Politics & Government
City Council Agenda Sept. 20, 2011
The afternoon session runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and the evening session starts at 6:15 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA AND THE NAPA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NCRA)
September 20, 2011
3:30 P.M. Afternoon Session
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6:15 P.M. Evening Session
City Hall Council Chambers
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955 School Street
NAPA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NCRA)
3:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS
Juliana Inman, James Krider, Peter Mott, Mark van Gorder, Chair Jill Techel
1.
CALL TO ORDER
1.A.
Roll Call:
2.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.A.
Approval of Napa Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes for August 16, 2011 and Special Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2011.
5.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.A.
Adopt a resolution of the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency approving and authorizing execution of a Remittance Funding Agreement between the Agency and City of Napa pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34194.2.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
7.
BRIEF COMMENTS BY AGENCY MEMBER OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Napa Community Redevelopment agency is October 18, 2011.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AFTERNOON SESSION 3:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Juliana Inman, Peter Mott, Mark van Gorder, Vice Mayor James Krider, Mayor Jill Techel
9.
CALL TO ORDER
9.A.
Roll Call
10.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
11.
Proclamation designating September 19-23, 2011 as "Fall Prevention Awareness Week" in the City of Napa.
12.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
13.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
13.A.
Approve City Council Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting:
Approve City Council Minutes of September 6, 2011 Regular Meeting.
13.B.
Second Reading and final adoption of an Ordinance to comply with the alternative voluntary redevelopment program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of California Health and Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency.
13.C.
Appointment: Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals:
Consider waiving the interview process for appointments to fill two incumbents’ seats on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals.
13.D.
Contract with Napa County Office of Education regarding grant funded, after school programs:
Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Department to execute on behalf of the City, a contract with the allowing the City to operate an After School Education & Safety Grant funded after school program at three sites; , and elementary schools.
13.E.
Napa Riverfront Green Project (PK06RA02):
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to award and execute the construction contract for the Napa Riverfront Green Project to the lowest and best bidder, G.D. Nielson Construction, Inc., and authorizing the charge of geotechnical testing, contract administration, management, and inspection up to a total amount not to exceed $625,183.
13.F.
Approval of the Classification Specification for Fire Chief:
Adopt a Resolution approving the classification specification for the position of Fire Chief.
13.G.
Animal and Licensing Services Agreement 8350 (County Agreement 3585) - FY 2012-2014:
Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to City of Napa Agreement No. 8350 with the County of Napa for animal and licensing services in the amount of $209,633 for fiscal year 2011-2012, $215,921 for fiscal year 2012-2013 and $222,399 for fiscal year 2012-2014.
13.H.
Adopt a resolution of the City of Napa approving and authorizing execution of a Remittance Funding Agreement between the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Napa pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34194.2.
13.I.
Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Napa City Firefighters Association:
Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Napa City Firefighters Association for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.
14.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14.A.
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Fourth Quarter Report without Financials:
Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Report without financials for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
14.B.
Update on the sustainability program and EECBG activities:
Provide an update on the City of Napa sustainability program and projects funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
14.C.
2011 Napa Art Walk Program Sculpture Selections:
2011 Napa Art Walk Sculpture Selections and Program Update
15.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
16.
CLOSED SESSION:
16.A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager.
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)); Napa Superior Court Case
No. 26-56982.
16.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)); Napa Superior Court Case
No. 26-56563.
16.D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section
54957.6): City designated representatives: Mike Parness, Nancy Weiss, Michael Barrett, Karyn Ezell, and Desiree Brun, and Emily Prescott, of Renne, Sloan, Holtzman, and Sakai LLP. Employee organization: Napa City Employees’ Association; Napa Chief Fire Officers; Management Unit of the Napa Police Department.
5:00 P.M. to 6:15 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECESS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: EVENING SESSION
6:15 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Juliana Inman, Peter Mott, Mark van Gorder, Vice Mayor James Krider, Mayor Jill Techel
*(Note: Commission interviews will start at 6:15 p.m.)
17.
CALL TO ORDER:
17.A.
Roll Call:
18.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
19.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
20.
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
20.A.
Appointment: Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission:
Make appointments to fill two seats on the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission.
21.
REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
22.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
22.A.
Proclamation "Childhood Obesity Prevention and Fitness Week":
Proclamation designating the week of September 26 through 30, 2011 as "Childhood Obesity Prevention and Fitness Week" in the City of Napa.
22.B.
Friday Night Live Presentation:
Accept Award of Appreciation for support in the prevention of underage drinking.
23.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
24.
ADMINSTRATIVE REPORTS:
25.
CONSENT HEARINGS:
25.A.
2010-11 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report:
Adopt a resolution authorizing approval of the 2010-11 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.
26.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
26.A.
Adopt a resolution to establish water rates for single family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and irrigation customers both inside and outside city, fire service charges and pumped zone surcharges over a five year period and adopt a resolution to establish reserve levels for the Water Enterprise Fund.
27.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
28. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Napa City Council is October 4, 2011.
INFORMATION FOR CITY MEETINGS:
Information Available: Documents related to the City Council or the Board for the Housing Authority and/or Redevelopment Agency are available at www.cityofnapa.org; or email clerk@cityofnapa.org; or contact the Office of the City Clerk: 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559/ telephone: (707) 257-9503. Any documents related to an agenda item provided to a majority of the City Council (Board) after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk or in a binder so labeled in the Council Chambers on the meeting date.
Public Comment: Speaker cards are available; it is requested but not required, to submit a card to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. Speakers will be limited to five minutes and will comply with the City’s rules of order. If your comments pertain to a specific item on the agenda, reserve your comments until the item is before the City Council (Board). Time limits will be enforced by the Mayor to facilitate the fair and efficient conduct of the meeting.
Consent Calendar: Items are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote. Only the Mayor (Chair) or a majority of the City Council (Board) may authorize public input.
Consent Hearings: These routine items may be approved by a single vote; however, any member of the public or City Council (Board) may remove an item for consideration during the public hearing portion of the agenda.
Administrative Reports: Only the Mayor (Chair) or a majority of the governing body may authorize public input for these items.
Public Hearings/Appeals: 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 hearing. All other speakers will be limited to 5 minutes.
Meeting Dates: The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month; however additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
Governing Law: City Council (Board) conducts all meetings in accordance with the “Ralph M. Brown Act” (California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.) and pursuant to the City’s Rules of Order for City Council meetings (Policy Resolution 19).
MAYOR’S MESSAGE:
The City Council pledges to listen carefully to all sides of an issue, examine the rights of each individual, and consider the needs of our community before making a decision. Accordingly, the Council expects members of the audience to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect during the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation and for your public participation.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Please turn off cell phones and pagers before entering the Council Chambers.
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Council may also schedule additional special meetings for the purpose of completing unfinished business and/or study session. Regular meetings are held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 955 School Street.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL WRITTEN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA, AND MAY BE OBTAINED OR REVIEWED BY VISITING THE CITY WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFNAPA.ORG; E-MAILING CLERK@CITYOFNAPA.ORG; OR CONTACTING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 955 SCHOOL STREET, NAPA, CA. 94559 BY MAIL OR IN PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE AT (707) 257-9503.
CITY POLICY TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Each City entity, (including the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority of the City of Napa), offers public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is reasonably accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Each City entity complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. Wheelchair access to the Council Chambers, and speaker’s microphone, is available to all persons.
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, please contact the City Clerk Department at 257-9503. If any person is hearing impaired and would like information regarding this meeting, please call the City’s telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) at 257-9506.
In making any request for assistance, advance notice to the City forty-eight hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.
Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas de anticipación cuando haga un pedido para asistencia. Esto les da suficiente tiempo antes de la junta para permitir que la ciudad tome medidas razonables.
CHALLENGING DECISIONS OF CITY ENTITIES:
The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by any City Entity (including the City of Napa, the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency, or the Housing Authority of the City of Napa) 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 any City Entity must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred.
If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above actions in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Napa, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
