American Canyon public meetings in 2025

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will meet to approve consent items, including a resolution supporting the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in partnership with the Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. Other consent items include accepting the annual report on fire mitigation fees for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025, as required by AB1600, approving bargaining unit modifications for IAFF Local 1186, and adopting minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. No public hearings or business items are scheduled.

• Adopt resolution accepting annual report on fire mitigation fees (AB1600) for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
• Adopt resolution supporting development of Community Wildfire Protection Plan with Napa Firewise
• Approve bargaining unit modification for IAFF Local 1186 (inclusion of Battalion Chief classification)
• Approve minutes of November 19, 2025 board meeting
• Approve report upon return from closed session of November 19, 2025

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks and Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from a previous meeting and review applications for community grants to recommend award distribution to the City Council. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Approve minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
• Review community grant applications
• Recommend grant award distribution to City Council
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at City Hall, 4381 Broadway, Ste. 201

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will consider three agenda items: an update on the Complete Streets Policy (no action required), approval of the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes, and receipt of the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) presentation. The RSAP will be received and filed for record. No decisions or votes are scheduled beyond the routine approvals.

• Complete Streets Policy Update – recommendation: no action
• Approve minutes of the November 5, 2025 commission meeting
• Receive and file the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) presentation

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting by roll‑call vote. All five commissioners present voted aye; there were no nays or abstentions. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District will approve the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting and the 2025/26 financial reports through September 30, 2025. Members will select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 and discuss a shuttle service for Ruins events. The committee will review and approve donation requests for the 2025 Reindeer Run and the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration.

• Approve minutes of the May 7, 2025 Tourism Business Improvement District meeting
• Approve 2025/26 financial reports through September 30, 2025
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Review and approve donation request for the 2025 Reindeer Run (American Canyon Community Parks Foundation)
• Review and approve donation request for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration (American Canyon Arts Foundation)

The American Canyon Tourism Business Improvement District approved the donation request from the American Canyon Arts Foundation for the 2025 Reindeer Run. The motion was made by Chair Valerie Zizak-Morais, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Jason Holley, and carried by roll‑call vote. Four members voted aye; there were no nays or abstentions. Vice Chair David Oro and Committee Member Endy Hinojoza were absent.

• Approved donation request for 2025 Reindeer Run (4-0)

Planning Commission

The American Canyon Planning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from September 2025 and consider a recommendation for the City Council to approve a tentative subdivision map for 100 condominium units on a 4.34-acre site at Crawford Way and Highway 29.

• Approve September 25, 2025 minutes
• Recommend City Council approval of Crawford Way subdivision map
• Review November 2025 active planning projects

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 2025-08, recommending that the City Council approve a tentative subdivision map for a 100‑unit condominium project on a 4.34‑acre site at the southwest corner of Crawford Way and Highway 29. Both motions carried by roll‑call vote with all listed commissioners voting aye and no nays.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 recommending City Council approve Crawford Way tentative subdivision map (4 ayes, 0 nays)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The board will discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and consider consent items including approving October minutes and adopting an ordinance updating the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments due to climate, geological, and topographical conditions. A business item proposes reclassifying two administrative positions—Fire Administration Division Manager and Management Analyst—and establishing their pay ranges. The meeting begins with a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Discussion of Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for informational purposes
• Consent: Ordinance adopting 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) with local amendments, repealing prior ordinances 2022-01 and 2022-02
• Reclassify Fire Executive Assistant/Office Manager to Administration Division Manager and Fire Executive Assistant to Management Analyst II; authorize Fire Chief to set pay ranges
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (three matters)
• Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 board meeting

The board approved the consent calendar. It adopted Ordinance 2025-02, which adopts the 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Code, repealing previous ordinances. The board also approved new classifications for Fire Administration Division Manager and Fire Management Analyst, reclassifying existing positions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes of the October 28, 2025 board meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Code, repealing Ordinances 2022-01 and 2022-02 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved new classifications of Fire Administration Division Manager and Fire Management Analyst, reclassifying existing staff (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and receive a presentation from Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez on the city's Parks and Recreation funding. No decisions or votes are listed beyond the minutes approval. Public comment time is provided for items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the Special Joint Parks and Community Services Commission meeting held on October 9, 2025
• Revenue Measure: presentation by Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez on Parks and Recreation funding

The Parks and Community Services Commission adopted the minutes of the October 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Scott Myer, seconded by Vice Chair Elston Mallory, Jr., and carried by roll call vote with ayes from Commissioners Shirley Koot, Scott Myer, Iain Smith, Vice Chair Mallory, and Chair Griggs. No other actions were decided; a revenue measure presentation was received but no vote was taken.

• Adopted October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)

Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from May 8, 2025, and recommend that the City Council approve changes to three fiscal policies: Reserves, Renova%on and Replacement Fund, and Pension Stabiliza%on Fund. Public comment is allowed for agenda items only. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall.

• Approve minutes of May 8, 2025
• Recommend changes to Reserves policy
• Recommend changes to Renova%on and Replacement Fund
• Recommend changes to Pension Stabiliza%on Fund

The subcommittee approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 Finance Subcommittee meeting. It also voted to recommend that the City Council approve changes to the General Fund reserves, the Renovation and Replacement Fund, and the Pension Stabilization Fund. Both motions passed unanimously with votes from Vice Mayor Mark Joseph and Mayor Pierre Washington. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 8, 2025 Finance Subcommittee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve changes to Reserves, Renovation and Replacement Fund, and Pension Stabilization Fund (unanimous)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will receive and file a discussion on mapping sustainable policies within the General Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the August 6, 2025 minutes.

• Approve the minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file the General Plan Sustainable Policy Discussion

The commission adopted the minutes of the May 7, 2025 Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Barry Christian, seconded by Vice Chair Tara McClinton‑Horner, and carried by a roll‑call vote with four ayes and no nays. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 meeting (4‑0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will discuss updating local building and fire codes. The board is also reviewing several internal operational policies and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 and related model codes
• Proposed policies regarding Disposition of Valuables, Performance of Duties, and Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships
• Resolution to fix employer contributions for the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for FY 2025-2026
• Report on credit card processing fees for Fire District fees
• Closed session to discuss two matters of anticipated litigation

The board approved a resolution adopting the 2025 edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9 (the California Fire Code) with local amendments and repealed District Ordinances 2022‑01 and 2022‑02. It also approved the consent calendar, September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, a PEMHCA employer‑contribution resolution for FY 2025‑2026, the 2026 board meeting calendar, and new district policies and procedures. Staff were directed to provide a status update on the Community Emergency Response Team program. No items were denied.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved report upon return from September 23, 2025 closed session (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted PEMHCA employer‑contribution resolution for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted 2026 board meeting calendar (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved new policies and procedures on valuables, duties, patient‑refusal, IT use, communications, nepotism (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑02 adopting 2025 California Fire Code, repealing 2022‑01 & 2022‑02 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Directed staff to provide CERT program status update (unanimous roll‑call)

Special Joint Parks and Community Services & Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commissions

This special joint meeting of the Parks & Community Services and Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commissions will introduce new youth commissioners and hold a public open house for the Parks and Community Services Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the open house is for community input.

• Introduction of Youth Commissioners Saniya Chandy, Charles Plummer V, and Katherine Bit
• Parks and Community Services Master Plan Open House (public input opportunity)

The committee introduced new youth commissioners. A presentation on the Parks and Community Services Master Plan was given by RRM consulting staff, followed by public comment. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a tentative subdivision map for multifamily condominiums on Crawford Way. The body will also receive presentations on regional shoreline adaptation and active transportation planning.

• Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map (File No. PL25-0010)
• Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Active Transportation (AT) Plan overview
• Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) overview

The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by roll‑call vote. It also voted to continue the Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map until November 20, 2025. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 28, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Continued Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map to November 20, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the final operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. It will also vote on consent items including writing off $32,890.39 in delinquent fire service fees, approving new policies on latex sensitivity, narcotics, and overtime staffing, and amending a consultant agreement for fire inspection services. The meeting begins with a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of final operating and capital budget for FY2025-2026
• Write-off of $32,890.39 in delinquent unsecured fire service fees
• Approval of policies and procedures for latex sensitivity, narcotics, and overtime staffing
• Amendment to CSG Consultants agreement for fire inspection and plan review services
• Proclamations for Todd Pelletier, CERT Month, Fire Prevention, and Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month

The board approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It adopted a resolution to write off $32,890.39 in unsecured fire service fees and approved new policies on latex sensitivity, narcotics, and overtime staffing. The board also approved the CSG Consultant amendment for fire inspection services. Finally, it adopted the FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets and decided to defer recruitment for the third Battalion Chief position until more property‑tax revenue is known.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved July 22, 2025 board minutes
• Approved report on August 26, 2025 closed session
• Adopted write‑off of $32,890.39 unsecured fire service fees
• Approved policies on latex sensitivity, narcotics, and overtime staffing
• Approved CSG Consultant amendment for fire inspection and plan review services
• Adopted FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets; deferred third Battalion Chief recruitment (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will review and comment on a draft Community Grant Program Policy. The body intends to make a final recommendation on this policy to the City Council.

• Review and recommendation of the draft Community Grant Program Policy

The Parks & Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the May 8 and August 14, 2025 meetings. The motion was made by Commissioner Scott Myer, seconded by Vice Chair Elston Mallory, Jr., and carried by roll‑call vote with all four commissioners voting aye and no nays. No other actions were decided; the Community Grant Program Policy and staff reports were only discussed.

• Approved consent calendar minutes for May 8, 2025 and Aug 14, 2025 (carried, 4‑0)
• Discussed Community Grant Program Policy – no decision recorded
• Received management and staff oral reports – no decision recorded

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve a sign program for the Domaine Apartments and consider a subdivision map for Crawford Way. The meeting includes a public forum and a review of active planning projects.

• Approve sign program for Domaine Apartments at 100 Opus Lane and 100 Chennault Way
• Review Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map
• Review August 2025 Active Planning Projects
• Approve minutes of May 22, 2025
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to continue the Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map Project until September 25, 2025. The commission also adopted Resolution 2025-07, approving a sign program for nine directional and monument signs at the Domaine Apartments on 100 Opus Lane and 100 Chennault Way. All votes were carried with no opposition.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map Project to Sep 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 approving sign program for Domaine Apartments (unanimous)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will review the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan for the department. Commissioners will also review and comment on the City's Community Grant Program Policy. No decisions on new projects or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan for Parks & Community Services
• Review and comment on the City's Community Grant Program Policy

The Parks and Community Services Commission reviewed the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan. It also reviewed and commented on the City’s Community Grant Program Policy. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or formal approvals for these items. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

• Reviewed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Community Grant Program Policy (no vote recorded)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will review the 2025/26 work plan and trail rules. The body will also receive an update on a bicycle-friendly community application.

• Update from Napa County Bicycle Coalition on Bicycle Friendly Designation Application
• Discussion of trail rules, signage, and bicycle speed limit practices for City and regional trails
• Review of the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission met on August 6, 2025. Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. They also reviewed the FY 2025/26 work plan and discussed courtesy trail signage and bicycle speed limits, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider several routine items, including approval of the June 24 minutes and a report on that closed session. It will adopt a revised salary schedule for the Assistant Fire Chief with a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment. The board will also vote on a resolution to write off $13,775.81 in unsecured fire service fee accounts for FY 2022‑2024.

• Approve minutes of the June 24, 2025 board meeting
• Approve report on return from the June 24, 2025 closed session
• Adopt revised salary schedule for Assistant Fire Chief with 2% COLA retroactive to July 5‑18, 2025
• Adopt resolution to write off $13,775.81 in delinquent unsecured fire service fees for FY 2022‑2024

The board approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the report on return from the June 24 closed session. A revised salary schedule for the Assistant Fire Chief was adopted, adding a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment retroactive to July 5–18, 2025. The board authorized a write‑off of $32,890.39 in unsecured fire service fee accounts for FY 2024‑2025.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved report upon return from June 24, 2025 closed session (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Assistant Fire Chief salary schedule with 2% COLA retroactive July 5–18, 2025
• Adopted resolution to write off $32,890.39 unsecured fire service fees for FY 2024‑2025

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The board will hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. It will also consider resolutions to increase fire mitigation fees by 1.3%, approve fire service fee assessments of $896,771.08, and adjust the first responder fee to $730.30 per incident. Consent items include approving meeting minutes and adopting policies on safely surrendered baby law, abandoned infants, scene preservation, and child abuse reporting.

• Public hearing on preliminary budget for FY 2025-2026
• Fire mitigation fee increase by 1.3% (CPI adjustment)
• Fire service fee special tax of $896,771.08 for FY 2025/2026
• First responder fee adjustment to $730.30 per incident
• Adoption of policies on safely surrendered baby law, abandoned infants, scene preservation, and child abuse reporting

The board approved the consent calendar and adopted several resolutions for fiscal year 2025‑2026, including a 1.3% increase to the 1986 mitigation fee and fire service fee assessments of $896,771.08. It also set the first responder fee at $730.30 per incident, approved new policies on child safety and abuse reporting, and adopted the annual appropriations limit. Finally, the board approved the preliminary budget, which proposes adding a third Battalion Chief and administrative staffing upgrades.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted resolution increasing 1986 mitigation fee by 1.3% for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopted resolution approving fire service fee assessments of $896,771.08 for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopted resolution adjusting first responder fee to $730.30 per incident for FY 2025‑2026
• Approved policies and procedures for Safely Surrendered Baby Law, Abandoned Infants, Scene Preservation, and Child Abuse Reporting
• Adopted resolution approving annual appropriations limit for FY 2025‑2026
• Approved preliminary budget for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2025 board meeting (unanimous roll call)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider several actions, including approving the April 22 meeting minutes, confirming a fee board appointment, and adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as a district ordinance. The board will also adopt a resolution to declare out‑of‑service equipment surplus and approve the 2024 fire inspection compliance report. All items are scheduled for open‑session discussion after a brief closed‑session segment.

• Approve minutes of the April 22, 2025 board meeting
• Confirm Michael Tadewald's two‑year appointment to the Fire Service Fee Board of Review
• Adopt District Ordinance 2025‑01 establishing the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Declare specified out‑of‑service radios, laptops, and miscellaneous items surplus property
• Adopt resolution confirming the 2024 fire inspection compliance report

The board approved the consent calendar unanimously. It confirmed Michael Tadewald's two‑year appointment to the Fire Service Fee Board of Review, adopted District Ordinance 2025‑01 designating the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, and declared out‑of‑service equipment surplus for donation or destruction. Earlier items such as the April 22 minutes and the closed‑session report were also approved.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved report upon return from April 22 closed session
• Confirmed appointment of Michael Tadewald to Fire Service Fee Board (2‑year term)
• Adopted District Ordinance 2025‑01 accepting 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Adopted resolution declaring surplus radio equipment, laptops, and miscellaneous items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a 5-year extension of the Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement and a design permit for a 100-unit multifamily project at Crawford Way and Highway 29. The commission will also hear an appeal of a code violation citation at 285 Napa Junction Road and review active planning projects.

• 5-year extension of Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement at Devlin Road and South Kelly Road
• Design permit for 100 multifamily units on 4.34 acres at Crawford Way and Highway 29 (Broadway District Specific Plan)
• Appeal of code violation citation at 285 Napa Junction Road
• Review of May 2025 Active Planning Projects list

The commission approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council extend the Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement through September 3, 2030. It approved a design permit for a 100‑unit multifamily project on Crawford Way and Highway 29. It upheld a code‑violation citation for 285 Napa Junction Road.

• Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted resolution recommending 5‑year extension of Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved design permit for 100 multifamily units on Crawford Way/Highway 29 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Upheld 285 Napa Junction Road citation; Chair abstained (unanimous except chair abstention)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation to begin the planning process for updating the Parks and Community Services Master Plan. They will also review and discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Plan for consideration by the City Council at its June 17, 2025 meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation to start updating the Parks and Community Services Master Plan
• Review and discussion of the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Plan
• Consideration of the Work Plan by City Council on June 17, 2025
• Approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Community Services Commission adopted the consent calendar after a motion by Commissioner Scott Myer, seconded by Commissioner Iain Smith, and carried by roll‑call vote with all five commissioners voting aye. The commission also approved the minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted consent calendar (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0 roll‑call vote)

Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting.

• Review and discussion of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The subcommittee adopted the consent calendar with a 2‑0 vote. It approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 Finance Subcommittee meeting. The committee received and discussed the staff report on the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget but took no further action.

• Adopted consent calendar (2-0)
• Approved February 13, 2025 Finance Subcommittee minutes
• Reviewed FY 2025‑26 budget – discussion only, no decision

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation to begin updating the Parks and Community Services Master Plan. Members will also review a draft of the Newell Open Space Management Plan and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Plan.

• Presentation to start the Parks and Community Services Master Plan update
• Review of the third draft of the Newell Open Space Management Plan
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Plan for City Council consideration

The commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 regular meeting by a roll‑call vote. The commission also received presentations on the Parks and Community Services Master Plan, the Newell Open Space Management Plan, and the FY 2025/26 work plan, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote)

Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District committee will consider approving its FY 2025-26 budget and a donation request for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration. Consent items include approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports through February 2025. Informational updates will cover local tourism, hotels, and a Vine Trail presentation.

• Approve donation request for 2025 Juneteenth Celebration from American Canyon Arts Foundation
• Approve Napa Valley Tourist Business District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Approve minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting
• Approve 2024/25 Financial Reports through February 28, 2025
• Informational updates from Chamber/Welcome Center, Visit Napa Valley, American Canyon Hotels, Vine Trail, and City of American Canyon

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District adopted its consent calendar, approved the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes, and accepted the 2024/25 financial reports through February 28, 2025. The board also approved a donation request for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration and adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget. All motions carried with no dissent.

• Adopted consent calendar (carried by roll call vote)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (carried by roll call vote)
• Approved 2024/25 financial reports through Feb 28 2025 (by minute order)
• Approved donation request for 2025 Juneteenth Celebration (by minute order)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget for the tourism district (carried by roll call vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a citation appeal for a code violation at 285 Napa Junction Road and consider adopting a resolution that the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General Plan. Two public hearings—Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Extension and Crawford Way Multifamily Project Design Permit—are continued to May 22, 2025. The commission will also approve the March 27, 2025 minutes and review active planning projects.

• Citation appeal decision for code violation at 285 Napa Junction Road
• Resolution to determine FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan
• Continuation of Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Extension to May 22, 2025
• Continuation of Crawford Way Multifamily Project Design Permit to May 22, 2025
• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar. It voted to continue public hearings for the Napa Airport Corporate Center extension, the Crawford Way multifamily project, and the Napa Junction citation appeal to the May 22 meeting. The commission also adopted a resolution confirming the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program aligns with the General Plan. All actions were carried by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Continued Napa Airport Corporate Center hearing (4-0)
• Continued Crawford Way Multifamily hearing (4-0)
• Continued Napa Junction Citation Appeal (3-0-1)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program resolution (4-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will meet to discuss fire hazard mapping and resource funding. The board is considering the adoption of a new hazard zone map recommended by the California State Fire Marshal.

• Proposed District Ordinance 2025-01 to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Report titled 'Fighting Fire with Funding' regarding fire service resources in California
• Update on fire engine production progress
• Closed session regarding one matter of anticipated litigation

The board approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the March 25 meeting. It adopted Proposed District Ordinance 2025-01, officially designating the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map within the district. The board also received and filed two reports – “Fighting Fire with Funding” and “Fire Engine Update”. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved report upon return from closed session of March 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proposed District Ordinance 2025-01, designating 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (unanimous)
• Received and filed “Fighting Fire with Funding” report (unanimous)
• Received and filed “Fire Engine Update” report (unanimous)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will approve March meeting minutes, receive a General Plan Comprehensive Update and discuss the draft FY 2025/26 work plan. The commission will also administer the oath of office to new commissioner Scott Myer. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Administer oath of office to new commissioner Scott Myer
• Approve minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting
• Receive General Plan Comprehensive Update and provide comments
• Review draft FY 2025/26 Annual Work Plan for council consideration

The Parks & Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting, with a roll‑call vote of five to zero. No other measures were adopted; the General Plan update and the FY 25/26 work plan were only received and discussed. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar (minutes of March 13, 2025) (5-0)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will receive an update on the General Plan Comprehensive Update and provide comments. They will also discuss a Bicycle Friendly Designation Application. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. No other action items are scheduled.

• General Plan Comprehensive Update – commission to receive and provide comments
• Bicycle Friendly Designation Application Update
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. The Bicycle Friendly Designation Application Update and General Plan Comprehensive Update were discussed but no actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a design permit for a 100-unit multifamily project and a comprehensive update to the General Plan. The body is also asked to recommend zoning code amendments to the City Council for airport land use compatibility.

• Design Permit for 100 multifamily residential units on 4.34 acres at Crawford Way and Highway 29
• Recommendation to City Council to certify the General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt the Comprehensive 2040 Technical General Plan Update
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Zoning Code Amendments for the 2024 Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Continuation of the 285 Napa Junction Road Citation Appeal to April 24, 2025

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar. It continued the Crawford Way multifamily project and the 285 Napa Junction citation appeal to the April 24 meeting. The commission adopted three resolutions recommending the City Council certify the General Plan update, adopt the 2040 Technical General Plan and related land‑use policy changes, and adopt zoning code amendments for consistency with the General Plan and the Napa County Airport compatibility plan.

• Approved consent calendar (motion by Eric Altman, seconded by Marilyn Abelon, carried by roll call)
• Continued Crawford Way Multifamily Project to April 24, 2025 (motion by Eric Altman, seconded by Charles Plummer, carried by roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑01 recommending City Council certify General Plan update and related CEQA actions (motion by Eric Altman, seconded by Shelby Goss, carried by roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑02 recommending City Council adopt 2040 Technical General Plan update and modify General Plan Land Use Policy LU11‑1 (motion by Charles Plummer, seconded by Eric Altman, carried by roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03 recommending City Council adopt Zoning Code amendments for consistency with General Plan and airport compatibility plan (motion by Marilyn Abelon, seconded by Shelby Goss, carried by roll call)
• Continued 285 Napa Junction Road Citation Appeal to April 24, 2025 (motion by Eric Altman, seconded by Shelby Goss, carried by roll call)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider consent items including approval of minutes, policies for CERT and sick leave, and declaring surplus fire equipment. Business items include a mid-year budget review, an agreement to operate as an AHA training site with Napa Valley College, and receiving the 2024 annual report. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation on three matters.

• Declare surplus property: self-contained breathing apparatus, out-of-service fire hose, nozzles, Honda Stroke 30 outboard boat motor, and extraction equipment
• Mid-year budget review and recommended budget adjustments for FY 2024-25
• Approve agreement with Napa Valley Community College District Auxiliary Services Foundation to operate as an authorized AHA training site
• Approve policies for Community Emergency Response Team, CERT vehicle operations, and sick leave
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (three matters)

The board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Mid‑Year Budget. It also adopted a resolution declaring various fire equipment as surplus property for donation or destruction. Additional actions included approving policies and procedures, a contract for the NVC AHA Training Site, and filing the 2024 Annual Report.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 28 2025 meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved report upon return from Closed Session Jan 28 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Policies and Procedures for Community Emergency Response Team, Vehicle Operations, and Sick Leave (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted resolution declaring SCBA, out‑of‑service fire hose, hose nozzles, Honda Stroke 30 outboard motor, and specific extrication equipment as surplus property (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Mid‑Year Budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved contract agreement for NVC AHA Training Site (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Received and filed the 2024 Annual Report (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks and Community Services Commission will swear in new commissioners and select a chair and vice chair for the year. They will review applications for renaming the former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II, and provide a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also review and comment on parks-related projects in the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program.

• Administer oaths of office to new commissioners Shirley Koot, Elston Mallory Jr., Scott Myer, and Iain Smith
• Approve minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting
• Select chair and vice chair for term March 5 to December 31, 2025
• Review qualified applications for renaming former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II
• Review and comment on parks, recreation, and community services projects in draft FY2025/26 Capital Improvement Program

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will meet to receive presentations and discuss several items, including a Marin Clean Energy presentation, selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, and review of the Newell Open Space Management Plan. The commission will also receive and file a biological survey scope of work for the Newell Preserve and review the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program. Consent calendar includes approval of November 2024 minutes.

• Review and comment on second draft of Newell Open Space Management Plan
• Receive and file Newell Open Space Preserve biological survey scope of work
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for term March 5 to December 31, 2025
• Review and comment on open space, active transportation, and sustainability projects in draft FY2025/26 Capital Improvement Program
• Welcome new Commissioners Debbie Chavarria, Barry Christian, and Nance Matson

Planning Commission

The commission will approve minutes from its November 2024 and January 2025 meetings. It will receive the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element progress reports. The main action is to continue the Crawford Way Multifamily Design Permit (File No. PL23-0003) to March 27, 2025. The 285 Napa Junction citation appeal will also be continued to March 27, 2025.

• Approve minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting
• Approve minutes of January 23, 2025 meeting
• Continue Crawford Way Multifamily Design Permit (File No. PL23-0003) to March 27, 2025
• Receive and file 2024 General Plan Annual Report
• Continue 285 Napa Junction Road citation appeal to March 27, 2025

Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to review a presentation on mid-year budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This item serves as a preview for a City Council item scheduled for February 18, 2025.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider several items, including a resolution to designate surplus personal protective equipment as property for donation or destruction. The board will also approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes, adopt new travel and property use policies, and receive an updated long‑range master plan report. Closed‑session matters related to legal counsel and a Battalion Chief position will be addressed separately.

• Resolution to dispose of surplus personal protective equipment
• Approval of November 12, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Adoption of new travel, property use, badge, and anti‑retaliation policies
• Receipt and filing of updated Fire District Long‑Range Master Plan
• Closed‑session discussion with legal counsel and Battalion Chief employment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design permit for a 100-unit multifamily residential development on a 4.34-acre site at the southwest corner of Crawford Way and Highway 29. The commission will also hear an appeal of a code violation citation at 285 Napa Junction Road and select a chair and vice chair for 2025. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from November 21, 2024, and staff will review active planning projects.

• Public hearing: Design permit for Crawford Way Multifamily Project (100 units, 4.34 acres, APNs 058-302-001 and 058-290-012)
• Appeal of code violation citation at 285 Napa Junction Road
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Review of January 2025 Active Planning Projects
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024