City Council Candidate Filing Period Open Through August 12, 2022

Are you a resident of the City of Napa and interested in serving your community?  Two City Council positions, representing Districts 1 and 3, will be on the ballot for consideration by the voters on November 8, 2022 and the nomination filing period opened July 18th and closes at 5 p.m. August 12.   

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. You are eligible to run for office if you are a US Citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of the City of Napa for a period of 1 year immediately preceding the date of election, and live in the district you hope to represent. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the City Clerk at 707-257-9503 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment to take out and/or file nomination papers. 

The nomination period extends to August 17 at 5 p.m. if incumbents for these positions do not file within this period.

For more information and resources visit https://www.cityofnapa.org/732/2022-Election.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Now Online

City of Napa's Tap Water Meets All Stringent US EPA and State Health Standards in 2021

The City of Napa tap water met all stringent U.S. EPA and State health standards in 2021. 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, the report describes our source waters, the importance of protecting our watersheds, and water conservation tips relevant to the current drought. For ongoing monthly test results and more details about the regulatory standards that ensure public health, visit our Sampling & Testing page at www.cityofnapa.org/water.
 
Printed copies of this Drinking Water Quality Report will be mailed upon request by calling 707-257-9521. Printed copies may also 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.

Compost it, Napa!

Wondering which items you can place in your compost bin? Your compost (yard trimming) cart can hold many items, including:

• All types of food (and food packaging)
• Soiled paper
• Yard trimmings
• Wood

FYI: Unused paper towels cannot be recycled because the fibers are too short to be made into new paper.

For more details on compostable items, visit https://naparecycling.com/what-to-do/green/

Thanks for visiting, Youth Leadership Academy of Napa!

Last week, the City of Napa welcomed the Youth Leadership Academy of Napa to City Hall. Councilmember Bernie Narvaez, City Manager Steve Potter, Assistant City Manager Liz Habkirk, Fire Chief Zach Curren and Police Chief Jennifer Gonzales spoke to the group about leadership opportunities in the community and about what public service looks like at the City of Napa. 

Thank you so much for visiting us! Your commitment to leadership in the community will take you far and make our City stronger! 

Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant

Are you a Napa County small business owner that has been severely impacted by the pandemic? ?? Applications are now open for a Napa Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant! 

You may be eligible for this $2,500 grant if your small business: 

- Is based in Napa County
- Opened on or before 12/31/19
- Revenue of $50,000 or less in gross revenues in the 2019 taxable year
- Has zero to 5 employees

? Applications will be accepted July 11 - Aug. 15

?? Learn more at solanonapasbdc.org

City Clerk Announces New Board Openings!

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 twenty- one(21) openings:
- three to serve on the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission;
- two to serve on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals;
- two to serve on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee,
- two to serve on the Disability Access Board of Appeals;
- two to serve on the Housing Authority Board; 
- four to serve on Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission;
- four to serve on the Senior Advisory Commission;
- one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board;
- and one to serve on the Napa Valley Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee. 

Please submit your application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022. 

Learn more about each opening and how to apply here!

Napa Parks & Recreation's July Newsletter is Out!

Summer Registration is open! Don't miss out on all the fun!
For youth sports camps, adult fitness classes, yoga, ukulele, guided hikes, Bocce League, and more. Click HERE to register.

Check out more in the July newsletter - and see all that Parks & Recreation has to offer!

Tour Pre-Fab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 

Brought to You by Napa Sonoma ADU - DATES THIS WEEKEND!

Tour model prefab ADUs from Homes for Sonoma and Connect Homes, plus meet and talk to reps from the following prefab companies, architecture & design firms:

• Homes for Sonoma
• Connect Homes
• Villa
• Prefab ADU
• Abodu
• Inspired ADUs
• Mayberry Workshop
• Napa Design Partners
• North Coast Packaged Homes

All reps have ADU plans that have been PRE-REVIEWED for our NEW Napa Sonoma ADU Standard Plans Program, so you can save time and money on the design and permit process.

PLUS - wondering how you'll pay for your ADU? Learn more about the new Redwood Credit Union ADU construction loan. Reps onsite at the event to answer questions.

Across from Chops Teen Center
34 West 6th St., Santa Rosa, CA, 95401

2 more dates!
Saturday, July 23 – Noon to 5 PM
Thursday, July 28 – 3 PM to 7 PM

Visit www.NapaSonomaADU.org/events2 for more info!

Housing Week is Coming Up in July

Senior Park Ranger

Community Services Officer I (Parking Ambassador) Limited Term

Are you eager to learn about municipal laws and parking technologies? Do you have a passion for serving the community and working with members of the public? Are you someone who enjoys enforcing rules and regulations? Then APPLY today and continue that work with the City of Napa! The City of Napa's Community Development Department is searching for an individual with a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to begin a successful career in parking enforcement. Our Community Services Officers I (Parking Ambassadors) work in the Parking Program Division in the Community Development Department. This position will focus on addressing parking enforcement issues and responding to abandoned vehicle concerns. The City of Napa's Parking Program Division is quickly growing in order to support our residents and lively tourist activity. Join us and you can become an integral part of this vital team!

APPLY TODAY!

Maintenance Assistant (Part-time)

The City of Napa's Public Works Department is hiring a part-time Street Maintenance Assistant! 

If you have experience in street maintenance and can work in busy outdoor settings, you might be the perfect fit! In this role, you would assist with repairs to City infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, signs and parking garages. 

APPLY TODAY!

View all job openings with the City at CityOfNapa.org/careers

How to Pay Your Water Bill 

Need to pay your water bill? Please visit CityofNapa.org/WaterBill to learn about the different ways to pay. 

Want to pay online? Read our simple instructions about how to set up an account and pay your bill online at www.CityofNapa.org/WaterBill.

City of Napa Continues Work to Address Traffic Safety Measures on Local Roadways

The City of Napa is committed to continuing to address traffic safety issues in the City of Napa and ensuring that our pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can travel safely through our City. 

Work is underway to enhance the safety of our local roadways, from developing a Local Roadway Safety Plan (see below), to increasing enforcement, implementing traffic calming measures and more. 

Read on to learn the latest in our efforts in our News Flash.

Stay tuned to www.cityofnapa.org/TrafficSafety to keep up on traffic safety updates.

Save Water, Napa!

As Napa continues to face severe drought conditions, it's never been more important to abide by the following water waste prohibitions:

• Do Not irrigate between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
• Do Not irrigate during rain or within 48 hours after measurable rainfall.
• Do Not overwater lawns and gardens to the point of excessive flowing runoff.
• Do Not use drinking water to wash driveways and sidewalks.
• Do Not wash a motor vehicle by hose unless it is equipped with a shutoff nozzle.
• Do Not operate a fountain or decorative water feature unless the water is recirculated.
• Do Not drain and refill a swimming pool unless needed for repair purposes.

Thank you for doing your part in helping us reach our 20% community-wide reduction goal in #Napa! For more water conservation tips and #drought updates, visit https://www.cityofnapa.org/1018/Drought-Update

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