Posted december 19 - PG&E update

All,
Had a very productive meeting with PG&E. They provided maps that show how Silverado (Resort and neighborhoods) is powered, sub stations and transmission lines locations.
Takeaway:
- Underground transmission lines that power the Crest, Condos, Highlands, portions of Westgate are connected to transmission lines (TL) above ground that are connected to Atlas Peak/Soda Canyon Road (high fire risk area).
Request:
- Can we remove neighborhoods who have underground TL from PSPS impact areas, so they remain powered. Also made the argument Silverado has a newly created FireWise Council to further prevention efforts.
- They agreed to explore this solution, “calling this grid segmentation”. Next update will be early February. Made very clear the goal is to have a solution implemented before next fire season.
I know there was interest in having a meeting, happy to organize something in January if interest and hopefully we can have more information on the progress by PG&E.
Happy Holidays.
Thanks,
-Alfredo
Alfredo Pedroza
(c) 707-225-2019
(e) [email protected]
Had a very productive meeting with PG&E. They provided maps that show how Silverado (Resort and neighborhoods) is powered, sub stations and transmission lines locations.
Takeaway:
- Underground transmission lines that power the Crest, Condos, Highlands, portions of Westgate are connected to transmission lines (TL) above ground that are connected to Atlas Peak/Soda Canyon Road (high fire risk area).
Request:
- Can we remove neighborhoods who have underground TL from PSPS impact areas, so they remain powered. Also made the argument Silverado has a newly created FireWise Council to further prevention efforts.
- They agreed to explore this solution, “calling this grid segmentation”. Next update will be early February. Made very clear the goal is to have a solution implemented before next fire season.
I know there was interest in having a meeting, happy to organize something in January if interest and hopefully we can have more information on the progress by PG&E.
Happy Holidays.
Thanks,
-Alfredo
Alfredo Pedroza
(c) 707-225-2019
(e) [email protected]
Posted MARCH 8 - PG&E LIGHTING

Dear SPOA Members,
We are pleased to advise that the LED Streetlight Upgrade Decorative Lights are in the process of being installed by PG&E at no cost to us.
When SPOA was approached several months ago by the County and PG&E we were given a limited time to take advantage of this program and our Board voted unanimously to opt -in. Not only will these new high efficiency LED fixtures provide more security lighting coverage for our residents but SPOA will also save approximately $5000 in annual electricity charges. It takes about 20 minutes per lamp to install and it is anticipated that the remaining work will be completed in about 2 weeks weather permitting.
Sincerely,
Andy Kirmse, President SPOA
We are pleased to advise that the LED Streetlight Upgrade Decorative Lights are in the process of being installed by PG&E at no cost to us.
When SPOA was approached several months ago by the County and PG&E we were given a limited time to take advantage of this program and our Board voted unanimously to opt -in. Not only will these new high efficiency LED fixtures provide more security lighting coverage for our residents but SPOA will also save approximately $5000 in annual electricity charges. It takes about 20 minutes per lamp to install and it is anticipated that the remaining work will be completed in about 2 weeks weather permitting.
Sincerely,
Andy Kirmse, President SPOA
Posted FEBRUARY 12 - REBUILDING
Posted october 15, 2018 - pg&e update
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF POLICIES & PROCEDURES
The following is a description of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) policies
and procedures related to proactively turning off power for safety – and later restoring power – when necessary due to extreme weather and wildfire danger. This is often called proactive de-energization and restoration in the industry; PG&E is calling this Public Safety Power Shutoff. |
Posted September 25, 2018 - rebuilding update
Posted September 10, 2018 - silverado fire preparedness
Hit hard in October, Silverado looks at becoming a Napa Firewise community
BARRY EBERLING [email protected] Sep 7, 2018 Updated Sep 8, 2018

Silverado doesn’t look like a typical Napa County Firewise community, given its neighborhoods with sidewalks and fire hydrants, several hundred homes and condominiums and a sprawling, famous golf course.
Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak and other local Firewise communities are rural outposts where homeowners do such things as create 100 feet of defensible space around homes. Silverado is a slice of upscale suburbia where nearby rural residents threatened by wildfires might flee to for safety.
“Except we lost 134 homes last year,” said Silverado resident Bill Senske, whose own home was spared.
The October 2017 Atlas Fire raced through parts of Silverado, in some cases incinerating a home while sparing the neighboring home. That same night, the Tubbs Fire destroyed Coffey Park and other Santa Rosa neighborhoods, places that seemed parts of a wildfire-proof city.
Given all that, Senske and others are pushing to make Silverado a Firewise community. Leaf-free rain gutters and fire-resistant landscaping could become common topics of a public awareness push there in coming months.
A couple dozen residents met Tuesday in the St. Andrews room of the member’s clubhouse to learn more about Firewise. Speaker Tom Vreeland of the Napa Communities Firewise Foundation dispensed with his usual preface on fire dangers.
“Considering what happened last October, we don’t need to do that with you,” he told the fledgling Silverado Firewise Council.
Still, Vreeland set the scene. He told the Silverado gathering that open space runs from Napa to the Oregon border.
“You are really on the wildland frontier, even though you might be living in a nice neighborhood,” he said.
Carol Rice is a fire management consultant. In coming weeks, she will go through The Crest, Creekside, The Highlands, The Fairways and other Silverado neighborhoods looking for wildfire safety weak points.
Her assessment will help inform a Silverado fire safety plan. That in turn could open the door to grant funding to undertake fire protection projects such as brush clearing.
“There’s really no downside to having a fire safe council,” Rice said.
But Silverado can’t simply clone the Firewise plan for Soda Canyon or Mount Veeder. Vreeland said these Firewise councils are in rural areas.
“Your needs are different,” Vreeland said. “You’re not looking at 100 feet of defensible space around your house … you’re looking at other issues.”
Silverado homeowners can do such things as remove leaves from rain gutters and not keep flammable things under the eaves of a house, he said.
Rice talked about having a non-combustion zone next to homes, with nothing to ignite if a burning ember lands there. That includes plants that burn easily, such as the juniper bush, which she called a “poster child.”
“It doesn’t have to be ugly,” Rice said. “You can use beautiful hardscape.”
One task of a Firewise Council is to make homeowners aware of steps they can take to better protect their homes. It does that through such methods as holding an annual fire safety event.
Adhering to Firewise doesn’t guarantee success. Vreeland lost his Atlas Peak home in the Atlas Fire despite having 300 feet of defensible space, three times the state standard. He was out-of-town at the time and didn’t have to flee for his life.
But the Atlas Fire in its initial hours was fanned by winds topping 60 mph, conditions Vreeland called unprecedented.
“Nothing would stop that particular fire except luck,” Vreeland said.
He gave examples of what Firewise steps can accomplish under most conditions.
Circle Oaks caught a break in that the Atlas Fire slowed as it moved that way. Vreeland said the rural community has a firebreak around it funded by federal grants, state money and Firewise money and firefighters held that perimeter.
“There were some conditions that played to favor that we didn’t have out here (in Silverado) that night,” county Fire Chief Barry Biermann said. “But that definitely was one of those places that had been prepared to be defended and made it easier for us to get in there and hold that community.”
Andy Kirmse, president of the Silverado Property Owners Association, said the Silverado Firewise effort has the association’s backing.
“We already have a concerned group,” Vreeland said. “It’s going to take a few spark plugs here to drive it and keep the thing moving forward … that’s most of the battle.”
Napa County’s nine Firewise communities are Angwin, Atlas Peak, Berryessa Estates, Berryessa Highlands, Circle Oaks, Deer Park, Gordon Valley, Mount Veeder/Dry Creek and Soda Canyon.
Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak and other local Firewise communities are rural outposts where homeowners do such things as create 100 feet of defensible space around homes. Silverado is a slice of upscale suburbia where nearby rural residents threatened by wildfires might flee to for safety.
“Except we lost 134 homes last year,” said Silverado resident Bill Senske, whose own home was spared.
The October 2017 Atlas Fire raced through parts of Silverado, in some cases incinerating a home while sparing the neighboring home. That same night, the Tubbs Fire destroyed Coffey Park and other Santa Rosa neighborhoods, places that seemed parts of a wildfire-proof city.
Given all that, Senske and others are pushing to make Silverado a Firewise community. Leaf-free rain gutters and fire-resistant landscaping could become common topics of a public awareness push there in coming months.
A couple dozen residents met Tuesday in the St. Andrews room of the member’s clubhouse to learn more about Firewise. Speaker Tom Vreeland of the Napa Communities Firewise Foundation dispensed with his usual preface on fire dangers.
“Considering what happened last October, we don’t need to do that with you,” he told the fledgling Silverado Firewise Council.
Still, Vreeland set the scene. He told the Silverado gathering that open space runs from Napa to the Oregon border.
“You are really on the wildland frontier, even though you might be living in a nice neighborhood,” he said.
Carol Rice is a fire management consultant. In coming weeks, she will go through The Crest, Creekside, The Highlands, The Fairways and other Silverado neighborhoods looking for wildfire safety weak points.
Her assessment will help inform a Silverado fire safety plan. That in turn could open the door to grant funding to undertake fire protection projects such as brush clearing.
“There’s really no downside to having a fire safe council,” Rice said.
But Silverado can’t simply clone the Firewise plan for Soda Canyon or Mount Veeder. Vreeland said these Firewise councils are in rural areas.
“Your needs are different,” Vreeland said. “You’re not looking at 100 feet of defensible space around your house … you’re looking at other issues.”
Silverado homeowners can do such things as remove leaves from rain gutters and not keep flammable things under the eaves of a house, he said.
Rice talked about having a non-combustion zone next to homes, with nothing to ignite if a burning ember lands there. That includes plants that burn easily, such as the juniper bush, which she called a “poster child.”
“It doesn’t have to be ugly,” Rice said. “You can use beautiful hardscape.”
One task of a Firewise Council is to make homeowners aware of steps they can take to better protect their homes. It does that through such methods as holding an annual fire safety event.
Adhering to Firewise doesn’t guarantee success. Vreeland lost his Atlas Peak home in the Atlas Fire despite having 300 feet of defensible space, three times the state standard. He was out-of-town at the time and didn’t have to flee for his life.
But the Atlas Fire in its initial hours was fanned by winds topping 60 mph, conditions Vreeland called unprecedented.
“Nothing would stop that particular fire except luck,” Vreeland said.
He gave examples of what Firewise steps can accomplish under most conditions.
Circle Oaks caught a break in that the Atlas Fire slowed as it moved that way. Vreeland said the rural community has a firebreak around it funded by federal grants, state money and Firewise money and firefighters held that perimeter.
“There were some conditions that played to favor that we didn’t have out here (in Silverado) that night,” county Fire Chief Barry Biermann said. “But that definitely was one of those places that had been prepared to be defended and made it easier for us to get in there and hold that community.”
Andy Kirmse, president of the Silverado Property Owners Association, said the Silverado Firewise effort has the association’s backing.
“We already have a concerned group,” Vreeland said. “It’s going to take a few spark plugs here to drive it and keep the thing moving forward … that’s most of the battle.”
Napa County’s nine Firewise communities are Angwin, Atlas Peak, Berryessa Estates, Berryessa Highlands, Circle Oaks, Deer Park, Gordon Valley, Mount Veeder/Dry Creek and Soda Canyon.
Posted AUGUST 31, 2018 - TAX BASIS UPDATE RECONSTRUCTION
A reminder from Alfredo Pedroza regarding base year values on homes that were destroyed in the fire.
As long as the rebuilt home is of the same size and quality as the destroyed residence, County will reinstate the base year value of the destroyed residence upon completion of the replacement plus any intervening inflationary adjustments under Proposition 13.
We wish you well,
Alfredo Pedroza
Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza
1195 Third Street, Suite 310
Napa, CA 94558
[email protected]
As long as the rebuilt home is of the same size and quality as the destroyed residence, County will reinstate the base year value of the destroyed residence upon completion of the replacement plus any intervening inflationary adjustments under Proposition 13.
We wish you well,
Alfredo Pedroza
Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza
1195 Third Street, Suite 310
Napa, CA 94558
[email protected]
Posted JUNE 30, 2018 - PERMIT UPDATE
Here’s a quick update.
District 4 Permit Recap:
Alfredo Pedroza
(C) 707-225-2019
(E) [email protected]
District 4 Permit Recap:
- 40 permits have been approved (21 in SCC)
- 55 permits are in review
Alfredo Pedroza
(C) 707-225-2019
(E) [email protected]
Posted april 3, 2018 - COUNTY SUPERVISOR UPDATE
REBUILDING
More permits are getting approved!
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EMERGENCY READINESS
A few things we are doing to prepare for the next disaster
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
Levels are stable, storage is up!
At our March 20 meeting, the Board received a positive report on the 4th Annual Groundwater Sustainability Report. It found:
More permits are getting approved!
- 4 building permits have been issued
- 31 residential permits for fire rebuild are currently pending approval
- 564 fire related permits have been issued thus far
Click here to sign up to receive email notifications/updates from the Building Department.
EMERGENCY READINESS
A few things we are doing to prepare for the next disaster
- Met with PG&E to discuss their Community Wildfire Safety Program, developed as a result of the fires, and discussed the importance of de-energizing power lines during extreme weather conditions.
- Working with CalFire on creating maps for rural neighborhoods, to map roads and routes to use during emergencies.
- Sheriff is exploring use of special sirens for their patrol cars to use during emergencies to alert residents.
- Increasing exposure and promotion of a Firewise Council. Learn more here.
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
Levels are stable, storage is up!
At our March 20 meeting, the Board received a positive report on the 4th Annual Groundwater Sustainability Report. It found:
- Groundwater Levels are stable (Napa Valley Subbasin).
- The volume of groundwater in storage increased from prior year.
- Added the Northeast Napa Study Area as a Management Area.
Posted March 5, 2018 - COUNTY SUPERVISOR UPDATE
Posted February 23, 2018 - COUNTY SUPERVISOR UPDATE
During our community meetings, the issue of the City’s Pump Station (on Hillcrest) was raised. Connected with the City, they’re on it. Sounds like Joy (City Walter Manager) might have already connected with a few folks in SCC.
From the City:
In brief, we plan to:
Thanks,
Alfredo
Alfredo Pedroza
(C) 707-225-2019
(E) [email protected]
From the City:
In brief, we plan to:
- rebuild the structures using concrete block instead of wood
- have flange connections ready to be able to hook up a back-up pump
- have quick connect generators that can mobilize to the site (we had these pre-fire)
Thanks,
Alfredo
Alfredo Pedroza
(C) 707-225-2019
(E) [email protected]
Posted February 21, 2018 - CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Hillcrest & Atlas Peak Rd
This week the final step of the Milliken Creek Flood Reduction Project started construction, installation of a new storm drain line from the south end of the golf course to Atlas Peak Rd. Work should be complete by the end of March. Temporary traffic impacts on Hillcrest and Atlas Peak.
Thanks,
Alfredo, Supevisor, District 4
This week the final step of the Milliken Creek Flood Reduction Project started construction, installation of a new storm drain line from the south end of the golf course to Atlas Peak Rd. Work should be complete by the end of March. Temporary traffic impacts on Hillcrest and Atlas Peak.
Thanks,
Alfredo, Supevisor, District 4
Posted February 13, 2018 - CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Hi All,
I wanted to give you an update on construction. Our contractor is ready to begin work next week. He will be starting work on the far side of Atlas Peak, first installing the manhole that will be the junction of the new storm drain and the existing line that runs along Atlas Peak Road. Due to the location of the existing storm drain underlying the southbound travel lane of Atlas Peak Road, the excavation work requires traffic control. The southbound lane will be diverted to the northbound lane with temporary traffic signals. There will also be a signal on Hillcrest for traffic leaving the residential area onto Atlas Peak.
We have also resolved the issue with the conflict for the PG&E line that crosses the pathway. It serves the light on the decorative wall ( see picture below) and also the irrigation system for the landscaping. PG&E is requiring us to relocate the meter, which is currently mounted on the back of the pillar where the light is located. The new meter will be placed at the opposite end of the wall and be installed in a meter pedestal ( see attached cutsheet).
As discussed, the asphalt path will be replaced along Hillcrest and we will have the contractor paved to the curb versus leaving the narrow dirt strip that currently exists
Assuming everything goes as planned we should be able to wrap this work up by the end of March. Let us know if you have any questions. I have copied our contractor here too for any updates or comments.
Thanks,
Rick
Rick Thomasser, P.G.
Watershed and Flood Control Operations Manager
I wanted to give you an update on construction. Our contractor is ready to begin work next week. He will be starting work on the far side of Atlas Peak, first installing the manhole that will be the junction of the new storm drain and the existing line that runs along Atlas Peak Road. Due to the location of the existing storm drain underlying the southbound travel lane of Atlas Peak Road, the excavation work requires traffic control. The southbound lane will be diverted to the northbound lane with temporary traffic signals. There will also be a signal on Hillcrest for traffic leaving the residential area onto Atlas Peak.
We have also resolved the issue with the conflict for the PG&E line that crosses the pathway. It serves the light on the decorative wall ( see picture below) and also the irrigation system for the landscaping. PG&E is requiring us to relocate the meter, which is currently mounted on the back of the pillar where the light is located. The new meter will be placed at the opposite end of the wall and be installed in a meter pedestal ( see attached cutsheet).
As discussed, the asphalt path will be replaced along Hillcrest and we will have the contractor paved to the curb versus leaving the narrow dirt strip that currently exists
Assuming everything goes as planned we should be able to wrap this work up by the end of March. Let us know if you have any questions. I have copied our contractor here too for any updates or comments.
Thanks,
Rick
Rick Thomasser, P.G.
Watershed and Flood Control Operations Manager
Posted February 8, 2018 - District 4 SUPERVISOR News
REBUILDING Streamlining the process for fire survivors
WE HAVE ISSUED THE FIRST PERMIT! We are beginning the long-awaited rebuilding process. For those of you that are about to embark on this process, we have some good tips for you. Please click below to see information that was presented at a community meeting I hosted on Rebuilding.
Read more.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Near completion
· Tentative completion date: late February/early March!
· 31% of properties cleared, ready to rebuild
· 125,000+ tons of debris removed
· Over 85% properties have been cleared of debris in District 4
CANNABIS
Planning Commission to review
The Board continues to work towards implementing Proposition 64 - Adult use of cannabis. In January, we had an extensive discussion about outdoor personal cultivation. The Board decided to maintain the current moratorium until the Planning Commission has an opportunity to look at the ordinance and provide recommendations to us. Tentative timeline to address outdoor personal grow - Spring.
ROADS FUNDING
More money coming to fix County roads
With the passage of SB 1 last year and the re-shifting of tax funds from Measure T (flood to roads), we are going to exponentially increase our funding for our roads. We need to continue to leverage these funds and look comprehensively at our transportation, circulation, and roads issues.
Read more.
Read this Month's Recaps
January 8
January 16
January 23
January 24 (MTC Recap)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CENTENARIANS!
Celebrating 100+ years of life
Was an honor to celebrate with our Napa County Centenarians. Check out the pictures from one of my favorite events here.
HOUSING CORNER
· More money for housing! Excited to re-purpose funds from our Special Projects Fund for Affordable Housing. The allocation for 2018-19 is $326,642. We are also exploring ways to partner with the lodging industry to create matching funds, incentativizing private-public partnerships.
· Housing on Old Sonoma Road update - Adopted a resolution declaring the County's intention to sell surplus real property located at 2344 Old Sonoma Road. Received responses from the City of Napa, Pacific Housing Inc., and Bridge Housing/Napa Valley Community Housing expressing interest in purchasing the property for the development of low and moderate income housing.
· Approved $500,000 of Affordable Housing Funds for the Manzanita Family Apartments a 51 unit affordable housing project located at 2951 Soscol Avenue in Napa.
· 933 Water Street SOLD! The surplus county property (in the Oxbow neighborhood) was sold for over $5.3 million. This sale will help fund the much needed new jail and add vibrancy to the Oxbow District.
REGIONAL EFFORTS
ONE MILLION-PLUS FOR NAPA
Supporting many of Napa's transit and transportation programs
The County is receiving $453,811 for transit and transportation projects administered by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority.
Additionally, a new MTC policy framework for State Transit Assistance (STA) Funding programs will increase the County’s funding by $575,082, 79%!
REGIONAL MEASURE THREE
Proposed increase in tolls to generate billions for Bay Area
Supported placing Regional Measure 3 on the June 2018 Ballot. The phased-in toll increase of $1 in 2019, $1 in 2022, & $1 2022 will generate $4.5 Billion, invested in transportation infrastructure. Locally, Napa County will have access to $20 Million for the Soscol Junction and competitively compete for additional funds for HWY 29 improvements.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS; PARK AND RIDE PROGRAMS
$1 million+ in additional funding approved
Secured $11,767 for the Vine Trail & $65,406 for Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s (NVTA) emergency response to the October Fires and approved $473,000 for the Safe Routes to Schools program and an additional $707,000 for Park and Ride improvements.
CSAC Committee Appointment
The committee’s primary responsibility is to develop policies relating to the administration and financing of public safety. Looking forward to continuing Napa's leadership in this field.
Read More.
LOOKING AHEAD
50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AG PRESERVE
This year marks 50 years since the passage of the landmark legislation that has made Napa what it is today. Stay tuned for a special social media campaign to celebrate highlighting 50 stories, in the 50 days leading to the 50th Anniversary - April 8th!
NEXT BOARD MEETING
February 27, 2018
1195 Third Street, 3rd Floor
Downtown Napa
View Calendar
WE HAVE ISSUED THE FIRST PERMIT! We are beginning the long-awaited rebuilding process. For those of you that are about to embark on this process, we have some good tips for you. Please click below to see information that was presented at a community meeting I hosted on Rebuilding.
Read more.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Near completion
· Tentative completion date: late February/early March!
· 31% of properties cleared, ready to rebuild
· 125,000+ tons of debris removed
· Over 85% properties have been cleared of debris in District 4
CANNABIS
Planning Commission to review
The Board continues to work towards implementing Proposition 64 - Adult use of cannabis. In January, we had an extensive discussion about outdoor personal cultivation. The Board decided to maintain the current moratorium until the Planning Commission has an opportunity to look at the ordinance and provide recommendations to us. Tentative timeline to address outdoor personal grow - Spring.
ROADS FUNDING
More money coming to fix County roads
With the passage of SB 1 last year and the re-shifting of tax funds from Measure T (flood to roads), we are going to exponentially increase our funding for our roads. We need to continue to leverage these funds and look comprehensively at our transportation, circulation, and roads issues.
Read more.
Read this Month's Recaps
January 8
January 16
January 23
January 24 (MTC Recap)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CENTENARIANS!
Celebrating 100+ years of life
Was an honor to celebrate with our Napa County Centenarians. Check out the pictures from one of my favorite events here.
HOUSING CORNER
· More money for housing! Excited to re-purpose funds from our Special Projects Fund for Affordable Housing. The allocation for 2018-19 is $326,642. We are also exploring ways to partner with the lodging industry to create matching funds, incentativizing private-public partnerships.
· Housing on Old Sonoma Road update - Adopted a resolution declaring the County's intention to sell surplus real property located at 2344 Old Sonoma Road. Received responses from the City of Napa, Pacific Housing Inc., and Bridge Housing/Napa Valley Community Housing expressing interest in purchasing the property for the development of low and moderate income housing.
· Approved $500,000 of Affordable Housing Funds for the Manzanita Family Apartments a 51 unit affordable housing project located at 2951 Soscol Avenue in Napa.
· 933 Water Street SOLD! The surplus county property (in the Oxbow neighborhood) was sold for over $5.3 million. This sale will help fund the much needed new jail and add vibrancy to the Oxbow District.
REGIONAL EFFORTS
ONE MILLION-PLUS FOR NAPA
Supporting many of Napa's transit and transportation programs
The County is receiving $453,811 for transit and transportation projects administered by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority.
Additionally, a new MTC policy framework for State Transit Assistance (STA) Funding programs will increase the County’s funding by $575,082, 79%!
REGIONAL MEASURE THREE
Proposed increase in tolls to generate billions for Bay Area
Supported placing Regional Measure 3 on the June 2018 Ballot. The phased-in toll increase of $1 in 2019, $1 in 2022, & $1 2022 will generate $4.5 Billion, invested in transportation infrastructure. Locally, Napa County will have access to $20 Million for the Soscol Junction and competitively compete for additional funds for HWY 29 improvements.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS; PARK AND RIDE PROGRAMS
$1 million+ in additional funding approved
Secured $11,767 for the Vine Trail & $65,406 for Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s (NVTA) emergency response to the October Fires and approved $473,000 for the Safe Routes to Schools program and an additional $707,000 for Park and Ride improvements.
CSAC Committee Appointment
The committee’s primary responsibility is to develop policies relating to the administration and financing of public safety. Looking forward to continuing Napa's leadership in this field.
Read More.
LOOKING AHEAD
50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AG PRESERVE
This year marks 50 years since the passage of the landmark legislation that has made Napa what it is today. Stay tuned for a special social media campaign to celebrate highlighting 50 stories, in the 50 days leading to the 50th Anniversary - April 8th!
NEXT BOARD MEETING
February 27, 2018
1195 Third Street, 3rd Floor
Downtown Napa
View Calendar
Posted February 2, 2018 - District 4 Rebuilding Meeting Summary Report
Posted JANUARY 17, 2018 - Rebuilding Information Meeting
JANUARY 3, 2018 - LAST PHASE OF THE FLOOD REDUCTION PROJECT FOR THE KAANAPALI NEIGHBORHOOD

You are probably familiar with the County’s flood reduction project for the Kaanapali neighborhood. We have completed the Milliken Creek in-stream work, but we ran into some utility conflicts for the new 36-inch storm drain that will extend from the south end of the golf course, through a new easement we acquired on 170 Kaanapali Dr, then follows the County road right of way down Kaanapali, to Hillcrest to Atlas Peak. We originally planned for the pipeline to be under the road surface on Hillcrest, but the utility conflicts are causing us to relocate the pipe to the area immediately adjacent to the road, under the existing asphalt path on the north side of Hillcrest. This area is still within the County road right of way, but necessitates excavation of the existing pathway.
The good news on this is that the pathway is not in the best shape and we will end up completely repaving the pathway all the way from Kaanapali to Atlas Peak.
In terms of time, we plan to begin the work as soon as possible. We are awaiting our contractors cost and we also have to work with PG&E on an electrical line that runs under the path, which we think serves the light posts on the Silverado sign at the corner of Atlas Peak and Hillcrest. It will take about a month to 6 weeks total for the work to be completed.
Regards,
Rick Thomasser, P.G.
Watershed and Flood Control Operations Manager
Phone: (707) 259-8657
email: [email protected]
The good news on this is that the pathway is not in the best shape and we will end up completely repaving the pathway all the way from Kaanapali to Atlas Peak.
In terms of time, we plan to begin the work as soon as possible. We are awaiting our contractors cost and we also have to work with PG&E on an electrical line that runs under the path, which we think serves the light posts on the Silverado sign at the corner of Atlas Peak and Hillcrest. It will take about a month to 6 weeks total for the work to be completed.
Regards,
Rick Thomasser, P.G.
Watershed and Flood Control Operations Manager
Phone: (707) 259-8657
email: [email protected]
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Greetings,
The Holiday Season is approaching. This is the time of year we join others in celebration and enjoy visits with families and friends. This is just a friendly reminder that during the year, we sometimes overlook the small things.
The following is something we should particularly pay attention to with respect for our neighbors within our community to keep it a wonderful place to live.
Thank you for your attention
Con Hewitt
President SPOA
The Holiday Season is approaching. This is the time of year we join others in celebration and enjoy visits with families and friends. This is just a friendly reminder that during the year, we sometimes overlook the small things.
The following is something we should particularly pay attention to with respect for our neighbors within our community to keep it a wonderful place to live.
Thank you for your attention
Con Hewitt
President SPOA

A word about our best friends….Since Silverado's inception, "mans best friend" has always been a part of our community. It is often said that a dog may be the only reason that some people take walks. It's always great to see walkers improving their health and their dogs enjoying the Silverado serenity.
As a reminder to both new and old members…please pick up after your dogs! That's been another community tradition for years. We recognize many people from outside of our community enjoy a walk with their dogs here at Silverado. Please feel free to kindly remind them to pick up after their dogs as well. On the street, walkers can find "pick up mitts" and disposal cans placed throughout Hillcrest and Westgate. You can also just pack a few plastic tie food baggies in the your pockets.
Keep enjoying your walks, just mind your manners and pick up from your dogs!
As a reminder to both new and old members…please pick up after your dogs! That's been another community tradition for years. We recognize many people from outside of our community enjoy a walk with their dogs here at Silverado. Please feel free to kindly remind them to pick up after their dogs as well. On the street, walkers can find "pick up mitts" and disposal cans placed throughout Hillcrest and Westgate. You can also just pack a few plastic tie food baggies in the your pockets.
Keep enjoying your walks, just mind your manners and pick up from your dogs!
ATTENTION SPEEDERS

ARE YOU SPEEDING ON HILLCREST AVE.?
We have had several complaints about residents, gardeners, and construction workers speeding on Hillcrest Ave. This is a large safety problem for all of us.
Hillcrest Ave. is our busiest street in Silverado. Many walkers, joggers, and bicyclists use Hillcrest daily. The speed limit is 35mph.
We had the Napa County Sheriff Department patrol Hillcrest. They have issued several speeding tickets. The Sheriff’s Department also put a temporary “What your speed” radar unit on Hillcrest. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be using a radar enforcement unit on Hillcrest.
Finally, we will be adding two, permanent solar panel “What your speed” radar units on Hillcrest. These will be similar to ones you see in Yountville and American Canyon.
The only thing I ask of you is to observe the speed limit of 35 mph on Hillcrest for safety reasons.
Thanks,
Con Hewitt
President, Silverado Property Owners Association (SPOA)
We have had several complaints about residents, gardeners, and construction workers speeding on Hillcrest Ave. This is a large safety problem for all of us.
Hillcrest Ave. is our busiest street in Silverado. Many walkers, joggers, and bicyclists use Hillcrest daily. The speed limit is 35mph.
We had the Napa County Sheriff Department patrol Hillcrest. They have issued several speeding tickets. The Sheriff’s Department also put a temporary “What your speed” radar unit on Hillcrest. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be using a radar enforcement unit on Hillcrest.
Finally, we will be adding two, permanent solar panel “What your speed” radar units on Hillcrest. These will be similar to ones you see in Yountville and American Canyon.
The only thing I ask of you is to observe the speed limit of 35 mph on Hillcrest for safety reasons.
Thanks,
Con Hewitt
President, Silverado Property Owners Association (SPOA)
Community Alerts
SILVERADO COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT (SCSD) PROJECTS
SCSD is committed to maintaining the beauty of the District’s landscape. SCSD has prepared a list of landscape priorities for Fiscal year 2014-2015 that will keep the Silverado landscape on the forefront.
Last Fiscal year, SCSD received a new look along Hillcrest Drive with the renovation of the Hillcrest at Kaanapali and Hillcrest at Westgate islands. Also, SCSD completed the landscaping to .7 miles of sidewalks on Hillcrest and the renovation of the island near the Fairways on Westgate Drive.
As Fall arrives in Fiscal year 2014-2015 and showers Napa Valley in bronze, gold and red colors, SCSD will replace aged and outdated plants along Atlas Peak Road landscape islands with color and texture; Just in time for the PGA!
Despite last year’s major improvements, SCSD’s list of priorities for 2014-2015 will focus on the replacement of unsightly plants and the addition of color and texture of native, drought and deer resistant plants.
Although budget is limited, SCSD will spread the dollar bill across the following items:
· Elimination of water runoff on Westgate
· Renovation of Kaanapali Drive islands
· Restoration of Burning Tree Circle Island
· Pruning of Merion Circle
· Restoration of existing landscape at Olympic
Another year of successful renovation projects waits!
Thanks,
Carlos Solorio
Staff Services Analyst
County of Napa Department of Public Works
SCSD is committed to maintaining the beauty of the District’s landscape. SCSD has prepared a list of landscape priorities for Fiscal year 2014-2015 that will keep the Silverado landscape on the forefront.
Last Fiscal year, SCSD received a new look along Hillcrest Drive with the renovation of the Hillcrest at Kaanapali and Hillcrest at Westgate islands. Also, SCSD completed the landscaping to .7 miles of sidewalks on Hillcrest and the renovation of the island near the Fairways on Westgate Drive.
As Fall arrives in Fiscal year 2014-2015 and showers Napa Valley in bronze, gold and red colors, SCSD will replace aged and outdated plants along Atlas Peak Road landscape islands with color and texture; Just in time for the PGA!
Despite last year’s major improvements, SCSD’s list of priorities for 2014-2015 will focus on the replacement of unsightly plants and the addition of color and texture of native, drought and deer resistant plants.
Although budget is limited, SCSD will spread the dollar bill across the following items:
· Elimination of water runoff on Westgate
· Renovation of Kaanapali Drive islands
· Restoration of Burning Tree Circle Island
· Pruning of Merion Circle
· Restoration of existing landscape at Olympic
Another year of successful renovation projects waits!
Thanks,
Carlos Solorio
Staff Services Analyst
County of Napa Department of Public Works
NAPA Earthquake News - August 31, 2014
ATTENTION: Here is some interesting information from Dr. Graham Kent--he is the head of the seismology department at UNR (University of Nevada, Reno) and a noted earthquake expert. He disclosed a lot of interesting information and observations about the Napa earthquake, so he put together his observations and anecdotes together. Which he has done here. Thank you Dr. Kent Click Here
This is a 6 minute video taken by a drone on the earthquake damage downtown Napa.