955 School Street  
Napa, CA 94559  
CITY OF NAPA  
www.cityofnapa.org  
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  
Tuesday, May 5, 2026  
3:30 PM  
City Hall Council Chambers  
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M.  
1.A. Roll Call:  
5 -  
Present:  
Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember  
Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter  
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:  
205-2026  
National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day and National Police Week  
4.A.  
Mayor and Members of Council read the proclamation. Police Chief Fabio  
Rodriguez and NPOA President, Kyle Upchurch, received the proclamation  
and provided remarks.  
198-2026  
209-2026  
Historic Preservation Month  
4.B.  
4.C.  
Mayor and Members of Council read the proclamation. Christine Madrid  
French, Executive Director, Napa County Landmarks, accepted the  
proclamation and provided remarks.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
204-2026  
200-2026  
City Council Meeting Minutes  
6.A.  
6.B.  
Approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council  
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  
032-2026  
6.C.  
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.  
092-2026  
Irrigation Controller Replacement Project  
6.D.  
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  
124-2026  
175-2026  
Data Ticket Citation Processor Agreement  
6.E.  
6.F.  
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.  
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:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
188-2026  
City Manager’s Office Staffing Plan Updates  
7.A.  
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:  
166-2026  
8.A.  
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.  
10. CLOSED SESSION:  
Andreas Booher of the City Attorney's Office announced the closed  
session items.  
184-2026  
10.A.  
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.  
203-2026  
10.B.  
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:  
_______________________________  
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk