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September 25, 2020
Hello,
In the midst of what has been a trying time for all of us, we are beginning to find wins worth celebrating. I'm happy to announce that all playgrounds in our neighborhood parks are now open! New signage is in place to help remind everyone to share the space and be safe. The use of basketball courts, public restrooms, and picnic shelters is still restricted. However, earlier this week, the City Council received a presentation of the first and only approved Return to Practice and Play Protocol for an American Canyon youth sports organization's use of a sports field. In line with the California Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Youth Sports, the protocol was a joint effort between local youth soccer organizations, American Canyon Atletico FC, and AYSO, our Parks and Recreation team, and the County of Napa Public Health Officer. The field at Kimberly Park will be closed to the public during practice sessions (4-8 PM, Monday through Friday).
The walking path around the field will still be accessible, but users must remain on the path and maintain social distance from the youth on the field and other people utilizing the path. Outside of the reserved hours, it's okay to use this field, and any other sports field in town, to participate in healthy activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of 6 feet and gather only with members of your household. This is an excellent milestone in getting our youth back outside and active. We hope to continue building upon this success with our other local youth sports organizations.
Napa Valley Unified School District announced this week the option of returning to in-person school beginning at the end of October. While everyone has their preferences, this provides an opportunity for those who wish to make a choice. Whatever your personal choice is, it sure is nice to have a choice. Visit their website to find out more.
Last but not least, the final piece of an eight segment project to extend Devlin Road will be out for bids next week! Devlin Road is located on the west side of Highway 29, from Soscol Ferry Road to Green Island Road. Once complete, Devlin Road will provide a parallel alternative route to Highway 29. Devlin Road is one of the planned roadway extensions that will help improve traffic circulation throughout the county. In the past two decades, Napa County has completed six segments of the project. Another segment was completed several years ago by the developers of the Napa Logistics and Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Projects. By this time next year, we will celebrate the opening of this new option to travel through.
As we continue to find new ways to adjust to our new "normal," we appreciate the community's resilience and dedication to one another. When most of the country is torn apart, our community continues to help one another, find the joys where we can, and ultimately stick together. Hang in there, everyone, we are AC, and we will get through this. Together.
Take care,
Jason Holley
City Manager
Fire Protection District Board Meeting
The Board of the American Canyon Fire Protection District will meet on Tuesday, September 29, 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's next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
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What to Expect the Next Few Days: Heat, Smoky Skies, No Plans for Outages
(Español) The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North, and East Bay hills for critical fire weather conditions in effect Saturday, September 26, at 9 PM through Monday as strong offshore winds are expected to occur. Newell Open Space is closed through Monday. Please use caution and be fire safe!
*Do not use power equipment outdoors near or on dry grass
*Do not use metal bladed weed-whacking equipment in dry grass
*Do not park your car over dry grass
*Be mindful of pulling trailers or using defective equipment that could spark a fire
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Sunday, September 20, and Monday, September 21, due to possible smoke impacts from wildfires. Smoke from fires in Northern California is expected to drift southward into the North Bay, causing smoky and hazy skies on Sunday and Monday. If the smell of smoke is present, residents must protect their health by avoiding exposure. If possible, stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside, if temperatures allow. Current conditions and more information available at https://www.baaqmd.gov.
Temperatures across the region will be high in the next few days. With extreme heat comes a risk for heat-related illness, especially for vulnerable groups, including children and seniors. Learn how to prepare for extreme weather and how to prevent heat-related illness on our extreme heat webpage.
PG&E is not forecasting a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for American Canyon. PG&E's 7-day PSPS forecast is available here. There are also no Flex Alerts in place at this time. Visit https://www.flexalert.org/ for current conditions and to sign up for alerts.
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New Video - Preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
PG&E is sharing this informative video to help customers know what to do during and after a PSPS, and how to prepare for the future. The video provides details of their Community Wildfire Safety Program and explains how the system works. |
Bonus Bulky Pick-Up for Recology Customers Extended through October
Recology American Canyon offers one free curbside pick-up each calendar year to residential customers. As part of Clean Sweep Month, in September, Recology offered an additional FREE bulky pick-up for residential customers in American Canyon. This offer is extending through October! 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.
Give Where You Live, Support ACCPF's
This year parks and outdoor spaces have taken on an especially important role in our lives. Our partners at the American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation have donated more than $140,000 back to our community. They have kicked off a fundraising campaign, Give Where You Live, in direct support of programs and initiatives that make a big difference in American Canyon.
Check out their upcoming Hula Hoop Challenge, how you can Honor a Community Champion, make a donation, and find out all about the great work ACCPF does in our community for all of us - https://www.acparks.org/givewhereyoulive.
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