TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Andrew Butler - District Engineer
SUBJECT: Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Authorize the Initiation of Eminent Domain Proceedings to Acquire Portions of Certain Property owned by Jose Cruz Calderon and Maximino Ballines
RECOMMENDATION
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PUBLIC HEARING - Napa River/Napa Creek Flood Control Project, Flood Walls North of the Bypass
Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution of Necessity with respect to portions of certain property owned by Jose Cruz Calderon and Maximino Ballines (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
[2/3 vote required]
(CONTINUED FROM JULY 16, 2024)
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BACKGROUND
THE PROJECT:
The Napa River/Napa Creek Flood Control Project (Project) covers approximately 6.9 miles of Napa River and approximately one mile of Napa Creek. Components of the Project include widening the channel, creation of both marsh plain and floodplain terraces adjacent to the Napa River, replacing a series of bridges, and creation of a bypass channel through downtown Napa. The Floodwalls North of the Bypass contract, a component of the Project, includes the construction of a setback floodwall from River Terrace Inn to the Elks Grove Townhomes, the closure of the openings in the Bypass, the relocation of a water main in the Lake Park reach, Lincoln Ave Bridge scour protection, construction of a new trail south of Lincoln Ave on the water side of the wall, and a trail crossing at Lincoln Ave. to connect the new trail south to the existing trail north.
THE PROPERTY:
The property proposed for acquisition, portions of APNs 044-230-002 and 044-230-003, is located at 1114 Jordan Lane in Napa. The property is a 93,924 square feet (sf) site with approximately 18,448 sf below top of bank. The property owner is also the fee owner to the centerline of the Napa River. The property is currently undeveloped, vacant land. The project requ...
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