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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
3:30 PM City Hall Council ChambersTuesday, May 5, 2026
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 5 -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental items:
Item 4.B. - Email from Maureen Trippe.
Item 4.C. - Revised proclamation.
Item 5. - Email from Brad Wagencknecht.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk's department)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. 205-2026
National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day and National Police Week Mayor and Members of Council read the proclamation. Police Chief Fabio Rodriguez and NPOA President, Kyle Upchurch, received the proclamation and provided remarks.
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4.B. 198-2026 Historic Preservation Month
Mayor and Members of Council read the proclamation. Christine Madrid French, Executive Director, Napa County Landmarks, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
4.C. 209-2026
National Drinking Water Week May 3-9, 2026
Mayor and Members of Council read the proclamation. Jaci and John Parsons and Jeff Tarantino of the California-Nevada American Water Works Association presented awards in recognition of 3rd Place Best Tasting Water and 3rd Place in the Top Ops Competition. Utilities Director Joy Eldredge provided additional remarks and recognition of staff.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Shawna Terry, representing Napa Yacht Club Homeowner's Association - provided comments regarding changes to South Jefferson. Thanked Council and staff for no longer removing the turn lane. Provided additional written supplemental information regarding the paving project.
Craig Easley - provided comments on South Jefferson Street re-design.
Encouraged to see changes in plan that resulted from community feedback.
May Imfeld - thanked Council for the repaving of South Jefferson. She also shared concerns regarding a food truck parked near the entrance to the Yacht Club, citing noise, odors, and trash associated with its operation.
Michelle McMaster - provided comments regarding Bottlerock street closures and expressed a desire to see streets on and near Willow Avenue and neighboring areas restricted from concertgoer use. Also shared concerns that fire trucks may be unable to access the area due to congestion.
Brian Tench, representing Meadows Napa Valley - supported Yacht Club on concerns regarding parking and striping of South Jefferson. Thanked Council and staff for the recent paving.
Lee Nordlund - thanked Council for sending the letter to the County requesting alternate flight path.
Gil Brum - voiced concerns with additional parking along South Jefferson.
Zander, North Bay Rapid Response Network and North Bay Community Service Organizing - asked Council to enact and enforce true Sanctuary City polices.
Gayle Bray - thanked for paving on south Jefferson and for not removing turn lane. Shared concerns over proposed parking on either side of entrance to the Yacht Club. Suggested an overnight parking permit in the area and stated she would like to see more enforcement support in area particularly related to noise from nearby food truck vendor.
Dorothy Salmon - Thanked Council and staff for paving South Jefferson and for addressing concerns related to the left-turn lane. Also shared additional concerns regarding parking on Jefferson Street and expressed a desire to see City representation on the airport board.
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Rich Tippitt - congratulated council on all they have done in Downtown.
Encouraged Council to do more with the former Safeway site.
Jim Hinton - commented on the strong turnout for the afternoon session and expressed concern regarding the lack of an evening session, noting it may limit the ability of working individuals to attend and provide public comment.
Dalton J Piercey - provided comments regarding local music culture.
Harry - provided comments regarding potential removal of turn lane on South Jefferson.
Mark - expressed appreciation for the repaving of South Jefferson and suggested that parking spaces not extend directly to the Yacht Club entrance. Also shared safety concerns related to bicycling along the roadway and expressed hope that appropriate bike lanes will be included.
Concluded by sharing additional ideas and thanking Council and staff.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor DeNatale, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
6.A. 204-2026
City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council
6.B. 200-2026 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds
Adopted Resolution R2026-043 approving the escheatment of unclaimed funds, which results in a transfer of unclaimed funds to the City in the total amount of $32,472.52, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057.
Enactment No: R2026-043
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6.C. 032-2026 Architectural Planning & Design Services for New Public Recreation & Aquatic Center Project
Approved and authorized the Parks and Recreation Director to execute on behalf of the City an agreement with Noll & Tam Architects for Architectural Planning & Design Services for the New Public Recreation & Aquatic Center Project in an amount not to exceed $1,317,275.
6.D. 092-2026
Irrigation Controller Replacement Project
Adopted Resolution R2026-044: (1) approving and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Services Director to execute an agreement incorporating a cooperative/piggybacking contract with SiteOne Landscape Supply, for the Park Irrigation Controller Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $431,000; (2) determining that the exception for procurement via existing contracts of other public agencies in Napa Municipal Code Section 2.91.060 applies to the agreement; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-044
6.E. 124-2026
Data Ticket Citation Processor Agreement
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Data Ticket Inc., in the amount of $300,000, to provide parking citation processing and permit management services.
6.F. 175-2026
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 construction to replace up to 8,200 linear feet of 36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.
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 Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter5 -
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7.A. 188-2026 City Manager’s Office Staffing Plan Updates
1. Adopted Resolution R2026-045 amending the City Classification Plan by adopting the new classification specification, salary range, and benefits for Climate Action Manager; and amending the Budget Staffing Plan by adding one (1) Climate Action Manager position, and deleting one (1) Management Analyst I/II position in the City Manager’s Office; and
2. Approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 2.08.090(A) regarding the designation of appointive officers in the City Manager’s Office.
Enactment No: R2026-045
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.A. 166-2026
Public Hearing on Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 Interim Human Resources Director MJ Tueros provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley opened public testimony. There were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Painter to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Brief questions and comments ensued.
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Luros shared that she and Councilmember Painter attended the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit, where they advocated on various City issues, primarily homelessness and housing funding. She also noted they attended informative sessions on addressing misinformation, building family-friendly cities, ICE enforcement, and the use of AI in local government.
Councilmember Painter provided additional comments regarding the summit, shared key takeaways, and highlighted resources provided by Cal Cities.
Councilmember Narvaez shared that he was proud of the progress being made on the Harvest Middle School project.
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10. CLOSED SESSION:
Andreas Booher of the City Attorney's Office announced the closed session items.
10.A. 184-2026 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6):
City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, MJ Tueros, Donna Lee, Zach Curren and Jesse Lad.
Employee organizations: Napa City Employees Association (NCEA) – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) LOCAL 1021 and Napa City Firefighters Association (NCFA) – IAFF, Local 3124.
10.B. 203-2026
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Christopher Diaz, Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk and Greg Nelson.
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
There were no requests from the public to comment on closed session items.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 4:49 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 P.M. There was no reportable action.
11. ADJOURNMENT: 5:43 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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