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Napa, CA 94559  
CITY OF NAPA  
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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, February 3, 2026  
3:30 PM  
City Hall Council Chambers  
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:58 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 documents:  
Item 6.B. - PowerPoint presentation from City staff.  
Item 8.A.  
- Memo from staff with updated Exhibit A to the resolution.  
- PowerPoint presentation from City staff.  
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s  
department)  
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:  
Jeff Dickinson - introduced himself as the recently elected Chair of the  
Napa County Republican Central Committee.  
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember  
Painter, to approve the Consent Agenda with 5.I. pulled for public comment. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
040-2026  
037-2026  
City Council Meeting Minutes  
5.A.  
5.B.  
Approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City  
Council  
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 the construction to replace up to 8,200 linear feet of  
36-inch asbestos cement water transmission main.  
008-2026  
503-2025  
2025 Annual Fire Inspection Compliance Report  
5.C.  
5.D.  
Adopted Resolution R2026-008 acknowledging receipt of the 2025 Annual Fire  
Inspection Compliance Report prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety  
Code Sections 13146.2 - 13146.4.  
Enactment No: R2026-008  
Traffic Control Services Contract Amendment  
Approved and authorized the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the  
City Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C2025-798 with City Rise, LLC, for traffic  
control services in the increased amount of $900,000 for a total contract amount  
not to exceed $1,500,000 and determine that the actions authorized by this item  
are exempt from CEQA.  
012-2026  
Fleet Replacement Schedule  
5.E.  
Adopted Resolution R2026-009 (1) approving an Amendment No. 1 to Appendix H:  
Fleet Replacement & Planned Purchases of the Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27  
Operating & Capital Budget; (2) authorizing the City Manager or Public Works  
Director to execute contracts and agreements on behalf of the City for the  
purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment based on the descriptions and  
dollar amounts identified on the Amendment No. 1 to Appendix H in the total  
amount of $6,127,500 in FY 2025/26 and $3,330,000 in FY2026/27; and (3) amending  
the Fleet Apparatus Replacement Fund Reserves (61103900), Fleet Water  
Replacement Fund (61030980), Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27  
budgets as documented by Council Budget Amendment No. 3P8  
Enactment No: R2026-009  
030-2026  
031-2026  
5.F.  
Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act (Measure T) - Equivalent Fund  
Expenditures  
Adopted Resolution R2026-010 approving a certification of Equivalent Fund  
Expenditures under the Measure T Program that demonstrates use of  
non-Measure T revenue for Class I Bike projects for Fiscal Year 2024/25.  
Enactment No: R2026-010  
5.G.  
Agreement with Walker Consultants for Consultant Services related to the  
Downtown Parking Structure Feasibility Study  
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City an  
agreement with Walker Consultants in an amount not to exceed $223,195 to  
provide consultant services for the Downtown Parking Structure Feasibility Study.  
033-2026  
045-2026  
NVUSD False Alarm Write-off Request  
5.H.  
5.I.  
Adopted Resolution R2026-011 authorizing the Finance Director to write off False  
Alarm Fines in the amount of $13,332.00.  
Enactment No: R2026-011  
Authorization and Approval to Issue a No Cost Permit  
The Item was pulled for public comment.  
Wendell Coleman - provided comments in support of the action.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Vice Mayor  
DeNatale, to approve and authorize the Community Resources and Development  
Director to issue a no-cost permit for the removal of a brick wall that poses a  
threat to public safety at 1010-1030 Third Street. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  
020-2026  
Discuss Napa Sanitation Pump Station Site Acquisition Process  
6.A.  
Neal Harrison, Economic Development Manager, joined by Tony Valadez,  
Code Compliance Programs Manager, provided the report.  
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no request to speak.  
Discussion was turned over to Council. Brief individual comments ensued.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor  
DeNatale, to direct the Community Resources and Development Director to enter  
negotiations with Napa Sanitation to acquire the Pump Station site for future  
uses consistent with Council Focus Areas. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
499-2025  
6.B.  
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Memorandum  
of Understanding (MOU)  
Kevin Miller, Materials Diversion Administrator, provided the report.  
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.  
Chris Benz, Napa Climate Now! - provided comments in support of the  
project and complimented all involved. Invited Council and members of the  
public to attend the 2026 Napa Climate Summit on March 26, 2026 from  
3-6 P.M. at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.  
Discussion was brought back to Council. Individual comments ensued and  
Mr. Miller and Eric Herbert from Bulk Handling Systems, responded to  
questions.  
Mayor Sedgley opened up for additional public comment.  
Jeri Hansen, Napa Chamber of Commerce - provided comments in  
support of the project.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember  
Narvaez, to adopt Resolution R2026-012 (1) approving and authorizing the Utilities  
Director to sign an Anaerobic Digestion Memorandum of Understanding with  
Napa Recycling & Waste Services, LLC, and execute all necessary documents to  
implement a CalRecycle Organic Grant (CalRecycle No. ORG7-21-0259); (2)  
amending the Solid Waste and Recycling Capital Improvement Budget for  
FY2025/26 to add project (No. 61MD26UT08 - Anaerobic Digestion to Renewable  
Natural Gas System); and (3) determining that the actions authorized by this  
resolution were adequately analyzed by a previous CEQA action. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Enactment No: R2026-012  
Aye:  
7. CONSENT HEARINGS:  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearings and stated that he was  
pulling item 7.A.  
There were no requests to speak on item 7.B.; the hearing was opened  
and closed without comment.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor  
DeNatale, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda with Item 7.A. pulled for  
separate action. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
505-2025  
CalPERS Contract Amendment for Unrepresented Executive Police Safety  
This item was pulled for separate action.  
7.A.  
Mayor Sedgley opened the hearing and Human Resources Director  
Heather Ruiz provided a brief 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 R2026-013, a Resolution of Intention to approve an  
amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California  
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City Council of the City  
of Napa; and approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance  
amending the contract between the Board of Administration of the California  
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City Council of the City  
of Napa The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Enactment No: R2026-013  
Aye:  
027-2026  
7.B.  
Amendment of Napa Municipal Code Section 5.04.210 Business License  
Application Procedures  
Approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Napa  
Municipal Code Section 5.04.210 related to Business License Application  
Procedures.  
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
028-2026  
Update of Citywide User Fees  
8.A.  
Mayor Sedgley opened the hearing.  
Accounting Supervisor Frank Herrera, joined by Finance Director Donna  
Lee, provided the report. Consultants Tony Thrasher and Priti Patel, from  
Willdan, joined via video conference and also presented.  
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; there were none.  
Mayor Sedgley opened public testimony.  
Mark Pickins, General Manager of Ace & Vine Card Room. Provided  
comments regarding fee 11.2.1 related to Cardroom Dealer Permits.  
Shared that the six month renewal was a burden to staff and in conflict with  
other gaming facilities nearby. Suggested that Council extend the renewal  
to two years to align with that of the Bureau of Gaming Control.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by  
Councilmember Painter to close the public testimony. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
Discussion was brought back to Council for deliberation. Councilmembers  
exchanged comments regarding the fee schedule, noting that certain fees  
may merit future review to better align with Council focus areas. There was  
general agreement to proceed with adoption of the fee schedule as  
presented, with the understanding that staff would return with potential  
focused amendments at a later date.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember  
Painter, to adopt Resolution R2026-014, updating city fees and charges related to  
City services, products, or regulations and updating fines for violations of City  
codes and regulations as recommended by staff, including the revised Exhibit A  
provided in the supplemental staff memo and correction of the fee in Section  
1.1.4 (Certification of Documents) to $40.00 for years 2026–2030. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, and Painter  
1 - Narvaez  
Aye:  
No:  
Enactment No: R2026-014  
9. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:  
Councilmember Painter shared she was pleased to see that the City had  
availability for drop in sessions on adult classes at Harvest. Suggested  
members of the public review the online catalog on the Park and  
Recreation web page for more information. She also acknowledged  
community concerns related to street vendors during the Lighted Art  
Festival, in particular related to sale of non-food items and understood that  
the City and County were working together to address concerns. Brief  
discussion ensued. City Manager Potter shared he would ask the City's  
Compliance Programs Manager to provide an update on the current status  
of the law and the cooperation that had been taking place between  
agencies to address the issue.  
CITY COUNCIL RECESS: 5:22 P.M.  
6:30 P.M. EVENING SESSION  
10. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.  
10.A. Roll Call:  
5 -  
Present:  
Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor DeNatale, Councilmember Luros, Councilmember  
Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter  
11. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:  
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:  
Item 13.A.:  
- PowerPoint presentations from City staff and the applicant team.  
- email from Susan Vaziri  
Item 14.A.:  
- PowerPoint presentation from City staff.  
- 27 email communications.  
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk's  
department)  
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None.  
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
455-2025  
Zinfandel Subdivision  
13.A.  
Mayor Sedgley opened the hearing.  
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; Councilmembers provided them.  
Senior Planner Michael Allen provided the report.  
Randy Gularte, Applicant Representative, provided the opening statement.  
Derek Dittman, RSA+, provided comments regarding the stormwater  
design. Kirk Geyer, Geyer Built Design, shared the architectural designs.  
Matt O'Conner, O'Conner Environmental Group, spoke regarding the  
environmental design to include flood mitigation and Bob Biale, applicant,  
provided closing comments and shared community outreach efforts.  
Mayor Sedgley opened public testimony.  
Susan Vaziri - shared opposition to the project stating environmental and  
ecological impacts of the project to include flooding, wildlife in creek, traffic,  
crowding, and loss of privacy. She requested a full EIR.  
Ricardo Gaudino - provided historical comments regarding the site.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by  
Councilmember Painter to close the public testimony. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
Mayor Sedgley asked applicant if they wished to provide a rebuttal.  
Mr. Dittman offered additional comments regarding potential impacts to the  
creek, which he indicated would be minimal.  
Discussion was brought back to Council for deliberation. Individual  
questions and comments ensued.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Luros, seconded by Councilmember  
Painter, to adopt:  
(1) Resolution R2026-016 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a  
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Zinfandel Subdivision at  
1583 and 1657 El Centro Avenue; and  
(2) Resolution R2026-015 approving, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration  
and a Consistency Analysis regarding the Certified 2020 General Plan  
Environmental Impact Report (Sch No. 95033060), a Tentative Subdivision Map  
and Design Review Permit to subdivide an approximately 9.56-acre property into  
51 single-family residential lots with four (4) open space parcels, a Design Review  
Permit for the Tentative Map and house plans, and a Use Permit to authorize the  
use of small lot development and flag lot standards at 1583 & 1657 El Centro  
Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Enactment No: R2026-015 R2025-016  
Aye:  
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  
011-2026  
Lincoln Avenue Safety and Rehabilitation Project  
Public Works Director Julie Lucido opened the report.  
14.A.  
Senior Traffic Engineer Farid Javandel provided the report.  
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment.  
1. Christine French - provided comments in support of the project.  
2. Mark Longoria - shared concerns with regard to queuing of the traffic in  
various intersections along Lincoln as well as left hand turns at Candy Way  
at Napa High School.  
3. TC Hulsey - provided comments in support of the project.  
4. Richard Tippitt - provided comments in support of the project.  
5. Cindy Deutch - provided comments in support of the project.  
6. Ryan O'Connell - provided comments in support of the project.  
7. Carlotta Sainato, Program Manager, Napa County Bicycle Coalition -  
provided comments in support of the project.  
8. Ingrid - asked if West Lincoln would be paved as well. Shared support of  
bike lanes, yet concerned with traffic bottleneck especially near the  
freeway.  
9. Liz Tippitt - provided comments in support of the project.  
10. Kara Vernor, Executive Director, Napa County Bicycle Coalition -  
provided comments in support of the project and cited injury statistics of the  
current design.  
11. Joel King - provided comments in support of the project.  
12. Robert - provided comments in concern of traffic pushing into the  
surrounding neighborhood streets.  
13. Robert Francis - posed various concerns; impatient drivers being  
pushed to side streets as a cut through to avoid congestion on Lincoln.  
Suggested rumble strips or speed cushions.  
14. Regina Brinker - provided comments in support of the project.  
15. Sam Brinker - provided comments in support of the project.  
16. Robert Reber - provided comments in support of the project.  
17. Lisa Goff - shared comments in opposition of the project to include  
additional congestion to the side streets, lane width, and questioned data  
provided regarding injury accidents.  
18. Dottie Rentschler - shared concerns regarding additional traffic on side  
streets. Supported added safety, suggested additional measures that  
could be taken now to mitigate concerns. Not enough public transit options.  
Mayor Sedgley asked staff to address questions posed during public  
comment.  
Mayor Sedgley called for a break at 8:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened  
at 8:30 P.M.  
Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual questions and comments  
ensued.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor  
DeNatale to support the Lincoln Avenue Safety and Rehabilitation Project as  
presentd. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sedgley, DeNatale, Luros, Narvaez, and Painter  
Aye:  
15. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: None.  
16. ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 P.M.  
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is  
February 17, 2026.  
Submitted by:  
_______________________________  
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk