Tuesday, January 20, 2026
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Chris DeNatale
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
January 20, 2026REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Council Meeting Minutes014-20265.A.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council
ATCH 1 - January 6, 2026 Draft Regular Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Napa County Library Commission Membership016-20265.B.
Recommendation: Re-appoint incumbent Molly A. Adams, as a City of Napa Representative to the Napa County Library Commission for a term beginning immediately and ending on January 31, 2029.
ATCH 1 - ApplicationAttachments:
Acceptance of an Amended and Restated Grant of Easement and Agreement
013-20265.C.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution 1) accepting Amended and Restated Grant of Easement and Agreement from the Napa Valley Community College District for water facilities, and 2) authorizing the Utilities Director to execute a certificate of acceptance for the Amended and Restated Grant of Easement and Agreement and record said deed at the Napa County Recorder's Office, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Amended and Restated Grant of Easement and Agreement Attachments:
Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission Main Replacement
017-20265.D.
Recommendation: Determine there is 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.
January 20, 2026REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Q4 2025456-20256.A.
Recommendation: Receive and discuss the financial and economic indicator update as part of the Economic Development Dashboard and receive a supplemental presentation from Robert Eyler, PhD, regarding the City's key performance indicators and economic trends.
ATCH 1 - ED Dashboard Q4 2025 UpdateAttachments:
2026 Long-Term Financial Forecast005-20266.B.
Recommendation: Receive and discuss the 2026 Long-Term Financial Forecast.
ATCH 1 - 2026 Long-Term Financial Forecast PresentationAttachments:
Fiscal Year 2024/25 End of Year Report Update and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Other Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
006-20266.C.
Recommendation: 1. Receive the End of Year Financial update on the City's General Fund and the Proprietary Funds for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025.
2. Accept and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
ATCH 1 - FY24-25 End-of-Year Report Update
ATCH 2 - FY24-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
ATCH 3 - FY24-25 AU-C260 Letter
ATCH 4 - FY24-25 End of Year and ACFR PowerPoint
ATCH 5 - FY24-25 GANN Limit AUP
Attachments:
City Manager Employment Agreement025-20266.D.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an amended and restated employment agreement with City Manager Steve Potter that maintains his current overall compensation.
ATCH 1 - Resolution with EX A - City Manager AgreementAttachments:
7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
8. CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Elia v. City of Napa, et al.
Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001127
023-20268.A.
January 20, 2026REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Hagstrom Properties, LLC v. Napa Sanitation District, City of Napa, et al.
United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:25-cv-4369
024-20268.B.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is February 3, 2026.
I hereby certify that the agenda for the above stated meeting was posted at a location freely accessible to members of the public at City Hall, 955 School Street, on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
January 20, 2026REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
** NOTICE OF MEETING PROCEDURES **
ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON:
Members of the public may participate in the City Council meeting by attending in person at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559.
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW AND LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE ON:
1. City of Napa website https://napacity.legistar.com/calendar.aspx. Click on the “In Progress” link.
2. Local cable TV Channel 28
Please be aware that while every effort is made to ensure the availability of the live meeting on the City of Napa’s website and on the local cable channel, occasional technical difficulties may occur that prevent the meeting from being viewed live.
In those instances, so long as the public may still attend and view the meeting in person, the meeting will continue.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Live Public Comment:
During each regular meeting, the public may directly address the City Council on any matter within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction, including any matter that is not on the agenda. If the subject of the comments is not covered under an item on the meeting agenda, the Brown Act strictly limits the City’s ability to respond.
Speakers are requested to submit a speaker card prior to the item being called in order to assist with the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting. A speaker card is not required, provided the speaker makes a clear and timely request to address the Council. Information on speaker cards is subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
For each item, speaking time is up to three minutes per person, unless otherwise specified for hearings and appeals, or at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council to address special circumstances. The Mayor may modify (increase or decrease) any time requirements for any speaker or change the order of the items on the agenda, in accordance with Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures (R2016 6) to facilitate the efficient and fair conduct of the meeting.
Providing Written Comment*:
Members of the public may submit written comments to the City Council before or during the meeting. All supplemental written comments will be included in the official record in accordance with the Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures (R2016 6). Public comments will NOT be read aloud during the meeting.
To allow City Council adequate time to review public comments before the meeting, comments are encouraged to be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. Comments received after the deadline or during the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and added to the record the next business day, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Written comments may also be mailed to ATTN: City Clerk, 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, or dropped off in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall.
* Please note: Emails and written comments submitted to the City Council, along with any contact information provided, are considered public records. They may be posted on the City’s website and disclosed in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Information and documents related to this meeting are available on the City ’s website at www.cityofnapa.org; or by contacting the City Clerk by email at [email protected], by calling (707) 257 9503, or in person at 955 School Street, Napa.
CITY POLICY TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS:
The City of Napa offers its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is reasonably accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. The City complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. 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, contact the City Clerk at (707) 257 9503 or email at [email protected]. Please request assistance at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
For TTY/ Speech to Speech users, dial 711 for the California Relay Service, for text to speech, speech to speech, and
January 20, 2026REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Spanish language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS:
Esta agenda identifica los asuntos que ser án considerados para acción de el ayuntamiento de la Cuidad de Napa en la fecha, hora y lugar que se muestran en la primera pagina. Todas las juntas del cuerpo legislativo están abiertas al público, y se invita a los miembros del público a asistir y dirigirse directamente ante el ayuntamiento.
Si solicita ayuda para traducir del inglés al español esta agenda o información relacionada, comuníquese con la Secretaria de la Ciudad al 707 257 9503 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas de anticipacion cuando haga un pedido para asistencia. Esto les da suficiente tiempo antes de la junta para permitir que la ciudad tome medidas razonables.
RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
The City Council conducts its meetings in accordance with the requirements of state law (the "Ralph M. Brown Act," California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.) and the City's Rules of Order (Council Policy Resolution 19, R2016 6).
Members of the public are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect and comply with the Rules of Order.
For more information on the City of Napa’s general procedures for City Council meetings refer to the City Clerk’s website at www.cityofnapa.org/150/City-Clerk or contact the City Clerk’s office directly at (707) 257 9503 or email at [email protected].
VIEWING ARCHIVED PAST MEETINGS:
Members of the public may access past City meetings at any time by going to: https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; which includes an indexed listing of past meetings, including supporting documents, minutes, and videos.