1 00:00:37,350 --> 00:00:44,250 The City Clerk and I are on the same wavelength. It's just like the Member Mass and Radar and the 2 00:00:44,250 --> 00:00:48,710 Federal Member of that is. She always anticipates every step I make other way. 3 00:00:49,510 --> 00:00:57,370 But welcome everyone. It's October 21st. We're ready for Halloween, I think. Hopefully we won't 4 00:00:57,370 --> 00:01:02,570 howling antics today, but you never know, something early might be fun. 5 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,650 City Clerk, if you're ready, could we have roll call, please? 6 00:01:06,410 --> 00:01:07,510 Council members, Dean Atale. 7 00:01:07,930 --> 00:01:08,110 Here. 8 00:01:08,430 --> 00:01:08,870 Narveyes. 9 00:01:09,530 --> 00:01:09,970 Painter. 10 00:01:10,150 --> 00:01:10,250 Here. 11 00:01:10,470 --> 00:01:11,190 Vice Mayor La Rose. 12 00:01:13,330 --> 00:01:18,210 And we have noticed we've moved our pledge to the beginning of our meetings to the day, 13 00:01:18,230 --> 00:01:18,970 made sense. 14 00:01:19,330 --> 00:01:24,450 And if I may ask Mayor Jill Techlet to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. 15 00:01:38,540 --> 00:01:42,320 bill for the bill for the bill. 16 00:01:48,380 --> 00:01:49,600 She'll always be my mayor. 17 00:01:49,780 --> 00:01:52,400 That's why I was referred to as Mayor Jill. 18 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:58,060 City Clerk are there any changes to the agenda or supplemental reports? 19 00:01:58,420 --> 00:02:00,060 There are no changes to the agenda, Mayor. 20 00:02:00,160 --> 00:02:03,420 We do have supplemental reports for item five public comment. 21 00:02:03,580 --> 00:02:07,440 We have communications received from Jim Maccomerra and John Bristle. 22 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:10,440 Thank you very much. 23 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:15,640 Council for our presentations, our special presentations today. 24 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:21,860 We will start by proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 25 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:30,300 City of Napa Proclamation, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2025, whereas every 26 00:02:30,300 --> 00:02:36,260 year since 1989, the United States Congress has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness 27 00:02:36,260 --> 00:02:36,660 Month. 28 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:41,600 Renewing our country's commitment to standing against Domestic Violence, meeting the needs 29 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:46,980 of survivors, and we're as domestic violence awareness month is about raising awareness and 30 00:02:46,980 --> 00:02:49,800 uplifting the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. 31 00:02:50,460 --> 00:02:55,640 This year's national campaign of with survivors always calls on us to explore what it means 32 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:59,040 to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity. 33 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:06,840 And we're as data from the United States Center of Disease Controls 2022 National Intimate 34 00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:13,380 partner in sexual violence survey, the NIPS-VS, shows that nearly one in three women and one 35 00:03:13,380 --> 00:03:18,360 in four men in the U.S. report experiencing severe physical violence from an intimate 36 00:03:18,360 --> 00:03:19,820 partner in their lifetime. 37 00:03:20,260 --> 00:03:26,060 While nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced psychological aggression, such as humiliating 38 00:03:26,060 --> 00:03:29,520 or controlling behaviors from their partner and... 39 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:33,980 Whereas domestic violence can cause severe physical and emotional distress for survivors, 40 00:03:33,980 --> 00:03:39,080 or more likely to become suicidal and lose economic opportunities from the abuse. 41 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:44,220 Children who wish witness abuse are likely to experience abuse themselves, and are often 42 00:03:44,220 --> 00:03:48,820 used to control other family members, which can have lifelong impacts on their mental health. 43 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:53,840 Domestic violence contributes to over 10% of all intentional violent deaths, not including 44 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:59,040 suicide, in cost America over $8 billion a year, and... 45 00:03:59,040 --> 00:04:05,200 by serving October as domestic violence a war in this month. We show that our community is committed 46 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:10,920 to supporting survivors and working toward prevention of domestic violence among future generations. 47 00:04:12,440 --> 00:04:17,480 Now, therefore, be it resolved that I scot casually mayor of the city of Napa along with a 48 00:04:17,480 --> 00:04:24,320 city council to hear by proclaim October 2025 as domestic violence awareness month and encourage 49 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:33,820 all residents of Napa to honor domestic violence survivors in those who served them during this month 50 00:04:33,820 --> 00:04:41,460 into out the year. They did October 21st, 2025. And I think we have with us joining us today 51 00:04:41,460 --> 00:04:47,660 is Tracy Lamb. She's the Executive Director of a Napa Emergency Women Services Domestic Violence 52 00:04:47,660 --> 00:04:53,580 and Sexual Abuse Services. Tracy, if you would like to say a few things for cheer if you with us 53 00:04:53,580 --> 00:04:59,320 I will come down and present you with your proclamation, please, we moved you to the center. 54 00:05:03,300 --> 00:05:32,560 Thank you, mayor, suchly, and members of the council. Until Teckel may be here mayor, but she's one of my board members, and so I'm really proud to have her with me here today, and also our Tico-Poneys with here, and also board members of news, and we have many, also friends in our community, so I just wanted to recognize that they were here as well. I know that was a lot of words to read, and I want to say I appreciate you reading every one of them. I'm the executive director of news, and we celebrate, I don't know if you call it, 55 00:05:32,560 --> 00:05:44,620 We acknowledge domestic violence awareness month every year, and, um, unfortunately, this year has been a difficult year, um, in the issue of domestic violence in our community. 56 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,780 So, um, I just want to thank you for recognizing the month. 57 00:05:49,440 --> 00:06:01,320 This year, our campaign is, um, stand with survivors always, and we want to explore what it means to be true partners with survivors in their pursuit of safety and support and solidarity. 58 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:13,380 And we also recognize that survivors in the LGBTQ plus community and our immigrant communities have faced escalating threats and fears for their safety 59 00:06:13,380 --> 00:06:29,100 and whether at work or school or when attempting to seek vital supportive services, we ask you in joining in caring for all survivors and help us to send the message that we seek a safe and supportive community and we're working for that every day at news. 60 00:06:29,100 --> 00:06:40,400 Our services are 100% confidential, all survivors are welcome, and we promise we will not share their information with anyone without their written informed consent. 61 00:06:41,420 --> 00:06:43,180 Everything that we offer is free and voluntary. 62 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:50,500 We, in this community, have suffered some terrible losses in due to domestic violence. 63 00:06:50,500 --> 00:06:58,560 And one of those hit very close to home, one of our staff members had a cousin who was murdered, 64 00:06:59,040 --> 00:07:05,900 who was pregnant with twins, and it just reminds us all how serious domestic violence can be. 65 00:07:06,460 --> 00:07:13,610 I just heard a statistic yesterday that said half of all children under the age of six will be exposed to a domestic violence incident. 66 00:07:13,610 --> 00:07:20,430 and at some during that very young point in their lives and that those exposures can have 67 00:07:20,430 --> 00:07:27,130 lifelong implications. So we know it affects everyone. I want to invite everyone to help us to 68 00:07:27,130 --> 00:07:34,650 stand with survivors by taking part Thursday night. We're holding a vigil at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. 69 00:07:35,530 --> 00:07:40,970 And you showing out will take an action that shows that you support survivors. If you or someone 70 00:07:40,970 --> 00:07:46,990 you know is in an unsafe relationship or just struggling with something that sounds like domestic 71 00:07:46,990 --> 00:07:53,190 violence or sexual abuse, our help line is 247. It's 255 news and anyone can call. We're 72 00:07:53,190 --> 00:07:58,310 available in English and Spanish and we just want to thank you in our entire community for 73 00:07:58,310 --> 00:08:00,810 the support that you always have given news. Thank you. 74 00:08:00,930 --> 00:08:05,930 Thank you, Tracy. Thank you for all you do, Tracy. If you get crazy, if you get kind of around 75 00:08:05,930 --> 00:08:09,750 behind if you're willing to, and Jill, would you join us for a picture? 76 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:23,920 We'll get him together. 77 00:08:30,060 --> 00:08:31,360 Thank you. 78 00:08:32,740 --> 00:08:36,520 Thank you very much. 79 00:08:37,700 --> 00:08:39,280 Thank you. 80 00:08:39,280 --> 00:08:39,400 Thank 81 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:50,080 you very 82 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:55,810 much. 83 00:09:01,730 --> 00:09:08,390 Our next order of business is to proclaim October as Napa Pedestrian Safety Month. 84 00:09:08,390 --> 00:09:11,570 So, Council, your next proclamation. 85 00:09:12,530 --> 00:09:15,370 National Pedestrian Safety Month, October 2025. 86 00:09:16,170 --> 00:09:20,930 Whereas, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 87 00:09:20,930 --> 00:09:24,410 recognizes October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. 88 00:09:25,290 --> 00:09:30,830 And, whereas, on average, a pedestrian was killed every 72 minutes and injured every 8 minutes 89 00:09:30,830 --> 00:09:33,490 in traffic collisions nationwide in 2023. 90 00:09:33,490 --> 00:09:48,270 And. We're as the city of Napa General Plan Transportation Element identifies a policy to work towards safer streets to reduce and eventually eliminate fatal and severe injury collisions among vehicles pedestrians and bicyclists and. 91 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:56,690 Whereas pedestrian transportation is an integral part of the multimodal transportation system plan by federal state regional and local government agencies. 92 00:09:56,690 --> 00:09:59,930 and pedestrian safety is an essential part of every day. 93 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:11,540 We're as walking supports personal physical and environmental benefits, such as increased health and fitness, reduced traffic congestion, and can foster vibrant and livable streets. 94 00:10:12,680 --> 00:10:27,580 And we're as city council has identified roads and traffic safety as a city council priority, and supports the countywide vision zero goal of eliminating traffic collisions, resulting in severe injuries or fatalities in Napa County by 2030. 95 00:10:27,580 --> 00:10:33,520 And whereas the city of Napper urges drivers to look for pedestrians slow down and incorporate 96 00:10:33,520 --> 00:10:38,160 pedestrian awareness into their driving routines and encourages everyone to redirect 97 00:10:38,160 --> 00:10:42,960 rededicate themselves to enjoying the benefits of walking and ensuring the safety of pedestrians 98 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:49,120 in our community. Now therefore be resolved that I Scott said we wear the city of Daapo along with 99 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:54,800 the Nappa City Council. We'll do here by proclaim in October 25th as national pedestrian safety 100 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:58,740 I went to the city of Napa, dated October 21, 2025. 101 00:10:59,740 --> 00:11:03,620 And I believe with us tonight, we have Dan 102 00:11:03,620 --> 00:11:04,540 Wilkowski. 103 00:11:04,920 --> 00:11:07,260 He's the chairperson for our bicycle 104 00:11:07,260 --> 00:11:09,400 pedestrian advisory commission. 105 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:12,740 So if Dan is here, thanks to see you again. 106 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:15,500 All 107 00:11:18,440 --> 00:11:19,400 right. 108 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:23,860 What the listening public to be able to hear me, right? 109 00:11:24,740 --> 00:11:25,800 Any idea on what cows get? 110 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:29,900 I'm Chair of the Bike Investor and Advisory Commission. 111 00:11:31,140 --> 00:11:32,120 We call it Beepack. 112 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:37,480 I'm speaking in support of the parking machine you have in front of you. 113 00:11:37,640 --> 00:11:39,860 You mentioned the Vision Zero and the Proclamation. 114 00:11:40,900 --> 00:11:44,280 I'm going to work by city staff and Beepack 115 00:11:44,800 --> 00:11:47,660 are helping improve pedestrian safety in the city 116 00:11:47,660 --> 00:11:49,240 and reduce collisions. 117 00:11:50,020 --> 00:11:52,620 And some of the projects we've recently done you probably know about 118 00:11:52,620 --> 00:11:56,820 because people complain about traffic being redirected 119 00:11:56,820 --> 00:11:57,260 and so forth. 120 00:11:57,880 --> 00:12:00,700 But Salvador Avenue is part of a complete streets project. 121 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:07,240 And Browns Valley Rehab project has included sidewalk gap 122 00:12:07,240 --> 00:12:10,380 closures, some high visibility crosswalk striping, 123 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:13,420 and the installation of these rapid flashing beacons 124 00:12:13,420 --> 00:12:15,860 to alert people that pedestrians are crossing. 125 00:12:16,460 --> 00:12:20,200 We have projects on Coom Street and Roads in the Westwood neighborhood 126 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:25,940 that provide elements to enhance pedestrian safety and community connectivity. 127 00:12:26,960 --> 00:12:33,940 To reduce traffic accidents, the city has recently decreased speed limits downtown and on the Jefferson 128 00:12:33,940 --> 00:12:34,440 corridor. 129 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:41,380 The upcoming road diet plan on Lincoln Avenue hopes the slow traffic and provide a center 130 00:12:41,380 --> 00:12:43,500 left-turn lane for cars and bicycles. 131 00:12:43,500 --> 00:12:54,220 The pedestrian crossings will be easier because the double thread of crossing, you know, four lanes of traffic will be reduced to one line of traffic in each direction. 132 00:12:55,720 --> 00:13:03,580 The BPAC, our Advisory Committee Commission, has recently submitted a letter to support a grant for doing similar work on Amola. 133 00:13:04,260 --> 00:13:08,520 You know, parts of Amola don't have much curbs or sidewalks in South Wales. 134 00:13:08,520 --> 00:13:14,480 Anyway, in closing, the BPAC is participating in the Napa County's ongoing active transportation plan. 135 00:13:14,660 --> 00:13:21,740 That will combine pedestrian and bicycling at the one active transportation plan. 136 00:13:21,980 --> 00:13:28,400 A draft of that is available on the county's website, and it's available for everybody to come in on. 137 00:13:28,640 --> 00:13:29,840 That's all I have. Thank you. 138 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:40,130 Thank you, Dan. If you could also come up behind the dice. We'd like to take a photograph of the 139 00:13:40,130 --> 00:13:42,250 audience we have 140 00:13:43,050 --> 00:13:43,690 uh... 141 00:13:43,690 --> 00:13:45,650 more in trip 142 00:13:45,650 --> 00:13:50,150 re-trip well-do-marine on the issue of traffic safety and slow down 143 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:02,400 thank 144 00:14:04,480 --> 00:14:05,120 you 145 00:14:05,120 --> 00:14:06,100 thank you 146 00:14:06,100 --> 00:14:06,440 thank you 147 00:14:14,590 --> 00:14:17,570 well i think i will allow that 148 00:14:18,430 --> 00:14:19,070 please 149 00:14:20,210 --> 00:14:26,110 re-trip and i just wanted to give a shout out for some additional really good work that has been done 150 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:30,590 I don't see anyone here from the Napa Bike Coalition, the Napa County Bike Coalition, 151 00:14:30,670 --> 00:14:37,050 but their work is tireless for bikes and pedestrian and community engaging people to get out on 152 00:14:37,050 --> 00:14:42,070 their bikes. We really appreciate that. Also, some other things that may not have been mentioned, 153 00:14:42,750 --> 00:14:48,890 the daylighting project with the red curbs. I'd love to know how many red curbs have been painted 154 00:14:48,890 --> 00:14:55,870 and the rectangular flashing beacons. The city has installed more than 50 of those. It's incredibly 155 00:14:55,870 --> 00:14:59,930 important for pedestrian safety and the other thing is the red light cam. 156 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:06,800 Program. Please, well, keep your foot on the gas for that. Please, don't be discouraged by 157 00:15:07,340 --> 00:15:13,160 naysayers on next door. I think the technology is incredibly important, particularly for pedestrians 158 00:15:13,160 --> 00:15:19,240 at those intersections. So, if there are opportunities to look for more technology, I would encourage 159 00:15:19,240 --> 00:15:25,940 us to do that. Well, slowdown app has started with a mission for traffic calming and residential 160 00:15:25,940 --> 00:15:30,540 neighborhoods, you know, we veered off of that to talk a lot about traffic safety on the 161 00:15:30,540 --> 00:15:35,380 high-endry network and maybe the better message is to work toward next year for pedestrian 162 00:15:35,380 --> 00:15:40,580 safety in our residential neighborhoods. I mean, this is where people are walking, you know, 163 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:46,120 the schools, the parks, people out walking their dogs and their kids and whatever we can 164 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:49,840 do to bring more safety to the neighborhoods would be really appreciated. Thanks. 165 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:51,760 Thank you, Marie. Thank you very much. 166 00:15:57,130 --> 00:16:03,010 Next our agenda is time for public comment on non agenda items during the public comment portion of the meeting. 167 00:16:03,190 --> 00:16:08,690 The public is invited to address the council on any item with this subject matter jurisdiction of the council. 168 00:16:09,350 --> 00:16:15,670 Please focus your comments on either past actions taken by the council or proposed future actions to be taken by the council. 169 00:16:16,310 --> 00:16:23,770 However, if the subject of the public comment is not on the agenda, state law is strictly limits the council's ability to respond 170 00:16:23,770 --> 00:16:31,070 at this meeting, and we do take public comment for things that maybe aren't past actions 171 00:16:31,070 --> 00:16:31,970 or future actions. 172 00:16:32,130 --> 00:16:36,030 So, but it's the opportunity to speak to the Council in our community. 173 00:16:36,250 --> 00:16:37,770 So, city clerk, do you have any speaker cards? 174 00:16:37,970 --> 00:16:38,490 I do, Mayor. 175 00:16:38,570 --> 00:16:40,330 I have one from Lee Ann Harman, 176 00:16:48,060 --> 00:16:53,340 Lee Ann Harman, 1031, the Cormick Lane, in April of 2023, and again 177 00:16:53,340 --> 00:16:59,600 last month, the Moose Lodge, at 3275 Browns Valley Road, we're notified and writing that there 178 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:06,120 no record with the City of Napa authorizing their RS7 single-family residential parcels to 179 00:17:06,120 --> 00:17:12,300 be operated as a club or lodge or for the outdoor use of sound amplification and loudspeakers. 180 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:20,360 From 2021 until the first notification, they held live outdoor bands and many loudspeaker and 181 00:17:20,360 --> 00:17:26,160 amplification events. Many of their events started on Thursday afternoons and didn't conclude 182 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:32,080 until Sunday afternoon. Two weeks after receiving their second notification, they hosted 183 00:17:32,080 --> 00:17:38,500 yet another event, at least their fourth for 2025, including live outdoor amplification 184 00:17:38,500 --> 00:17:45,740 music, and advertised to the public as cocktail and beer for sale in a residential area. 185 00:17:46,420 --> 00:17:55,480 Napa City of Code 17.08.020 clubs and lodges are a conditional use that requires a use permit, 186 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:57,780 which they do not have. 187 00:17:58,160 --> 00:18:00,380 Code 8.08.010. 188 00:18:00,900 --> 00:18:04,500 It is unlawful for any person as part of a commercial use 189 00:18:04,500 --> 00:18:10,580 to operate a loudspeaker or amplification system that can be heard outside any building 190 00:18:10,580 --> 00:18:12,720 and let's say use permit has been obtained. 191 00:18:13,700 --> 00:18:14,420 They do not have. 192 00:18:14,820 --> 00:18:17,040 The moose lodge were also notified last month. 193 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:22,340 The city is aware of substantial grading and use since September of 2024 194 00:18:22,340 --> 00:18:31,420 of an access road on a continuing landslide location, which two date has no permits, or 195 00:18:31,420 --> 00:18:37,900 improvement plans, which have been issued to reestablish a safe, vehicular path to their property. 196 00:18:38,460 --> 00:18:46,300 As such, the Moose Lodge shall cease utilizing the access path of which they continue to use to this day every day. 197 00:18:46,300 --> 00:18:55,580 The solution already exists, code 17.52.320, uses that do not conform to the regulations 198 00:18:55,580 --> 00:19:02,920 of the zoning district RS7, which they are located while reducing, controlling, or eliminating 199 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:09,040 complex arising from the presence of non-conforming uses and providing for the gradual 200 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:12,980 elimination of incompatible or nuisance uses. 201 00:19:12,980 --> 00:19:15,840 The win-win solution is easy. 202 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:20,000 In force code 17.52.320, 203 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:25,380 the Moon Slodge sell their two residential single families' own parcels. 204 00:19:26,060 --> 00:19:28,880 They get an obscene amount of money from a housing developer. 205 00:19:29,540 --> 00:19:33,080 They buy in the county where their activities can be legally conforming 206 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:34,620 and nap a county. 207 00:19:34,900 --> 00:19:36,880 We, in the capacity, can get additional housing. 208 00:19:37,740 --> 00:19:38,480 Thank you. 209 00:19:38,940 --> 00:19:39,440 Thank you. 210 00:19:43,690 --> 00:19:45,450 You have any additional speaker cards? 211 00:19:45,450 --> 00:19:53,790 anyone in the audience wish to address the city council on public comment. Okay. And the last 212 00:19:53,790 --> 00:19:59,330 speakers comments I know we are familiar with that and city staff I know is working. 213 00:20:03,080 --> 00:20:29,980 Thank you. Item 6 on our agenda, our consent calendar. Consent calendar items are considered routine. And maybe you have proved by a single vote of the council. However, members of the public of city council may request that a consent item be pulled from the fored discussion. There are seven consent items identified on our agenda tonight. Item 6A through 6G is a request to pull consent calendar item, or is there any other item? 214 00:20:29,980 --> 00:20:31,300 motion to approve. 215 00:20:35,280 --> 00:20:39,560 I'll make a motion to approve the consent calendars item 6A through 6G. 216 00:20:39,620 --> 00:20:44,120 A second, we have motion by Council Member Painor, second by Council Member Dina Talle, 217 00:20:44,260 --> 00:20:47,820 all in favour, signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? 218 00:20:48,460 --> 00:20:55,160 Thank you. We'll be right along. We do have an administrative report. 219 00:20:55,260 --> 00:20:59,760 This is item 7A. The goal is to adopt a resolution, 220 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:05,680 and approving revisions to the compensation for the city attorney and approving revisions 221 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:09,040 to the compensation and benefits for our police chief. 222 00:21:10,100 --> 00:21:10,960 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 223 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:11,120 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 224 00:21:11,180 --> 00:21:12,020 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 225 00:21:12,620 --> 00:21:17,400 Heather Ruiz, Human Resources Director, in accordance with California Government Code, adjustments 226 00:21:17,400 --> 00:21:22,620 made to salaries of public officials must be approved in an open session and a company 227 00:21:22,620 --> 00:21:23,640 and oral report. 228 00:21:23,920 --> 00:21:25,140 So that is what I'm here to do. 229 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:28,900 We're recommending salary adjustments for both the city attorney and the police chief 230 00:21:28,900 --> 00:21:31,360 classifications based on the following. 231 00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:36,200 For the city attorney, subsequent to the retirement of our previous long term city attorney, 232 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:41,580 the city did a recruitment for the position, which was unsuccessful in identifying a candidate. 233 00:21:42,280 --> 00:21:42,920 Subsequent did that. 234 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:49,000 The position has been filled through contract with BBK law firm, and we have had our interim 235 00:21:49,000 --> 00:21:50,720 city attorney, Chris Diaz. 236 00:21:50,860 --> 00:21:54,960 Council is now interested in reopening the city attorney recruitment, which caused us to 237 00:21:54,960 --> 00:21:59,580 look at the salary compared to our comparable market. We found the position was significantly 238 00:22:00,340 --> 00:22:07,420 below the comparable market and recommending an adjustment to be in line with the city's compensation 239 00:22:07,420 --> 00:22:12,940 philosophy goal, which is to be within 5% of that median of the market. As for the police chief, 240 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:16,620 the salary was reviewed based on the new agreement with the police management unit, which council 241 00:22:16,620 --> 00:22:18,360 just approved on consent. 242 00:22:20,380 --> 00:22:23,820 Looking at the comparison between the police captain and the police 243 00:22:23,820 --> 00:22:29,440 We identified a compaction issue, which means they're very close together, it's not a significant differential. 244 00:22:30,720 --> 00:22:37,160 So, based on that, we are recommending a salary adjustment to give a reasonable differential between the police captain and the chief. 245 00:22:37,940 --> 00:22:43,800 There are several other adjustments also recommended to the benefits for the police chief, which relate to the PERS, 246 00:22:43,800 --> 00:22:49,540 cost share auto allowance language and holiday pay. These are based on consistency with the 247 00:22:49,540 --> 00:22:54,900 police management unit and in line with our comparable market as well to be competitive. Therefore, 248 00:22:55,100 --> 00:22:58,560 staffs recommending Council adopt a resolution, approving the revisions to the compensation 249 00:22:58,560 --> 00:23:03,640 for the city attorney, and approving revisions to the compensation and benefits for the police chief. 250 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:10,060 Thank you. I'm Jeremy Public comment on this item. I have no cards. 251 00:23:10,660 --> 00:23:12,600 The public comment, back to Council, 252 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:18,520 we can answer any questions, move the item. 253 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:25,720 I know we've had an extensive go of it for a while with recruits and retention and trying 254 00:23:25,720 --> 00:23:31,020 to stay compatible in the job market, and that's the reality of our today's world. 255 00:23:32,900 --> 00:23:38,500 So I do support these changes, so I'll leave it to one of my fellow council members to move 256 00:23:38,500 --> 00:23:45,820 item if they so choose. Make a motion to it. We have a motion by council member 257 00:23:45,820 --> 00:23:50,880 Navaya, seconded by Vice Mayor Loro Sol and favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any 258 00:23:50,880 --> 00:23:58,140 opposed? carries unanimously. Thank you, Heather. And the details are in the 259 00:23:58,140 --> 00:24:02,620 agenda packet if you want to release comb through them, but thank you for that. 260 00:24:09,650 --> 00:24:10,170 We 261 00:24:11,230 --> 00:24:16,050 hearing's items are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the council 262 00:24:16,050 --> 00:24:21,230 have remembers of the public or council may request the consent hearing item be pulled for 263 00:24:21,230 --> 00:24:26,250 discussion. There is one item on our consent hearing calendar for the meeting this afternoon 264 00:24:26,250 --> 00:24:34,530 item E a which is a sole array maintenance repair and active monitoring agreement is there a 265 00:24:34,530 --> 00:24:41,630 from the public or Council to pull this item. And this solar array is that the 266 00:24:41,630 --> 00:24:44,710 Lake Tennessee treatment plant in reservoir. 267 00:24:46,530 --> 00:24:48,950 I move approval of the consent hearing item. 268 00:24:49,430 --> 00:24:50,850 Okay, did I ask for public comment? 269 00:24:51,970 --> 00:24:55,530 I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I took, I took my head when you asked if there's any request 270 00:24:55,530 --> 00:24:57,710 to pull and I have no comment cards or requests. 271 00:24:57,710 --> 00:24:59,730 So we have a motion by by some of our laurels. 272 00:25:00,300 --> 00:25:07,080 Second, second by Council Member Dean and Talle Allen-Favor, aye, posed, carries unanimously. 273 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:17,160 Item 9, this is a public hearing. Unapproved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance, 274 00:25:17,160 --> 00:25:24,880 Mending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.08, water, contamination, prevention, regulations, and 275 00:25:24,880 --> 00:25:30,240 determine that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from sequa. 276 00:25:30,860 --> 00:25:33,560 So, first, we will have a report from City staff 277 00:25:36,480 --> 00:25:38,540 and the public hearing is open. 278 00:25:46,950 --> 00:25:50,330 No formal report was planned for this item. 279 00:25:51,270 --> 00:25:55,190 However, I can give a brief overview of this. 280 00:25:55,190 --> 00:26:05,830 It's an update to the municipal code that was a substantial change to these requirements by the state water resources control board that were adopted earlier this year, including in 281 00:26:06,510 --> 00:26:17,970 84 page manual on new requirements for the backflow prevention or cross contamination prevention program and so our goal with this 282 00:26:17,970 --> 00:26:24,810 action before you today is to update the municipal code to reflect these new requirements 283 00:26:24,810 --> 00:26:32,470 as they are and I'll say that this way to keep things as reasonable as they can be in line 284 00:26:32,470 --> 00:26:39,870 with how we have administered this program through the past, which is that there are new requirements 285 00:26:39,870 --> 00:26:49,330 for surveys and going out and looking into residential and commercial properties, we would use 286 00:26:49,330 --> 00:26:57,470 the building process to essentially to trigger any requirement we have, and we know as there 287 00:26:58,710 --> 00:27:04,690 is an annual requirement for us to report backflow prevention devices, and they have to be tested 288 00:27:04,690 --> 00:27:10,770 annually. So if one of those devices is known to fail, that's a time that we would look at 289 00:27:10,770 --> 00:27:15,590 hey, the device needs to be in compliance with today's new requirements. And that could be, 290 00:27:15,710 --> 00:27:23,490 for example, a property that has a well on it now requires for certain an RP reduced pressure 291 00:27:23,490 --> 00:27:30,170 device. And historically it may have had just a double check valve. And so we would require 292 00:27:30,170 --> 00:27:36,850 now the new RP device in change for that, as an example of something that would trigger a change 293 00:27:36,850 --> 00:27:44,410 or an assessment from one form of protection, again based on the hazard that is on the property. 294 00:27:44,890 --> 00:27:52,490 A few things noticed are a well, then that can happen where it well is pumping into someone's 295 00:27:52,490 --> 00:27:58,190 private home area, or they use it to fill a pool, or they use it just for irrigation, should 296 00:27:58,970 --> 00:28:06,390 that flow back into the system. We would find that in our system and require that to be 297 00:28:06,390 --> 00:28:15,800 have an upgraded device on it to protect the public water supply system. And so any further questions 298 00:28:15,800 --> 00:28:21,360 or specifics? Thank you, Joy. This is a public hearing, so I have to have council for any 299 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:25,740 Let's close yours. 300 00:28:25,740 --> 00:28:26,640 No, let's close yours. 301 00:28:26,680 --> 00:28:27,340 No, let's close yours. 302 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:28,480 No, let's close yours. 303 00:28:28,520 --> 00:28:29,300 No, let's close yours. 304 00:28:29,460 --> 00:28:29,780 Thank you. 305 00:28:30,180 --> 00:28:37,320 So the public testimony is now open as anybody wish to address the council on this public hearing item. 306 00:28:38,280 --> 00:28:39,460 I have no cards. 307 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:40,320 No cards. 308 00:28:40,460 --> 00:28:42,160 I'm going to approach approaching the podium. 309 00:28:42,500 --> 00:28:44,440 So I'll ask for a motion to close the public testimony. 310 00:28:46,460 --> 00:28:48,540 So moved by council in the last. 311 00:28:48,540 --> 00:28:49,680 Second by council mayor painter. 312 00:28:49,680 --> 00:28:51,940 Thank you. 313 00:28:52,220 --> 00:28:53,040 Now back to Council. 314 00:28:55,100 --> 00:28:57,140 Questions, and you might want to stay there, Joy. 315 00:28:57,760 --> 00:29:00,140 If you don't mind, or you can sit in the front row. 316 00:29:04,290 --> 00:29:05,250 Councillor Paineer. 317 00:29:06,230 --> 00:29:06,690 Thank you, Joy. 318 00:29:06,750 --> 00:29:07,610 I do have one question. 319 00:29:08,790 --> 00:29:17,350 Is this going to trigger the need to change the back flow devices on homes or residential services 320 00:29:17,350 --> 00:29:20,850 that are not unique the way described with the well or otherwise. 321 00:29:20,850 --> 00:29:28,250 In other words, are we going to see a lot of need for new equipment from residences? 322 00:29:28,910 --> 00:29:30,190 I'll see it over time. 323 00:29:31,010 --> 00:29:35,810 That's our goal with the program that there would be something else that triggers or a known 324 00:29:35,810 --> 00:29:41,050 hazard or a building permit. 325 00:29:41,570 --> 00:29:48,870 One example might be an expansion on a home or something that requires an increase size of the 326 00:29:48,870 --> 00:29:56,930 that would cause us to look at the requirements of that existing service. As you are likely 327 00:29:56,930 --> 00:29:59,890 well-versed, any new construction or any... 328 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:06,300 New connection to the system automatically requires to meet today's requirements for backflow for prevention. 329 00:30:06,780 --> 00:30:17,620 Sure, but under normal circumstances, when you do the annual test, if you don't have these upgrades or changes, it's not necessarily going to trigger the need to install a new backflow device. 330 00:30:18,360 --> 00:30:26,580 It's if a device fails and needs repairs to it. That would be a time that we would require that upgrade. 331 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:34,620 if there is, for instance, right now there are a number of properties that we do have identified 332 00:30:34,620 --> 00:30:37,280 that do have wells on the property that are used. 333 00:30:37,600 --> 00:30:41,980 Now if they can prove they have an air gap or something that is protective of the public 334 00:30:41,980 --> 00:30:47,740 system, there would be no requirement for it, but there are a number out there that have outdated 335 00:30:47,740 --> 00:30:50,040 protection devices that are required. 336 00:30:50,440 --> 00:30:55,460 Now they are considered high hazard, since it typically has a pump and has something that's 337 00:30:55,460 --> 00:30:58,860 pressurized that can flow back into the system. 338 00:30:59,420 --> 00:31:01,340 We don't know the quality of that water, 339 00:31:01,680 --> 00:31:04,700 and so our approach has been at the meter. 340 00:31:05,160 --> 00:31:07,880 Whatever happens on the private side happens there, 341 00:31:08,020 --> 00:31:10,820 but on the public side, we know what would come back into the system 342 00:31:10,820 --> 00:31:12,540 is going to be under our control, 343 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:14,980 our sampling, our monitoring, and ensure public safety. 344 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:19,700 Generally, we're not going to see a big peak in the need 345 00:31:19,700 --> 00:31:21,060 for new backflow devices. 346 00:31:21,700 --> 00:31:24,500 We're not going door to door and asking every single individual 347 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:42,480 on the existing residential. I mean, I think that the commercial we understand, new residential, 348 00:31:42,840 --> 00:31:52,580 we can understand, but existing was a concern of mine as I read through this also. And then what was determined as high risk. 349 00:31:52,580 --> 00:32:00,120 I looked in the appendix D in the handbook to kind of, but they list mostly commercial uses 350 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:01,000 and not residential. 351 00:32:01,540 --> 00:32:03,720 My interest was successfully dwelling in it. 352 00:32:04,620 --> 00:32:10,760 So if I want to put an ADU in, now that's going to trigger a risk assessment and it's 353 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:17,680 going to require these additional backflow devices, air gaps, pressure reducer systems on the 354 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:18,380 existing term. 355 00:32:18,380 --> 00:32:22,460 So that was my concern as the impacts on some of the existing houses. 356 00:32:22,700 --> 00:32:26,740 And I know I trust the water now, and it's not going to be out there with a whole new 357 00:32:26,740 --> 00:32:31,160 program to make these water, or these water service hazard assessments, 358 00:32:33,540 --> 00:32:34,520 I believe that. 359 00:32:34,700 --> 00:32:37,160 But I'm a little concerned in the future going on with this. 360 00:32:37,480 --> 00:32:40,200 But it's another one of those things that's going to drive up the cost. 361 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:42,880 My question was a bathroom or a kitchen remodel. 362 00:32:42,880 --> 00:32:51,340 would a kitchen or bathroom remodel trigger these kind of assessments and requirements? 363 00:32:52,060 --> 00:32:58,900 Our approach would be, as planned, our approach is if the remodel is significant in size 364 00:32:58,900 --> 00:33:06,060 to where it would require fire sprinklers or a significant change to that existing water 365 00:33:06,060 --> 00:33:12,040 service, for example, an increased size to that water service, yes, that would require a change 366 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:17,020 or fire sprinklers, which then a closed loop fire sprinkler system, they are starting to 367 00:33:17,020 --> 00:33:22,360 make open loop, that actually the water flows through there and then is used to flush toilets 368 00:33:22,360 --> 00:33:27,580 or is used in a different manner. But a closed loop system, as you can imagine, it's water 369 00:33:27,580 --> 00:33:35,200 sitting in a pipe system and it sits for days, months, years. That's something we need to protect 370 00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:37,480 from coming back into our public water supply. 371 00:33:37,700 --> 00:33:38,740 That would trigger. 372 00:33:39,260 --> 00:33:40,980 Yeah, most definitely in commercial systems. 373 00:33:41,040 --> 00:33:43,820 I used to open up those test valves on commercial systems. 374 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:46,500 They didn't stink the whole neighborhood out pretty bad, 375 00:33:46,700 --> 00:33:47,880 but yeah, that's a close system. 376 00:33:50,280 --> 00:33:50,680 Well, good. 377 00:33:51,520 --> 00:33:53,860 I noticed some of the residential hazard 378 00:33:53,860 --> 00:33:56,340 you mentioned wells, but also listed in the ordinance 379 00:33:56,340 --> 00:34:00,280 as irrigation systems and solar collection systems too. 380 00:34:01,040 --> 00:34:04,900 So if I want to install solar on my existing 381 00:34:04,900 --> 00:34:07,680 residents, is that going to trigger this? 382 00:34:08,100 --> 00:34:11,480 The concept is a solar system that is heating the water. 383 00:34:11,700 --> 00:34:15,820 Again, that's water that is hot and flowing around intends to be- 384 00:34:15,820 --> 00:34:16,940 Not generating electricity. 385 00:34:17,120 --> 00:34:21,480 Intends to be on the ceilings or on roofs, so it's going to be under a higher pressure 386 00:34:21,480 --> 00:34:27,120 that then is, in most cases, meeting that 40-foot threshold, which would be another trigger. 387 00:34:27,660 --> 00:34:34,700 Again, more conducive to having a backflow, it's the name, back into the public side 388 00:34:34,700 --> 00:34:35,740 of the system. 389 00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:36,900 Thank you. 390 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:37,020 Thank you. 391 00:34:37,020 --> 00:34:42,800 So that's the intent with that solar trigger that was what they had in mind in the 392 00:34:42,800 --> 00:34:43,420 handbook. 393 00:34:44,180 --> 00:34:47,700 And that's how we will interpret any driver for that. 394 00:34:48,640 --> 00:34:49,900 Thank you for your responses. 395 00:34:50,660 --> 00:34:54,540 For Council, though, when we talk about the 80Us and the cost, and we had talked about 396 00:34:54,540 --> 00:34:59,680 at some point maybe having a half a dozen completed 80Us. 397 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:09,820 And see what the fee schedule, what it cost in fees versus square foot, I think somewhere down the road, it'd be nice to look at that. 398 00:35:10,260 --> 00:35:16,400 And see, because we hear it all the time, we get the phone call as well. I can't do an ADU, it just doesn't pencil out. 399 00:35:16,940 --> 00:35:23,780 So I'd like at some point to maybe see the numbers, what they actually are, if the lures was did an ADU, what it cost you and permits. 400 00:35:25,040 --> 00:35:29,400 You'll do a junior AD in your house and the easier to do. 401 00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:35,840 Thanks, Joy, that's what my concerns and my questions were about on the impacts to existing 402 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:37,880 residential homes. 403 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:43,780 I wouldn't think a bathroom remodel would trigger an enlarged meter or sprinklers. 404 00:35:44,580 --> 00:35:50,620 So hopefully if you want to redo your kitchen or your bathroom, you can get through the process. 405 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:55,740 Anything else from Council on this, or I'd look for a motion 406 00:35:58,110 --> 00:36:00,370 or not? 407 00:36:02,500 --> 00:36:06,600 I'll go ahead and make a motion to approve Item 9A as presented. 408 00:36:06,680 --> 00:36:07,840 Motion by Councillor Panner. 409 00:36:08,700 --> 00:36:10,580 Second by Council on Device, all in favour? 410 00:36:11,700 --> 00:36:12,320 Any opposed? 411 00:36:13,400 --> 00:36:13,860 Here's an answer. 412 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,520 Thank you, Joy. 413 00:36:15,280 --> 00:36:15,580 Thank you. 414 00:36:15,660 --> 00:36:17,380 Thank you for everything you do, protect in our water. 415 00:36:25,690 --> 00:36:26,330 Four or five? 416 00:36:27,230 --> 00:36:27,670 You're right. 417 00:36:27,670 --> 00:36:29,370 You're going to have any stories we want to tell. 418 00:36:29,370 --> 00:36:36,670 Comments by City Council or City Manager, none, none from this site. 419 00:36:36,930 --> 00:36:37,530 City Council. 420 00:36:39,010 --> 00:36:39,650 Councillor Paine. 421 00:36:40,390 --> 00:36:41,130 Thank you. 422 00:36:41,350 --> 00:36:43,950 I actually have two items to share. 423 00:36:44,850 --> 00:36:45,430 And two comments. 424 00:36:45,630 --> 00:36:49,850 The first is that last week, I'm a director on the Board of MCE. 425 00:36:50,730 --> 00:36:55,070 And for those who are familiar MCE is our source of renewable power. 426 00:36:55,770 --> 00:36:58,890 And it was a really interesting full day retreat. 427 00:36:58,890 --> 00:37:08,550 If anybody's interested in the details, please come see me, but there's a couple of things that I did want to share this year for the first time since I've been on that board. 428 00:37:09,010 --> 00:37:16,210 We got an actual report for the City of Napa in terms of what our participation in MCE has brought to us. 429 00:37:16,610 --> 00:37:19,910 And since we joined, which was 2016, so nine years. 430 00:37:20,610 --> 00:37:28,870 And in those nine years, there's been almost $3 million in energy efficiency rebates for residences and businesses for this community. 431 00:37:28,870 --> 00:37:38,890 already, 115 EV charging ports installed using $235,000 in rebates and over $282,000 in 432 00:37:38,890 --> 00:37:40,610 EV purchase rebates. 433 00:37:40,830 --> 00:37:45,270 That's money that goes to individuals who qualify and come qualified to purchase an 434 00:37:45,270 --> 00:37:45,890 EV. 435 00:37:46,270 --> 00:37:46,650 And EV. 436 00:37:46,910 --> 00:37:47,470 Excuse me, AV. 437 00:37:48,490 --> 00:37:54,790 Those are just a few highlights that I felt were really something to be proud of to share 438 00:37:54,790 --> 00:37:55,550 with you. 439 00:37:55,550 --> 00:38:01,230 And there's lots and lots of information from that retreat on many other topics, if it's 440 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:03,630 something that interests you, please see me. 441 00:38:04,590 --> 00:38:09,270 The second thing was that I just wanted to remind everyone that this week, October 19th through 442 00:38:09,790 --> 00:38:17,190 25th, is United Against Hate Week, and there was an event in Napa, the Napa day against 443 00:38:17,190 --> 00:38:22,270 hate on October 12th, and I just want to call out and thank Council Member Narvaya's for making 444 00:38:22,270 --> 00:38:26,110 such a heartfelt presentation and presentation of our 445 00:38:26,110 --> 00:38:27,850 proclamation, which we didn't read here. 446 00:38:28,030 --> 00:38:32,710 We chose to read it at that event and it was really 447 00:38:32,710 --> 00:38:33,130 powerful. 448 00:38:33,550 --> 00:38:35,070 So I want to say thank you to that. 449 00:38:35,510 --> 00:38:39,950 I'd also like to see if there's interest in adding 450 00:38:39,950 --> 00:38:43,690 the city's name to a really long growing list of cities 451 00:38:43,690 --> 00:38:47,070 that participate in the United Against Hate campaign. 452 00:38:47,450 --> 00:38:49,030 It's something that we could do. 453 00:38:49,290 --> 00:38:51,790 So my question might be, is that something 454 00:38:51,790 --> 00:38:58,210 that we need to put on a future agenda, or if we could even make that decision today, you know, 455 00:38:58,250 --> 00:39:00,630 I would certainly be in favor of doing that. 456 00:39:00,830 --> 00:39:06,110 Obviously this isn't something that we like to spend a lot of time on because we wish 457 00:39:06,110 --> 00:39:11,170 this was common sense, and that it would just be standard morals and ethics, but that's 458 00:39:11,170 --> 00:39:12,990 not really the world we live in today. 459 00:39:14,350 --> 00:39:18,690 So I'm really grateful for the work that we've done to support it and just want to see 460 00:39:18,690 --> 00:39:21,270 what the process might be to add our name 461 00:39:21,270 --> 00:39:23,690 to that list on United Against State Week. 462 00:39:25,410 --> 00:39:25,990 Thank you, Councillor. 463 00:39:25,990 --> 00:39:28,610 I think the question for city attorney. 464 00:39:29,010 --> 00:39:30,210 Well, Tiffany, I think, too. 465 00:39:30,610 --> 00:39:33,350 We do have policy on this on what we sign on with 466 00:39:33,350 --> 00:39:37,290 because I receive a lot of requests to sign off 467 00:39:37,290 --> 00:39:39,350 the very things and I know we have a policy under this. 468 00:39:39,770 --> 00:39:42,470 So it would probably if the policy allows the manager 469 00:39:42,470 --> 00:39:44,930 of the mayor to sign, we can definitely make that decision 470 00:39:44,930 --> 00:39:46,670 or if it requires a council vote. 471 00:39:46,670 --> 00:39:51,250 we could have to agenda as that, but I don't know that we're prepared to answer that question. 472 00:39:51,370 --> 00:39:55,110 Okay. Well, I just want to, you know, we can look at it for next counts meeting. 473 00:39:55,250 --> 00:39:59,850 Go to the website United Against Hate Week. You can see all of the cities that have signed on. 474 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:11,720 This week, CalCities actually held a one hour forum to talk about it. So, CalCities is making an effort to just raise awareness that, hey, this is something that you could participate in. 475 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:16,740 For me, I think it's kind of a no-brainer for us. I just wanted to make you aware that our name is not yet on that list. 476 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:18,980 And if we could look at it, that'd be great. 477 00:40:19,500 --> 00:40:28,420 Yeah, I can take a look at that. And then if we need to take action, I'll have to bring it back to a future meeting, because it's non-agendized for it. 478 00:40:28,420 --> 00:40:29,320 Of course, of course. 479 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:30,080 Thank you. 480 00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:31,420 We do have policy on that. 481 00:40:32,480 --> 00:40:33,420 Thank you. 482 00:40:34,180 --> 00:40:35,500 Nelson, remember we're else. 483 00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:36,700 Vice Mayor. 484 00:40:37,120 --> 00:40:39,540 I know we're going to acknowledge Paul Hicks in a second. 485 00:40:39,660 --> 00:40:41,220 I just wanted to take a moment too. 486 00:40:41,480 --> 00:40:44,220 Just acknowledge his work on the Civil Service Commission and in the community. 487 00:40:44,440 --> 00:40:49,380 I know there are several people in the audience who are here in memory of him in 488 00:40:49,380 --> 00:40:52,400 supportive of that years ago. 489 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:55,480 He saw that napkinated to diverse fire economy. 490 00:40:55,480 --> 00:41:01,740 that we had all of our, our eggs in the wine basket. He put together a team to work on a business incubator project. 491 00:41:02,340 --> 00:41:08,840 I was involved with that in Jerry Hanson was as well. We ultimately were not successful in building it, 492 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:15,660 but we did do a lot of groundwork, which I think really created a foundation for the work that we do today 493 00:41:15,660 --> 00:41:20,480 in our economic development department at the city and also at the chamber and throughout the valley, 494 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:25,860 and Paul was absolutely the mastermind behind all of that. He gave a lot to our city. 495 00:41:28,240 --> 00:41:32,360 Thank you, Mary. Yes, it's difficult when we lose these 496 00:41:33,160 --> 00:41:39,760 our community members at all different capacities and involvement in our community. And Paul was one of those 497 00:41:39,760 --> 00:41:45,060 seven years on the Civil Service Commission and I know we worked with the chamber for a long time 498 00:41:45,060 --> 00:41:52,060 and I think I first met Paul when I ran for council in 2012 and interviewed with the with the 499 00:41:52,060 --> 00:41:59,020 He asked challenging questions, and he took his role very seriously, and we became friends. 500 00:41:59,420 --> 00:42:03,380 I don't believe I received the endorsement that year, but never held not against him. 501 00:42:04,080 --> 00:42:08,920 But truly admired the work that he did and the love he had for our community. 502 00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:20,060 So if there's no further business I'll ask that we share a moment of silence in memory of our friend Paul Hicks, as we close our meeting. 503 00:42:31,100 --> 00:42:32,160 Thank you very much. 504 00:42:32,160 --> 00:42:33,360 meeting adjourned.