REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA  
Tuesday, January 20, 2026  
3:30 PM Afternoon Session  
No Evening Session  
City Hall Council Chambers  
955 School Street  
Napa, CA 94559  
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA  
Mayor Scott Sedgley  
Vice Mayor Chris DeNatale  
Councilmember Mary Luros  
Councilmember Bernie Narvaez  
Councilmember Beth Painter  
See last pages of agenda for information regarding meeting procedures  
Vea las últimas páginas de esta agenda para información sobre juntas del poder legislativo  
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
1.A. Roll Call:  
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:  
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:  
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:  
5.A.  
City Council Meeting Minutes  
Approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting of  
the City Council  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
5.B.  
Napa County Library Commission Membership  
Re-appoint incumbent Molly A. Adams, as a City of Napa  
Representative to the Napa County Library Commission for a term  
beginning immediately and ending on January 31, 2029.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
5.C.  
Acceptance of an Amended and Restated Grant of Easement  
and Agreement  
Adopt a resolution 1) accepting Amended and Restated Grant of  
Easement and Agreement from the Napa Valley Community College  
District for water facilities, and 2) authorizing the Utilities Director to  
execute a certificate of acceptance for the Amended and Restated  
Grant of Easement and Agreement and record said deed at the Napa  
County Recorder's Office, and determining that the actions  
authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
5.D.  
Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water  
Transmission Main Replacement  
Determine there is 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.  
Recommendation:  
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  
6.A.  
Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Q4 2025  
Receive and discuss the financial and economic indicator update as  
part of the Economic Development Dashboard and receive a  
supplemental presentation from Robert Eyler, PhD, regarding the  
City's key performance indicators and economic trends.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
6.B.  
6.C.  
2026 Long-Term Financial Forecast  
Receive and discuss the 2026 Long-Term Financial Forecast.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
Fiscal Year 2024/25 End of Year Report Update and Annual  
Comprehensive Financial Report and Other Audit Reports for  
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025  
1. Receive the End of Year Financial update on the City's General  
Fund and the Proprietary Funds for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,  
2025.  
2. Accept and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report  
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
6.D.  
City Manager Employment Agreement  
Adopt a resolution approving an amended and restated employment  
agreement with City Manager Steve Potter that maintains his current  
overall compensation.  
Recommendation:  
Attachments:  
7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:  
8. CLOSED SESSION:  
8.A.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING  
LITIGATION  
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)  
Elia v. City of Napa, et al.  
Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001127  
8.B.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING  
LITIGATION  
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)  
Hagstrom Properties, LLC v. Napa Sanitation District, City of  
Napa, et al.  
United States District Court, Northern District of California,  
Case No. 3:25-cv-4369  
9. ADJOURNMENT:  
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is  
February 3, 2026.  
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, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.  
_______________________________  
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk  
** NOTICE OF MEETING PROCEDURES **  
ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON:  
Members of the public may participate in the City Council meeting by attending in person at the City Hall Council Chambers  
located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559.  
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW AND LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE ON:  
2. Local cable TV Channel 28  
Please be aware that while every effort is made to ensure the availability of the live meeting on the City of Napa’s website  
and on the local cable channel, occasional technical difficulties may occur that prevent the meeting from being viewed live.  
In those instances, so long as the public may still attend and view the meeting in person, the meeting will continue.  
PUBLIC COMMENT:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
To allow City Council adequate time to review public comments before the meeting, comments are encouraged to be  
submitted by email to clerk@cityofnapa.org no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. Comments  
received after the deadline or during the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and added to the record the next  
business day, or as soon as possible thereafter.  
Written comments may also be mailed to ATTN: City Clerk, 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, or dropped off in person at  
the City Clerk’s office at City Hall.  
* Please note: Emails and written comments submitted to the City Council, along with any contact information provided, are  
considered public records. They may be posted on the City’s website and disclosed in accordance with the California Public  
Records Act.  
ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:  
contacting the City Clerk by email at clerk@cityofnapa.org, 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  
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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 clerk@cityofnapa.org. Se les pide por favor que avise con 48 horas  
de anticipacion cuando 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  
VIEWING ARCHIVED PAST MEETINGS:  
which includes an indexed listing of past meetings, including supporting documents, minutes, and videos.