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July 30, 2020
Hello,
Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Napa County. For the latest information, please watch Public Health Officer Dr. Relucio’s presentation earlier this week.
American Canyon began the month of July with 58 cases and 1 fatality. We now end the month with 142 cases and 2 fatalities. The “Three W’s” - Wash your Hands, Wear a Face Covering, and Watch your Distance – are more critical than ever. If you are curious how wearing masks helps prevent the spread of COVID-19, this link provides an opportunity to learn more. Please join me in getting Napa County back on track by committing these best practices into your daily routines.
City staff continues to deliver essential services despite the physical closure of most of our public facilities. Most, if not all, services can now be completed through our Virtual City Hall. To help provide health and wellness opportunities, we are slowly adding recreation programs in compliance with county and state regulations.
Tomorrow, Friday, July 31st, and Monday, August 3rd are unpaid “furlough” days for staff – including myself. Most City staff (public safety is not affected) and unessential services (i.e., Aquatic Center, Skate Park) will not be available on these days. Despite these difficult budgetary constraints, what hasn’t changed is our dedication to each of you. We are here, a phone call or an email away, please reach out if you need anything.
Lastly, as we head further into the fire season, PG&E has online webinars (both live and recorded sessions) to allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness. It is important that PG&E has your most recent contact information so you can be notified when an event could impact your home or business. Visit My Wildfire Alerts or call 1-866-743-6589 to update your contact information. It is also important to subscribe to Nixle Alerts to receive the latest emergency updates from the City, County, and Sheriff’s Office. See more on this below.
Take Care,
Jason Holley
City Manager
In the Media...
July 29, 2020: Sites Reservoir Named in Governor’s Water Resilience Portfolio
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City Council Meeting on August 4, 2020
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will broadcast live on Napa Valley TV Cable Channel 28 and stream live via the website and YouTube Channel. The full agenda is available here. Members of the public may submit comments on any agenda item before and during the meeting by email. The public may also comment by phone during an agenda item by calling (707) 647-5337. It is preferable to supply your phone number ahead of time to avoid hold times.
 Subscribe to Nixle Today!
Nixle is now offering mobile push notifications via the Everbridge Mobile App. Many agencies across Napa County use Nixle to communicate during emergency situations. The BEST way to ensure you’re receiving these messages is through the Everbridge mobile app. If you are already a Nixle subscriber, download the app and follow the directions here to migrate your existing subscription.
Here are two easy ways to download the app:
- Take a picture of the QR Code below (for many phones (not all), you can take a picture of this barcode and it will prompt you to download the app).
- From a mobile device send "APP" to 888-777 to receive a link to download the Everbridge Mobile App.
Election Nomination Period is Still Open!
Do you have an interest in serving your community? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The nomination period is open for the November 3rd election, and there is still time to apply. Mayor (full term of four years) and two members of the City Council (full terms of four years) are open for election this year. The nomination period closes at 5 PM on Friday, August 7, 2020. If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by 5 PM on August 7, 2020, the nomination period for non-incumbent candidates will be extended to 5 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
So, what does this mean? If you are interested in applying, there are forms you'll need to fill out. Most importantly, to qualify, you'll need to obtain the official signature form from the City Clerk. You will need to obtain signatures from registered voters (20 min, 30 max). This document will be due no later than 5 PM on Friday, August 7, 2020 to the City Clerk. Then it will be sent to the County Registrar for verification. Once verified, you're officially in the race! Of course there are other forms.
Although, City offices are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, our City Clerk is readily available to meet with you by appointment to obtain the nomination papers. Arrangements to obtain nominations papers by appointment may be made by contacting the City Clerk by phone at (707) 647-5337 or email at sjohnston@cityofamericancanyon.org.
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Celebrate S'Mores & Meteors from Home on August 12th
Our Annual S’mores and Meteors event is coming to your backyard! The Perseids Meteor Shower is visible now through August 24. The peak of the Meteor Shower will be on August 12th. Due to the ongoing pandemic and county restrictions on gatherings, we sadly cannot host this event this year. Instead we are bringing the event to you and encourage you to celebrate with us from home! Check out all of the fun virtual learning and creativity resources on our website.
Free Online Disaster Preparedness Workshops
The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa team serves and educates vulnerable population groups in Sonoma and Napa counties by empowering the community and raising awareness of many potential disasters California could face. They have teamed up with Listos California to provide free Online Disaster Preparedness Workshops. Click here for the August 2020 schedule and log-in information.
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Help Get us to the Finish Line!
Hey American Canyon! Our Census count will be wrapping up in August. WE ARE SO CLOSE TO 100%! Thank you for your participation! To better understand our response rates, our City is broken into four tracts. We’re hoping for a little friendly neighborhood competition in order to push us through to the 100% finish line! Here are our standings. Where will your neighborhood end up?!
FIRST PLACE These neighborhoods are in a tract that has 79.2% average response! You all are KILLING IT!! Congrats Napa Square and Napa Meadows!
SECOND PLACE These neighborhoods are in a tract that has 76.7% average response. Go get ‘em Victoria Faire, The Preserve, Rancho Del Mar, McKnight Acres, and Cookie Hill!
THIRD PLACE These neighborhoods are in a tract that has 76.2% average response. You are so close to second place! Canyon Creek, La Vigne, Fairgrounds Mobile Home Estates, World Marine Estates, Napa Olympia, Chesapeake, and Montevino.
FOURTH PLACE These neighborhoods are in a tract that has 75% average response. Let’s go, Waterton and Vintage Ranch.You can do it!!
As a reminder, the Census is safe and confidential. Our responses will help drive the funding we desperately need for schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and more. The Census questions are available in a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, and Tagalog. You may respond online (www.2020census.gov), by phone (844) 330-2020, or by mail. Please call the number listed if you need help.
P.S.
Neighborhoods listed above are categorized by the boundaries within Nextdoor. If you're specific subdivision name isn't listed it means you are within the boundaries of another listed on the Nextdoor website.
New Online Volunteer Portal
Our community has shown time and time again that we have the ability to come together and lend a hand in so many ways. Now, more than ever, the act of volunteering is one of the most valuable assets to our community. We are excited to announce that we now have a website for our Volunteer Program! This means becoming a community volunteer is easier than ever. Simply visit our volunteer page to view projects in need of volunteers and get registered in our program.
Emergency Response Volunteer Opportunities:
COVID-19 Volunteers on Call
AC Community Emergency Response Team (AC CERT)
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