955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559CITY OF NAPA
MEETING MINUTES - Final
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, August 4, 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, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter
Present: 4 -
Vice Mayor DeNataleAbsent: 1 -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Items 7.A. and 7.B. - PowerPoint presentations.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s department)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. 285-2026 Napa Farmers Market Week
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Cara Mae Wooledge, Executive Director, Napa Farmers Market, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Yvonne Baginski - requested that the City consider installing deer crossing signage near La Homa and Beard Road due to an increase in urban deer and fawn activity in residential areas near Soscol, Trancas, and Lincoln Avenue. Residents have installed their own signage. She also referenced her prior request for salmon-spawning signage near Salvador Creek and Vintage High School.
Councilman George Barich - raised concerns regarding an unresolved parking citation and the City’s citation appeal process. He stated that he has previously provided video and correspondence to members of Council but had not received a response. He also expressed concerns regarding the public records request and legal process related to the citation and indicated that he would like to work with the City to improve the process.
Sahej Takhar, member of Fairfield Youth Commission and Founder of National Association of Youth Commission - asked Council to create a Youth Commission in the City of Napa to work with City Council and spoke to the benefits to the community in having such a commission.
Jim Hinton - shared frustration there was no evening session that evening.
Asked that the City reopen the public lobby to the City's administrative department offices in City Hall. Expressed support for Councilmember Painter’s representation on LAFCO; suggested that Napa maintain a full, non-rotating seat on LAFCO.
Unidentified Speaker - supported holding evening meetings and commended the agenda format. Encouraged the Council to provide appropriate oversight and follow up on concerns raised by Mr. Barich, including meeting with him and investigating his complaints.
Laurie (via zoom) - also supported the Youth Council program as an opportunity to develop leadership skills. Recommended that the City review and improve its code enforcement appeal process, including examining processes used by Sonoma County and the cities of Windsor, Cloverdale, Sonoma, and Cotati, as well as Sonoma County’s model for separating investigations from administrative staff.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
There was a request from Jim Hinton to pull items 6.C. and 6.F. for public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda with items 6.C. and 6.F. pulled for public comment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: DeNatale1 -
6.A. 318-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the July 21, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council.
6.B. 315-2026 Short Term Rental Facilitator (SB 346)
Approved the second reading and introduction of Ordinance O2026-007 adding Section 3.20.065 titled “Short-Term Rental Facilitator Reporting” to the Napa Municipal Code to require reporting in accordance with Senate Bill 346.
Enactment No: O2026-007
6.C. 314-2026 Sidewalk Vending Ordinance (NMC Chapter 5.82) This item was pulled for public comment.
Jim Hinton - shared he understood the desire to enforce regulations on certain businesses, but raised concerns about how the rules might affect small-scale operations, such as lemonade stands. Expressed concern about unintended impacts on other small businesses and suggested allowing smaller operators to continue without additional burdens.
Mayor Sedgley shared that, during the public hearing held at the previous meeting, it was clarified that the regulation applied only to public right away and not private property. Therefore, it should not affect lemonade stands located in front yards.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance O2026-008 enacting Napa Municipal Code Chapter 5.82, establishing a sidewalk vending permit system, operational regulations, and enforcement provisions consistent with Senate Bill 946. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: DeNatale1 -
Enactment No: O2026-008
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6.D. 316-2026 Franklin Station II Redevelopment Project and Development Agreement (1) Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2026-009 repealing in its entirety Ordinance No. O2018-014, adopting planned development overlay district (PD-37) to establish use provisions, development standards, and design guidelines for the Franklin Station II Project located at 1251/1351 Second Street, 820 Randolph Street, & 801/809 Coombs Street Unit A, B, C, & D (APNs 003-212-001, 003-208-001, 003-300-015 through 003-300-024 (PL25-0068) and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action; and
(2) Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2026-010 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65864, et seq. by and between the City of Napa and 1351 Second Street, LLC, Keller Yountville Vineyard LLC, Young Building LLC, and James Keller, authorizing the City Clerk to record the agreement, and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: O2026-009; O2026-010
6.E. 267-2026 Acceptance of Four State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants for FY2026-2027.
Adopted Resolution R2026-094 (1) accepting four grants from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, and authorizing the Chief of Police to sign the Grant Agreements; (2) authorizing revenue and expenditure budget increases in the amount of $343,700.00 in the Police Department’s Special Revenue Grants Fund for the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15060(c).
Enactment No: R2026-094
6.F. 302-2026 Acceptance of the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for FY2026-2027
This item was pulled for public comment.
Jim Hinton - congratulated the Council on receiving the grant and noted that he had long advocated for permitting cannabis sales in the community.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2026-095 (1) accepting the Cannabis Tax Fund Program Grant from the California Highway Patrol in the amount of $261,810.58; (2) authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the Grant Agreement with the California Highway Patrol; (3) approving revenue and expenditure budget increases of $261,810.58 in the Police Department's Special Revenue Grants Fund for the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as documented in Budget Amendment No.3P2 and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15060(c). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
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Absent: DeNatale1 -
Enactment No: R2026-095
6.G. 311-2026 Paramedic Tax Rate
Adopted Resolution R2026-096 authorizing the Paramedic tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Enactment No: R2026-096
6.H. 310-2026 Lake Park and River Park Estates Maintenance Districts Assessment Rates
Adopted Resolution R2026-097 authorizing the Lake Park and River Park Maintenance Districts' assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Enactment No: R2026-097
6.I. 294-2026 Napa Pipe 2, Block 18 Subdivision Final Map, 16 Single-Family Lots and 3 Fourplex Lots Project Located on Splittail Way.
Adopted Resolution R2026-098 (1) approving the Final Map of Napa Pipe 2 - Block 18 (Project No. ENG23-0016), to subdivide property located on Splittail Way into 16 single-family lots and 3 fourplex lots, (2) authorizing the Mayor to sign said Final Map, (3) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action.
Enactment No: R2026-098
6.J. 240-2026 Lake, Laurel, and Klamath Parks Improvement Project Adopted Resolution R2026-099: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with N G Builder Company, for the Lake, Laurel, and Klamath Parks Improvement Project in the total bid (base bid plus all bid alternates) amount of $1,577,998.95; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $377,799.05 for a total project construction cost amount not to exceed $1,955,798; (3) amending the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 4P2; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-099
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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7.A. 291-2026 Semiannual Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Summer 2026 Dr. Robert Eyler provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
7.B. 194-2026 Adopt the City of Napa Community Wildfire Protection Plan (“CWPP”) Fire Chief Zach Curren provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.
Alison Blodorn, Program Director, Forest Health & Restoration, Napa RCD - provided comments in support of the adoption of the plan and the coordination that went into the plan's development.
Joe Nordlinger, CEO, Napa Community Firewise Foundation (NCFF) - provided comments in support of the adoption of the plan and the coordination that went into the plan's development.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Fire Chief Curren, Mr. Nordlinger, and Utilities Director Joy Eldredge responded to individual comments and question from Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2026-100 adopting the City of Napa Community Wildfire Protection Plan and determining that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: DeNatale1 -
Enactment No: R2026-100
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7.C. 287-2026 Salary Schedules for Full-Time and Part-Time Extra-Help Employees Human Resources Director MJ Tueros provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to adopt Resolution R2026-101 documenting the salary schedules for Full-Time Employees and Part-Time Extra-Help Employees. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: DeNatale1 -
Enactment No: R2026-101
7.D. 313-2026 Sister City and Friendship City Relationships Policy Updates Tayler McDonald, Management Analyst II, provided the staff report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2026-102 repealing and replacing City Council Policy Resolution No. 30 to update the policy regarding Sister City and Friendship City Relationships
Aye: Sedgley, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter4 -
Absent: DeNatale1 -
Enactment No: R2026-102
8. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Potter reminded members of the public that the application period for the 2026 Napa City Academy closed Friday, August 7th.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session items.
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9.A. 322-2026 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Two Potential Cases
There were no requests from the public to comment on closed session items.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:21 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
Reportable Action: The City Council voted with four members in the affirmative, with Vice Mayor DeNatale absent, to initiate two receivership actions for the nuisance conditions located at 97 Bancal Court and 1076 Shetler Avenue.
10. ADJOURNMENT: 5:45 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk