Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Each year, we remember and celebrate the life and activism of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of our country's most influential civil rights leaders who advocated for racial equality.

Many people use this day off as a Day of Service to the community. Find out where you can volunteer in Napa Valley here: http://bit.ly/3CFC2mQ

Napa City Hall will be closed Monday, January 16 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on January 17.

An Open Letter from City Manager Steve Potter

What a year it’s been! Our wonderful community continues to demonstrate its resiliency and strength year after year. As we toast what's coming in 2023, let's look back fondly on what we’ve been able to accomplish in 2022.

In 2022, the City of Napa has taken significant strides to address our key priorities. From infrastructure improvements to Covid resilience to climate change, 2022 has brought a lot of progress in our City.

City Manager Steve Potter penned an open letter to the community about everything the City has accomplished in the last year. Read it now at https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=503

Sandbag Update

On Friday, January 13, from 7 AM to 5 PM, and tomorrow, Saturday, January 14, from 9 AM to 1 PM, self-serve sandbags will be available to city residents at the City’s Corporation Yard at 770 Jackson Street.

Sand, bags and shovels are provided - just bring some gloves! Stay dry and stay safe!

Learn where to access and how to use sandbags here.

General Storm Updates

To see the most up-to-date Caltrans road closures: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

For real-time rainfall accumulations:

https://napa.onerain.com

Stay up-to-date on emergency notifications by registering for Nixle by Everbridge and other alert systems across Napa County: https://readynapacounty.org/199/Alerts-Notifications

For the latest on PG&E power outages: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

For more information on flood safety, visit www.countyofnapa.org and click on "Winter Weather Watch" on the homepage.

Park Closures

Due to continued flooding the Parks and Recreation Services Department will be temporarily closing portions of Kennedy Park. The department will be locking one of the main gates on Streblow Drive today. This closure will remain in affect through Monday 1/16/23. The amenities at the park that will be closed include Ball Fields 1,2 and 3, Permeant Restrooms, Boat Launch, Flying Circle, Playground, Skate Park, Picnic Sites, BMX Track, Duck Pond and all parking lots and pathways beyond the closure. The open portion of the park will be closed at Sunset during this time. Please reference the attached closure map for additional details.

In addition to the Kennedy Park closure the Flood Gates on McKinstry Street will be closed today. The department will be closing off pedestrian access to Oxbow Commons Park today. This closure will remain in effect through Monday 1/16/23.

Below is a list of parks that are affected by the recent storms and have been closed or hours reduced due to flooding. These closures will likely continue through the holiday weekend, however parks staff will be monitoring conditions daily and re-opening or closed facilities as conditions change.

• Main Street Boat Dock is closed due to Flooding.

• Trancas Crossing Park is closed due to Localized Flooding.

The department will continue to assess the conditions make adjustments to the closure as needed.

Oxbow Bypass Flood Gates

The City of Napa and the Napa County Flood District have closed the Oxbow Bypass flood gates at McKinstry Street today.

This closure will remain in effect through Monday 1/16/23.

Flashing Yellow Arrows Activation: Intersection of Lincoln and Main Street on January 17 and 18, 2023!

HEADS UP! Flashing Yellow Arrows will be activated at the intersection of Lincoln and Main Street on January 17 and 18, 2023! Signage and message boards are already in place to alert motorists to this upcoming change!

Here is some background on the new initiative:

Traffic safety is a key priority here in #Napa. The City is currently implementing some changes to our traffic signals to help keep our residents safe on the road.

We have installed larger signals with a 4th lens for a Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) at some intersections around town. When illuminated, the FYA allows waiting motorists to make a left-hand turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Otherwise, these new traffic signals will work the same as traditional signals.

A study conducted by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program determined that drivers had fewer crashes with FYAs than with traditional yield-on-green configurations.

Additional FYAs will launch at the intersections of Jefferson Street and Third next, then Second, First and Clay Streets.

Learn more: https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=482

Have you used Napa's Service Center yet?

Go to CityofNapa.org/ServiceCenter on your phone or laptop, to report issues you see around town such as potholes, streetlight problems, graffiti, water leaks, a broken sprinkler at a park and more!

Just click on the type of problem you're seeing and fill out the quick and easy form. You can even use the map to mark your location, uplaod a photo of the issue if you'd like and add any extra details. Then, hit submit!

Housing Element Update

Draft Housing Element Available Now!

The Draft Housing Element is available for Public Review! The public review period will run through mid-January (30-days minimum). Learn more about the Draft Housing Element and provide comments directly through the website.

Draft Housing Element

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Video Tour of the Materials Diversion Facility

Do you ever wonder what happens to your recycling and compost after it leaves your curbside carts? Check out Napa Recycling’s video tour of the Materials Diversion Facility!

Get a close look at all the work it takes to make sure that your waste is properly recycled and composted.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xmuG2XvbhA&ab_channel=NapaRecycling

Housing Element Update

Draft Housing Element Now Live!

The Draft Housing Element is now available for Public Review! The public review period will run through January 21 (30-days minimum). Visit the Housing Element page to view the documents!

Housing Element Update Website

Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Now Underway

The City's annual hydrant flushing program began Monday, Dec. 5! Here are a few important reminders about the process:

- This program may cause periods of discolored water and reduced water pressure in localized areas where flushing is being conducted.

- Flushing operations may activate low-pressure alarms on automatic fire sprinkler systems due to temporary reductions in water pressure.

- Commercial customers, especially businesses that serve the public, should be aware of the water quality while flushing is taking place in their area.

The Water Division will update the City’s website regularly to provide a map of the region being flushed each day and a map of the region that will be flushed next, to help keep the public up to date on our progress: www.CityOfNapa.org/HydrantFlushing

We appreciate our community's patience during this process, and we apologize for any inconvenience this program may cause. Please contact the City of Napa Water Division at (707) 257-9521 with any questions or concerns.

Please note: Flushing is a necessary use of water to help maintain our water quality.

The City of Napa is hiring!

Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now at www.CityOfNapa.org/Careers

City of Napa: Careers Grow Here

Check out our open positions with the City of Napa! The City of Napa has great benefits and career development opportunities. Learn more about open positions and benefits at CityofNapa.org/Careers!

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