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 Mary Luros  
Councilmember Chris DeNatale  
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez  
Councilmember Beth Painter  
Tuesday, May 6, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Hall Council Chambers  
A Special Joint Meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa and the Planning  
Commission was called on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to be held at City Hall  
Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa, California, for the purpose identified on the  
Agenda. This Special Joint Meeting was called in accordance with  
California Government Code Section 54956.  
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.  
1.A. Roll Call:  
PRESENT:  
City Councilmembers Chris DeNatale, Bernie Narvaez, Beth Painter, Vice  
Mayor Mary Luros and Mayor Scott Sedgley.  
Planning Commissioners Eryn Ebach, Lisa Massaro, Alexander Myers,  
Vice Chair Lindsay Owen and Chair Beverly Shotwell.  
2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:  
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:  
Item 3.A.  
- PowerPoint presentation from City staff.  
- Email from Erika Lubensky, Community Resources for Children.  
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk’s  
department)  
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  
157-2025  
3.A.  
City Council and Planning Commission Joint Session Regarding Planning  
Matters  
Molly Rattigan, Deputy City Manager / Interim Community Development  
Director, and Ricky Caperton, Planning Manager, provided a brief report  
outlining Planning Commission roles and responsibilities and notable past  
and upcoming projects.  
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment. There were no requests to  
speak.  
Following the report, the meeting proceeded with individual comments,  
considerations, and questions from both Councilmembers and  
Commission Members directed to staff. The discussion covered a range of  
topics, including a review of the annexation process, implications of AB  
1033, potential housing opportunities, alignment with Council focus areas  
and strategies for effective public communication.  
In response to expressed interest from members, Andreas Booher of the  
City Attorney's Office delivered a concise overview of AB 1033, providing  
key context and clarification on the legislation.  
Following a productive group discussion, City Manager Potter expressed  
his sincere appreciation for the dedicated efforts and contributions of both  
the Commission and the Council, acknowledging their ongoing  
commitment to the community's progress.  
4. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONERS, OR CITY MANAGER: None.  
5. ADJOURNMENT: 7:33 P.M.  
Submitted by:  
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Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk