CITY OF NAPA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Scott Sedgley
Vice Mayor Chris DeNatale
Councilmember Mary Luros
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez
Councilmember Beth Painter
City Hall Council Chambers September 1, 2026
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
cityofnapa.org955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
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:
Board, Committee & Commission Presentations163-20264.A.
Recommendation: Receive informational presentations from the Civil Service Commission, Measure G Citizen Oversight Committee and the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District regarding their membership, work plans, recent accomplishments and current initiatives.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Council Meeting Minutes353-20266.A.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the August 18, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council.
ATCH 1 - August 18, 2026 Draft Regular Meeting MinutesAttachments:
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Salary Schedules for Full-Time Employees334-20266.B.
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:
Classification Specification Revisions for Fire Marshal, and New Classification Specifications and Salaries for Senior Fire Inspector and Fire Inspector I/II in the Fire Department 349-20266.C.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City Classification Plan by adopting the revised classification specification for Fire Marshal and new classifications and salary ranges for Senior Fire Inspector and Fire Inspector I/II; and amending the Budget Staffing Plan by adding one (1) Senior Fire Inspector position, and deleting one (1) Senior Fire Prevention Inspector position; and adding three (3) Fire Inspector I/II positions and deleting three (3) Fire Prevention Inspector I/II positions in the Fire Department.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Classification Specification for Fire Marshal
EX B - Classification Specification for Senior Fire Inspector
EX C - Classification Specification for Fire Inspector I/II Attachments:
Equipment Replacement Fund Budget Amendment Request329-20266.D.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the transfer of $191,000 from the Equipment Replacement Undesignated fund balance (660-35999) to the Equipment Replacement's (66013100-56210) Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget as documented by Council Budget Amendment No. 02P03.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Council Budget Amendment No. 02P03
Attachments:
Lake Hennessey Water Quality Improvement Project330-20266.E.
Recommendation: Authorize the Utilities Director to execute an agreement with Stillwater Ecosystem, Watershed & Riverine Sciences, a California corporation dba Stillwater Sciences, in an amount not to exceed $248,447 for the Lake Hennessey Water Quality Improvement Project and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Stillwater Sciences Agreement
ATCH 2 - Memo Determination for Purchasing Exception Request Attachments:
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2026/27 CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant348-20266.F.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution 1) authorizing the Utilities Director to submit an application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for a Beverage Container Recycling Grant in the amount of $275,000 and 2) authorizing the Utilities Director and specifically identified designees, to execute all grant-related documents, and 3) determining the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA.
ATCH 1 - Resolution
ATCH 2 - Competitive 2026 CalRecycle Recycling Grant Application Attachments:
7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
8. CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: Napa Sanitation District former pump station, 1210 West Street (APN: 003-144-009).
City Negotiators: Steve Potter, Molly Rattigan, Neal
Harrison, Renee Giacomini Brewer, Michael Moffett and
Cathy Holmes of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
Negotiating Parties: City of Napa and Napa Sanitation
District.
Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment.
350-20268.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government
Code Section 54957.6):
City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Julie Lucido, MJ Tueros, Donna Lee, Fabio Rodriguez and Jesse Lad.
Employee organizations: Napa Police Officers Association (NPOA).
362-20268.B.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is Tuesday, September 15, 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, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
**Effective July 21, 2026 - Remote Participation Available for City Council Meetings**
1. Attend Meeting in Person: City Hall Council Chambers located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559. Please submit a speaker card to the City Clerk and identify the item you wish to speak on.
2. Zoom – Remote participation via Zoom app on your smartphone, tablet or web browser at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89952571719 or join on a web browser, enter the Meeting ID: 899 5257 1719.
To join the speaking queue, use the “raise hand” feature. Speakers will be unmuted and called on to speak when it is your turn.
3. Telephone – Remote participation by telephone, dial 1(669) 900-6833 or 1(669) 444-9171 enter Meeting ID: 899 5257 1719 and press #.
To join the speaking queue, press *9 to raise hand and press *6 to unmute when called on to speak.
4. Written Public Comment - Submit comments by email to [email protected] or mail or deliver in person to the City Clerk's Office at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559.
To allow the City Council time to review your comments before the meeting, please submit them by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting day. Comments received after 12:00 p.m. or during the meeting will be distributed to the City Council as soon as practicable and included in the official record.
Please note: Written comments, including any contact information provided, are public records and may be posted online or disclosed in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
HOW TO VIEW AND LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE
1. City of Napa website https://napacity.legistar.com/calendar.aspx. Click on the “In Progress” link.
2. Local cable TV Channel 28
DISRUPTION POLICY
In accordance with Senate Bill 707, if a service disruption should occur preventing remote public participation to continue, the Mayor shall call a recess of the open session. The recess shall last for one hour or until service is restored, whichever is earlier. If the service has not been restored after the expiration of the hour, City Council may reconvene to a) adjourn the meeting; b) extend the recess; or c) continue the meeting.
LIVE PUBLIC COMMENT
During each regular meeting, the public may directly address the City Council on any matter within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction, including any matter that is not on the agenda.
If the subject of the comments is not covered under an item on the meeting agenda, the Brown Act strictly limits the City’s ability to respond.
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Speakers are requested to submit a speaker card prior to the item being called in order to assist with the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting. A speaker card is not required, provided the speaker makes a clear and timely request to address the Council. Information on speaker cards is subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Zoom participants are to use the “raise hand” feature.
For each item, speaking time is up to three minutes per person, unless otherwise specified for hearings and appeals, or at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council to address special circumstances. The Mayor may modify (increase or decrease) any time requirements for any speaker or change the order of the items on the agenda, in accordance with Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures (R2016 6) to facilitate the efficient and fair conduct of the meeting.
PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENT
Members of the public may submit written comments to the City Council before or during the meeting. All supplemental written comments will be included in the official record in accordance with the Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures (R2016 6). Public comments will NOT be read aloud during the meeting.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Information and documents related to this meeting are available on the City ’s website at www.cityofnapa.org; or by contacting the City Clerk by email at [email protected], by calling (707) 257 9503, or in person at 955 School Street, Napa.
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 Disabilities Act and California law and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. If any person has a disability and requires information or materials in an appropriate alternative format (or any other reasonable accommodation), or if you need any special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk at (707) 257 9503 or email at [email protected]. Please request assistance at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
For TTY/ Speech to Speech users, dial 711 for the California Relay Service, for text to speech, speech to speech, and Spanish language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS 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.
Si solicita ayuda para traducir del inglés al español esta agenda o información relacionada, comuníquese con la Secretaria de la Ciudad al 707 257 9503 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas de anticipacion cuando
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haga un pedido para asistencia. Esto les da suficiente tiempo antes de la junta para permitir que la ciudad tome medidas razonables.
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.
For more information on the City of Napa’s general procedures for City Council meetings refer to the City Clerk’s website at www.cityofnapa.org/150/City-Clerk or contact the City Clerk’s office directly at (707) 257 9503 or email at [email protected].
VIEWING ARCHIVED PAST MEETINGS
Members of the public may access past City meetings at any time by going to:
https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; which includes an indexed listing of past meetings, including supporting documents, minutes, and videos.