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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA

Regular Meeting

Napa, CA · October 21, 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, 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. CITY OF NAPA Page 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final October 21, 2025 NAPA 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 CITY OF NAPA Page 2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final October 21, 2025 NAPA 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 CITY OF NAPA Page 3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final October 21, 2025 NAPA 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 CITY OF NAPA Page 4 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEETING MINUTES - Final October 21, 2025 NAPA 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 CITY OF NAPA Page 5

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. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 2 of 7 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 21, 2025 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) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 3 of 7 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 21, 2025 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. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 4 of 7 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 ** 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 5 of 7 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 21, 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). 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: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA Page 6 of 7 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 21, 2025 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 7 of 7

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