REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AUGUST 16, :30 PM Afternoon Session 6:30 PM Evening Session

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1 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AUGUST 16, :30 PM Afternoon Session 6:30 PM Evening Session City Hall Council Chambers 955 School Street 3:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M. 1.A Roll Call PRESENT: Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Roberts announced the following: Item 4 C. Letter from Michael Patrick Durkee of Nossaman LLP dated August 15, Item 5.B: PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Written communication from Elizabeth McKinne dated. Written communication from Eve Howard received August 15, Written communication from Lowell Downey received Item 5.C: PowerPoint presentation by city staff. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: James Hinton, resident commented on medical marijuana dispensaries and invited those present to visit the dispensary located in Vallejo. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Vice Mayor Luros pulled Item 4C for discussion. Moved, seconded (Sedgley/lnman) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Item 4C pulled for discussion. AYES: Sedgley, Inman, Mott, Luros Page 1 of 11

2 4.A Approved the August 2, 2016 Regular. 4.B City of Napa Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update Adopted Resolution R approving the City of Napa Conflict of Interest Code as required by the Political Reform Act. 4.0 Second Reading of Ordinance to Rezone Six Downtown Parcels to Include Them in the Parking Exempt District Pulled for discussion. Councilmember Sedgley asked what bearing the late communication from Michael Patrick Durkee had on the issue; City Attorney Barrett responded that the letter was not directly related to the item before Council but more specifically concerned the Parking Impact Fees which would be re-noticed and brought before Council at a later date. Moved, seconded ( Mott / Sedgley ) to adopt the second reading and final passage, and adopt Ordinance authorizing a Zoning Amendment to expand the Parking Exempt Overlay District to six parcels (APN , -013, -014 & , -003, -010). AYES: Sedgley, Mott, Luros NOES: Inman 4.D Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors Appointment Designated the County of Napa to represent, and vote on behalf of, the City of Napa on the Board of Directors of the Mahn Energy Authority (Mann Clean Energy) Join Powers Authority; and authorize the City Manager to provide written notice to the Authority of this designation. 4.E Forty Garfield Subdivision Final Map Adopted Resolution R approving the Final Map of Forty Garfield Subdivision (Project No. ENG ) located at 40 Garfield Lane and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map. 4.F Replacement of Hydro-Vac Excavator Truck and Addition of a Water Valve Exerciser Truck Authorized the Public Works Director to issue purchase orders to Owen Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $409,887 for a Hydro-Vac Excavator Truck, and to National Auto Fleet Group, Inc. in the amount of $196,953 for a Water Valve Exerciser Truck. Page 2 of 11

3 4.G Mayacamas Vista Estates Subdivision Final Map Adopted Resolution R approving the Final Map of Mayacamas Vista Estates Subdivision (Project No. ENG ) located at 1121 Orchard Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map. 4.H Amendment to Agreement with JLL for the City Hall Consolidation Project and Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $310,000 Adopted a Resolution R authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $850,000, and authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $310,000 to the City Hall Consolidation Project. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A Appoint a Voting Delegate and Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference It was noted that Vice Mayor Luros and Councilmember Inman would be attending the conference. Vice Mayor Luros called for public comment, no comments were provided. Moved, seconded ( Inman/Sedgley ) to appoint Vice Mayor Luros as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Inman as the altemate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Motion carried' AYES: Sedgley, Mott, Luros, Inman 5.B CANV Shelter Contract & Update on Homeless System Redesign Nancy Weiss Assistant City Manager, presented the report on recommendations for homeless system redesign. Lark Ferrell, Housing Manager provided further details. Danielle Wildkress, Associate Director with the Corporation for Supportive Housing, and Cynthia Nagendra, Director for Center of Capacity Building at the National Affiance to End Homelessness reported on the report and recommendations for shelter system redesign and emergency shelter operations. Page 3 of 11

4 Housing Manager Ferrell further explained the proposed system structure whereby a Homeless Systems Coordinator would work with the City and County under a Funders Collaborative to provide a structured, collaborative approach. She added that the funding for the contract for Community Action Napa Valley to provide services to the shelters would need to be approved to extend the contract to July Discussion and questions from the Councilmembers ensued with regard to models from other agencies, the structure of the housing subsidy pool, and the funding. Vice Mayor Luros called for public comment. Eve Howard, resident spoke in favor of the relocation of Hope Center and the beautification of Triangle Park. Joelle Gallagher, Executive Director of Cope Family Center urged focus on providing public restrooms and asserted the homelessness issue would not be solved by relocating the Hope Center. David Graves, resident, voiced support for more resources to put toward homeless solutions and commented on neighborhood problems. Assistant City Manager Weiss stated that Brandon Gardner with the City of Napa Police Department provides outreach to the homeless, and two additional police officers work with downtown businesses and stakeholders to connect people with needed services. Councilmember Inman voiced frustration regarding lack of progress on the issue in the past, as well as a concem for the current operator of the Shelter. She stated she was glad to see a different approach. Councilmember Mott also voiced support of the plan and also for the beautification of Triangle Park. Councilmember Sedgley stated he was in support of extending the contract with CANV to the end of the contract term. Vice Mayor Luros stated there was a need to move forward with a plan to use resources more effectively. She added that while she looked forward to a resolution regarding the Hope Center she did not support spending City resources on Triangle Park at this time. Further discussion ensued regarding Triangle Park and its possible uses and beautification. Page 4 of 11

5 City Manager Parness suggested deferring solutions for Triangle Park adding if it were Council's wish staff could program the item in the next project tracking and discuss the matter in the Council Planning meeting in February of next year. Moved, seconded ( Sedgley/Mott ) to adopt Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute the Agreement with Community Action Napa Valley in the amount of $385,158 for the operation of the homeless shelter system. AYES: Sedgley, Mott, Luros, Inman 5.0 Fiscal Year Fourth Quarter Report without Financials and Fiscal Year Project Tracking List City Manager Parness reported on the FY Fourth Quarter Report (without financials) and the Project Tracking List. Moved, seconded ( Mott/Inman ) to Receive and File the Fourth Quarter Report without Financials and Fiscal Year Project Tracking List. AYES: Sedgley, Mott, Luros, Inman 6.D Code Enforcement Services Agreement with the Town of Yountville Stephanie Gaul, Management Analyst II, provided the staff report. Discussion ensued. Moved, seconded ( Mott/Inman ) to adopt Resolution R , entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Town of Yountville for Code Enforcement contract services and authorizing associated budget adjustments. AYES: Mott, Inman, Sedgley, Luros Page 5 of 11

6 6. CONSENT HEARINGS: 6.A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Plan Amendment Vice Mayor Luros announced the item and called for requests to speak; there being none, the Hearing was opened and closed without comment. Moved, seconded ( Sedgley/Mott ) to adopt Resolution R approving the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Fiscal Year Amended Annual Action Plan (the "Amended Annual Action Plan") and associated budget adjustments; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents. AYES: Mott, Sedgley, Luros NOES: Inman Councilmember Inman stated earlier in the meeting she indicated that she felt the funds from the sale of the Main Street Property should not be used for administrative costs. City Manager Pamess stated that the Main Street sale Item would come back to City Council at a later date. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 7.A PERS Contract Amendment for Cost Sharing for Miscellaneous, Police Safety and Public Safety Executive Staff Assistant to the City Manager Desiree Brun provided a brief staff report. Vice Mayor Luros called for public comment; no comments were provided. Moved, seconded ( Mott/Inman ) to close the public testimony portion of the Hearing. Motion carried. AYES: Inman, Mott, Sedgley, Luros city Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11

7 Moved, seconded ( Sedgley/Inman ) to adopt a Resolution of Intent R and approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance to amend the contract between the City of Napa and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide for miscellaneous, police safety and public safety Executive staff sharing employer costs towards pension benefits. Motion carried. AYES: Inman, Mott, Sedgley, Luros 8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None CITY COUNCIL RECESS 5:25 P.M. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING: EVENING SESSION 9. CALL TO ORDER: 9.A Roll Call Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros PRESENT: 10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: Item 13.A: PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Late communication from Kevin Teague Late communication from Karen Schoenfeld Item 13.8: PowerPoint presentation by city staff. Written communication from Elizabeth McKinne dated August 14, Late communication from Craig Songer, Chair of Napa County Landmarks 12. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Page 7 of 11

8 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS: 13.A Vista Tulocay Apartments - Proposed Development of a 282 Unit Apartment Project Located on the Property West of 467 Soscol Avenue Scott Klingbeil, Community Development provided the staff report. City Councilmembers provided applicable disclosures. Vice Mayor Luros opened the public testimony portion of the hearing and invited the applicant to present comments first. Applicant Shawn Guttersen, with Vista Tulocay Apartment Homes, provided an overview of the project. Karen Schoenfeld, co-owner of property at 476 Soscol Avenue provided a letter for Council consideration related to concerns about the possibility of the placement of a signal light at the corner of her property. Karen Relucio, with the Napa County Public Health Division, asked that Council consider more affordable housing units. Joelle Gallagher, Cope Family Center, Napa Housing Coalition asked that Council keep affordable housing as primary condition. Crania Lindberg, resident, spoke about the issue of weekend homes. Kevin Teague, Holman Teague Roche Anglin LLP Attorneys at Law, speaking on behalf of the applicant, addressed concerns voiced by previous speakers. He also asked that the Resolution listed as Attachment 2 be amended to state "public improvements" rather than "private improvements" and that Attachment 5 Section 7 paragraphs 35, 36 and 37 be renumbered to Nos 34, 35, and 38. Discussion ensued regarding workforce and affordable housing. Moved, seconded ( lnman/sedgley ) to close the public testimony portion of the Hearing. AAYES: Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros Page 8 of 11

9 Deliberation continued with regarding to proposed traffic signals and affordable housing. Public Works Director LaRochelle stated that full signalized access to commercial property should increase the value of the Schoenfeld property. Discussion ensued regarding the amenities provided by the project and the need for more housing. Moved, seconded ( lnman/sedgley )to approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance amending Section (5)(C) of the Municipal Code deleting the requirement for on-street of an ordnance amending the requirement for on-street parking on Entry Way and North Drive within the Tulocay Village and Tulocay Place Zoning Districts; and to Adopt Resolution R approving a design review permit, lot line adjustment and alternative equivalent action for Vista Tulocay Apartments and determining that that the addendum to the Gasser Master Plan Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Project complies with applicable CEQA requirements and is adequate and appropriate to support the Council's approval of the Project; with the correction noted on the Holman Teague letter dated (Attachment 2), whereby the reference to "private improvements" shall be changed to "public improvements" on page 21 of 48, Condition 38(a); and to Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance adopting a Development Agreement pursuant to Govemment Code Section et seq., by and between the City of Napa and the Napa Vista Tulocay LLC, and directing its execution and recordation; and to Correct Attachment 5, Exhibit E as referenced in the Holman Teague Letter dated. AYES: Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros 13.B Proposed Development of a 51 Unit Mixed Use Project on the Old Napa Register Site Located at 1615 Second Street & 1728 Third Street Scott Kfingbeil, Senior Planner, provided the staff report. Council provided applicable disclosures. Vice Mayor Luros called for public comment. Page 9 of 11

10 Speaking on behalf of the applicant, Katherine McComic briefed Council regarding the design of the project and the discussions that occurred with the neighborhood and the Planning Commission. Linda Kerr, resident, thanked the Developers for the cooperation and flexibility in creating the design of the project. JoeIle Gallagher, Cope Family Center, voiced concern regarding the affordability of the units and urged the city to re-adopt the inclusionary housing element. Mary Zeigler, property owner, voiced concerns regarding parking. Under applicant rebuttal, Ms. McComic spoke to the affordability factor and the parking issue and stated that each unit had two allotted parking spaces in a garage; no "on-street" parking was included. Moved, seconded ( Inman/Mott ) to close the public testimony portion of the Public Hearing. AYES: Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros Vice Mayor Luros asked the City Attorney about the comment made previously by Ms. Gallagher with Cope Family Center with regard to requiring inclusionary housing in projects that are for sale. City Attorney Barrett responded that, shortly after the Palmer case was decided, the City considered the possibility of continuing inclusionary housing in "for sale" projects, along with a range of other affordable housing strategies. Councilmember Mott summarized the City Council's policy decision to focus on the use of affordable housing fees for rental (as opposed to "for sale") affordable housing projects. Discussion ensued with regard to the project and positive comments were made about the overall design, outreach, the compliance with the Downtown Specific Plan and the community outreach and flexibility that the Developer provided. Moved, seconded ( lnman/sedgley ) to adopt Resolution R approving a Design Review Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Napa Register Site at 1615 Second Street and 1728 Third Street. Motion carried. AYES: Inman, Sedgley, Mott, Luros Page 10 of 11

11 14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None. 15. ADJOURNMENT: 7:50 P.M. Page 11 of 11