Don't Forget to Wear Your MaskWe all have to do our part in keeping Napa safe and healthy. Be a #NapaNeighbor by wearing your face covering over your nose and mouth whenever:
- You're out in public
- You visit essential businesses
- You're around people outside of your household
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Coming Up: Face Mask Drive Thru Napa Senior Activity CenterTuesday, August 18 & Tuesday, August 25
Wearing a mask in public can help prevent the spread of #COVID19, protect yourself and protect others. Don’t have a mask? Need a new one? Come on down to our “Face Mask Drive Thrus” on Tuesday, August 18th and Tuesday, August 25th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson Street. Drive on through the parking lot and our Parks & Recreation team will hand out individually wrapped masks – just roll down your window and we will hand one over!
These masks were created by some industrious Senior Center members to help our community stay safe and mask up – and we love to see our locals helping locals!
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Upcoming City Council MeetingTuesday, August 18, 2020On Tuesday, August 18, the City Council will hold its regular meetings at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM. The agenda is available here.
For the safety of everyone, residents will not be able to access council chambers, but may view the City Council meetings live on local cable TV Channel 28 or live-streamed on the City of Napa's website at here - click on the 'In Progress' button.
You can participate by:
- Sending a written comment before or during the meeting by sending an email to [email protected] Please identify the agenda item number and letter of the item you're commenting on and keep it 500 words or less (per person, per item). Ensure the subject line includes "COMMENT TO COUNCIL - PLEASE READ."
- Calling (707) 257-9503 and identifying your name, phone number and the agenda item number and letter you would like to comment on. During the meeting, a representative from the City Clerk's office will call you so you can provide your comments to the Council. |
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2020 General Municipal Election
The 2020 General Municipal Election will be the first district-based election for Councilmembers and at-large Mayor in the City of Napa. This means that voters citywide will elect the Mayor and each Councilmember will be elected by voters in the district in which the Councilmember resides.
The offices of Mayor, Councilmember District 2, and Councilmember District 4 will be on the ballot for consideration by the voters on November 3, 2020.
The following candidates have filed their papers to run for office for the 2020 General Municipal Election.
3 Candidates for Mayor: Doris Gentry
Scott Sedgley
Gerardo Martin
4 Candidates for Councilmember District 2: Jim Hinton
Beth Painter
Paul Stoddard
David Campbell
2 Candidates for Councilmember District 4: Bernie Narvaez
Renee Cazares
Please note that the above names have been listed in accordance with the Randomized Alphabet Drawing conducted by the Secretary of State’s Office to determine the randomized alphabet order that will be used for the 2020 General Municipal Election.
Don’t forget to register to vote! https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/
Look up your registration data: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov
Please visit our City’s website for more information regarding the 2020 General Municipal Election. https://www.cityofnapa.org/155/Elections
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New Board, Committee & Commission OpeningsThe City of Napa is looking for residents who want to make a difference in their community and engage their communities in local government issues and policies. Think you might be a good fit? Apply now for one of the 18 open positions on one of the following Boards and Commissions:
- Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee
- Community Development Block Grant Citizens' Committee
- Housing Authority of the City of Napa
- Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board
- Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NBVTA) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
- Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Committee
- Senior Advisory Commission
Deadline to apply is August 28, 2020 at 5 p.m. Learn more at https://www.cityofnapa.org/268/Boards-Commissions. |
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2020 Mayors Challenge for Water Conservation is Underway!After 6th and 16th place finishes the past two years, the City of Napa is looking to win this year’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation! As of today, Napa ranks in the top 10 nationwide! Take a minute out of your day, go to mywaterpledge.com, and make simple online pledges to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy. Prizes include $3,000 toward home utility payments, a Toyota Highlander Hybrid for your favorite charity, and hundreds of daily eco-prizes.
Mywaterpledge.com |
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Coming Up: Accessory Dwelling UnitLIVE Webinar with City of Napa and the Napa Sonoma ADU CenterAre you thinking about building a second unit, backyard cottage, granny flat, converted garage – all more formally known as Accessory Dwelling Units? We have some good news!
On Thursday, August 27 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, the City of Napa and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center are offering a FREE live webinar to learn about the planning, permitting, and building process for Accessory Dwelling Units from our very own Planning & Building agency staff!
All Napa homeowners and property owners are invited to register to attend to learn the nuts and
bolts of building an accessory dwelling unit in the City of Napa.
Register for free now: https://napasonomaadu.org/aduevents
Learn more here: https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=257 |
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COVID-19 Testing at a Glance
August 14, 2020 - Napa County is reporting 36 new cases for a total of 1206 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 802 active cases and 11 confirmed deaths. Of the confirmed cases, 393 individuals have recovered. A total of 36,115* individuals have been tested.
*Alert: The issues with the state’s electronic lab reporting system have been partially resolved. Testing data will be reported while processing of the backlogged data continues.
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COVID-19 Testing - Where and How to Get a TestThere are a number of testing locations across Napa County that range from your medical health provider, nonprofits, and independent companies. See a list of COVID-19 Testing Locations in Napa County
Napa County is working with the State of California on testing capacity and they appreciate your patience as they 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. Or, If you need assistance or need to register a minor for testing, please call (707) 253-4540 to schedule your appointment (bilingual staff available). |
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Temporary Road Closure: Main Street between Second and Third StreetsHEADS UP! Main Street between Second and Third Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning tomorrow morning. This temporary closure will help provide additional space for pedestrians to properly social distance when visiting many of our local restaurants and Veterans Park, which make up this busy downtown block.
To ensure everyone’s safety, the following measures will be taken: - Barricades and traffic control signage will be placed to alert drivers of the change.
- The traffic signal programming at both adjacent intersections will be adjusted to accommodate the temporary closure.
And remember, if you are planning on spending time away from home, be a good #NapaNeighbor and wear your mask, wash your hands and maintain 6’ of distance from others! |
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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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Nixle - Stay Connected, Stay Informed
You may have noticed a change in your Nixle notifications recently. SMS (text) messages are now reserved for only emergency situations, with all other alerts being sent to your email address on file. If you are still receiving non-emergency Nixle messages for things like traffic impacts, weather advisories, or planned road closures, it's because you do not have an email address on file. You can update your email address at Nixle.com. If you do not currently receive Nixle alerts but would like to sign up, follow the instructions below:
How do I get alerts?
The BEST way to ensure you’re receiving notices is through the Everbridge mobile app. You can: - Text APP to 888-777 to receive a link to download the app. - Or follow these directions from Nixle: http://ow.ly/N0V950ARHP7.
Text your zip code to 888-777. After that, to receive messages in Spanish, text ESP to 888-777.
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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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