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CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Draft
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, November 4, 2025 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
3:30 PM 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 4. - Correspondence from John Bristol, Vince Costanza and Ginger Gregory.
Item 5.C. - Correspondence from Kara Vernor.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Bob Figoni - provided comments in support of a Reusable Foodware Ordinance and asked that Council prioritize such ordinance in 2026.
Chris Benz - provided additional comments in support of a Reusable Foodware Ordinance.
Maureen Trippe - suggested the expansion of the historic sign program to include the Abajo Napa - Fuller Park Neighborhood. Asked City Council to ask the Cultural Heritage Commission to put an item on a future agenda for research.
Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks - provided additional comments in support for the expansion of the historic signage program into the Abajo Napa - Fuller Park Neighborhood.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
5.A. 447-2025
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
5.B. 388-2025 2026 City Council Calendar
Adopted Resolution R2025-114 establishing the 2026 Calendar for Regular and Special City Council Meetings and City Holidays, and approving the cancellations of regular meetings of the City Council on July 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026.
Enactment No: R2025-114
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5.C. 392-2025 Adoption of the 2025 Building Code Standards Approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.080 and
15.04.090, adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Code; the 2025 California Residential Code; the 2025 California Electrical Code; the 2025 California Plumbing Code; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; the 2025 California Energy Code; the 2025 California Administrative Code; the 2025 California Wildlands Urban-Interface Code; the 2025 California Historical Building Code; the 2025 California Fire Code; the 2025 California Existing Building Code; the 2025 California Green Building Standards; the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, including appendices identified herein, together with certain amendments, additions, deletions, and penalties;
5.D. 323-2025
Updated Regulations for Water Contamination Prevention
Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2025-014 amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 Water Contamination Prevention Regulations.
Enactment No: O2025-014
5.E. 448-2025
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.F. 453-2025
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. 384-2025
On-Call Engineering and Multidisciplinary Professional Services Approved and authorized the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City agreements with three engineering consulting firms: (1) GHD, Inc.; (2) Harris & Associates; and (3) Sonoma RSA, Inc. for task-order based on-call engineering and multidisciplinary professional services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each.
5.H. 386-2025
Capital Improvement Program - Update for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Adopted Resolution R2025-115 amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 6P5.
Enactment No: R2025-115
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5.I. 409-2025 Amendment to On-Call Architectural Services Agreement Approved and authorized the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City Amendment No. 2 to C2021-379 with The KPA Group, a California corporation, for professional architectural services in the increased amount of $500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000
5.J. 430-2025
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Tax Report for City of Napa Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Gasser Soscol Gateway)
Received the City of Napa Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Gasser Soscol Gateway) Annual Tax Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
5.K. 435-2025 Amendment No. 2 to Goserco Agreement for Dispatch Recording System Approved and authorized the Chief of Police to execute on behalf of the City Amendment #2 to Agreement No. C2019 113 with Goserco, Inc. for Public Safety Dispatch 24-hour Communications Recorder System support for an additional three (3) years, in the increased amount of $41,334.97 for a total contract amount not to exceed $216,334.97.
5.L. 439-2025
Law Enforcement Specialized Units (LESU) Program Grant
Adopted Resolution R2025-116 (1) accepting the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Law Enforcement Specialized Units (LESU) Program Grant for calendar years 2026, 2027, & 2028 in the annual amount of $270,856 and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City to fund services provided to survivors of domestic violence and their children; (2) approving and authorizing revenue and expenditure budget increases of $203,142 in the Police Department’s Special Revenue Grants Fund with a local match from the City of $67,714 from the Police Department’s General Fund for the Cal OES LESU Grant Program for calendar years 2026, 2027, & 2028.
Enactment No: R2025-116
6. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearings. There were no requests to speak; the hearings were opened and closed without comment.
Before action was taken on the consent hearings, Mayor Sedgley offered comments on the Mills Act agreements and posed questions about the possibility of expanding efforts to other historical neighborhoods.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
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6.A. 399-2025 Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1727 Main Street Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1727 Main Street.
6.B. 400-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1030 Napa Street Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1030 Napa Street.
6.C. 401-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1447 Calistoga Avenue Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1447 Calistoga Avenue.
6.D. 402-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1532 H Street Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1532 H Street.
6.E. 404-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1830 Brown Street Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1830 Brown Street.
6.F. 405-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 1737 Laurel Street Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 1737 Laurel Street.
6.G. 445-2025
Preservation of Qualified Historical Property at 623-633 Third Street.
Approved and authorized the Community Resources and Development Director to execute the Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property at 623-633 Third Street.
6.H. 461-2025
AB 562 Report for Le Petit Elephant Loan
Held a public hearing and accepted the AB 562 Economic Development Subsidy Report for a $175,000 loan to Miss Mama, LLC doing business as Le Petit Elephant.
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7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
In response to public comment and earlier remarks from Mayor Sedgley, Councilmember Painter suggested there may be an opportunity for the Cultural Heritage Commission to take on more comprehensive work related to the Abajo Neighborhood signage program and the historic resource inventory, and noted that those efforts align with the General Plan policy work. She also suggested that the Council consider discussing these topics further at the January workshop meeting.
Vice Mayor Luros asked for Council’s support in requesting that the City Manager explore whether the City could assist with issues related to SNAP and CalFresh cuts. She acknowledged the efforts of the County and local nonprofits in helping to bridge the gap and expressed interest in identifying ways the City could contribute. The Council supported her request, and the City Manager confirmed that an item would return for discussion at the next meeting.
Councilmember DeNatale acknowledged City staff for holding the Open House that was held on November 22nd. He shared it was a fun, interactive, event and a great opportunity for community members to learn what the City did.
Councilmember Narvaez acknowledged City staff for hosting the Dia de los Muertos event on November 1st. He also announced that The Marine Corps would be celebrating 250 years this year and also invited members of the public to attend the Veteran's Day Service at Veteran's Memorial Park at 11:00 A.M. on November 11th.
Mayor Sedgley shared there would be a ribbon cutting held for the opening of the Alston Park restrooms on Thursday November 6th at 10:00 A.M.
8. ADJOURNMENT: 4:06 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is November 18, 2025.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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