To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Jessica Lowe, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Natalia Hernandez, Office Assistant II
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Annual Update to Speed Limits on City Streets
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 10.20.040 related to the establishment and enforcement of speed limits.
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DISCUSSION:
This is the second reading and final adoption of an ordinance amending Napa Municipal Code Section 10.20.040, which will result in the lowering of the speed limit on 33 roadway segments by 5 mph and maintaining the speed limit along 19 roadway segments.
The introduction and first reading of the ordinance was held at the Regular City Council meeting on May 19, 2026. If approved the ordinance will become effective thirty days following adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
There is no General Fund impact associated with the adoption of the proposed Ordinance. Costs related to updating and installing revised speed limit signs is incorporated into the Public Works Department’s current Operating Budget.
CEQA:
City staff recommends that the City Council determine that the Recommended Action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (minor alteration of existing streets and sidewalks).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - Ordinance
NOTIFICATION:
Legal notice of public hearing published in the Napa Valley Register on May 7, 2026.