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Measure G update: Napa outlines park renovations, paving and services funded by ballot measure
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Summary
Parks and public‑works directors told the Napa City Council that Measure G funds are supporting Las Flores Community Center renovation, playground and shade projects, restroom upgrades, major paving and sidewalk work, stormwater assessments, and new services including youth and homelessness outreach; several projects have construction timelines through 2026–27.
City staff presented a Measure G status update on April 7 that detailed capital projects, park improvements and new or expanded services funded by the ballot measure.
Parks & Recreation Director Brianna Brandt reviewed park projects including the Las Flores Community Center renovation (construction underway, scheduled to complete in late 2026 and reopen in early 2027), three park shade‑structure projects, Phase 2 playground work at Esther Deaver, Monarch and Solomon parks, and restroom designs for Fuller Park, Century Oaks and Westwood Hills. Brandt said Lake Park will receive a $600,000 Measure G investment and Klamath Park $400,000; designers and contractors are being procured to move projects into construction.
Public Works Director Jessica Lowe summarized street and paving work funded by Measure G: in 2025 city crews paved more than 41 lane‑miles; the program anticipates another 40+ lane‑miles this year, with major projects including Westwood interior streets (roughly $8 million), Trancas repaving (some county‑funded segments), and California Boulevard improvements. Lowe also discussed stormwater system assessment and sewer projects coordinated with Napa Sanitation District.
Brandt and Lowe highlighted service expansions enabled by Measure G, including expanded senior programming, a youth services bureau partnership with law enforcement for truancy intervention and mentoring, homeless outreach and PSH case management, and increased community engagement and communications. Brandt previewed a public outreach open house called “Measure G in Motion” scheduled for April 20.
Kara Verner of the Napa County Bicycle Coalition praised the paving and bike facilities work and urged staff to implement bike‑plan elements whenever streets are repaved. Council members asked follow‑ups about ADA restroom features, connecting bike lanes to the Vine Trail and the Harvest Pool status; staff said the Harvest Pool does not meet code for this summer but that swim lessons and public rec swims will be offered via a partnership with Napa Valley College.
Staff said many projects are in design or early construction phases, and offered to return with additional detail such as permits, inspection status and striping plans as projects move toward bidding and construction.
