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CITY OF NAPA
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Chris DeNatale
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
5:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersMonday, March 16, 2026 5:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING
State of the City Presentation
A Special Meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa was called on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM to be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa California, for the purpose identified on the Agenda. This Special Meeting was called in accordance with California Government Code Section 54956.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 5 -
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Carol Wichard - provided comments regarding the condition of the Kennedy Park Golf Course.
Lee Nordlund - thanked Mayor Sedgley for sending a letter to the Napa County Board of Supervisors supporting an alternative flight path out of the Napa County Airport to save Napa residents from the loud jet noise and pollution. Also thanked him for the suggestion of adding a Napa representative to serve on the Airport Advisory Commission. Asked that noise concerns be addressed by Council in future plans. He also provided a handout that was distributed to members that noted additional concerns.
Eric Gallenkamp - shared additional concerns regarding noise pollution from the Napa County Airport. Concerned with expansion of runway.
Darren Plewes - provided comments regarding ADUs; voiced concerns over splitting lots and creating new, 2-story ADUs on Fairway Drive and shared privacy and drainage concerns.
Lisa Doxsee - shared concerns regarding noise pollution from the Napa
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County Airport's flight path which has added low flying jets over schools. As an educator, shared examples of students not being able to hear when lessons were provided outdoors.
Colleen Daugherty - provided comments on Blue Zones, noted St. Helena’s recent designation and expressed interest in Napa pursuing the same.
Also referenced participation in a community event at Oxbow regarding recreation in the Oxbow District and inquired about the outcomes.
Rebecca Pelzir - shared concerns over the new flight pattern out of the Napa County Airport stating noise was disruptive to community members well-being.
Carla - provided comments regarding jet noise. Wondered if the County would be able to maintain reduced amount of flights knowing the large events that would be taking place soon. Suggested adding Napa community members and local wine maker to sit on the Airport Advisory Commission.
Consuelo - Would like to see Jefferson Street reconfigured with larger sidewalks to allow for greater bicycle and pedestrian use. Also provided comments regarding light pollution.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STATE OF THE CITY:
3.A. 094-2026
Receive a presentation of the State of the City from City Manager Steve Potter and participate in a question and answer session with City Council and City staff, moderated by Jeri Hansen, Napa Chamber of Commerce President, and Alonso Corona, Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President.
City Manager Steve Potter presented the State of the City.
Following the presentation, Mayor Sedgley, members of Council, and the City's Executive Team participated in a question and answer session moderated by Jeri Hansen, Napa Chamber of Commerce President and Alonso Corona, Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President.
City Manager Potter provided closing remarks.
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4. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Mayor Sedgley thanked members of the community for attending the special meeting and encouraged folks to attend the networking reception after.
Councilmember Narvaez reminded folks of the City's online Service Center to easily report and track service requests or issues.
5. ADJOURNMENT: 6:59 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. and was followed by a reception with light refreshments and networking.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is March 17, 2026.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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