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September 11, 2020
Hello,
As a community, we gather every year at the Public Safety Building with our firefighters and police officers to remember and honor the victims of 9/11. Today - on the 19th anniversary of those terrorist attacks – we cannot gather as a group.
Nevertheless, Fire Chief Cahill, Police Chief Ortiz, and I invite you to individually pay your respects at the 9/11 Memorial throughout the day (located in front of the Public Safety Building, 911 Donaldson Way East) and offer gratitude to our brave first responders currently being dispatched to aid firefighting efforts across Northern California.
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We did not forget.
We will never forget.
We appreciate all that you do.
Most sincerely,
Jason Holley
City Manager
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In the Media...
September 10, 2020: New Highway 29 traffic signal system in American Canyon could debut soon
September 1, 2020: League of Women Voters plans Napa County candidate forums
August 29, 2020: Two road projects should greatly improve Napa area traffic
City Council Meeting
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. The full agenda is available here. The meeting will broadcast live on Napa Valley TV Cable Channel 28, our website and YouTube Channel.
The City Council wants you to join us, and we continue to refine the ways you can participate. Public comments can be submitted before and during the meeting by emailing publiccomment@cityofamericancanyon.org (please include "agenda item number" in the subject line). Additionally, you can Zoom-in to listen or provide comments by calling (408) 638-0968 and entering the webinar/meeting number "923 2512 3324."
Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions Continues
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has extended a Spare the Air Alert through Monday, September 14, 2020. Wildfire smoke continues to cause unhealthy air quality. Protect your health and avoid smoke exposure by staying indoors with windows and doors closed. Visit BAAQMD's website for air quality updates and resources.
Newell Open Space remains closed until further notice.
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Register to Vote for the November 3rd Election
The November 3rd ballot will include candidates to fill the Mayor and two City Council Member positions whose terms expire in November. Ballots for the November 3rd General Election will be mailed to all registered voters the week of October 5th, 2020.
To receive a ballot in the mail, you need to be registered to vote 15 days before Election Day. The deadline to register to vote for the November 3, 2020 General Election is October 19, 2020. Once the deadline has passed, you can still register and vote in the election by appearing in person at the Napa County Election Division or any Vote Center once they open. Register to vote, check your voter registration status, and more at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/.
Additional information regarding the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election is available on our website, on the County of Napa's Election web page, or by contacting Cherri Walton, Interim City Clerk, at (707) 647-5337.
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Local Candidate Forums via Zoom®
Candidate Forums are an opportunity for residents to get to know local candidates more in depth before casting their ballots in the November 3rd Election. The scheduled forums below are hosted by various community organizations and are not city-sponsored events.
Mayoral Candidates
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 5:30 PM
Hosted by League of Women's Voters Napa Valley
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6 PM
Hosted by American Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, October 3, 2020, 12 PM
Hosted by American Canyon Family Resource Center
City Council Member Candidates
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 5:30 PM
Hosted by the League of Women's Voters, Napa Valley
September 30, 2020, 6 PM
Hosted by the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, October 3, 2020, 12 PM
Hosted by the American Canyon Family Resource Center
Napa Valley Unified School District Board Candidates
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 6 PM
Hosted by the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Pollution Prevention Week Starts September 21st
Pollution prevention is a cornerstone of community resilience. Next month, the City will begin a project to reduce our environmental footprint. Construction, led by energy partner ENGIE North America and funded in part by the State, will include the installation of photovoltaic (PV) energy storage micro-grids, electric vehicle charging stations, equipment upgrades, and lighting retrofits. Find out how you can prevent pollution in your home, car or garden here.
Bonus Bulky Pick-Up in September for Recology Customers
Recology American Canyon offers one free curbside pick-up each calendar year to residential customers. As part of Clean Sweep Month, in September, Recology is offering an additional FREE bulky pick-up for residential customers in American Canyon. Visit their website or call (707) 552-3110 to schedule your pick up and get more information. A bulky pick-up allows up to 2 cubic yards of material (10 - 33-gallon bags of material). Acceptable items include large appliances, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, sofas, tables, etc.
Visit cityofamericancanyon.org/cleansweep to find out the local resources available to dispose of mattresses, tires, e-waste, pharmaceuticals, sharps, household hazardous waste, oil, and more.
Napa Resource Conservation District Newsletter
Each year, Napa Resource Conservation District works with the cities, partner agencies, and partner organizations throughout Napa County to coordinate Coastal Cleanup Day. American Canyon often surpasses the attendance of other locations within the county and the volunteers have nothing but rave reviews about their experiences. The City is so grateful to have an invaluable partner like RCD to help bring these types of experiences to our community.
Disasters Don't wait, So Why Should YOU Wait to Be Prepared?
This weekend, MAKE A PLAN.
1. Understand what kinds of disasters can affect you.
2. Plan on how you will communicate with other members of your family if there is a disaster.
3. Identify a family meeting place that is familiar and easy to find.
For a comprehensive list of ideas on how to make your household's plan, visit ready.gov/plan.
Subscribe to Nixle Alerts
To receive the latest emergency updates from the City, County, and Sheriff's Office, text your zip code to 888-777, go to Nixle.com, or download the app. If you are already subscribed, please log into Nixle.com and make sure your settings are set to receive Alerts, Advisories, and Community messages via SMS. Otherwise, some messages will be delivered to your email only (this is a recent change).
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