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June 12, 2020
Hello,
American Canyon is the most diverse community in Napa County, with over 38 languages spoken at home and all of the world's major religions represented. The demographics of our City Council represent the diverse make-up of our community – a majority of which are "people of color."
The City Council enacts a budget each year that funds desired services reflecting our community's core values. Paramount among those values is ensuring the public's safety. The American Canyon Police Department's services are provided to the City through an agreement with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. This means that your American Canyon Police Officers are deputies of the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The community profoundly appreciates the personnel who staff the American Canyon Police Department because, as a part of the Sheriff’s Office, they are dedicated, highly trained, and have demonstrated the utmost integrity for decades.
The tragic killing of George Floyd at the hands of former Minneapolis officer, now inmate, Derek Chauvin, and the inaction of the other, now also former officers, has left us all with a storm of emotions including anger, frustration, sadness, and despair. Law enforcement leaders and police unions alike have spoken against Chauvin's actions and the inaction of the other officers who were with him. Concerns about "use of force" practices and policies within law enforcement agencies and requests to "de-fund" public safety have increased nationwide.
The City is committed to providing ALL of our residents with a high level of police service. The relationship, trust, and partnership between our community and our Police Department has been for years, something extraordinary and cherished by many. It's important for our community to know that the Napa County Sheriff's Office (who staffs the American Canyon Police Department) already leads the way with their training and policies, none of which includes the actions (and inaction) seen on the May 25th video from Minneapolis.
I hope that you will all tune in to the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening to hear from law enforcement representatives about how our local law enforcement officers are trained and the standards they are committed to meeting. Information about how to watch and participate in the meeting is included below.
Sincerely,
Jason Holley
City Manager
P.S.
Details for our 4th of July Virtual Celebration are coming soon, stay tuned!
In the Media...
June 10, 2020 - del Rosario of American Canyon commissioned US Army 2nd Lieutenant
June 8, 2020 - American Canyon's Cummings hoped to get to state in relays
June 6, 2020 - Unsung Heroes: American Canyon FedEx driver defies rain, heat and COVID-19
June 5, 2020 - American Canyon seniors take honors at business plan competition
City Council Meeting on June 16th
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will broadcast live on Napa Valley TV Cable Channel 28 and streamed live via the City’s website and YouTube Channel. The full agenda is available here. The meeting agenda includes proclaiming June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth Independence Day. Members of the public may submit comments on any agenda item before and during the meeting by emailing the City Clerk. The public may also comment by phone during an agenda item by calling (707) 647-5337. The City Council will meet next on July 21st, we hope to return to the City Council Chambers for this meeting and will provide updates as the plan develops.
 The City is currently preparing our budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021).
Don't Miss...
American Canyon Fire Protection District Newsletter
American Canyon Neighborhood Watch Update
The Park Swing - Updates from the American Canyon Parks & Community Foundation for June include results from the recent Summer Programs Survey.
Barking Dogs
A dog left out to bark all day and night isn't pleasant for the neighborhood or your four-legged family member. Please be courteous to your neighbors and not allow your dog to stay outside and bark all day or night. As a friendly reminder, the City's Municipal Code ensures the peace and comfort of residents by providing penalties to owners of dogs that cause a nuisance to neighbors by habitually barking, howling, or yelping.
Most of the time, dog owners don't realize there is a problem. If you experience frustrations due to a dog that habitually barks, howls, or yelps in your neighborhood, please try first to let your neighbor know of the problem by leaving a note or talking to them (at a distance and with a face covering, of course!). If that doesn't help, contact non-emergency dispatch (707) 253-4451 to report the problem.
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Welcome Back to the Pool
Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020 - the Phillip West Aquatic Center will open with limited operations! Visit our website for all the details. As expected with the current health pandemic, the experience will be different than in the past. We continue to work closely with the County of Napa Public Health to determine best practices for social distancing, healthy environment and operations. Thank you, in advance, for your patience while we continue to navigate through this journey together. |
Celebrating 10 Years of Wetlands Beauty
Coming soon.....the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Wetlands Trails! The City and ACCPF are partnering on a ten day virtual celebration that begins on Friday, June 26th. Learn about the history, the animals, the native uses and the many special attributes of our special trails. Watch for more information on our Facebook page.
 Summer Kickoff Celebration
Who says summer is canceled? The American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation is teaming up with the Napa County Library for a unique summer celebration! Visit their online Facebook event for the details on how you and your family can participate.
Library Free Activities
The Napa County Library is hosting free online story times, sing-a-longs, and craft activities. Click here to view the calendar.
2020 Summer Library Adventure: Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover!
The Summer Library Adventure combines children’s, teen, and adult programs into one library wide program that tracks time spent engaging in reading and other virtual library activities instead of the number of books read. Join today!
Filipino Life And Generation Groups
If you are a parent, caregiver, or community member interested in this project please email roxana_plancarte@nvusd.org or clarence@nvef.org.
 It’s quick and easy to make a positive impact on our community! Complete your 2020 Census questionnaire
online or by phone (844) 330-2020.
 COVID-19 Updates from Napa County
Napa County COVID-19 Response Dashboard - NEW!
Napa County Shelter-at-Home Order English (PDF) Spanish (PDF)
Full Resource List for Children, Families, and Adults (Recursos e Información para Niños, Familias y Adultos)
Full Resource List for Older Adults (Apoyo Para Adultos Mayores de Edad Sobre COVID-19)
Face Covering Requirement: English (PDF) & Spanish (PDF)
View COVID-19 Testing Data for Napa County
 County of Napa Public Information & Support
707-253-4540
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