreement for the construction of public restrooms and concession stands for Kiwanis Park: Action: Adopted Resolution R authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Department to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with the Napa Valley Girls Fastpitch Association. J. Preserve America Designation Application: Action: Adopted Resolution R authorizing the submittal of an application for Preserve America Designation for the City of Napa. K. Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) Shift for : Action: Directed the City Manager to transmit a letter to the County Auditor-Controller Regarding Napa Community Redevelopment Agency s Intention to Fund the SERAF as required by Chapter 21, Statutes of 2009 of the California State Legislature. Page 4 of 9

5 L. Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan: Action: Adopted Resolution R approving the final Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan with incorporated revisions. Discussion ensued after Vice Mayor Mott pulled the item, regarding the location of the new skate park primary location. Larry Mazzuca, Parks and Recreation Direction explained that all sites would be considered and ranked. It was agreed that the skate park location must be established prior to making any changes to the current location. Moved, seconded and carried (Mott/Inman) to approve the final Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan with incorporated revisions. AYES: Mott, Inman, Krider, van Gorder, Techel NOES: None M. City of Napa First and Second Quarter Reports for 2009/10. No action; City Manager Parness reported on the item. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: A. Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing Projects: Accept an update on the status of issuance of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for an Affordable Housing Project and defer issuance of a NOFA to enable future projects to be developed in conjunction with Napa County. Tambri Heyden Community Development Director; stated the Council directed action last September at the Housing Strategy Workshop regarding this issue; however, at that time, it was expected that the County would participate. She reported that staff has recently learned that the County is not prepared to participate at this time. Jan Maurer-Watkins, elaborated further, stating staff recommends deferring the issuance of a NOFA to enable future projects to be developed in conjunction with Napa County to produce a greater number of affordable housing units. Mr. David Bridges, resident, urged Council to move forward at this time. Lengthy discussion ensued; Councilmember Inman voiced her concern; Dana Smith, Assistant City Manager for Development Services provided more background as to the staff recommendation. Page 5 of 9

6 Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Mott/Krider) to continue moving forward with the NOFA process through the legal department, and continue the item to March 2 nd when the consultant and if possible, a representative from the County can be available to provide more information as to a clearer analysis of whether the City should move forward. AYES: Mott, Inman, van Gorder, Krider, Techel NOES: None. B. Fiscal and Economic Status Report on the City of Napa: A report was provided by City Manager Mike Parness; informational only; there was no action by City Council. 6. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 7. CLOSED SESSION: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section ): Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section ): City designated representatives: Mike Parness, Nancy Weiss, and Michael Barrett. Employee organization: Napa City Firefighters Association; Napa Police Officer s Association; Napa City Employee s Association; Part-Time Temporary Employees; Napa Fire Department Mid-Management Personnel; Mid-Management Unit of the Napa Police Officer s Association; Administrative, Managerial and Professional Employees; and all unrepresented City employees. B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE, pursuant to Government Code section :00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECESS At 6:00 p.m. the Arts Council held a reception in the City Hall Lobby for the Student Art Exhibit Napa County Reads. CITY COUNCIL MEETING: EVENING SESSION 6:30 P.M. 8. CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 p.m. A. Roll Call 8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Page 6 of 9

7 9. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS: None. 10. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Barrett stated City Council unanimously approved paid administrative leave for a Public Safety Dispatcher under Item 5B; Item 5A was not finalized, and Council discussion would continue after the City Council meeting. 11. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Student Art Certificate Presentation: Mayor Techel presented certificates to the students who were recognized by the Arts Council for the artwork displayed for the program Napa County Reads. Rotary International 105 th Anniversary Proclamation: Mayor Techel, Vice Mayor Mott, and Councilmember Inman read proclamations to honor the three Rotary Clubs in the City of Napa. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT: Speakers were Al Cardwell, resident, (discussion on small businesses going out of business); and Julio Sereano; Napa Valley College student (discussion regarding Downtown Specific Plan and potential ideas to network with the Hispanic community) and Lowell Downey, resident (Hope Center, the triangle, and cameras downtown) and Alex Schantz (public protest event). City Manager Parness clarified that cameras would be installed only at locations where there has been a high incidence of vandalism. 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. 15. CONSENT HEARINGS: None. 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: A. Public Art Ordinance: First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance amending the Napa Municipal Code to add Chapter , Public Art and amending the Napa Municipal Code Section REVIEW CRITERIA for design review permits. Page 7 of 9

8 Tambri Heyden provided background information on the item; Marlene Demery, Special Projects Manager reviewed the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Public Art Advisor, Chandra Cerrito, also provided a PowerPoint presentation 1. Brad Pedisich voiced concern regarding the developer fees. 2. Lee Broad, spoke in favor of art but against the legislation. 3. Kristina Young, Arts Council Napa Valley, spoke in favor of the ordinance. 4. Lee Block, stated the Art and Culture Commission enthusiastically endorses the project. 5. Chris Craker spoke in favor of the ordinance. 6. Diane Dame Shepp, spoke in favor of the ordinance. 7. Jay Golik spoke in favor of ordinance. 8. Chandra Cerrito, favor of the ordinance. 9. Alex Shantz spoke in favor of the ordinance. 10. Randy Gularte expressed concerns regarding the funding mechanism. 11. Harry Price stated the ordinance is the right thing to do and suggested finding ways 12. to reduce the cost of developers. 13. Dan Monez, support of the ordinance. Encouraged flexible option for developer to pay for the fund, or provide for a gallery space. 14. Kathryn Reasoner spoke in favor of the art ordinance. 15. Lowell Downey spoke in favor of the art ordinance. 16. Miki HSM Leagy spoke in favor of the ordinance. 17. Julio Sereano spoke in favor if the ordinance. Page 8 of 9

9 Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Mott/Inman) to close the public hearing, seconded by MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. Lengthy discussion ensued with regard to the language in specific sections of the ordinance. Council directed staff to make changes to the definition of development project and the composition of the Public Art Steering Committee. Action: Moved, seconded and carried (Krider/Inman) to direct staff to make the changes agreed upon and bring back the written ordinance at the next meeting as a First Reading. AYES: Krider, Inman, van Gorder, Mott, Techel. NOES: None 17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Councilmember Inman provided the City Manager with information from Google regarding high speed initiative. 17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:45 p.m.; after said Closed Session, City Attorney Barrett reported in open public session that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. /s/dorothy Roadman, City Clerk Page 9 of 9