CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · May 6, 2025
Minutes
955 School Street
CITY OF NAPA Napa, CA 94559
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
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
(City Council and Planning Commission)
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:
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3.A. 157-2025 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
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