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State of California Orders Additional
Businesses Closed
The State of California has further ordered that counties on the State Monitoring List, including Napa County, are required to close the following sectors on July 13, 2020 unless they can be operated outside or by curbside pick-up:
- Fitness Centers
- Worship Services
- Protests
- Offices for non-essential sectors (list of essential sectors here: https://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce/)
- Personal care services including nail salons, waxing, massage therapy, day spas and tattoo parlors
- Hair salons and barber shops
- Malls
This is in addition to businesses ordered closed on July 9, 2020, including: - Indoor dine-in restaurants
- Indoor wineries and tasting rooms
- Indoor movie theaters
- Indoor family entertainment centers (bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages, etc)
- Zoos and museums
- Indoor card rooms
- Bars, brewpubs, breweries and public must close both indoor and outdoor operations.
Government operations are considered an essential services and Napa County offices will remain open. The exception to this is the Napa City-County Library that will begin curbside services on Tuesday, July 14th.
Napa County is awaiting further details from the State of California, including how long these closures will last. It is anticipated that this order will last a minimum of three weeks. The timing for when these sectors can reopen will be made by the State, not Napa County. More information will be posted on the County’s website as it becomes available.
www.countyofnapa.org/coronavirus |
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Why Avoid Group Gatherings?
The graphic above shows how far and fast the virus can spread over a 16-day period as a result of group/social gatherings.
Napa County is in the process of working with Napa County's Epidemiologists to bring you data driven graphics to communicate the COVID-19 impact, specific to our community.
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COVID-19 Testing
The State of California and Napa County are experiencing a significant demand for testing. Nationwide, there is a limited number of tests, trained testing personnel, and lab capacity.
As a result, the public may experience delays in the ability to schedule a test and results may take more than a week to come back from the lab.
Napa County is working with the State of California on testing capacity and we appreciate your patience as we work to address this national shortage.
If you need to schedule a test and have symptoms, please contact your primary care provider if you cannot schedule a test online. More information on testing and what to do if you are waiting for test results and have symptoms or exposure to a positive case, visit: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing |
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Virtual Land Use WorkshopWant to be involved with planning the future of Napa? Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:30 pm for the second community workshop as part of the Napa 2040 General Plan Update.
Building on what we heard from previous community outreach, this interactive and informative workshop will look at urban design and land use approaches for four key corridors, including along Jefferson Street, Trancas Street, Soscol and Lincoln Avenue, and Soscol and Imola Avenue. There will be opportunities to provide in-depth feedback on each corridor as well as learning about design strategies being discussed for the City's future.
Join the Discussion!
(Link will be active beginning at 5PM on July 22)
Password: 770826
Webinar ID: 892 8963 6602
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Napa on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the following Officers:
For Mayor
(Full term of four years)
For 2 Members of the City Council (Districts 2 & 4) (Full term of four years)
The nomination period for these offices begins on July 13, 2020 and closes on August 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. During this time, Nomination Papers may be issued by the City Clerk to any eligible candidate during regular business hours. Individuals are considered “official” candidates upon the submission and qualification of Nomination Papers.
If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by August 7, 2020, (the 88th day before the election) the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 12, 2020, to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.
If no one, or only one person, is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California.
The November 3, 2020 General Election will be conducted as an all-mail ballot election. Ballot drop box and vote center locations will be open until 8:00 p.m. on election day. Please consult the City website for locations.
Nomination Papers are available at City Hall located at 955 School Street, Napa. To obtain Nomination Papers, please contact the City Clerk at 707-257-9503 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Additional information about the General Municipal Election, including candidate and voter assistance information, is available online at https://www.cityofnapa.org/732/2020-Election.
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For City of Napa Customers - Free Bulky Item Pick-Up
Due to the COVID-19 Shelter-at-Home, the City of Napa and Napa Recycling & Waste Services are offering a special coupon for drop-off of old, broken, unusable bulky items.
Your coupon can be found in your garbage bill - so be sure to check your mail this week!
EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED WITH THIS COUPON
• Beyond-repair dressers & tables or other wood furniture, mattresses & box springs, sofas, broken toilets
• Large appliances: stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerators, freezers
EXAMPLES OF ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED WITH THIS COUPON
• Household Garbage
• Hazardous or Toxic Wastes
• Paint
• Ash/Burn Debris
• Drywall
• Carpet, Tires, Yard Trimmings
• Unpainted/Untreated Wood & Concrete (accepted for a fee)
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Complete the 2020 Census Today!No matter who you are, the 2020 Census will shape your future. You can complete the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail.
Learn more at 2020CENSUS.GOV. |
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Released
City of Napa tap water met all stringent U.S. EPA and State health standards in 2019. English and Spanish versions of the annual Drinking Water Quality Report are posted online in the Water Quality section at www.cityofnapa.org/water. A message on recent water bills alerted customers of the report’s direct web address. Along with summarizing regulated substances and water treatment tasks, the report describes our source waters, the importance of protecting our watersheds, and the steps we have taken to ensure water reliability during COVID-19. Visit our new Sampling & Testing page at www.cityofnapa.org/water for ongoing monthly test results and more details about the regulatory standards that ensure public health.
Printed copies of this Drinking Water Quality Report will be mailed upon request by calling 707-257-9521. Once City offices reopen, printed copies may be picked up at the Utilities Department, 1700 Second Street, Suite 100, or at the Finance-Collection windows in City Hall, 955 School Street.
The City continues to primarily use the electronic distribution method for this report, saving resources and ratepayer funds while still communicating to customers about the health and safety of their tap water.
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Napa County Jurisdictions Establish COVID-19 Compliance Task Force Coalition
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Cities, Town and County of Napa are establishing a COVID-19 Compliance Task Force Coalition to ensure the public health and safety of our residents, employees, and visitors. This is necessary to keep Napa County in good standing with the State of California and prevent the potential closure of our critical businesses, restaurants, tasting rooms and hospitality industries.
The increase of COVID-19 cases statewide, and more importantly locally, require Napa County jurisdictions to undertake more aggressive actions to minimize the spread of COVID-19 via the Napa County COVID-19 Compliance Task Force Coalition.
The Napa County COVID-19 Compliance Task Force Coalition’s first mission is to achieve compliance through education, however, steps will be taken to ensure the public health and economic vitality of our respective communities.
Each Napa County jurisdiction has assigned staff to work with the County and monitor COVID-19 complaints as they are received. Complaints will be reviewed and addressed based on risk including but not limited to:
If a business fails to comply with a County or local jurisdiction directive, they are subject to civil and administrative penalties, up to and including fines, temporary restraining orders and revocation of use permits.
Thank you for your continued compliance with shelter at home orders and for keeping our community safe.
For more information, visit www.countyofnapa.org/coronavirus. To report compliance issues, please email [email protected].
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COVID-19 Updates from Napa County
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COVID-19 Testing at a Glance
July 13, 2020 - Napa County is reporting 41 new cases over the past 72 hours for a total of 518 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 357 active cases and four (4) confirmed deaths. Of the confirmed cases, 157 individuals have recovered. A total of 25,587 individuals have been tested.
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Napa County's Resilience Roadmap
There are a lot of questions out there about the recent increase in cases and what that means for the County's shelter at home order. Napa County has introduced a new dashboard for the public to see how Napa County is doing in meeting metrics related to controlling the spread of COVID-19, ensuring that the health care system can handle new COVID-19 cases, and protecting the most vulnerable. These indicators have been identified by Napa County and the California Department of Public Health and inform decisions made by Napa County on when and how various sectors may reopen and operate. Data is updated every Saturday. We encourage you to check the data regularly and stay informed.
You can view the easy-to-read COVID-19 Response Dashboard on their website.
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Find Your District - Interactive Map is Now Available!
Visit the following link to use this helpful tool: https://arcg.is/1CrPXq
The City of Napa has created an easy-to-use interactive map in order to help residents find out which district they currently reside in. You may use this helpful tool by simply typing in your address into the top left-hand search bar and clicking on the search icon. Your search results will show the exact location of the address provided on the interactive map.
Please note that these Council Districts will go into effect for the 2020 City of Napa General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This will be the first election of Councilmembers in a district-based election, following the City Council’s adoption of Ordinance O2020-007.
As set forth in Ordinance O2020-007, the Mayor will be elected by the voters citywide. However, each Councilmember will be elected by voters in the district in which the Councilmember resides. The offices of Councilmembers in Districts 2 and 4 will be on the ballot for consideration by the voters on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and the offices of the Councilmembers in District 1 and 3 will be on the ballot for consideration by the voters at the General Municipal Election in 2022.
For more information about the City of Napa’s transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers, please visit our District Elections webpage:
https://www.cityofnapa.org/892/District-Elections
To find out more detailed information regarding the 2020 City of Napa General Municipal Election, please visit our Elections webpage:
https://www.cityofnapa.org/155/Elections
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LAFCO Issued Countywide Water and Wastewater Municipal Service ReviewPublic Can Review and Comment on Report
through 1 PM on July 20, 2020The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Napa County has issued a draft report on its Countywide Water and Wastewater Municipal Service Review (MSR). The draft report represents LAFCO’s independent evaluation of the availability and adequacy of municipal services provided by the 14 local government agencies that provide potable water, recycled water, and/or wastewater services in Napa County. This includes making determinations on a series of factors as required under State law that include infrastructure capacities, financial ability to provide services, and alternative service delivery options. LAFCO will use the MSR to inform its decision-making as it relates to fulfilling its planning and regulatory responsibilities in facilitating orderly growth and efficiency of service provision.
The draft report is available to the general public for review on LAFCO’s website here. LAFCO invites any interested member of the public to submit written comments on the draft report through July 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Written comments on the draft report will be incorporated into a final report that will be adopted as part of a future public meeting. Written comments should be submitted by email to Jennifer Stephenson at [email protected]. |
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Napa City Clerk Accepting Applications for Commission, Committee and Board Openings - Apply Today!
Want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? The City Clerk is accepting applications from Napa Residents for a total of five openings; one to serve on the Community Development Block Grant Citizens’ Committee, three to serve on Cultural Heritage Commission, and one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board. Applications are available online for submission on the City Clerk’s Boards & Commissions Page. Please submit application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020.
To find out more about the different commissions, committees and boards and to apply online, please visit the City Clerk’s Boards & Commissions Page. For more information contact Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk, at (707) 257-9503.
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report ReleasedCity of Napa tap water met all stringent U.S. EPA and State health standards in 2019. English and Spanish versions of the annual Drinking Water Quality Report are posted online in the Water Quality section at www.cityofnapa.org/water. A message on recent water bills alerted customers of the report’s direct web address. Along with summarizing regulated substances and water treatment tasks, the report describes our source waters, the importance of protecting our watersheds, and the steps we have taken to ensure water reliability during COVID-19. Visit our new Sampling & Testing page at www.cityofnapa.org/water for ongoing monthly test results and more details about the regulatory standards that ensure public health.
Printed copies of this Drinking Water Quality Report will be mailed upon request by calling 707-257-9521. Once City offices reopen, printed copies may be picked up at the Utilities Department, 1700 Second Street, Suite 100, or at the Finance-Collection windows in City Hall, 955 School Street.
The City continues to primarily use the electronic distribution method for this report, saving resources and ratepayer funds while still communicating to customers about the health and safety of their tap water.
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Stay Connected!Now, more than ever, staying connected is so important. Follow the City of Napa on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter and register for Nixle alerts today! |
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City of Napa's Business Guidelines
& Resource PageThe City of Napa's Economic Development Division continues to update their Business Resource Page with the latest information to help small businesses and our community navigate the shelter-at-home order.
City of Napa Business Guidelines & Resource Page |
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