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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · September 16, 2025

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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, September 16, 2025 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM Afternoon Session No Evening Session 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M. 1.A. Roll Call: Present: 5- Mayor Sedgley, Vice Mayor Luros, Councilmember DeNatale, Councilmember Narvaez, and Councilmember Painter 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents: Item 6.A. - PowerPoint presentation from City staff. - Email from Maureen Trippe Item 6.B. - PowerPoint presentation from City staff. (Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerk's department) 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 346-2025 Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Cathy Gillis, Board President of the Napa County Hispanic Network, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 3.B. 347-2025 Proclamation for Napa Legacy Business Program Mayor Sedgley and member of the public read the proclamation. Chris Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: William Cocke - voiced compliant about a new fee structure at the Senior Center. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember DeNatale, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter 5.A. 381-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council. 5.B. 383-2025 Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership Reappointed incumbent Alex Crown to the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership for term effective immediately and ending September 30, 2027. 5.C. 382-2025 Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee Membership Reappointed incumbent Richard Tippitt to serve a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2027. 5.D. 295-2025 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive Bridge Determined there was a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to stabilize the creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive, and determined that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.E. 349-2025 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. CITY OF NAPA Page 2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 5.F. 339-2025 Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act (Measure U) – Master Agreement Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Measure U Master Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Napa and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency. 5.G. 353-2025 Trancas Street Pavement Rehabilitation Adopted Resolution R2025-102: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with MCK Services, Inc., for the Trancas Street Pavement Rehabilitation project base bid (City portion) in the bid amount of $2,103,541.15; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City a Reimbursement Agreement with County of Napa in an amount up to $1,280,000 to receive reimbursement from the County for the additional cost, including design, construction, contingency, inspection and project management, to rehabilitate the County’s portion of Trancas Street; (3) authorizing the Public Works Director to award additive alternates A and B in an amount up to $1,002,208.50 for pavement rehabilitation on County portions of Trancas Street; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $460,575 for a total project construction amount not to exceed $3,566,324.65; amending the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment 8P3; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2025-102 5.H. 355-2025 City Hall Parking Lots Repairs Adopted Resolution R2025-103: (1) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with, Imperial Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the City Parking Lots Repairs project in the bid amount of $326,082.22; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $170,520 for a total project construction amount not to exceed $496,602.22; (3) amending the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 7P3; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Enactment No: R2025-103 CITY OF NAPA Page 3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 5.I. 378-2025 Amendment to Food Delivery Services Agreements for North Napa Center Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the following amendments for the provision of meal delivery services through June 30, 2026 at North Napa Center located at 3380 Solano Avenue: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-567 with Moss and Vine Events, LLC in the increased amount of $75,000 for a new total contract amount of $425,000; and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No 2024-770 with JJEM Foods, LLC in the increased amount of $50,000 for a new contract amount of $175,000. 5.J. 372-2025 Capital Improvement Program - Update for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adopted Resolution R2025-104 amending the FY2025/26 & FY2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in budget amendment 58P03. Enactment No: R2025-104 5.K. 377-2025 Council Budget Adjustment - 4th and Division Street Real Property Purchases Approved Council Budget Adjustment No. 103P3 for the purchase of 1415 Division Street, and if Homekey+ Funds are received, 1443 Division Street. 5.L. 364-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2024-2025 Adopted Resolution R2025-105 approving the CDBG Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Enactment No: R2025-105 5.M. 365-2025 Meridian Mobile Vehicle Barriers for the Police Department Adopted Resolution R2025-106 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City a purchase order agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC for the purchase of Archer Barriers and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $295,855.91 Enactment No: R2025-106 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: CITY OF NAPA Page 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 6.A. 357-2025 Update on Community Relations Initiatives, Measure G Communications, and Aspen Institute Collaboration Assistant City Manager Liz Habkirk opened the item. Community Relations & Media Manager Jaina French provided the report. Mayor Sedgley called for public comment. Betsy Cooper, Director of Aspen Academy - thanked City for participating in the program. Suggested that the City (1) make city meeting agendas more publicly accessible, (2) make public comments more accessible and (3) invest in Community Liaisons Program. Christina - provided additional comments regarding the Community Liaisons Program. Jim McNamara - shared frustration with the lack of ability to view the Council meeting online due to the City's technical issues. Discussion was turned over to Council. Individual comments ensued. 6.B. 354-2025 Purchase and Sale Agreement and Budget Transfer for the acquisition of Harvest Middle School property Assistant City Manager Liz Habkirk provided the staff report. Mayor Sedgley called for public comment. Hal Leggett - thanked Council. Shared he had lived in Napa since 1981 and liked what the City was considering for potential use of the property. He also posed questions regarding the funding. Discussion was turned back over to Council. Individual comments and questions ensued. A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Councilmember Painter, to adopt Resolution R2025-107 (1) approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Napa Valley Unified School District for the property located at 2447 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, CA 94559 (APN 004-460-030-000); (2) approve the appropriation of funds as documented in budget amendment No. 92P3; and (3) and finding the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from or not yet subject CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter Enactment No: R2025-107 CITY OF NAPA Page 5 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: Councilmember Painter inquired about the $1 fee at the Senior Center that was mentioned during public comment and asked if Council could receive an update on the fee structure. She stated she hoped there were no barriers for members of the public to participate in activities. Her request was supported by Council and City Manager Potter confirmed that an update would be provided from staff. Vice Mayor Luros reminded folks that on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Alta Heights Elementary School the City was hosting a public meeting and information session on the five-way intersection improvement project. 8. CLOSED SESSION: Interim City Attorney Diaz announced the closed session items. He also noted that Vice Mayor Luros would be recusing from item 8.B. due to impacts on her personal finances related to the Blue Oak School. 8.A. 374-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) 4 Potential Matters Reportable action from item 8.A. - The City Council voted with all members in the affirmative to join the class action lawsuits against Purdue/Sackler and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharma, and Zydus, regarding opioid remediation. - The City Council voted with all members in the affirmative to initiate a receivership for the nuisance conditions located at 456 Seymour Street. - The City Council voted with 4 members in the affirmative, with Mayor Scott Sedgley abstaining, to initiate a receivership for the nuisance conditions located at 2307 1st Street. CITY OF NAPA Page 6 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final September 16, 2025 NAPA 8.B. 387-2025 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 There were no requests from the public to comment on closed session items. The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 5:59 P.M. 9. ADJOURNMENT: 5:59 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is October 7, 2025. Submitted by: _______________________________ Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk CITY OF NAPA Page 7

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:30 PM Afternoon Session No Evening Session City Hall Council Chambers 955 School Street Napa, CA 94559 www.cityofnapa.org CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Mayor Scott Sedgley Vice Mayor Mary Luros Councilmember Chris DeNatale 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 3:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1.A. Roll Call: 2. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 3.A. 346-2025 Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month Recommendation: Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 3.B. 347-2025 Proclamation for Napa Legacy Business Program Recommendation: Proclaim City of Napa's support of the Napa Legacy Business Program. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.A. 381-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council. Attachments: ATCH 1 – September 2, 2025 Draft Special Meeting Minutes 5.B. 383-2025 Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership Recommendation: Reappoint incumbent, Alex Crown to the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Membership for term effective immediately and ending September 30, 2027. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application 5.C. 382-2025 Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee Membership Recommendation: Reappoint incumbent Richard Tippitt to serve a term beginning immediately and ending on September 30, 2027. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Application CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 2 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 5.D. 295-2025 Emergency Repair of Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive Bridge Recommendation: Determine there is a need to continue the emergency action to execute and implement a contract for the design, permitting, and construction to stabilize the creek bank and adjacent roadway for Browns Valley Creek at Tall Grass Drive, and determine that the actions authorized by this item are exempt from CEQA. 5.E. 349-2025 Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission Main Replacement Recommendation: 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. 5.F. 339-2025 Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act (Measure U) – Master Agreement Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Measure U Master Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Napa and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency Attachments: ATCH1 - Measure U Master Agreement 5.G. 353-2025 Trancas Street Pavement Rehabilitation Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with MCK Services, Inc., for the Trancas Street Pavement Rehabilitation project base bid (City portion) in the bid amount of $2,103,541.15; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the City a Reimbursement Agreement with County of Napa in an amount up to $1,280,000 to receive reimbursement from the County for the additional cost, including design, construction, contingency, inspection and project management, to rehabilitate the County's portion of Trancas Street; (3) authorizing the Public Works Director to award additive alternates A and B in an amount up to $1,002,208.50 for pavement rehabilitation on County portions of Trancas Street; (4) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $460,575 for a total project construction amount not to exceed $3,566,324.65; (5) amending the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment 8P3; and (6) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A - Reimbursement Agreement EX B - Council Budget Amendment No. 8P3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 3 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 5.H. 355-2025 City Hall Parking Lots Repairs Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: (1) approving and authorizing the Public Works Director to award a construction contract to, and execute a construction contract with, Imperial Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the City Parking Lots Repairs project in the bid amount of $326,082.22; (2) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services up to $170,520 for a total project construction amount not to exceed $496,602.22; (3) amending the FY2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in Council Budget Amendment No. 7P3; and (4) determining that the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A – Council Budget Amendment No. 7P3 5.I. 378-2025 Amendment to Food Delivery Services Agreements for North Napa Center Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following amendments for the provision of meal delivery services through June 30, 2026 at North Napa Center located at 3380 Solano Avenue: 1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-567 with Moss and Vine Events, LLC in the increased amount of $75,000 for a new total contract amount of $425,000; and 2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No 2024-770 with JJEM Foods, LLC in the increased amount of $50,000 for a new contract amount of $175,000. 5.J. 372-2025 Capital Improvement Program - Update for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY2025/26 & FY2026/27 Capital Improvement Project Plan as documented in budget amendment 58P03. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution Ex A - Council Budget Amendment No. 58P03 5.K. 377-2025 Council Budget Adjustment - 4th and Division Street Real Property Purchases Recommendation: Approve Council Budget Adjustment No. 103P3 for the purchase of 1415 Division Street, and if Homekey+ Funds are received, 1443 Division Street. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Budget Adjustment No. 103P3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 4 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 5.L. 364-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2024-2025 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the CDBG Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A – Draft CAPER 5.M. 365-2025 Meridian Mobile Vehicle Barriers for the Police Department Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City a purchase order agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC for the purchase of Archer Barriers and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $295,855.91 Attachments: ATCH 1 - Meridian Barriers Quote - QUO-S-12073 ATCH 2 - Meridian Barriers Sole Source Form ATCH 3 - Resolution 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6.A. 357-2025 Update on Community Relations Initiatives, Measure G Communications, and Aspen Institute Collaboration Recommendation: Receive a report from City Manager's Office Community Relations staff 6.B. 354-2025 Purchase and Sale Agreement and Budget Transfer for the acquisition of Harvest Middle School property Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution (1) approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Napa Valley Unified School District for the property located at 2447 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, CA 94559 (APN 004-460-030-000); (2) approve the appropriation of funds as documented in budget amendment No. 92P3; and (3) and finding the actions authorized by this resolution are exempt from or not yet subject CEQA. Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution EX A – Purchase and Sale Agreement EX B – Budget Adjustment No. 92P3 7. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER: 8. CLOSED SESSION: 8.A. 374-2025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) 4 Potential Matters CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 5 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 8.B. 387-2025 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 October 7, 2025. 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, September 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM. _______________________________ Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 6 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 ** 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. PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN COMMENTS Any member of the public may provide supplemental written comments to the City Council before or during the meeting, and those supplemental written comments will be made a part of the written record in accordance with the Council’s Rules of Order and Procedures (R2016-6). Supplemental written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk via email at clerk@cityofnapa.org, via mail to ATTN: City Clerk, 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, via fax at (707) 257-9534, or dropped off in person at the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. If you are commenting on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. Please be aware that any public comments received that do not specify a particular agenda item number will be entered into the record under the general public comment portion of the agenda. VIEWING THE MEETING LIVE All members of the public are invited to view the meeting live (a) in person at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 955 School Street, Napa, CA 94559, (b) on local cable TV Channel 28; or (c) live-streamed on the City of Napa’s website at www.cityofnapa.org (see: https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx ; and click on the “In Progress” button). VIEWING ARCHIVED WEBCASTS OF PAST MEETINGS Members of the public may access past City meetings at any time by going to https://napacity.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; which includes an indexed listing of past meetings, including supporting documents, minutes, and video. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 7 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MEETING DATES: The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month; and additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Information and documents related to this meeting are available on the City ’s website at www.cityofnapa.org; or by contacting the City Clerk by email at clerk@cityofnapa.org, by calling (707) 257 9503, or in person at 955 School Street, Napa. Any documents related to an agenda item that are provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are reported by the City Clerk at the meeting under “Supplemental Reports and Communications,” and are available for public inspection. 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 clerk@cityofnapa.org. For TTY/ Speech to Speech users, dial 7 1 1 for the California Relay Service, for text to speech, speech to speech, and Spanish language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In making any request to the City for assistance, please provide as much advance notice as feasible, at least 48-hours prior to the meeting. TRADUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL / SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS: Esta agenda identifica los asuntos que ser án considerados para la acción de un cuerpo legislativo de la Ciudad en la fecha, hora y lugar que se muestran en la primera p ágina. Todas las juntas del cuerpo legislativo est án abiertas al público, y se invita a los miembros del público a asistir y dirigirse directamente ante el cuerpo legislativo. 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. Para una solicitud de asistencia, favor de avisar con al menos 48 horas de anticipación. 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. PROCEDURES TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL: Any member of the public may directly address the Council regarding any matter identified on the agenda. Regular meeting agendas will include an agenda item for "Public Comment". Each speaker is requested to submit a speaker card or request to speak before the item is called to be addressed by Council (for Public Comment, Consent Calendar, Administrative Reports, Consent Hearings, or Public Hearings). Speaker cards are used to promote efficient and orderly progress of the meeting; however, a card is not required if the speaker otherwise 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. Speakers should direct comments to Mayor and Councilmembers, not the audience. Speakers are expected to yield the floor when the time limit is identified. For each item, speaking time is limited to no more than 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 the Rules of Order in order to facilitate the efficient and fair conduct of the meeting. This may include moving all or a portion of the Public Comment portion of the agenda to the end of the meeting (see Council Policy Resolution 19, R2016-6 section 6.1.4). CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 8 of 9 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 16, 2025 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. However, State law strictly limits the Council's authority to respond at the meeting to any matter that is not on the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the City Council. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Items on the Administrative Reports portion of the agenda will include a staff report and an opportunity for the public to address the City Council, but they do not require a formal public hearing prior to City Council taking the identified action. CONSENT HEARINGS: Items on the Consent Hearing portion of the agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single vote of the City Council; however, any member of the public or City Council may remove an item for consideration during the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: During any public hearing (which includes any appeal hearing), an opportunity will be provided for public testimony when any person may directly address the City Council. Applicants (or appellants) are allowed 10 minutes to present testimony at the beginning of the public hearing, and if needed, 5 minutes to present rebuttal at the end of the public testimony. All other speakers will be limited to times established by the Mayor under the Procedures to Directly Address the City Council (above). CLOSED SESSION: The City Council is authorized to meet in closed session, without attendance by the public, on limited confidential topics such as pending litigation, real property negotiations, or personnel or labor matters. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this Agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this Agenda. CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL: If a person wishes to file a legal challenge to any decision made by the City Council, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised during the meeting, or in a written communication received by the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. In addition, a legal challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies. The time limit to commence any legal challenge may be subject to strict timing requirements, and failure to comply with applicable timing requirements may result in a legal challenge being barred. Any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi adjudicative decision made by the City Council is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi adjudicative decision made by City Council must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 9 of 9

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