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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It's (almost) fall in Napa County! School is back in session, harvest is beginning, and life is busy in District 1. As I continue to visit with residents and businesses, from Edgerly Island to Main Street merchants, I am struck by the entrepreneurial spirit of Napans. Your care and concern for your neighborhoods and your neighbors inspires and supports me in my endeavor to represent you well!
In this newsletter, you will find Board of Supervisor and committee meeting updates, community program opportunities, and event announcements. City of Napa Mayor Scott Sedgely and I will host a community meeting to discuss City and County activities, and listen to your input, ideas and concerns. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Goodman Library, 1219 First Street in Napa.
I look forward to seeing you!
As always, it is my pleasure to serve you. Please feel free to reach out to me and/or my Board Aide Leah Doyle-Stevens at (707) 254-4154; joelle.gallagher@countyofnapa.org; and leah.doyle-stevens@countyofnapa.org with any County-related issue or concern.
Happy fall,
Joelle
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Grand Jury Report on Groundwater Management
Groundwater and surface water are highly important natural resources in Napa County. For many decades, Napa County and its citizens have acted to conserve and preserve groundwater resources and protect beneficial uses and users throughout the county.
On September 12, the 2022-2023 Napa County Grand Jury set forth findings and recommendations relating to the management of groundwater resources in Napa County. The Board approved the response to the report, to read the response, click HERE.
Community Members Appointed to Serve
Congratulations to the following community members, who were recently appointed to the Napa County Board on Alcohol and Drug Programs:
- Jenna Bolyarde
- Elisabeth Brumley
- Greg Clark
- Jeff Dickinson
Thank you all for your service!
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Community Meeting
Please join Napa Mayor Scott Sedgley and me for a discussion on ways the City and County can work together to better serve all residents. We look forward to hearing from you, addressing your concerns and offering resources and assistance.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 6pm
Napa County Historical Society
1219 First Street, Napa
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Climate Action Committee Update
At our recent meeting, we decided to pursue greater building electrification through the development of a “Flex-Path” reach code and a “time of sale” reporting ordinance.
A “reach code” is a local requirement to exceed the standards established by the State Energy Code. For example, a jurisdiction can pass an ordinance (first reviewed by the California Energy Commission and later filed with the California Building Standards Commission) that offers property owners/builders a variety of energy-saving and cost-effective modifications to meet or exceed a locally established target to achieve an energy efficient home. A Flex Path code encourages energy improvements that favor electrification by setting an energy efficiency target for a building. That target can be met while still utilizing natural gas, but the target would be much more easily met by an all-electric building. A “time of sale” reporting ordinance requires that a property owner, at time of sale, must provide an energy report (utility costs, energy audit/assessment, or energy efficiency features). This assures that both buyers and sellers are aware of a home’s energy use and efficient features, providing motivation to a seller to make efficiency upgrades and providing transparency for the buyer.
The next CAC meeting will be held on Friday, September 29th at 9:30am.
View the County agenda calendar for more information and to view previous meetings!
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Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center & Napa County
Join Forces!
This year, Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center and Napa County HHSA have partnered to create a shared Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). A CHNA collects qualitative and quantitative health data from across the county in order to create a point-in-time report of community health and determine health priorities for the next 3-5 years. They convened over 230 community members for listening sessions, key informant interviews and prioritization meetings in order to identify 5 health priorities:
- Racial Equity and LGBTQ Inclusion
- Behavioral Health
- Housing
- Access to Health Services
- Economic Stability
Community partners will take the identified health priority areas and formulate goals, strategies and an action plan related to those issues. The result is a Community Health Improvement Plan, and subsequent Community Health Action Plan. This process requires, and centers, the continued expertise of community members. If you are interested in collaborating, please contact LHNC@countyofnapa.org.
More information about that process can be found HERE.
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PG&E
This fall PG&E will be conducting work to prepare for soil and groundwater cleanup at a former manufactured gas plant that ceased operations in 1924. Here's what you should expect:
Where
- Corner of Elm St. and Riverside Dr. (Napa)
Site Preparation
- Work will occur Monday - Friday and Saturdays (as needed) 8am - 5pm
What You'll See
- Backhoes, excavators, large drill rings, mixing equipment and big trucks
- On-site concrete and slab removal to access soil
Community Protection Measures
- Work area will be fenced with signs
- Air monitoring during excavation and in treatment areas
- Tents to be used in most impacted areas to control dust and odor
- Noise and vibration monitoring
- Water, spray foam and plastic sheets will be used as needed
- Truck loads will be covered, tires cleaned and inspected prior to leaving a site
- Flaggers will be used as needed
To sign up for weekly updates, please send an email to remediation@pge.com.
For more information call the PG&E Environmental Remediation Response Line at (866) 247-0581 OR
Visit www.pge.com/napa-mgp
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What Should You Know?
- These more-sensitive settings will be turned on when there is an increased wildfire risk - most likely from May to November, but wildfire risk may exist year-round in some areas.
- EPSS will help keep you safe, but you may experience unexpected power outages.
- Daily analysis are conducted to determine wildfire risk and if safety settings are needed to protect customers.
- If conditions do not meet the need, EPSS is turned off to prevent unnecessary outages.
- Settings not to impact customer bills.
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Click HERE to watch PG&E video on EPSS.
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Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday, November 4, 2023
3:00-8:00pm | Downtown Napa
Napa Dia de los Muertos aims to create a family-friendly event where our diverse Napa community feels seen and heard through art, tradition, music, dance, and food; and where the spirit of Dia de los Muertos is driven by cultural awareness, understanding, and acceptance.
Calling all interested parties-- Please complete an application if you are interested in creating an altar as an individual or an organization. For more information, contact MKnudsen@CityofNapa.org.
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September Proclamation
On Tuesday, September 12, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month. As many of you may know, this cause is particularly important to me. Accepting the proclamation was Deputy Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) - Behavioral Health, Cassandra Eslami, and Mentis Prevention Director, Jeni Olsen.
Let struggling friends, family members, acquaintances, know their life has value, that THEY matter to YOU. Call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
I encourage you to learn more about the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council program by using this LINK.
| Mentis is hosting a chalk art event for suicide prevention month on September 25. Teens aged 13-19 are encouraged to join and connect. | Napa/Solano Central Labor Council Labor Day breakfast, where we also had the pleasure to meet Congresswoman Barbara Lee! | Congratulations to Retired Fire Chief and author Clare Frank on her book tour promoting BURNT: A Memoir of Fighting Fire! | Discussing the realities of working in the healthcare industry with our healthcare heroes at the Napa Working Families Healthcare Summit. |
Open House
PG&E is hosting an open house event to discuss upcoming soil cleanup projects and the safety measure they will take to protect our community.
Bring your questions!
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Napa Yacht Club, 100
Riverside Drive, Napa, CA 94559
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Get Involved!
Join the Napa County Groundwater Well Monitoring Program.
By joining this voluntary Groundwater Well Monitoring Program you can help contribute to a better understanding of how groundwater levels fluctuate across the Napa Valley Subbasin throughout the year and from year-to-year.
Learn more HERE.
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Not Sure Which County Department to Call?
Napa County's website features a "Good Neighbor Resources" page, which offers a list of County services and contact information for the appropriate department.
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What Interests You?
Which County-related issues, departments or programs do you want to know more about? I'd love to hear from you and feature that content in an upcoming newsletter. Send us your feedback HERE.
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CRC Toy Library
Did you know that Community Resources from Children has a Toy Library & Erly Learning Center The center is open Monday-Wednesday, from 10am-12pm. No reservation is required, but the capacity in the Toy Library is limited to 10 visitors at a time. For questions, please contact Stephany Reyes at (707) 346-6983 or sreyes@crcnapa.org. Happy Borrowing!
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