Issuance of General Lease – Recreational and Protective Structure Use

The California State Lands Commission is authorizing the issuance of a General Lease for Recreational and Protective Structure Use, identified as File Ref. A5598 Item 25. This lease grants the use of filled and unfilled sovereign land located in the Napa River, adjacent to 1756 Milton Road in Napa, California. The agreement is specifically for the use of existing infrastructure, which includes a deck, dock, ramp, retaining wall with rip rap, and a levee area. The lease is set for a term of 10 years, beginning on February 1, 2026. The project has been granted a categorical exemption under Class 1 for existing facilities, as the lease is not expected to cause physical changes to the environment or alter existing activities in the area. The project applicant is identified as Barend Venter and Susara M. Venter, Trustees of The Venter Family.