Issuance of General Lease – Recreational and Protective Structure Use

The California State Lands Commission is authorizing a 10-year General Lease for Recreational and Protective Structure Use, effective February 1, 2026, for existing infrastructure located on sovereign land along the Napa River adjacent to 1776 Milton Road in Napa, California. The lease permits continued use of a dock, appurtenant facilities, unattached pilings, a retaining wall with rip rap, and a levee area, with no new construction or environmental alteration authorized. The action is supported by a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, which applies to existing facilities and confirms no significant environmental impact. The lease term extends to February 1, 2036, and no pricing, fees, or contract value are disclosed, indicating a non-monetary or nominal arrangement. The contract is not governed by federal acquisition regulations and is a state-level administrative authorization rather than a competitive procurement, with no solicitation number, evaluation factors, payment details, inspection criteria, or contract administration personnel identified. The proponent is Joseph W. and Donna M. Panko, Trustees of The Joseph Walter and Donna Murriel Panko Living Trust, and the primary point of contact is Robin M. Tuohy, Environmental Scientist with the Commission. The purpose is to formally recognize and authorize ongoing non-intrusive, recreational, and protective use of the existing structures on state-owned land without modification or expansion.