955 School Street CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559
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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
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM Afternoon Session
No Evening Session
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:33 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 document:
Item 7.A. - Presentation from City staff.
(A copy of the supplemental document is on file in the City Clerk's department)
City Clerk Carranza also shared, for public awareness, that although the published public notice for item 6.B. referenced an amendment to Napa Municipal Code Section 15.04.130, staff was not presenting that amendment at the meeting. Section 15.04.130 would be brought forward at a future date after contractor outreach. The ordinance before Council that afternoon included all other noticed amendments except 15.04.130 as outlined in the staff report.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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4.A. 390-2026 National Pedestrian Safety Month
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Donal O'Briain, Chair, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
4.B. 407-2026 “Imagine a Day Without Water” Proclamation Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Utilities Director Joy Eldredge accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
4.C. 395-2026 Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Tony Valadez, Compliance Programs Manager, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
There was a request from the audience to provided public comment.
Councilman Barich - expressed concerns regarding potential misconduct and politicization of code enforcement, citing cases in the North Bay and elsewhere. The speaker urged the City to remain vigilant, maintain transparency and accountability, and exercise caution in its code enforcement practices.
Laurie (zoom) - urged the City to remain vigilant regarding code enforcement practices, citing concerns and reported issues in neighboring jurisdictions. The speaker emphasized the importance of ensuring code enforcement is applied fairly, consistently, and in support of the community.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Dalton Piercey - reflected on Napa’s economic history and the community’s desire to return to the past, noting that current growth and downtown activity have created new jobs and opportunities. The speaker emphasized that while challenges remain, the City has experienced positive economic changes and should continue building on that progress.
Councilman Barich - raised concerns regarding public comment and free speech at Council meeting. Expressed concerns about an email from a Councilmember regarding a dispute about campaign signage, and spoke regarding the City’s parking citation appeal process and urge the City to review its procedures and seek resolution.
Philip Trood - commended the City’s recent bicycle and pavement improvements. Raised concerns about traffic signal timing and pedestrian crossing safety. Expressed concern for unhoused individuals and encouraged consideration of pedestrian and community safety.
Jim Hinton - questioned the cancellation of evening Council meetings and expressed concern that limited meeting access discourages public participation. Urged the Council to reconsider the proposed roundabout project, citing strong community opposition and asked the City to more fully consider public input and alternative options.
Katherine Burks - requested that the City Council place electric bicycle safety on a future agenda after being struck by an e-bike while walking on a sidewalk. Raised concerns about pedestrian safety and enforcement and asked the City to review regulations and address e-bike use in pedestrian areas.
Renee - also provided comments regarding e-bike usage and shared additional safety concerns.
Following public comment Mayor Sedgley proposed having City staff gather local data on e-bike activity, citations, and related Police and Fire calls for service. Councilmember Painter also suggested reviewing practices and data from other jurisdictions to inform potential future Council discussion.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter
6.A. 403-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the September 15, 2026 regular meeting and the September 17, 2026 special meeting of the City Council.
6.B. 388-2026 Adoption of the 2025 Building Code Standards Approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.04.070, 15.04.080, and 15.04.090, adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Code; the 2025 California Residential Code; the 2025 California Electrical Code; the 2025 California Plumbing Code; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Administrative Code; the 2025 California Wildlands Urban-Interface Code; the 2025 California Historical Building Code; the 2025 California Fire Code; the 2025 California Existing Building Code; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, including appendices identified herein; together with certain amendments, additions, deletions, and penalties; and determining that the actions authorized by this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
6.C. 363-2026 AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Irrigation Regulations - Amendment to Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.09
Approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance O2026-011 amending Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.09 Water Conservation Regulations in accordance with Assembly Bill 1572 Non-Functional Turf Irrigation Regulations and determining that the actions authorized by this Ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: O2026-011
6.D. 365-2026 Housing Authority of the City of Napa Board Membership Re-appointed incumbents, Carol Hamilton and Johanna Moore, to the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Napa for terms effective immediately and ending on September 30, 2028.
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6.E. 364-2026 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals and Disability Access Board of Appeals Memberships
1) Reappointed two incumbents, Ben Neuman and David Ericksen to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, for a two-year term expiring September 30, 2028; and
2) Reappointed incumbent, Ben Neuman to the Disability Access Board of Appeals, for a two-year term expiring September 30, 2028.
6.F. 366-2026 Senior Advisory Committee Membership
Appointed three individuals to the Senior Advisory Commission as follows:
1) Re-appointed incumbents Liz Marks and Katie Holman to the Senior Advisory Commission for a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2028 and designate Katie Holman as a Senior Agency representative; and 2) Appointed new member Howell L. Broxton to serve a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2027.
6.G. 260-2026 Project Management Services for Harvest Park Project Approved and authorized the Parks and Recreation Director to execute on behalf of the City an agreement with Swinerton Management & Consulting for Project Management Services for the Harvest Park Project in an amount not to exceed $403,592.
6.H. 384-2026 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program Amendment - America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Adopted Resolution R2026-114 amending the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan; and reallocating a portion of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 2P4; and determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.
Enactment No: R2026-114
6.I. 381-2026 Street Outreach-Mental Health Clinician Services Approved and Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-893 with Abode Services increasing the compensation amount by $112,744 for a new maximum of $257,000 to continue providing Mental Health Clinician Services as part of the Homeless Services Street Outreach Team.
6.J. 408-2026 Contract Amendment No. 1 to C2024-147 with Cloud 5 Solutions, LLC for Public Safety Software Systems Support and Technology Project Management
Approved and Authorized the Assistant City Manager to (1) execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C2024-147 with Cloud 5 Solutions, LLC increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $1,111,340 for additional Public Safety Software Systems Support and Technology Project Management services for a new not-to-exceed total of $2,101,340 and (2) to extend the agreement for one additional year ending June 30, 2030.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 377-2026 Update on Community Relations Enhancements, Measure G Communications, and New Engagement Initiatives
Jaina French, Community Relations & Media Manager, and Katie Beermann, Community Relations & Media Analyst, provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Discussion was turned over to Council; individual comments and questions ensued.
8. CONSENT HEARINGS:
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8.A. 337-2026 Preservation of Eight (8) Qualified Historical Properties at 1516 Third Street, 1907 Spencer Street, 1340 F Street, 1031 Vallejo Street, 362 Jefferson Street, 617 Wilson Street, 576 Patchett Street, and 333 Randolph Street
Mayor Sedgey announced and opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Luros shared that she had requested the item to be pulled from the consent calendar to address questions particularly related to the application from the property located at 576 Patchett Street.
A motion was made from Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Painter to approve and authorize the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute seven (7) Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreements for the properties located at 1516 Third Street, 1907 Spencer Street, 1340 F Street, 1031 Vallejo Street, 362 Jefferson Street, 617 Wilson Street, and 333 Randolph Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter Council then discussed the proposed Mills Act Contract for 576 Patchett Street. Councilmember Luros posed questions regarding the inclusion of a swimming pool and ADU in the 10-year plan and expressed concerns about whether those improvements were consistent with the intent of the Mills Act and the public perception of providing a tax benefit for non-preservation improvements. Staff responded and Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember Luros, to approve and authorize the Community Resources and Development Director, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement for the property located at 576 Patchett Street with the direction that staff request a modification to the 10-year plan to include only maintenance items related to historic preservation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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9.A. 383-2026 NorthBay HealthCore Napa TEFRA Hearing
Mayor Sedgley opened the public hearing.
Brendan Hurley, Economic Development Division Project Manager, provided a brief report.
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; there were none.
Mayor Sedgley called for public testimony; there were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Luros to adopt Resolution R2026-115 approving the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,000,000 for the benefit of Northbay HealthCore for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a medical outpatient services and urgent care building and adjacent land, located at 3273 Claremont Way, Napa, California 94558. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter
Enactment No: R2026-115
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Giacomini Brewer announced the closed session items.
11.A. 398-2026 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Consideration of Pending Worker’s Compensation Claim One Potential Case
11.B. 374-2026 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6):
City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Julie Lucido, Jessica Lowe, MJ Tueros, Donna Lee and Jesse Lad.
Employee organizations: Napa City Employees Association (NCEA) – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) LOCAL 1021.
11.C. 375-2026 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).
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11.D. 394-2026 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6):
City designated representatives: Steve Potter, Liz Habkirk, Julie Lucido, MJ Tueros, and Donna Lee.
Employee organizations: Administrative, Managerial and Professional Employees Unit (AMP).
There were no requests from the public to comment on closed session items.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:13 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 P.M. There was no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT: 6:29 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Submitted by:
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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