Napa's Economic Development Division Releases Request for Proposals

The City of Napa is seeking proposals from firms highly-experienced in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Planning & Related Services to work with City of Napa Economic Development (Staff), City of Napa Tourism Improvement District’s (TID) Local Governing Committee (LGC), representatives from Napa’s lodging groups, retail businesses and other hospitality establishments to increase lodging stays within the City of Napa. The LGC is comprised of seven members; five of whom represent the lodging industry, one member who represents the City, and one member representing a visitorserving or destination-marketing entity who holds an at-large seat. To learn more and access the RFP, visit our Tourism Improvement District page.

City of Napa's Roundabouts Project is Underway

The City of Napa’s Roundabouts Project is underway. The project to construct the State Route 29 (SR 29) Northbound First Street Ramps and California Boulevard Roundabouts began back in July 2018. Here are a few updates to the project, and what you can expect in the coming months and beyond.

Utility relocation (AT&T, Comcast and PG&E) is necessary to clear the necessary space to begin the demolition and grading of the new intersection.

Similar to the utilities, there are some trees that need to be removed to accommodate the footprint of the project. A tree contractor, The Professional Tree Care Company, will take out only those trees that need to be removed in the coming months. There will be occasional traffic control through the intersections during this phase.

Demolition, grading for the project and construction of the roundabouts will begin in earnest during Spring 2019 and is anticipated to be complete by Winter 2020.

The final phase of the project will be to install project landscaping, which includes the planting of trees and ornamental plants designed to create an enhanced east-west corridor through Napa as well as replace plantings and trees removed as part of the project.

Completed:
- AT&T and Comcast have mobilized and relocated their facilities.

In Progress:
- PG&E Gas and Electric mobilizing in Sept/Oct 2018 to relocate their underground facilities.
- Tree Removal will be occurring between now and the end of November 2018.

Coming Up:
- Staged demolition and grading to begin in April 2019.

Please follow the project on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofnapa.org/Roundabouts.

If you have any questions please email the City’s Engineering Division at [email protected].

Fire & Life Safety Day at Napa's Fire Station #1

Come and join us at our Annual Fire and Life
Safety Day on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Fire Station #1 - 930 Seminary Street, Napa. Check out the flyer in English and Spanish here and be sure to share with your friends and neighbors!

Come learn about fire safety and meet your firefighters!

Tour the fire station and see what a day in the life of a firefighter is like!
Tour the Dispatch Center to see what it’s like to be a 911 operator!
See firefighters in action using the jaws of life!
Visit booths staffed by local health and safety service providers to learn how to keep your family healthy, safe, and prepared for emergencies!
Have your picture taken with firefighters, fire trucks, and Sparky!
Games, activities, bouncy house, refreshments and more!

But wait - there's more! There will be a FREE Halloween Costume Exchange - Respook! Rewear! Rescare! Be eek-o-friendly this Halloween by bringing a gently used costume to this open house to exchange for a “new to you” costume! You don’t have to donate a
costume to participate.

Caltrans Overnight Work on Trancas Street Overcrossing Continues

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began overnight work on the Trancas Street overcrossing above State Route 29 (SR-29) on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Caltrans will perform bridge joint seal work as part of the Department’s regular preventive maintenance. Work is expected to be completed by September 27.

Overnight Lane Reductions- Trancas Street Overcrossing Above SR-29

For worker and public safety, traffic lanes on the Trancas Street overcrossing in Napa may be reduced during overnight work. However, one traffic lane on the overcrossing will remain open at all times. Work is scheduled each night starting at 9:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings. The work started Thursday, September 13 and will be tentatively completed by Thursday, September 27. Construction signs will be posted. Motorists should expect delays. Work is weather permitting. Motorists may also consider using Lincoln Avenue to enter either northbound or southbound SR-29 as an alternate route during overnight work.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways and bridges.

Announcing Napa Art Walk 2017-2019 Call for Artists

The City of Napa has released a Call for Artists for the 2019-2021 Napa Art Walk. The Napa Art Walk is a curated walking tour program that showcases regularly rotating installation art throughout downtown Napa, California. Since its inception in 2009, this will be the sixth exhibition of the two-year rotating public art program.

The call is open to professional artists over 18 living or working in these Western states: AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OR, UT or WA. The deadline for entries is November 30, 2018 at Midnight, PST. The full call for artists may be viewed at www.callforentry.org.

Read more the Napa Art Walk and the Napa Public Art Program, visit our website.

Join the City of Napa for Arbor Day on Saturday, September 22nd!

Did you know? The City of Napa is a Tree City USA! To maintain this status, the City celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees in the community. This year's 29th annual Arbor Day celebration will be held at Kennedy Park on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The event will take place on National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event where people can volunteer their time to restore public lands. The focus will be to plant trees in areas that experience heavy recreational use, have had trees removed and there is need for additional shade. Tree types that are better suited to the Napa climate will be planted that day. We will be planting over 160 new trees in the park and are encouraging volunteers of all ages to come out and help us celebrate by planting a tree. Volunteers will also help spread mulch and refresh paint throughout the park, including the rails at the Skate Park. Sponsors will have fun giveaways for volunteers, and lunch will be served - along with musical entertainment when the work is done! Napa County's Resource Conservation District, along with other agencies, will be on hand to provide information about their programs as well.

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 707-257-9960. We hope to see you there! Volunteers

Bike Your Park Day - September 29th!

Explore the Railroad Arts District or Skyline Park by bicycle with Parks and Recreation and the Napa County Bike Coalition on Bike Your Park Day, coming up September 29, 2018 at 10 AM.

Beginner and experienced bicyclists are welcome. The rides start and finish at Kennedy Park. The 9 mile Vine Trail ride will go through the Railroad Arts District to see the new murals and then on to Fuller Park to learn about its amazing history. A 6-7 mile alternative route will be provided for mountain bikers wishing to experience the trails in Skyline Park.

Make sure to bring be sure to bring a water bottle. Helmets are required on all rides and children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Lunch will be provided to all participants at the end of the ride.

Please register in advance here!

Fall 2018 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series Underway

The Fall 2018 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series continues on Wednesday, September 26. The City of Napa is teaming up with the Napa County Resource Conservation District and the UC Master Gardeners to share expertise in drip irrigation, smart sprinkler scheduling, soil improvement, garden design, and climate-appropriate plant selection.

There is one workshop left in the series, to beheld from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Pelusi Building in Napa’s Kennedy Park. Attendees will hear presentations, get questions answered, access free literature and water-saving tools, and possibly come home with a valuable door prize. Workshop is free, but please register in advance by calling (707) 257-9497, or emailing [email protected]. Workshop details can be found here.

General Plan 2040 Website

Read all about it! The City of Napa has launched a new website all about the General Plan 2040!

Visit www.Napa2040.com to learn about the general plan process, view project status, read up on FAQ's, and so much more!

You can also share your vision of Napa. Have an idea to shape the future of Napa? Feedback on a community meeting you attended? Question not answered on this website? We want to hear it!

Happening Saturday! 4th Annual Heroes of the Valley Softball Tournament

The 4th Annual Heroes of the Valley Softball Tournament is coming up on Saturday, September 22nd, from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM at the Kennedy Park Softball Fields!

This event helps raise money for children in our community, and it also funds great events like "Shop With a Cop"! Join in for great family fun, silent auction, food, beer and wine!

Napa Police Department and the Napa Fire Department will be there - will you?

Napa County to Host Airport Day this Saturday, September 22

The County of Napa is hosting Airport Day this Saturday, September 22, from 11am - 3pm. The event will be held at 2030 Airport Road. There will be planes on display, classic cars, live music, raffles and more!

Down Payment Assistance Workshop for First Time Homebuyers - Oct. 29

The Cities of Napa and American Canyon have Down Payment Assistance Programs available for first time homebuyers to purchase single family homes or condos. A Workshop has been scheduled to educate first time homebuyers on the home buying and mortgage loan process, and to inform them about the City’s Down Payment Assistance Program eligibility criteria.

The next available workshop will be held on Monday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of American Canyon’s City Council Chambers located at 4381 Broadway, Suite 201, American Canyon.

To register, email Andrea Clark at: [email protected] or call 257-9254.

Napa Sanitation District Open House

Join Napa San THIS Saturday, September 22nd, for the NapaSan Open House! There will be tours, equipment demos, kids' activities, and refreshments! Check out their website for more information!

Date: September 22
Time: 10 am to 2pm
Location: 1515 Soscol Ferry Road.

Election Day is November 6!

The November 6, 2018, ballot will include two Napa City Council seats and the nomination period for these offices began on July 16, 2018 and and closed on August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Also on the ballot will be Ballot Measure F. To learn more about the election, ballot measure and more, visit our webpage at www.cityofnapa.org/2018Election for more information!

Newest Job Opportunities

Visit www.cityofnapa.org/jobs to see all of the newest job opportunities!

Revenue Division – Account Clerk I/II
Opening: Friday, 9/28/18 at 9AM - Closing: Sunday, 9/30/18 at 11:59AM

The Finance Department is seeking highly motivated candidates who possess a solid foundation in accounting support work and customer service to join our team. The current opening is for an Account Clerk I/II in the Revenue and Collections Division which will begin primarily as a customer service representative providing stellar service to the City of Napa customers at the front counter.

Accountant
Closing: 9/30/18

The City of Napa is looking for exceptional accounting professionals to join its Finance Department team. The current vacancy is in the Accounting & Audit section, providing a full range of professional accounting support to various municipal functions including fund accounting for general, water and solid waste funds, grant accounting and tracking the full range of City assets including parks and water treatment facilities.

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist (Part Time)
Closing: 9/29/18

Do you have the demonstrated ability to plan construction projects, including choosing contractors and preparing detailed drawings and reports? There is a position within the Housing Division to perform housing rehabilitation work on a part time basis.

Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time)
Closing: 9/30/2018

Do you enjoy upkeeping landscape and cleaning facilities? The City of Napa has openings for temporary extra-help or part-time as a Maintenance Assistant. There are assignments available for both 20 hour and 40 hour per week positions with varied shifts, none will work over 1,000 hours in the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Shifts may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Facility Attendant (Part-Time)
Open/Close Dates: Continuous

Do you love serving your community? Do you have fantastic organizational and customer service skills? Then the City of Napa Parks and Recreation Department needs YOU! The City of Napa has openings within the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Services Department for Facility Attendant to support our many facilities and their programs.

Parks Project Coordinator (Part-Time)
Open/Close Dates: Continuous

Have you always wanted to help create community through tangible results? Has your collaborative work style allowed you to bring value that has made positive impact? Then APPLY today and make a positive impact with the City of Napa, benefiting not only the employees of the organization but the community we serve!

Records and Information Management Intern
Open/Close Dates: Continuous

Are you driven to produce extraordinary work in the area of Records Management? Do you love solving complex problems? Does the idea of creating new systems and increased digital process excite you? Has your organizational ability allowed you to bring positive value to your team? Then APPLY today and continue that incredible work with the City of Napa!

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