To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
Prepared By: Emily Steinley, Office Assistant II
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Public Financing Authority Membership
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Appoint Leslie Miller to the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership for term effective immediately and ending September 30, 2029.
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DISCUSSION:
COMPOSITION AND PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION:
Responsibilities: The Public Financing Authority (PFA) is the governing board for the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). The EIFD provides financing of public capital facilities and other specified projects of communitywide significance that provide significant benefits to properties within the EIFD or the surrounding community.
Requirements: Full-time resident and registered vote of the City of Napa. All members must complete a Statement of Economic Interest when appointed and annually thereafter. Members must also complete Harassment Training after appointment and biennially thereafter.
Membership: Five members, including: three members of the City Council, and two members of the public chosen by the City Council in accordance with resolution R2016-5.
Meetings: Meetings will be held annually and as necessary to perform the responsibilities under the EIFD Law, including the review and approval of an Infrastructure Financing Plan (and any proposed amendments to that Plan), and the consideration of issuance of bonds to finance the projects defined by the Infrastructure Financing Plan.
NUMBER AND TIMING OF VACANCIES INCLUDING SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
There is one seat to be filled due to the term expiration of Lori Reich effective September 30, 2025.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment has been ongoing since the original term expiration and closed following the receipt of the qualified application. Recruitment announcements were shared on the City’s website and social media platforms, published in the City’s electronic newsletter “Napa News Weekly”, posted at various locations at City Hall, Human Resources, and the Community Services building, and sent to the Napa County Library, Napa Valley College, Napa Chamber of Commerce, Napa Valley Unified School District, Napa County Board of Supervisors, Napa County Administration, Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Napa Valley Community Housing, Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center, Leadership Napa Valley, and NEOGOV.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
One application was received from Leslie Miller who is a new applicant. A copy of the application has been provided as Attachment 1 for reference.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION:
Due to the ongoing challenges in recruiting qualified applicants for this position, and to preserve the board's appointment schedule, staff recommends extending the initial term of Leslie Miller to three years. This approach will help maintain balanced term expirations, support continuity of membership, and reduce the risk of future quorum issues.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
None.
CEQA:
The City Clerk has determined that the recommended action in this agenda report is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(C).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - Application
NOTIFICATION:
Applicant.