Tuesday, March 17, 2026
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
www.cityofnapa.org
City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM 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
March 17, 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of Pet of the Month096-20264.A.
Women’s History Month086-20264.B.
Recommendation: Proclaim March as Women's History Month.
ATCH 1 - ProclamationAttachments:
Cesar Chavez Day087-20264.C.
Recommendation: Proclaim March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day.
ATCH 1 - ProclamationAttachments:
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Council Meeting Minutes100-20266.A.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
ATCH 1 - March 3, 2026 Draft Regular Meeting MinutesAttachments:
City Manager’s Office Staffing Plan Updates: Amending
Napa Municipal Code Section 2.08.090(A) regarding the
designation of appointive officers in the City Manager’s Office
078-20266.B.
Recommendation: Approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 2.08.090(A) regarding the designation of appointive officers in the City Manager's Office.
ATCH 1 - OrdinanceAttachments:
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Monthly Budget and Investment Statement125-20266.C.
Recommendation: Receive the Monthly Budget and Investment Statement as of January 31, 2026.
ATCH 1 - January 31, 2026 Monthly Budget and Investment StatementAttachments:
Designation of the City’s Agents for California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Financial Assistance.
068-20266.D.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Cal OES Form 130
Attachments:
Delegation of Authority to Procure and Administer the
City’s Insurance, Self-Insurance, and Risk Pooling Coverage Consistent with Approved Budget Appropriations
084-20266.E.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager or designee to procure and administer the City's insurance, self-insurance, and risk pooling programs, including execution of required agreements, consistent with approved budget appropriation or actions taken to amend the annual budget.
ATCH 1 - ResolutionAttachments:
Salary Schedules for Full-Time Employees081-20266.F.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution documenting the salary schedules for Full-Time Employees.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Proposed Salary Schedule for Full-Time Employees Attachments:
Capital Improvement Program Budget Adjustment for
Transportation Grants
067-20266.G.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 42P9; and (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute and process all documents necessary to implement the grant to develop a Complete Streets Improvement Plan for Redwood Road and Solano Avenue.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Council Budget Amendment No. 42P9
ATCH 2 - Draft SS4A Grant Agreement
Attachments:
On-Call Engineering and Multidisciplinary Professional
Services
046-20266.H.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City an agreement with WMH Corporation for task order-based on-call engineering and multidisciplinary professional services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
ATCH 1 - WMH Corporation ContractAttachments:
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Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project080-20266.I.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing the Public Works Director to reimburse Napa County, through C2022-121 Cooperative Agreement for Mutual Public Works Assistance, for the City's share of costs related to the Solano Avenue Rehabilitation Project from Orchard Avenue to Luke Drive in an amount not to exceed $600,000; and (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to rescind participation in the project should bids be unfavorable; and (3) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to a total project amount not to exceed $600,000; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - C2022-121 Cooperative Agreement for Mutual PW Assistance Attachments:
Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission Main Replacement
082-20266.J.
Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement contracts for construction to replace up to 8,200 linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.
Sale of State Water Project Carryover Water119-20266.K.
Recommendation: Authorize the Utilities Director to execute the sale of State Water Project Article 56 (c) water (carryover water) to San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency for a total sale of up to 3,000 acre feet (AF) and determine that this action is exempt from CEQA.
Park Playground and Amenity Improvement Project - Phase II
065-20266.L.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) approving and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to execute an agreement with Ross Recreation, for the Park Playground and Amenity Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $1,595,868; (2) determining that the exception for procurement via existing contracts of other public agencies in Napa Municipal Code Section 2.91.060 and that the exception for specialty items in Napa Municipal Code 2.91.050 applies to the agreement; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - NPP Master Price Agreement
ATCH 3 - Equipment Renderings
Attachments:
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Tree Services (Planting and Pruning) Application Fee
Waiver
091-20266.M.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to waive application fees set by the Master Fee Schedule for street tree pruning and tree planting applications associated with special tree projects and programs
ATCH 1 - ResolutionAttachments:
Classification Specification Revisions for Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Firefighter in the Fire Department
101-20266.N.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City Classification Plan by adopting the revised classification specifications for Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Firefighter in the Fire Department
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Classification Specification for Deputy Fire Chief
EX B - Classification Specification for Fire Battalion Chief
EX C - Classification Specification for Fire Captain
EX D - Classification Specification for Firefighter/Paramedic
EX E - Classification Specification for Firefighter
Attachments:
State Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Application107-20266.O.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program and approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute an agreement, or any other documents necessary, for the receipt of Prohousing Incentive Program funds.
ATCH 1 - ResolutionAttachments:
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR)059-20267.A.
ATCH 1 - HE APR Data
ATCH 2 - ADU Affordability Survey Findings & Recommendations Attachments:
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report060-20267.B.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize staff to file the annual report with the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), formerly known as the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
ATCH 1 - 2025 General Plan Annual Progress ReportAttachments:
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Appointment of Retired Annuitant Michael Walker Pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56
062-20267.C.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing Retired Annuitant Michael Walker pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56 and 21221(h)
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Retired Annuitant Conditional Offer Letter - Michael Walker Attachments:
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
9. CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Napa County Flood Control v. City of Napa, et al.
Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV000695
129-20269.A.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
10. CALL TO ORDER:
10.A. Roll Call:
11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
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13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2nd Street Pavement Artwork047-202613.A.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(1) Approving and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to execute a contract with Asphalt Impressions, Inc. for the 2nd Street Pavement Artwork Project (33PA23PR03) in an amount not to exceed $379,152;
(2) authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to execute change orders not to exceed $37,915 as contingency to address unforeseen conditions that may be discovered during construction; (3) determining that the exception for specialty items in Napa Municipal Code 2.91.050 applies to the agreement;
(4) amending the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 79P09; and (5) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Council Budget Amendment No. 79P09
ATCH 2 - Proposed Artwork
Attachments:
North Napa Center Update and Closure Plans054-202613.B.
Recommendation: Receive a report on the deliverables of the North Napa Center Program and the plans for closure and transition of clients to permanent housing.
Urban Forestry Management Plan Overview090-202613.C.
Recommendation: Provide City Council with an update and overview of the Urban Forestry Management Plan, a guiding document for protecting, preserving, planning and promoting Napa's Urban Forest.
ATCH 1 - Urban Forestry Management Plan (Final Draft)
ATCH 2 - Urban Forestry Management Plan Presentation
Attachments:
14. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
15. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is April 7, 2026.
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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, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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** NOTICE OF MEETING PROCEDURES **
ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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