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.

Survey - Encuesta

The General Plan Update process is at an exciting stage! Based on input from the first stage of community outreach, preliminary ideas and concepts are being developed to get the community’s input before preparation of a final Preferred Plan, which will then form the basis for detailed General Plan policies.

Your feedback in this survey will help craft a General Plan that builds upon the livability in Napa, ensuring that the community reflects the vision of being inclusive, family-friendly, balanced, sustainable, and flexible to adapt to changing future circumstances. Additional community-wide outreach events will continue help shape the Preferred Plan Concept.

To learn more about the General Plan Update process, visit napa2040.com.

Take The Survey

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¡El proceso de Actualización del Plan General está en una etapa emocionante! Según los aportes de la primera etapa de alcance comunitario, se están desarrollando ideas y conceptos preliminares para obtener los aportes de la comunidad antes de la preparación de un Plan Preferido final, que luego formará la base para las políticas detalladas del Plan General.

Sus comentarios en esta encuesta ayudarán a elaborar un Plan General que se base en la habitabilidad en Napa, asegurando que la comunidad refleje la visión de ser inclusivo, familiar, equilibrado, sostenible y flexible para adaptarse a las cambiantes circunstancias futuras. Los eventos adicionales de alcance comunitario continuarán ayudando a dar forma al concepto de Plan Preferido.

Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de Actualización del Plan General, visite napa2040.com.

Tomar la encuesta

Draft Land Use Plan Exercise

Input Needed!

If you haven't already done so, share your thoughts on the Land Use Plan! Sheltering-in-place provides a great opportunity to continue the discussion on the Draft Land Use Plan and Focus Areas and share your thoughts!

Use the links below to access a GPAC Meeting memo and attachments.

Land Use & Focus Areas Memo

ATCH 1 - Land Use Plan & Designations Report (Including Exhibits)

ATCH 2 - Focus Areas Report (Including Exhibits)

General Plan Update - Behind The Scenes

SB2 Grant Funds On Their Way!

After a few delays, the City received the Standard Agreement from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to award the $310,000 SB2 Planning Grant. Planning Staff has drafted a contract for consultant services for Dyett & Bhatia to perform a Housing Sites Inventory with a portion of the SB2 Grant Funds. Work will be underway soon!

Local Early Action Planning Grant (LEAP)

Planning Staff is preparing a report to City Council requesting authorization to apply for another grant through HCD. If awarded, the City is eligible for $300,000 in funding for adoption of ordinances and/or process improvements which accelerate housing production. Applications are due July 1, 2020. Look for the report on the June 2, 2020 City Council meeting agenda!

Climate Element Draft

City Staff will be meeting with members of our community along with GPAC Members John Glaser and Chuck Shinnamon in the next week or so to discuss a draft of a potential Climate Element! More information to come!

Shelter-In-Place Extended

Napa County Public Health has extended the Shelter-In-Place orders until further notice. Stay up to date on the City's Alerts page on the City website and County Health's COVID-19 information page.

City of Napa Alerts

Napa County Public Health COVID-19 Information

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.

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Stay Connected!

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You can direct any questions to [email protected] and subscribe to the General Plan newsletter at Napa2040.com/contact-us