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.

Next GPAC Meeting

Save the Date!

Thank you to the GPAC Members who participated in the Doodle Poll for potential next GPAC Meeting dates. The preferences were close between June 8 and June 15. This week, City Council called a special budget meeting for June 8. Therefore, June 15 is the likely date for our Virtual GPAC Meeting via Zoom!

Meeting details and Zoom Meeting instructions will be forwarded to GPAC Members soon. Email staff with any questions!

Survey Update

The Land Use Survey will be extended! As part of the outreach for the upcoming GPAC Meeting, the City will be announcing the extension of the Land Use Survey. The survey links are still open, so please continue to share with your networks!

Survey - English

Encuesta - Espanol

Small Business Recovery Survey

Small Business Recovery Task Force of Napa

Our mission is to help Napa businesses endure, and recover from, the impacts of Covid-19. We need to hear from you! Your information is CRITICAL to helping us serve the business needs of our community. This information is CONFIDENTIAL and will not be shared outside of the SBRTF of Napa. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Cervantes at the Napa-Sonoma SBDC at 707-595-0060.

Please complete this survey by May 22! Your time and input are greatly appreciated!

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Encuesta para la recuperación de pequeños negocios

Cuerpo Especial para la Recuperación de Pequeñas Empresas de Napa

Nuestra misión es ayudar a las empresas de Napa a lidiar con y recuperarse de los impactos económicos del COVID-19. ¡Necesitamos saber de usted! Su información es CRÍTICA para ayudarnos a satisfacer las necesidades empresariales de nuestra comunidad. Esta información es CONFIDENCIAL y no se compartirá fuera del SBRTF de Napa. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Mary Cervantes del SBDC de Napa-Sonoma al 707-595-0060.

¡Complete esta encuesta antes del 22 de mayo! Su tiempo y aportes son muy apreciados!

Air Quality Study

Shots - Health News from NPR

With traffic dramatically down in recent months, the United States is in the middle of an accidental experiment showing what happens to air pollution when millions of people stop driving.

The air is clearer. But the pollution declines aren't nearly as large as early indications suggested, according to an NPR analysis of six years of Environmental Protection Agency data.

Traffic Is Way Down Because Of Lockdown, But Air Pollution? Not So Much

General Plan Update - Behind the Scenes

Bay Area Regional Energy Network Forum

Planning Staff will be participating in a series of virtual forums hosted by the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) focusing on regional strategies to advance energy efficiency and decarbonization in our communities.

Expanded Stage 2!

On May 19, 2020, Napa County was approved by the California Department of Public Health to move into Expanded Stage 2.

Businesses, working with their city/town chambers of commerce, are being asked to organize themselves by sector and develop Best Management Practices in preparation of future State guidance. More information:

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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