CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Regular MeetingNapa, CA · October 21, 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, October 21, 2025 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
3:30 PM Afternoon Session
NO Evening Session
3:30 PM 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jill Techel, former City of Napa Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Carranza announced the following supplemental documents:
Item 5. - Written comments from Jim McNamara and John Bristol.
(Copies of all supplemental documents are on file in the City Clerks
department)
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. 393-2025 Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Sedgley and Members of Council read the proclamation. Tracy
Lamb, NEWS Executive Director, joined by Board Members Jill Techel and
Fabio Rodriguez, accepted the proclamation and provided remarks.
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4.B. 396-2025 Proclamation for National Pedestrian Safety Month
Mayor Sedgley and members of Council read the proclamation. Daniel
Wilkowsky, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Chair, accepted
the proclamation and provided remarks.
Maureen Trippe, Slow Down Napa, also provided remarks.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Leigh Ann Harmon - provided comments regarding the Moose Lodge on
Brown's Valley Road. Expressed concerns regarding ongoing, outdoor,
amplified events and use of access road that were not in conformance with
City of Napa Municipal Code.
6. 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
6.A. 411-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City
Council.
6.B. 297-2025 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 were exempt from CEQA.
6.C. 325-2025 Grant of Two Sanitary Sewer Easement Grant Deeds to Napa Sanitation
District across portions of Kennedy Park Property
Adopted Resolution R2025-111 authorizing the grant of two easement grant deeds
to the Napa Sanitation District for sanitary sewer easements over portions of
City-owned property at Kennedy Park (APNs 046-450-037 and 046-450-062), and
determining that the actions authorized by the resolution are exempt from CEQA
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b).
Enactment No: R2025-111
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6.D. 351-2025 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.
6.E. 412-2025 On-Call Construction Management Consulting Services
Approved and authorized the Utilities Director to execute a contract amendment
with Alpha CM, Inc. for on-call construction management consulting services, in
the increased amount of $250,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$750,000.
6.F. 424-2025 Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Police
Management Unit (“PMU”)
Approved and adopted the Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa
(“City”) and the Police Management Unit (“PMU”) for the term of January 1, 2026,
through December 31, 2028; and authorized the City Manager to finalize and
execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement the
Tentative Agreement.
6.G. 425-2025 Classification Specification for Community Resources and Development
Director in the Community Resources and Development Department
Adopted Resolution R2025-112 amending the City Classification Plan by
approving the Classification Specification revisions for Community Development
Director in the Community Development Department; and amending the budget
staffing plan by changing (1) Community Development Director position to one (1)
Community Resources and Development Director position.
Enactment No: R2025-112
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 427-2025 Compensation for City Attorney, and Compensation and Benefits for
Police Chief
Human Resources Director Heather Ruiz provided the report.
Mayor Sedgley called for public comment; there were no requests to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by Vice Mayor Luros,
to adopt Resolution R2025-113 approving revisions to the compensation for the
City Attorney; and approving revisions to the compensation and benefits for the
Police Chief. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter
Enactment No: R2025-113
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8. CONSENT HEARINGS:
Mayor Sedgley announced the consent hearing. There were no requests to
speak; the hearing was opened and closed without comment.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Luros, seconded by Councilmember
DeNatale, to approve the Consent Hearing Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter
8.A. 391-2025 Solar Array Maintenance, Repair, and Active Monitoring Agreement
1) Approved and authorized the Utilities Director to execute an agreement with
McDonell Electric Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for Equipment
Maintenance, Repair, Annual Active Monitoring and Reporting for the Hennessey
Solar Array System; and
2) Adopted findings per Government Code section 4217.10 the agreement for
energy services supports a positive savings-to-investment ratio; and
3) Determined the actions authorized by this item were exempt from CEQA.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.A. 264-2025 Updated Regulations for Water Contamination Prevention
Mayor Sedgley opened the public hearing.
Utilities Director Joy Eldredge provided a brief report.
Mayor Sedgley called for disclosures; there were none.
Mayor Sedgley opened public testimony. There were no requests to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Narvaez, seconded by
Councilmember Painter, to close public testimony. The motion carried
unanimously.
Discussion was turned over to Council. Brief individual questions and
comments ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Painter, seconded by Councilmember
Narvaez, to Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending
Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 Water Contamination Prevention
Regulations; and determine that the actions authorized by this ordinance are
exempt from CEQA. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sedgley, Luros, DeNatale, Narvaez, and Painter
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10. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
Councilmember Painter reported that, as a Director on the Marin Clean
Energy (MCE) Board, she recently attended a full-day retreat. She
highlighted that since Napa joined MCE, local residents and businesses
have received nearly $3 million in energy efficiency rebates, 115 EV
charging ports, and over $282,000 in electric vehicle purchase rebates.
Councilmember Painter also noted that October 19-25 was United Against
Hate Week and thanked Councilmember Narvaez for presenting the City
Council’s proclamation and offering thoughtful remarks at the local event
the prior weekend. She requested that the City add its name to the list of
cities participating in the United Against Hate campaign, and the Council
expressed its support.
Vice Mayor Luros recognized Paul Hicks, former Civil Service
Commission member and respected community leader, who recently
passed away.
11. ADJOURNMENT: 4:12 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned with a moment of silence in memory of Paul
Hicks.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is
November 4, 2025.
Submitted by:
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
Tuesday, October 21, 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 October 21, 2025
3:30 PM AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
1.A. Roll Call:
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
4.A. 393-2025 Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Recommendation: Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation
4.B. 396-2025 Proclamation for National Pedestrian Safety Month
Recommendation: Proclaim October as National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Proclamation
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.A. 411-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 Regular Meeting of
the City Council.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - October 7, 2025 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
6.B. 297-2025 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.
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6.C. 325-2025 Grant of Two Sanitary Sewer Easement Grant Deeds to Napa
Sanitation District across portions of Kennedy Park Property
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the grant of two easement grant deeds
to the Napa Sanitation District for sanitary sewer easements over
portions of City-owned property at Kennedy Park (APNs 046-450-037
and 046-450-062), and determining that the actions authorized by the
resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(b).
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Easement Grand Deed (APN 046-450-037)
EX B - Easement Grant Deed (APN 046-450-037 and 046-450-062)
6.D. 351-2025 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.
6.E. 412-2025 On-Call Construction Management Consulting Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Utilities Director to execute a contract
amendment with Alpha CM, Inc. for on-call construction
management consulting services, in the increased amount of
$250,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000.
6.F. 424-2025 Tentative Agreement between the City of Napa and the Police
Management Unit (“PMU”)
Recommendation: Approve and adopt the Tentative Agreement between the City of
Napa ("City") and the Police Management Unit ("PMU") for the term
of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and authorize the
City Manager to finalize and execute a successor Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to implement the Tentative Agreement.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Total Tentative Agreement between City & PMU
6.G. 425-2025 Classification Specification for Community Resources and
Development Director in the Community Resources and
Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City Classification Plan by
approving the Classification Specification revisions for Community
Development Director in the Community Development Department;
and amending the budget staffing plan by changing (1) Community
Development Director position to one (1) Community Resources and
Development Director position.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - CDD Director Class Spec (Redlines)
EX B - CDD Director Class Spec (Clean)
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7.A. 427-2025 Compensation for City Attorney, and Compensation and
Benefits for Police Chief
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the compensation for the
City Attorney; and approving revisions to the compensation and
benefits for the Police Chief.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Resolution
EX A - Police Chief Compensation and Benefits Summary (Redlines)
EX B - Police Chief Compensation and Benefits Summary (Clean)
EX C - Executive Staff Salary Table
8. CONSENT HEARINGS:
8.A. 391-2025 Solar Array Maintenance, Repair, and Active Monitoring
Agreement
Recommendation: 1) Approve and authorize the Utilities Director to execute an
agreement with McDonell Electric Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$300,000 for Equipment Maintenance, Repair, Annual Active
Monitoring and Reporting for the Hennessey Solar Array System; 2)
adopt findings per Government Code section 4217.10 the agreement
for energy services supports a positive savings-to-investment ratio;
and 3) determine the actions authorized by this item are exempt from
CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - McDonell Solar Array O & M Service and Repair Agreement
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.A. 264-2025 Updated Regulations for Water Contamination Prevention
Recommendation: Approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending
Napa Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 Water Contamination
Prevention Regulations; and determine that the actions authorized by
this ordinance are exempt from CEQA.
Attachments: ATCH 1 - Ordinance
EX A - NMC Chapter 13.08 Amendment
ATCH 2 - City of Napa Cross-Connection Control Program
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER:
11. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the City Council of the City of Napa is
November 4, 2025.
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 21, 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, October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
_______________________________
Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk
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