Napa meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Napa County meeting roundup: Recent agendas include flood, winery, and estate items; decisions pending

Recent meetings of Napa County boards and commissions covered a range of items, from a large Oakville estate project to winery permit appeals and flood protection contracts. However, official minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The following items were on the agendas.

Recent meetings

Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Aug. 4)

• Discussed Increment 3 Flood Protection Project design.
• Closed session on real property negotiations and litigation with 505 Lincoln Avenue Napa LLC.

Planning Commission (Aug. 5)

• Public hearing on a Viewshed Protection Program application for a ~123-acre estate at 80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville.
• Proposed construction includes 3,830 sq ft underground storage, a 6,240 sq ft tennis pavilion with an ADU, and 2,700 sq ft underground spa plus 4,350 sq ft underground wine/art storage.
• Would remove 10 native oak trees and 0.13 acres of tree canopy, with 70 native trees proposed for screening.
• Applicant seeks exception to Road and Street Standards for five driveway segments with slopes of 18–20% exceeding 300 feet.
• Staff recommends adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the project with conditions.

Airport Land Use Commission (Aug. 5)

• Meeting cancelled.

Board of Supervisors (Aug. 11)

• Public hearing on appeal of Hagafen Cellars Winery Use Permit Major Modification No. P19-00121-MOD.
• Consent calendar included:
• 13 behavioral health early intervention service agreements totaling $3,821,700.
• $676,229 construction contract for HSIP Cycle 11 Silverado Trail Intersection Improvements Project to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc.
• $973,260 in HUD Continuum of Care Program funding for homeless services.
• Resolution temporarily reducing Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency fees for FY 2026-27 ($752,350 revenue).
• Closed session for three pending lawsuits.

Coming up

Upper Valley Waste Management Agency (Aug. 17)

• Consider awarding up to $105,000 to City of Calistoga for a sidewalk sweeper, mulching lawnmower, and 12 compost-recycle-landfill bins.
• Also: updates on waste management act, Clover Flat Landfill regulatory status, franchise reports.

Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Aug. 18)

• Consider approving $160,000 annual contract with Blackburn Consulting for Safety Assurance Review of Napa River/Napa Creek Flood Protection Project.
• Closed session on real property and litigation with 505 Lincoln Avenue Napa LLC.

Planning Commission (Aug. 19)

• Meeting cancelled.

Napa County Wildlife Conservation Commission (Aug. 24)

• Hear reports from 2025-26 grant recipients and presentations from 2026-27 applicants.
• Vote on funding recommendations for 2026-27 cycle.

Napa County boards weigh $3.2M wildfire contract, large Oakville estate

Napa County boards and commissions met over the past two weeks on items ranging from a $3.2 million wildfire mitigation contract to a large residential estate in Oakville. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so final decisions are not known. The Airport Land Use Commission cancelled its August 5 meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met July 28 and considered several agreements and appointments. The largest item was a $3,200,000 agreement with the Napa Communities Firewise Foundation for wildfire mitigation. The board also reviewed a $1,210,913 agreement with the California Human Development Corporation for farmworker center management, a $90,000 annual agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for labor costing software, and a $509,609 revenue increase from the Department of State Hospitals for the Forensic Conditional Release Program. Supervisors also discussed consolidating municipal elections for Napa, Calistoga, American Canyon, St. Helena, and Yountville for November 3, 2026.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing July 29 on a temporary event license for Harvest STOMP 2026, a fundraising gala at Opus One Winery, 7900 St Helena Hwy, Napa. The event is proposed for August 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM, with up to 550 attendees. Staff recommended approval and found the project ministerially exempt from CEQA. No other items were on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met August 5 to consider a Viewshed Protection Program application for a ~123-acre parcel at 80 Clear Creek Road, Oakville. The project includes a 3,830 sq. ft. underground storage structure, a 6,240 sq. ft. tennis pavilion with an interior ADU, and expansion of the existing residence with underground spa and wine/art storage. It would require removal of 10 native oak trees and 0.13 acres of tree canopy, with 70 native trees proposed for screening. The applicant also seeks an exception to Road and Street Standards for five driveway segments with slopes of 18–20% exceeding 300 feet. Staff recommended adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the project with conditions.

Flood Control and Water Conservation District

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District met August 4 on mostly procedural items, including discussion of the Increment 3 Flood Protection Project design. The board also held closed sessions to discuss real property negotiations with 505 Lincoln Avenue Napa LLC and existing litigation involving the same party.

Cancelled meeting

The Napa County Airport Land Use Commission meeting scheduled for August 5 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Napa County Boards Eye Wildfire Contract, Winery Permits, and Estate Project

Napa County's recent government meetings covered wildfire mitigation funding, farmworker housing, and winery use permits, though minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions held in the past two weeks. All items below reflect what was scheduled on official agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors — July 28

The Board of Supervisors agenda included several significant contracts and an election consolidation item. The largest was a proposed $3,200,000 agreement with Napa Communities Firewise Foundation for wildfire mitigation. Also on the agenda was a $1,210,913 agreement with California Human Development Corporation for farmworker center management.

The Board was also scheduled to consider consolidating municipal elections for Napa, Calistoga, American Canyon, St. Helena, and Yountville for November 3, 2026. Additional agenda items included a $90,000 annual agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for labor costing software and a $509,609 revenue agreement increase with the Department of State Hospitals for the Forensic Conditional Release Program. Minutes have not yet been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available.

Zoning Administrator — July 22 and July 29

The Zoning Administrator held or scheduled two public hearings in the past two weeks.

On July 22, the agenda included a public hearing on Micro-Winery Use Permit #P25-00139-UP for OZEGNA VINEYARDS, LLC at 3252 Silverado Trail. The proposal would establish a 5,000-gallon-per-year winery, convert an existing barn to winery and tasting uses, convert a farm labor office to tasting uses, construct a new winery building and covered crush pad, and improve the existing driveway to meet Napa County Road and Street Standards. The agenda included consideration of a Negative Declaration on environmental impacts.

On July 29, a special meeting was scheduled for a single item: a public hearing on Temporary Event Application P26-00169 for Harvest STOMP 2026 at Opus One Winery, 7900 St Helena Hwy, Napa (APN 031-020-007-000). The fundraising gala would host up to 550 attendees on August 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM. Staff recommended approval and found the project ministerially exempt from CEQA.

Housing Commission — July 22

The Housing Commission agenda called for approving minutes from its June 30, 2026 meeting, followed by several discussion-only reports. Items included a monthly report from California Human Development Corporation, an update on the renewal process for the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program, a monthly report on capital improvement projects, and an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Ad Hoc Subcommittee. No actions were scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — Flood Control and Water Conservation District:** Discussion of the Increment 3 Flood Protection Project design, plus closed sessions on real property negotiations and existing litigation involving 505 Lincoln Avenue Napa LLC.
• **August 5 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on a Viewshed Protection Program application for a major residential estate at 80 Clear Creek Road in Oakville (APNs 027-310-032 and 027-310-043). The ~123-acre project includes a 3,830 sq. ft. underground storage structure, a 6,240 sq. ft. tennis pavilion with an ADU, and 2,700 sq. ft. underground spa plus 4,350 sq. ft. underground wine/art storage. The proposal would remove 10 native oak trees and 0.13 acres of canopy, with 70 native trees proposed for screening. The applicant seeks an exception to Road and Street Standards for five driveway segments with slopes of 18–20% exceeding 300 feet. Staff recommends adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the project with conditions.
• **August 5 — Airport Land Use Commission:** This meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Napa County Boards Take Up Flood Restoration Contract, Winery Permits, and Farmworker Housing

Flood Control District considers $1.2M restoration contract

The Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District met July 14 with a $1,216,996 construction contract on the agenda for the Bale Slough-Bear Creek Restoration Project - Group B. The contract, listed as FC 26-02, would go to Siteworks Construction if approved. The board was also scheduled to consider Amendment No. 6 with HDR Engineering, increasing that contract's maximum from $17,846,772 to $18,138,826 — an increase of $292,054.

Closed-session items included real property negotiations on two parcels: APN 044-230-006, tied to Napa Superior Court Case No. 24CV002146, and APN 044-220-008, tied to Case No. 24CV002125. A third closed-session item involved litigation with the California Department of Water Resources in Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00323389-CU-BC-GDS.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes — including whether the contracts were awarded — are not confirmed.

Planning Commission reviews Castello di Amorosa winery modification

On July 15, the Planning Commission was scheduled to review Use Permit Modification P19-00459-MOD for Castello di Amorosa. The agenda included a determination on whether the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), review of an updated Water Availability Analysis, and consideration of Appeal #P25-00137.

The commission's role was advisory: it was set to issue a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which has final authority on the appeal. Minutes have not yet been published, so the commission's recommendation is not confirmed.

Zoning Administrator weighs temporary event at Raymond Vineyards

Also on July 15, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on Temporary Event Application #P26-00139, proposing the "Napa Knockout: Combat Sports Legacy & Honor Gala" at 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena — the Raymond Vineyards Winery address. The event would host a maximum of 600 attendees on Saturday, July 25, 2026. A parking and valet shuttle service was proposed at Ranch Winery, 105 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena. Staff recommended approval and a CEQA exemption. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

July 22 — Zoning Administrator: Public hearing on Micro-Winery Use Permit #P25-00139-UP for OZEGNA VINEYARDS, LLC at 3252 Silverado Trail. The agenda includes a proposed Negative Declaration on environmental impacts and a request to establish a winery producing up to 5,000 gallons per year. Plans call for converting an existing barn and farm labor office to tasting uses, constructing a new winery building and covered crush pad, and upgrading the existing driveway to meet Napa County Road and Street Standards.

July 22 — Housing Commission: The commission will first approve minutes from its June 30 meeting, then receive monthly reports for discussion only — including a report from the California Human Development Corporation, an update on the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program renewal process, a capital improvement project report, and an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Ad Hoc Subcommittee. No action is scheduled on the reports.

Napa boards weigh winery permits, flood restoration contract, and farmworker housing updates

Recent Napa County meetings focused on winery expansions, airport-area zoning, and farmworker housing, though minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. The most consequential action on the horizon is a proposed $1,216,996 construction contract for the Bale Slough-Bear Creek Restoration Project, scheduled for the July 14 Flood Control and Water Conservation District board meeting.

Housing Commission — June 30

The Housing Commission met to review monthly occupancy data from the California Human Development Corporation (CHDC) and discuss the renewal process for the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program. Members also discussed capital improvement projects and received an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Subcommittee, including a member appointment. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items are not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 1

The Planning Commission considered a major modification to the Bremer Family Winery use permit at 975 Deer Park Road. The proposal included increasing production, visitation, and employee levels, along with upgrades to wastewater and water storage systems. The Commission also reviewed an exception to Napa County Road & Street Standards regarding a left turn lane on Deer Park Road, a mitigated negative declaration for biological resource mitigation, and construction of an additional driveway connection to Deer Park Road. Minutes have not yet been published.

Airport Land Use Commission — July 1

The Napa County Airport Land Use Commission held a public hearing on the City of Napa's request to pre-zone a biomass gasification facility near Tower Road and Levitin Way. Staff recommended approving the project with special conditions, finding it consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The review covered a Special Conditions Exception for Airport Compatibility Zones B1 and B2. The Commission also took up approval of its April 15, 2026 minutes and a public comment period on ALUC jurisdiction planning matters. Minutes from this session are not yet published.

Coming up

Flood Control and Water Conservation District — July 14: The board will consider awarding construction contract FC 26-02 to Siteworks Construction for $1,216,996 for the Bale Slough-Bear Creek Restoration Project - Group B. Also on the consent agenda is Amendment No. 6 with HDR Engineering, increasing the contract maximum from $17,846,772 to $18,138,826. Closed session items include real property negotiations on APN 044-230-006 (Napa Superior Court Case No. 24CV002146) and APN 044-220-008 (Napa Superior Court Case No. 24CV002125), plus litigation with the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00323389-CU-BC-GDS).

Zoning Administrator — July 15: A public hearing is scheduled on Temporary Event Application #P26-00139 for the "Napa Knockout: Combat Sports Legacy & Honor Gala" at 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. The proposed event would host up to 600 attendees on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with parking and valet shuttle service at Ranch Winery, 105 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the event is exempt from CEQA.

Planning Commission — July 15: The Commission will review Use Permit Modification P19-00459-MOD for Castello di Amorosa, including a determination of categorical exemption from CEQA and an updated Water Availability Analysis. The Commission will also consider Appeal #P25-00137 and issue an advisory recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

Napa County Boards Set Budgets, Housing and Waste Items in Late June Agenda Cycle

Budget and contracts lead Board of Supervisors agenda

The Napa County Board of Supervisors scheduled its largest financial actions for June 23, 2026, headlined by a carry-forward budget amendment totaling $87.6 million in expenditures and $8.2 million in revenues. The board also planned to adopt FY2026-27 budgets for the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District ($8.5 million) and the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District ($1.9 million).

Contract amendments on the agenda would expand mental health and supportive housing services: $400,000 added to the Progress Foundation contract and $943,800 added to the Crestwood Behavioral Health contract. A $29,800 contract with Benevate, LLC for affordable housing program management software was also listed. The board was set to extend a fund reservation and revise the unit count for the Jamboree Housing Corporation Permanent Supportive Housing Project.

Note: Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so these actions reflect what was agendized, not confirmed outcomes.

Waste management agency considers discount program and audit agreement

The Upper Valley Waste Management Agency (UVWMA) met June 22, 2026, with an agenda including a proposed discount program for economically disadvantaged customers and an agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for multi-year audit services at up to $3,300 per year. The board also planned to discuss a support letter for AB 1812 regarding compostable products and receive an update on California Integrated Waste Management Act activities. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission weighs Bremer Family Winery expansion

On July 1, 2026, the Planning Commission was scheduled to consider a major modification to the Bremer Family Winery use permit at 975 Deer Park Road. The project includes increasing production, visitation, and employees, plus upgrades to wastewater and water storage systems. The agenda also listed an exception to Napa County Road & Street Standards regarding a left turn lane on Deer Park Road, a mitigated negative declaration for biological resource mitigation, and construction of an additional driveway connection to Deer Park Road. Minutes are not yet published.

Airport Land Use Commission reviews biomass gasification facility

Also on July 1, 2026, the Airport Land Use Commission scheduled a public hearing on the City of Napa's request to pre-zone a biomass gasification facility near Tower Road and Levitin Way. Staff recommended approval with special conditions, finding the project consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for Zones B1 and B2. The agenda included approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes and a public comment period on ALUC jurisdiction planning matters. Minutes are not yet published.

Zoning Administrator handles winery gala applications

The Zoning Administrator met June 24, 2026, to review temporary event applications for two winery galas. The Napa Knockout Gala at Raymond Vineyards, 849 Zinfandel Lane (Application #P26-00139), was continued to a special meeting on July 15, 2026. The Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel Winery, 8164 St. Helena Hwy (Application #P26-00148), remained on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Climate Action Committee reviews emissions rules and Calistoga progress

On June 26, 2026, the Climate Action Committee scheduled presentations on Bay Area Air District Rules 9-4 and 9-6 regarding nitrogen oxide emissions from natural gas appliances. Members also planned to hear a progress report on City of Calistoga climate action and sustainability activities and discuss outreach strategies for the Napa RCAAP implementation. Minutes are not yet published.

Housing Commission: June 24 meeting cancelled; June 30 meeting set

The Housing Commission's June 24, 2026 meeting was cancelled, with no substantive agenda items posted. The commission rescheduled to June 30, 2026, with an agenda including the California Human Development Corporation occupancy report, the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program renewal process, capital improvement projects discussion, and an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Subcommittee including a member appointment. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the County website for newly posted agendas and rescheduled dates.

Napa County Board Considers $87.6 Million Budget Amendment, Tourism District Funding

The Napa County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to take up a series of major financial items during its June 23 meeting, including a carry-forward budget amendment authorizing $87.6 million in expenditures and $8.2 million in revenues. The board also had several million dollars in contracts for mental health services and tourism district budgets on its agenda. Minutes were not yet available at press time, so final votes could not be confirmed.

Other recent government meetings saw discussions on waste management discounts, winery event permits, climate rules and a biomass gasification facility.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors’ June 23 consent calendar included adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 budgets for the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District at $8.5 million and the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District at $1.9 million. The board also considered amending contracts with Progress Foundation by $400,000 and Crestwood Behavioral Health by $943,800 for expanded mental health services. A new $29,800 contract with Benevate, LLC would provide software for affordable housing program management.

The carry-forward budget amendment proposal totaled $87.6 million in expenditures against $8.2 million in revenues, representing unspent prior-year allocations. An extension of a fund reservation and a revision to the unit count for a Jamboree Housing Corporation permanent supportive housing project were also on the agenda.

Upper Valley Waste Management Agency

On June 22, the UVWMA board discussed a proposed discount program for economically disadvantaged customers and a multi-year audit services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP at a cost of up to $3,300 annually. Members also reviewed a support letter for AB 1812 regarding compostable products and received an update on state Integrated Waste Management Act activities.

Zoning Administrator

Two temporary event permits for winery galas were the focus of the June 24 Zoning Administrator meeting. The Napa Knockout Gala at Raymond Vineyards on Zinfandel Lane — a combat sports fundraiser — was continued to a special meeting on July 15. The Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel Winery on St. Helena Highway was under consideration. No votes were final at press time.

Housing Commission

The Napa Housing Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on June 24. A separate meeting was held June 30, where commissioners reviewed monthly occupancy data from the California Human Development Corporation and discussed the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program renewal process. Capital improvement projects and an update from the Female Farmworker Housing Subcommittee were also on the agenda.

Climate Action Committee

Presentations dominated the June 26 Climate Action Committee meeting. Staff from the Bay Area Air District discussed Rules 9-4 and 9-6, which limit nitrogen oxide emissions from natural gas appliances. The City of Calistoga provided a progress report on local climate action and sustainability efforts. Committee members then talked about future outreach strategies for implementing the Napa Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

Planning Commission

The July 1 Planning Commission agenda centered on a major modification to the use permit for Bremer Family Winery at 975 Deer Park Road. Proposed changes include increases in production, visitation and employee counts, plus upgrades to wastewater and water storage infrastructure. A request for an exception to county road standards to avoid adding a left-turn lane on Deer Park Road was also listed, along with a mitigated negative declaration addressing biological resources and construction of an additional driveway.

Airport Land Use Commission

Also on July 1, the Airport Land Use Commission held a public hearing on a City of Napa proposal to pre-zone a biomass gasification facility near Tower Road and Levitin Way. Agency staff recommended approval with special conditions, finding the project consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for zones B1 and B2. Routine items included approval of April 15 commission minutes.

Coming up

No government meetings were posted for the next 14 days as of press time.