FREE Water-Wise Workshops

Coming Up: Rainwater Harvesting & Rain Gardens

City of Napa Water and the Napa County Resource Conservation District are teaming up with Napa Library’s H2O Superhero Program this year to present three free Water-Wise Workshops. The first, Rainwater Harvesting and Rain Gardens, is coming up on Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in the Community Meeting Room at the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs Street, Napa. Jesse Savou, Founder/Owner of BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems, will show how to actively collect and store rainwater for later irrigation use. Holly Johnson of GSM Landscape Architects will present the passive rainwater harvesting option, specialized rain gardens that reduce runoff and pollution while creating habitat for native species. Several homeowners will provide local rainwater harvesting case studies. The event is free, and no registration is needed. Attendees will gain access to free literature and water-saving tools. A few lucky winners will even take home great door prizes.
 
This Water-Wise partnership with the H2O Superhero series continues April 29 with Smart Irrigation and Drip Systems and concludes with Greywater Systems on June 24.
 
For all Water-Wise Workshop details, please visit www.cityofnapa.org/water.

City of Napa to Explore By-District Elections

On February 11, 2020, in response to a letter received on January 2, 2020 asserting that the City is required to transition to district-based elections for Councilmembers in order to comply with the California Voting Rights Act, the City Council adopted Resolution R2020-017 declaring the City’s intention to transition from an at-large election system to a district-based election system for its four Councilmembers for use in the City’s General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020.
In a district-based election system, the City is divided into four districts, and the voters in each district will elect a Councilmember who resides in their district; however, the Mayor will still be elected at-large by voters throughout the City.
The community's input in the development of the voting districts is extremely important to this process. A series of public hearings along with a Community Workshop will be held to receive community input on the development of district boundaries. The City is encouraging the public to attend any of the public meetings as identified in the timeline below:

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
City Hall - Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
1^st Public Hearing without maps of proposed district boundaries, to provide information to the public and solicit input from the public and Council on composition of the districts

Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
City Hall - Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
2^nd Public Hearing without maps of proposed district boundaries, to provide information to the public and solicit input from the public and Council on composition of the districts

Community Workshop
Sunday, March 8, 2020
McPherson Elementary School
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Community Workshop where Demographer will provide a presentation to the public, and solicit input from the public regarding proposed district boundaries. Drop by any time between 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Presentations on the process at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Public Hearing
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
City Hall - Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
3^rd Public Hearing with maps of proposed district boundaries produced by the demographer and published seven days in advance, and with a summary of comments received during the Community Workshop, for consideration and feedback by the public and Council

Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
City Hall - Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
4^th Public Hearing with revised map(s) of proposed district boundaries produced by the demographer and published seven days in advance; consideration of public input regarding the revised map(s), and introduction an ordinance establishing a district-based election system and map of district boundaries for Councilmembers

Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
City Hall - Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
5^th Public Hearing to adopt an ordinance establishing a district-based election system and map of district boundaries for Councilmembers

Napa Lighted Arts Festival Wins Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

The Napa Lighted Arts Festival won the 2019 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Economic Development through the Arts category. This 9-day free festival features iconic architecture becoming the painting in this unique lighted art walk. Successful programs illustrate how investment in the arts stimulates the local economy through tourism, festivals, and cultural attractions, and how innovative arts programs were established through a collaborative partnership. Winning programs also must illustrate adopted city policies or ordinances that integrate the arts and culture into their General Plans, specific plans, or other city council adopted policies. Check out the video about the award winners here!

Who was Helen Putnam?
From the League of California Cities: Helen Putnam was a mother, school teacher, principal, mayor, and county supervisor. But most of all, Helen Putnam was a person who viewed meeting one's potential as the measure of success. Excellence, to Helen Putnam, was shown by someone who did his or her very best. She was as supportive and loving of people who did their best as she was of people who did the best. To the League and to California cities, Helen Putnam defined excellence. The Award for Excellence is given in her memory.

Learn more about the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence awardees here. 

Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board

Want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? Napa’s City Clerk is accepting applications from Napa Residents for a total of one opening; one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board. Applications are available online for submission at www.cityofnapa.org and choose Boards Commissions & Committees from the City Clerk’s page. Please submit application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020.

Learn more about the Commission and its guidelines and requirements here.

The City of Napa is Hiring!

   
Engineering Assistant 
Closing: 2/21/2020
Do you have engineering technician and construction experience? Has your ability to provide practical insights for multifaceted projects allowed you to excel in your field? Are you able to maintain a calm demeanor that makes you a valuable member of a hardworking team? We are recruiting an Engineering Assistant to join the engineering and operations team in the  City's Utilities Department. The Utilities Department is comprised of the Water and the Recycling and Waste Divisions, both of which serve customers throughout the City and County of Napa.
 
Police Officer Trainee 
Closing: Continuous
Are you someone who wants to work with dedicated people to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for an unusual yet thoroughly rewarding career? Are you someone with the desire to help others in emergency situations? Do you excel at making good decisions under pressure? Join our team and you'll learn to protect yourself and others with incredible training, gain another family and a sense of belonging that no other career can offer, and spend your time helping others by making a positive impact on the community.
 
Police Officer Trainee – Recent Academy Graduate 
Closing: Continuous
Did you recently complete a Police Academy within the last 12 months? We invite you to apply! This is a pre-entry level law enforcement classification in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a sworn peace officer. Join our team and you'll learn to protect yourself and others with incredible training, gain another family and a sense of belonging that no other career can offer, and spend your time helping others by making a positive impact on the community.
 
Police Officer Trainee – Academy Enrolled 
Closing: Continuous
Are you currently enrolled in a Police Academy? We invite you to apply! This is a pre-entry level law enforcement classification in which incumbents learn and gain additional qualifications in preparation for a career as a sworn peace officer. Join our team and you'll learn to protect yourself and others with incredible training, gain another family and a sense of belonging that no other career can offer, and spend your time helping others by making a positive impact on the community.
 
Police Officer – Lateral (From Outside California) 
Closing: Continuous
Our Police Department is looking for applicants with one year of experience in a sworn law enforcement position in the State of California (as defined in Penal Code Section 830.1) and possession of a California POST Basic Certificate that are interested in coming to Napa. Candidates on a current City of Napa eligible list need not re-apply.
 
Police Officer – Lateral (From Within California) 
Closing: Continuous
Our Police Department is looking for applicants with one year of experience in a sworn law enforcement position in the State of California (as defined in Penal Code Section 830.1) and possession of a California POST Basic Certificate that are interested in coming to Napa. Candidates on a current City of Napa eligible list need not re-apply.
 
Aquatics Program Specialist (Part-Time) 
Closing: Continuous
We are looking for an Aquatics Specialist to provide leadership and direction to our current aquatics staff! You will assist in the scheduling of staff and delivering staff training. You may act in a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor capacity as well. This is a temporary, part-time position that works approximately 40 hours from May to early August, depending on the needs of the Parks & Recreation Department. 
 
Waste Prevention Assistant - Outreach Spanish Bilingual (Part-Time) 
Closing: Continuous 
Do you enjoy working in outreach and educational campaigns? We are seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time position assisting our Recycling and Materials Diversion Division in meeting community recycling, composting, and solid waste program goals. The position supports the division through community fieldwork! We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills that allow for success when interacting with the public and commercial businesses.
 
Downtown Street Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time) 
Closing: Continuous
Do you love keeping busy outdoors? Are you handy? Would you enjoy working early mornings? We have just the position for you in the Public Works Department.
 
Facility Attendant (Part-Time) 
Closing: Continuous
Do you love serving your community? Do you have phenomenal customer service skills? Do you enjoy cleaning and keeping spaces orderly? We are looking for someone like you to join our team in the Recreation Division.
 
Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time) 
Closing: Continuous
Do you love being on your feet and keeping busy? Enjoy repairing and cleaning? Do you have a passion for serving your community? We need extra help with maintaining facilities this summer. The position is a temporary extra-help position that will work in the Facilities Division of Public Works. 

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