Recommendation R1
By December 31, 2026 the Planning Division should enhance its records management, time-tracking and billing capabilities in collaboration with the City’s IT Division.
Jury report: Strengthening Napa’s Planning Division: Technology, Coordination, and Workforce Stability · PDF page 10
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City of Napa City Council
Agency plans to implementWill implement by December 31, 2027, one year later than requested; EPL implementation is targeted for December 31, 2026, followed by assessment of remaining gaps.
Read official response · PDF page 3Future improvement date is 2027, not the jury’s 2026 deadline. EPL rollout is an intermediate dependency, not proof of completed billing reform.
- Enhance records management, time-tracking and billing capabilities after EPL implementation and gap assessment. Owner: City of Napa. Timing: 2027-12-31.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.