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CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Final
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Mary Luros
Councilmember Chris DeNatale
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
3:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersTuesday, June 3, 2025 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:42 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor Luros, Councilmember DeNatale, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 5 -
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
Item 3.A. - Emails from Jim McNamara and Garrett Brown.
Item 4. - Email from Paul Luckcuck.
Item 8.A.
- Memo from Staff with slight correction to staff report. - PowerPoint Presentation from staff.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk's department)
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
3.A. 223-2025 Proclamation for Pride Month 2025
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Adriana Rodriquez , program Coordinator with LGBTQ Connection, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Jones, on behalf of the Community Action Napa Valley (CANV) Board of Directors - Shared with Council the many services that CANV provided to members of the Napa community on a daily basis.
Mark Van Gorder - Shared that, in anticipation of increased wildfire risk, PG&E had activated its Enhanced Power Safety Settings, which could lead to power outages. He also stated that he would be happy to provide additional resources to the Council to help keep the public informed.
Hal Leggett - shared concerns about the permitting process required to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), stated that the procedures for constructing affordable housing should not be so cumbersome or extensive. Additionally, he raised questions about the noise levels associated with the BottleRock event and suggested that the event be relocated to Kennedy Park or Napa Valley College. Questions were also raised regarding the permitting process for the event itself.
Cara Mae Woolidge - acknowledged and thanked members of Council for proclaiming June as Pride Month and supporting community.
Paul Luckcuck - shared concerns that there was no USPS delivery at the Riversound development as of yet. Asked if the City's development agreement addressed mail delivery.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
5.A. 222-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
5.B. 093-2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Ordinance Update Second Reading
Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2025-006 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 17.52.180 related to Fire Hazard Severity Zones and adopting an uncodified Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
Enactment No: O2025-006
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5.C. 228-2025 Senior Advisory Committee Membership
Appointed new members Deborah Stevens and Katie Holman to the Senior Advisory Commission for a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2026 and designated Katie Holman as a Senior Agency representative.
5.D. 217-2025 Monthly Budget and Investment Statements
Received the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of March 31, 2025.
5.E. 196-2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Received the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s investment portfolio for the period ending March 31, 2025.
5.F. 058-2025 Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission Main Replacement
Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement contracts for the construction to replace up to 8,200 linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.
5.G. 100-2025 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive Bridge Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to stabilize the creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive, and determined that the actions authorized by this item were exempt from CEQA.
5.H. 189-2025 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - Project List Application FY2025-26
Adopted Resolution R2025-057 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2025-057
5.I. 207-2025 Downtown Parking Assessment Area - 2026 Annual Report and Budget and Intent to Levy Assessments
Adopted Resolution R2025-058 approving the 2026 Annual Report, Budget and Advisory Board for the Downtown Parking Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy the assessments in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.30; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2025-058
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Mayor Sedgley opened both item 6.A. and 6.B. to be heard together.
Economic Development Program coordinator, Jennifer Owen introduced the item and Bill La Liberte, Napa Downtown Association's Executive Director. Mr. Liberte then delivered the annual reports to City Council.
Mayor sedgley called for public comment. There were no requests to speak on either item 6.A. or 6.B.
Discussion was turned back over to Council. Brief individual comments ensued.
6.A. 083-2025 Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area - FY 2025-26 Annual Report and Budget
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez to:
(1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and
(2) Adopt Resolution R2025-059 approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Downtown Business Promotions Tax Area; authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a Public Hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy taxes in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.28; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
Enactment No: R2025-059
6.B. 085-2025 Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area - FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale to:
(1) Receive an annual report from Napa Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Bill La Liberte; and
(2) adopt Resolution R2025-060 approving the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report and Budget for the Oxbow Business Promotions Assessment Area; declaring its intent to levy assessments and authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on June 17, 2025 to levy assessments in accordance with Napa Municipal Code Chapter 3.29; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
Enactment No: R2025-060
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7. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearing. There were no requests to speak; the hearing was opened and closed without comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
7.A. 178-2025 Adjustment to Recyclable Materials Gate Fees for Materials Diversion Facility
Adopted Resolution R2025-061 establishing recyclable materials gate fees at the City’s Materials Diversion Facility, to become effective July 1, 2025.
Enactment No: R2025-061
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.A. 183-2025 City of Napa FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
Mayor Sedgley announced the public hearing.
City Manager Potter opened the item. Budget Officer Seth Anderson provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley asked for disclosures; there were none.
Mayor Sedgley opened Public Testimony. There were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual Council comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale, to provide direction to staff to finalize the proposed FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Budgets with an adjustment to the Measure G Expenditures, as presented, to reallocate the $3.5 million in FY 2026-27 from the splashpad specific project to recreational opportunities, and present that document for final review and approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on June 17, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Sedgley, DeNatale, and Painter3 -
No: Luros, and Narvaez2 -
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Mayor Sedgley polled the Council to gauge interest in participating as a group in the 4th of July Parade. He asked members to consider the opportunity and inform him of their interest.
Mayor Sedgley also took a moment to recognize former Mayor Phyllis Moore, who passed away on April 19, 2025. He noted that she was the second elected female Mayor, and shared complimentary remarks about her service on the Council. He then called for a moment of silence in her honor.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session item.
10.A. 238-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
One Potential Case
There were no requests from the public to comment.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:12 P.M.
The City Council with all five members present voted unanimously to initiate a receivership for a residential property with the particulars to be shared once that action is filed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:36 P.M.
11. ADJOURNMENT: 5:36 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is June 17, 2025.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk