SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the City Clerk
City Council of the City of Napa Regular Meeting
April 1st, 2025
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AFTERNOON SESSION
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
1) Email received from Ree Whitford on March 30, 2025.
2) Email received from Chris McClure on March 31, 2025. 3) Email received from Ginger Gregory on April 1, 2025.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5.H Emergency Declaration for 36-inch Asbestos Cement Water Transmission • Presentation from Staff.
5.K Lincoln Avenue Project-Paving and Traffic Safety
• Presentation from Staff.
4) Email received from Kara Vernor on March 31, 2025.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6.A Financial and Economic Indicator Update, Q1 2025
• Presentation from Staff.
From: Beth Painter
To: Clerk; Steve Potter
Subject: Fwd: Reusable Foodware Ordinance
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025 12:04:52 PM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ree Whitford
Subject: Reusable Foodware Ordinance
Date: March 30, 2025 at 10:30:09 AM PDT
To: Beth Painter <[email protected]>
[EXTERNAL]
Greetings Ms Painter,
As a resident and voting constituent, in Napa District 2, I am in favor of the city passing a reusable foodware ordinance and preventing the litter and waste of single use foodware.
The County of Napa has an ordinance in place. The City of Napa should follow their lead.
The ordinance as recommended by the Climate Action Committee and passed by the County, has several components, all of which would have a positive impact on the local environmental landscape. The Council should pass an ordinance containing the following components:
o Requiring reusable foodware for dining in
o Requiring accessories be provided by request only. This one creates huge waste as restaurants always include and most just trash them.
o
Requiring FIBER-BASED compostable foodware for takeout
o Fee for disposable foodware
o Discount for bring-your-own reusable foodware
o Ban on polystyrene and plastic
o Ban on plastic beverage containers at city events. (The least the city could do!)
· While businesses may be concerned about increased costs, when they understand the details of the proposed ordinance, and the concept of transitioning from disposable to reusable, they can actually SAVE MONEY!
Many examples of businesses saving money in this manner are available at rethinkdispoable.org
.
To Napa City Councilmember Beth Painter:
I am a resident and voter in District 2 in Napa, and strongly support a reusable foodware ordinance for the City of Napa. The County of Napa has an ordinance in place as does the City of Calistoga. I hope the City of Napa will follow their lead.
Such an ordinance, as recommended by the Climate Action Committee and passed by the County, has several components, all of which would have a positive impact on the local environmental landscape. I hope Napa will pass an ordinance containing the following components:
Requiring reusable foodware for dining in
Requiring accessories be provided by request only
Requiring FIBER-BASED compostable foodware for takeout
Fee for disposable foodware
Ban on polystyrene
Discount for bring-your-own reusable foodware
Ban on plastic beverage containers at city events
The goals of a disposable foodware ordinance are to reduce litter on our roads, parks and waterways. When I paddle up and down the Napa River in my kayak, the plastic garbage in the water is there to remind me of the importance of our work.
Federal and state governments may be stepping back from climate-oriented initiatives, but the global problems of plastic waste are only increasing. Now is the time for local governments to step up, more than ever. Napa can lead the way!
I ask that the City Council revisit the reusable foodware issue in the near future, and direct staff to develop a foodware ordinance that allows the full scope of components listed above. I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on the subject.
Thank you,
Ginger Gregory
City of Napa resident
Napa Climate NOW!
[email protected]
P.O. Box 5157 | Napa, CA 94581 | (707) 258-6318 | www.napabike.org March 31, 2025 RE: Agenda Item 5K - Lincoln Avenue Project-Paving and Traffic Safety Dear City of Napa Council Members, The Napa County Bicycle Coalition (NCBC) represents over 2,000 members and supporters throughout Napa County in advocating to make riding a bicycle in our communities safe, convenient, and accessible for riders of all ages and abilities. For over 15 years, NCBC has worked with local organizations, businesses, elected officials, and the public to align our transportation infrastructure with the needs of cyclists and other active transportation users. We support the proposed road reconfiguration on Lincoln Avenue. This project represents a significant opportunity to improve safety and connectivity, encourage active transportation, and enhance the overall livability of our city for the numerous reasons listed below. Road Reconfigurations: • Increase Safety. Studies show that road reconfigurations—like the one proposed—reduce crashes by 19-47% by calming traffic and improving visibility. (Source: Federal Highway Administration) • Are Better for Business. Pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets lead to increased foot traffic and local spending, which would benefit Lincoln Avenue businesses. New York City Department of Transportation found that after bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly improvements were added in several locations, businesses saw a 49% increase in sales, compared to just 3% growth in nearby areas without improvements. (Source: NYC DOT, 2012) • Reduce Vehicle Miles Travelled. When streets are designed for all users—not just cars—cities see more people walking, biking, and using transit safely. A Road Reconfiguration Would Improve Lincoln Avenue Because: • Lincoln Avenue is a High Injury Corridor. Lincoln Avenue has a history of speeding and collisions. Redesigning it will make it safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. • The Project Would Close Gaps in Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure. Right now, Lincoln Avenue lacks safe, low-stress bike lanes. A reconfiguration would fill this gap, making cycling a real option for more Napa residents. In fact, along with improvements on Browns Valley Road and the newly completed Highway 29 Underpass, the project would complete the final leg of Napa’s FIRST mostly-low-stress east-west bike route. Improvements on Lincoln rank as NCBC’s second highest priority for increasing connectivity in Napa. • The Project Supports Napa’s Vision Zero Plan. Napa has committed to eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. Redesigning Lincoln Avenue aligns with this goal by increasing safety for all road users.
P.O. Box 5157 | Napa, CA 94581 | (707) 258-6318 | www.napabike.org • The Project Makes Routes to School Safer. With Napa High School and Valley Oak High School just blocks away, a reconfigured Lincoln Avenue will create safer conditions for students walking and biking to school, reducing the risk of collisions and encouraging active transportation. A road reconfiguration with protected bike lanes on Lincoln was the Top Recommendation for improving routes to school in the Napa High School Walk Audit Report. • An Evolving Napa Needs Complete Streets. As our population and needs change, we need streets that efficiently move people—not just cars. A safer, more accessible Lincoln Avenue benefits everyone for all of these reasons and more. We applaud City Staff for proposing this reconfiguration that supports Napa’s goals and will significantly benefit all road users. Should Council Members or City Staff have any questions about our requests, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the phone number below or at [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kara Vernor Executive Director, Napa County Bicycle Coalition CITY OF NAPA: DASHBOARD
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
NAPA, CA APRIL 2025
Robert Eyler, PhD
President, Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc.
Professor, Economics, Sonoma State University
[email protected]
1 66.A.
Real GDP (%) Unemployment Rate (%) Core PCE Inflation (%) Annual data (projections based on annual-average levels):
Previous New Previous New Previous New
2024 2.2 2.4 4.3 4.2 2.2 2.4
2025 2.1 2.2 4.2 4.2 2.1 2.3
2026 2.1 1.8 4.1 4.3 N/A 2.1
2027 N/A 2.0 N/A 4.3 N/A N/A
Federal Reserve Philadelphia
Forecast, Survey of Professional Forecasters
2 Source: Federal Reserve Philadelphia Branch
These data are from February 2025
Bottom Line: No recession in forecast (20% chance in 2025 for now), policy uncertainty the major concern and how that affects jobs Napa at a Glance: based on known data as of February 2025 3 Labor Market: Napa Residents, Monthly
July 2022 to December 2024
4 Occupancy Rates and Average Daily Rates, Napa,
June 2022 to Dec 2024, Monthly, Six-Month Moving Average 5 Taxable Sales, % Change from 2023 Q3 to 2024 Q3, (12-month MA change), Current Dollars, Napa, Napa County and California 6 Source: California Dept of Tax and Fee Admin (CDTFA)
What these data suggest:
1. Effects of inflation two ways:
price growth slowing down and
consumers spending less
2. Travel data suggest more
overnights, restaurant sales up
-1.7%
-2.3%
-1.4%
-2.5%
-2.0%
-1.5%
-1.0%
-0.5%
0.0%
Napa Napa County California
Housing Markets: Forecast to January 2026
Napa and Selected Comparison Areas, as of January 2025
7 Source: Census Bureau
-0.8%
0.3%
-0.9%
1.6%
0.8%
-0.3%
-0.6%
-1.0% -1.1% -1.2%
-1.6% -1.7% -1.8% -1.8%
-3.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
Median Household Income, 2010 to 2023, Comparisons
8 Current $ 2010 2019 2023
Napa $62,767 $84,043 $102,231
Napa County $67,389 $88,596 $108,970
Sonoma County $63,274 $81,018 $102,840
Marin County $89,268 $115,246 $142,785
Solano County $68,409 $81,472 $99,994
California $60,883 $75,235 $96,334
2010 $ (Real) 2010 2019 2023
Napa $62,767 $67,926 $82,626
Napa County $67,389 $71,606 $88,072
Sonoma County $63,274 $65,481 $83,118
Marin County $89,268 $93,145 $115,403
Solano County $68,409 $65,848 $80,818
California $60,883 $60,807 $77,860
Use of California Department of
Finance CPI for California to convert
to 2010 Dollars
Napa and Sonoma similar “real”
growth, Napa County > Sonoma
County
Marin County larger growth, likely
higher cost of living increase
marginally
Solano County slower, Napa
outpacing statewide growth
City of Napa: Summary Q1 2025
• Tourism outlook for 2025 similar to 2024
• Macro outlook continues to be optimistic, but…
• Trump 2.0 now “ok” with some disruption to pursue policy • Still watching jobs and inflation data
• Effects of deportations, tariffs: watching equity markets • Housing markets remain stable: equity market volatility effects? • Napa jobs watch: final revisions coming, but hiring in Napa County +5.7% over last 12 months in Jan 2025
• Policy affecting wine industry in multiple ways, mostly negative for now 9 Lincoln Avenue
Paving and Traffic Safety
April 1, 2025
City Council
Presented by Farid Javandel, Public Works Senior Traffic Engineer
5.K.
Lincoln Ave Opportunity and Needs
• Part of High Injury Network in Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) • Unsafe Speed listed as major contributing factor for severe injuries • Scheduled for pavement rehabilitation project
• New pavement markings to be installed after paving
• Incorporate Traffic Calming as feasible for arterial roadway • Work within existing roadway
• Safety countermeasures in LRSP
• Advance stop bar at intersections. Include bicycle box • Road Diet: reduce 4 travel lanes to 3, add 2-way left turn, improve bike lanes • Speed reduction reduces crash severity
• One lane each direction eliminates double threat at pedestrian crossings • Space for separated bike lanes
• Separated bike lanes improve safety and comfort for people biking • Use painted buffers, parking lanes, and/or plastic posts Traffic Operation
• Right turn lanes added at California, Jefferson, Main, and Soscol • Center left turn lane/left turn pockets reduce obstruction of flow • This is a safety project, not intended to increase traffic speed or flow, but has little effect on traffic LOS or delay
• Option to optimize signal timing after project (to be weighed with impacts to Jefferson and Soscol corridor operations)
Existing Proposed Optimized Signal
Intersection of Lincoln at
Level of Service and
average seconds delay
per vehicle
Level of Service and
average seconds
delay per vehicle
Level of Service and
average seconds
delay per vehicle
California C 34.7 D +7 D +3.6
Jefferson D 35.2 Same +9.5 Same +7
Main B 13.9 Same +2.3 Same -2.3
Railroad crossing A 0.8 Same +1.6 Same -0.3
Soscol D 41 Same +1.6 Same -4.7
California to East of Marin
California Pacific
Marin
Existing vs. Proposed Cross Section
Lincoln – Pacific to Kennedy Facing West
Existing
Proposed
North
Replace extra through lanes with:
• Center two-way left turn lane
• 2’ buffers for 6’ bike lanes
• New parking to buffer north bike lane
York to Brown
Kennedy
York Georgia Spencer
Jefferson
Brown
Existing vs. Proposed Cross Section
Lincoln – East of Kennedy Facing West
Existing
Proposed
North
Replace extra through lanes with:
• Center two-way left turn lane
• 2’ buffers for 6’ bike lanes
• Bus boarding island by HS
Bus stops in travel
lane every 30
minutes
Brown to Yajome
Brown Main
Adrian Yajome
Existing vs. Proposed Cross Section
Lincoln – Brown to Main Facing West
Existing
Proposed
North
Replace extra through lanes with:
• Wider traffic lanes
• 3’-4’ buffers for 7’-8’ bike lanes
• Wider parking lanes
Iroquois to West of Ida
Iroquois
Existing vs. Proposed Cross Section
Lincoln – Bus Stop East of Vine Trail
Existing
Proposed
North
Replace extra through lanes with:
• Center two-way left turn lane
• 2’-4’ buffers for 6’ bike lanes
• Bus boarding island on south side
Bus
Stop
Existing vs. Proposed Cross Section
Lincoln – Bus Stop to Ida Facing West
Existing
Proposed
North
Replace extra through lanes with:
• Center two-way left turn lane
• 2’-4’ buffers for 6’-8’ bike lanes
• Parking buffered bike lane on south
Valley
Gutter
Ida to Soscol
Ida
Soscol
Project Benefits
• Improve safety on Lincoln Ave by reconfiguring lane markings • Repaint lane lines after repaving the street
• Convert space from extra through-lane to better uses
• No funding for significant relocation of curb and gutter or concrete work • Eliminate double threat at pedestrian crossings
• Buffered Class II or Class IV bike lanes, include posts as needed • Bike boxes and green conflict zone markings in bike lanes • Bus boarding islands at Class IV bike lanes
• Keep left turning traffic out of through traffic lanes • Right turn lanes for better traffic flow & reduced right hook threat • Add parking lanes as feasible
Next Steps
• Finalize construction drawings for pavement rehab project • Address comments where feasible
• Detail placement of plastic posts, delineators, signs, etc. • Advertise, Award, and Construct
• Work is expected to start this calendar year
• Potential future improvements
• Jefferson Corridor Complete Street project
• Extend to east side of river after flood control project is built • Address intersection with Silverado Trail controlled by Caltrans • Per Vision Zero, evaluate results to identify future improvements to be added with subsequent slurry seal or other projects
36-in Water Transmission Main
Replacement
City of Napa Utilities
Chris Jones, Senior Engineer
April 01, 2025
5.H.
2 Utilities will be replacing 8,200 feet of 36-inch
diameter transmission main and 2,800 feet of 12-
inch distribution main
• Declared emergency on Jan 16, 2025 to replace
up to 11,000 feet of 36-inch main and ancillary
distribution main.
• Received three proposals and selected Azul
Works Inc to design build the project for a cost
of $15,725,800.
• Partnered with Azul is RSA+ and Hydroscience,
who will be completing the design portion of
the project
36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
3 36-inch transmission main conveys potable water to
the western portion of the City
56-year-old transmission main critical to the City has experienced 3 breaks in paved areas in 2024
Leaks have the potential to release large amounts of
water damaging public streets and personal property
36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
4 36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
Phased approach to
Construction
3 Phases - Starting
with Browns Valley
Road & Robinson
Lane
1st Phase was
completed in 2023 in
front of Laurel Park
5 36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
Browns Valley,
Robinson Lane, and
N. Laurel Section
(Phase 2)
Section being
prioritized to allow
paving after
completion
Start with
Robinson Lane and
Browns Valley
Road
Construction
anticipated from
May-September
6 36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
Linda Vista Ave Section
(Phase 3)
Will follow after
Browns Valley Road
Operational priority
to convey water to
Browns Valley Pump
Station
Normal traffic
resumes 30-mins
before and after
school pickup/dropoff
Construction
anticipated from July-
October
7 36-in Water Transmission Main Replacement
East/West Section of Laurel St and Griggs Lane
(Phase 4)
This section of 36” provides water to the west side
of Laurel Street.
North Laurel St must be completed prior to
starting this section of 36".
The 12” main replacement may start earlier
Construction anticipated from April – June
(12") and September – November (36")
8 Community Engagement
Mailers/Flyers – Project updates along the
affected streets
Community Meeting – Scheduled for late April;
2-3 weeks prior to construction start
Latest project updates via the City Website.
QR code below links to information on
Current Water Projects
Signage at Project Location
QR Code to Current Water CIP Project Updates:
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