GPAC Quick Hits Newsletter

This newsletter is intended to provide the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) periodic updates on the General Plan Update process, upcoming meetings, and activities. It is also a way for GPAC Members and Planning Staff to share articles and ideas on topics of interest and trends related to community planning.

See below for special announcements on the City's COVID-19 protocols and special GPAC Activities during the shelter-in-place orders.

* Shared articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute City of Napa or GPAC endorsement of any particular topic.

Housing the Bay Virtual Summit - Discount Ticket Offer!

The Urban Land Institute - San Francisco (ULI-SF) is hosting their Housing the Bay Summit virtually this year on Tuesday, September 15 - 7:30AM to 1:30PM.

Unfortunately, due to the current budget conditions, the City has suspended all travel and training, but interested staff or Committee Members may attend on their own.

Group Discount Available!

The ULI has extended the opportunity for group discount tickets to the City! If you are interested in attending email me by Friday, September 4. We will forward information to ULI and each registrant will be billed separately for the discounted rates as described below!

We currently have 4 confirmed! Can we get one more?

5-9 Registrants - $40/each
10+ Registrants - $35/each

More Information here

Summit Agenda

Featured Speakers

GPAC Meeting Recap

Great attendance at Monday's GPAC meeting on the Draft Land Use Plan! The meeting was successfully recorded via Zoom - the video will be uploaded soon!

Consultant Presentation

What's Next?

Having wrapped up the Land Use Plan, the GPAC can now turn its focus on Goals & Policies of other Elements of the General Plan. Staff will be coordinating with the Consultant Team to schedule upcoming meetings.

Policy Framework (draft)

GPAC Member Content

GPAC Member Deborah Macdonald shares this timely New York Times column on wildfires and another climate crisis.

Wildfires Hasten Another Climate Crisis: Homeowners Who Can't Get Insurance

ADU Webinar

Representatives from the City’s Building and Planning Divisions participated in a webinar, “How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Napa”. The August 27th webinar was hosted by the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, a non-profit organization fiscally sponsored by the Napa Valley Community Foundation and the City of Napa (City sponsorship provided though SB2 Planning Grant funds awarded earlier this year). The 90-minute webinar registered 170 participants with peak attendance at about 100. The webinar was recorded and will be a valuable tool for residents interested in learning more about the ADU process.

ADU Webinar Video (YouTube)

City Offices Closed - Staff Still At Work

All public counters in Napa City offices are closed to the public, and open only on a by-appointment basis. By modifying services, using social distancing and offering assistance and service over the phone, we can do our part to minimize COVID-19 exposure to City staff and the public. You can continue to communicate with Planning Staff by calling 707-257-9530 to schedule a phone appointment. Stay up to date on COVID-19 protocols:

City of Napa Alerts

Napa County Public Health COVID-19 Information

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