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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 19, 2026 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
6:30 PM Evening Session
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:39 P.M.
1.A. Roll Call:
Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 4 -
Mayor SedgleyAbsent: 1 -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 5 - Letter received from Ralph DeAmicis, NVTV.
Items 7.A., 8.A., and 8.B. - PowerPoint Presentations from City staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. 150-2026
Presentation of Pet of the Month
Luis Ambriz, from the Napa County Animal Shelter, presented Annie, the Pet of the Month, who was available for adoption.
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4.B. 097-2026 National Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026 Vice Mayor DeNatale and members of Council read the proclamation.
Public Works Director Jessica Lowe, joined by department staff, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
4.C. 192-2026
Jewish American Heritage Month
Vice Mayor DeNatale and members of Council read the proclamation.
Rabbi Niles Goldstein, of Congregation Beth Shalom, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Harold Leggett - provided comments regarding ADUs; shared that he spoke with the County Assessor who reminded him it was a State issue and shared he would be reaching out to Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. He also provided comment on item 6I in which he voiced concern that the street sweepers were unable to sweep the curb due to parked cars which resulted in damage to asphalt. Suggested on sweeping days cars be required to move.
Cindy Watter - shared her appreciation for the Napa community and stated that Napa was a great place to live. She provided complimentary remarks regarding the new Fuller Park playground, noting that her grandson enjoyed it. She also thanked Molly Rattigan for her response to parking concerns during BottleRock.
Dalton J. Piercey - provided comments regarding local music culture and the second income.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Prior to approval of the Consent Calendar, City Clerk Carranza announced that Item 6.O. had been inadvertently noticed as a public hearing rather than a public meeting. She provided a final opportunity for public comment regarding the CDBG Program Annual Action Plan Amendment. No members of the public requested to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
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6.A. 228-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 special and regular meetings of the City Council.
6.B. 196-2026 City Manager’s Office Staffing Plan Updates Approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance O2026-004 amending Napa Municipal Code Section 2.08.090(A) regarding the designation of appointive officers in the City Manager’s Office.
Enactment No: O2026-004
6.C. 215-2026
Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s Investment Portfolio for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Received the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report on the City’s investment portfolio for the period ending March 31, 2026.
6.D. 211-2026 Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Interim City Attorney Services Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. C2024-697 with Best Best & Krieger LLP (“BBK”) in the increased amount of $325,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,125,000.
6.E. 136-2026
C2013-363 Amendment No. 10 - Public Safety Dispatching Services Provided to the County of Napa.
Approved and authorized the City Manager on behalf of the City, to execute Amendment No. 10 to Agreement No. C2013-363 in the amount of $2,687,915, increasing the agreement in an amount not to exceed of $29,695,303; and extending the service term to July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 for Public Safety Dispatching Services between the City of Napa and the County of Napa.
6.F. 142-2026
Mark43- Law Enforcement Records Management System Software Renewal
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.C2020-152 with Mark43 for the software renewal of the Napa Police Department’s law enforcement records management system for an additional 3-year term from June 29, 2026-June 28,2029, in the increased amount of $280,128 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,854,528.
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6.G. 104-2026 Browns Valley Road & Laurel Street Paving Project Bid Award Adopted Resolution R2026-046: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with, Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc., for the Browns Valley Road (Robinson Lane to Laurel Street) & Laurel Street (First Street to Griggs Lane) Paving Project (33ST20PW10) in the bid amount of $1,847,191.38; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $450,719 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,297,910.38; (3) amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 3P11; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-046
6.H. 179-2026
Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2026/27
(1) Adopted Resolution R2026-047 to order the City Engineer to prepare and file the Preliminary Engineer’s Report describing the improvements to be maintained by the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
(2) Adopted Resolution R2026-048 a resolution of intention to approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, levy and collect assessments, and give notice of a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-047 R2026-048
6.I. 235-2026
Street Sweeping Services Agreement
(1) Approved and authorized the Public Works Director to execute an agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping services in an amount not to exceed $750,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/27, $775,000 in Fiscal Year 2027/28, and $800,000 in Fiscal Year 2028/29; and (2) determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
6.J. 126-2026
Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act (Measure U) - 5 Year Project List
Adopted Resolution R2026-049 (1) approving the 5-Year Project List under the Measure U Program; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to file the 5-Year Project List with NVTA-TA; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-049
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6.K. 127-2026 Trucking Services for Hauling Materials
Adopted Resolution R2026-050 (1) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contracts with 4 Brothers Trucking LLC and USA Trucking Inc. for task order-based trucking services in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 each; and (2) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-050
6.L. 140-2026
On-Call Control System Integrator Services Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2024-781
Adopted Resolution R2026-051: (1) approving and authorizing the Utilities Director to execute, on behalf of the City, Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. C2024-781 with Advanced Integration & Controls, Inc. (AIC), for On-Call Control System Integrator Services in the increased amount of $1,100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,700,000; (2) determining that the exception for specialty items in Napa Municipal Code 2.91.050 applies to the Amendment; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-051
6.M. 181-2026
First and Oxbow Hotel Project Improvement Agreement
Adopted Resolution R2026-052 (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute a Project Improvement Agreement with Pacific Hotel Oxbow, LLC for the First and Oxbow Hotel Project; (2) finding that the Agreement satisfies the requirements of Resolutions R2024-030 and R2024-031; and (3) determine that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2026-052
6.N. 206-2026
Amendment No. 1 to City Agreement No. 9659 (Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agreement No. 270026B (Formerly 324FC)) for the Realignment of Lawrence Street Adopted Resolution R2026-053 (1) approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Agreement No. 9659 for the Realignment of Lawrence Street; and (2) determining that the actions authorized by the resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2026-053
6.O. 210-2026
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan Amendment
Adopted Resolution R2026-054 approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Amended Annual Action Plan for 2025-2026 as documented in budget adjustment 31P11 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents required for the submittal of the Amended Annual Action Plan to HUD.
Enactment No: R2026-054
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6.P. 223-2026 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 171-2026
Review of SB 707 Implementation Requirements and Adoption of Meeting Disruption Policy
Interim City Attorney Christopher Diaz and City Clerk Tiffany Carranza provided the report.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for public comment.
Dalton J. Piercy - provided comments regarding overuse of technology; preferred in person meetings.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to adopt Resolution R2026-055 adopting a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings Policy in Accordance with Senate Bill 707 The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Enactment No: R2026-055
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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8.A. 130-2026 Annual Update to Speed Limits on City Streets Senior Transportation Planner Lorien Clark and Jimmy Jessup of Parametrix, provided the report.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for disclosures; there were none.
Vice Mayor DeNatale opened public testimony.
Maureen Trippe - shared concerns regarding a disconnect between City procedures and the lived experiences of residents, noting that the process could be confusing for the public. Suggested the use of visual aids to help better inform and educate community members and expressed a desire for a more cohesive public communication strategy.
Kara Vernor, Napa County Bicycle Coalition - spoke in support of the proposed updates. Shared statistical information regarding speed reduction efforts and noted that lowering speed limits should be paired with additional traffic-calming strategies. Mentioned that one area being evaluated is the triangle segment off Fremont Drive and also expressed support for reducing speeds on First Street near Oxbow.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by
Councilmember Painter to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to:
(1) Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 10.20.040 related to the establishment and enforcement of speed limits; and
(2) Adopt Resolution R2026-056 determining that a Declared Speed Limit is justified based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey for identified City streets and roadway segments and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Enactment No: R2026-056
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8.B. 208-2026 Update of Citywide User Fees
Accounting Supervisor Frank Herrera and Finance Director Donna Lee provided the report.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for disclosures; there were none.
Vice Mayor DeNatale opened public testimony; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded to
Councilmember Narvaez, to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Brief Individual questions and comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2026-057 amending Resolution R2026-014 adopting the City's Master Fee Schedule to revise select fees and charges and to clarify updated effective dates for implementation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
Enactment No: R2026-057
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session item.
10.A. 202-2026
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.
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:24 P.M.
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION
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11. CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 P.M.
11.A. Roll Call:
Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 4 -
Mayor SedgleyAbsent: 1 -
12. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 14.A. and 15.A. - PowerPoint presentations from City staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Aldo Solano - provided comments in support of a Sanctuary City Ordinance and cancellation of any Flock contracts.
Zander - member of North Bay Community Service Organizing and Legal Observer with North Bay Rapid Response Network - requested that the Council adopt a Sanctuary City Ordinance. Also expressed concerns regarding Flock cameras, noted that the transparency portal had been removed. Requested that the transparency portal be reinstated and that the Flock contract be cancelled.
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14.A. 229-2026
CalPERS and OPEB Unfunded Actuarial Liability Update
Finance Director Donna Lee provided the report.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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15.A. 158-2026 City of Napa FY 2026/27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update Budget Officer Seth Anderson provided the report.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for disclosures; there were none.
Vice Mayor DeNatale called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter to close public testimony. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to provide direction to staff to finalize the proposed FY 2026/27 Mid-Cycle Budget and the City-Wide Position Staffing Plan and present those documents for final review and approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on June 02, 2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: Sedgley1 -
16. REPORT ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
17. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Narvaez invited members of the public to attend the Memorial Day service at Veteran's Memorial Park at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, May 24th.
Vice Mayor DeNatale congratulated the Parks and Recreation team on the opening of the Fuller Park playground.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 7:25 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is June 2, 2026.
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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