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.

GPAC Meeting Recap

The General Plan Advisory Committee held a Workshop on Monday, February 1 to provide comments on the draft Framework documents for the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Element, Historic Resources Element, Natural Resources Conservation Element, and the Economic Development Element. Using the online tool Miro, the GPAC provided comments on a "sticky note" exercise which are posted on the Napa2040 website and available below.

GPAC Workshop Boards (PDF)

GPAC Member Content

GPAC Member Patrick Band shares a link to a 99% Invisible podcast focusing on the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico and their efforts to address affordable housing, community character, historic preservation, while balancing the needs of tourism and revenue with those of local residents.

Stuccoed In Time

Bringing Economic Diversity to Napa County

The Democrats of Napa Valley Club is hosting a program on Economic Diversity! The program will tackle a topics that have been front and center as we work to recover from the economic devastation that occurred last year due to the pandemic and wildfires.

"Bringing Economic Diversity to Napa County"
Monday, February 15, 2021 5:30PM
Via Zoom
Register

Speakers:

Jeri Hansen, Jeri Hansen Company -- Moderator

Neal Harrison, City of Napa Economic Development Project Coordinator -- What Diversity is Desirable?

Andrew Mazotti, Zapolski Real Estate, and Michael Holcomb, Strong & Hayden Commercial Real Estate -- Spaces and Opportunities for Diverse Development

Whitney Diver McEvoy, Yountville Chamber of Commerce, Bernie Narvaez, Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Valerie Zizak-Morais, American Canyon Chamber of Commerce -- Current Barriers and Needed Incentives for Economic Diversity

Bruce Wilson, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay -- Growing the Workforce for Economic Diversity

Notice of Preparation

Draft Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update

Comment Period
January 22, 2021 - February 22, 2021 (5PM)
Notice of Preparation (PDF)

Scoping Meeting Notes

Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey!

We are excited to share with you all the Napa Public Hazard Mitigation Survey! Please share with your networks!

The survey is open until April 30, 2021. Any participant who leaves contact info will be entered to win a $150 Stihl voucher. The survey is available in English and Spanish.

The outreach graphic on the left can be used on social media or other postings, including a QR code for accessing the survey via hard copies around town.

Take The Survey

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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