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January 08, 2021
Happy New Year!
Last year's turn of events prompted an extraordinary response in American Canyon. I am so proud of the community's perseverance and teamwork when times got tough. Our City staff, community organizations, and residents always rise to the occasion to care for each other and our neighbors.
Like most of you, I spent the holiday sheltered at home within my family bubble. I found time to clean and organize my garage and even played a round of golf. We also began potty-training our new puppy! Not the most exciting way to pass the time, but I did my part to avoid spreading COVID-19 to my extended family, friends, and colleagues.
We are back hard at work here in the City. With promising news on the horizon, American Canyon remains well-positioned to rebound quickly in 2021, and our promising future has never been brighter.
Important updates related to COVID-19, including vaccine information, testing updates, and the State's latest information, are shown below. Napa County Public Health Officer, Dr. Karen Relucio regularly provides updates during the regularly scheduled Napa County Board of Supervisors meetings. You can view this week's update here and find the schedule of meeting dates here.
I am happy to report our first responders have begun to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As the vaccine distribution continues in the coming months, primary healthcare providers will inform residents of their turn to receive the vaccination vaccinated through their primary healthcare provider. The county is advising that all community members text their Zip Code to 888-777 to sign up for community alerts that will include notifications on vaccine schedules.
As a leader in the pandemic response, the City participates in COVID-19 research with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), the CDC and the US Department of Health and Human Services can provide data to help public health officials better understand the extent of COVID-19 in communities.
Our highest priorities continue to include providing the latest information and ensuring our community's safety, including our staff. We encourage you to use our Virtual City Hall to conduct business without physically visiting our offices. City staff is working and answering phone lines to help anyone needing information they may not find within our website. Scroll down for more details and a list of helpful phone numbers.
I look forward to a new year full of possibilities and continuing to care for one another. Remember, we are in this together.
Jason Holley
City Manager
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American Canyon City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 5 PM
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American Canyon City Council Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 6 PM
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Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 9 AM
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Parks and Community Services Commission
Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 6:30 PM
Click here for the details
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COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 continues to pose a serious threat to our residents. Records for daily case rates continue to be broken. But hope is on the horizon with the start of a month’s long vaccination campaign. We are still in the early stages of the vaccine rollout, and Napa County Public Health anticipates the pace and scale of local efforts to ramp up in the coming months as more vaccines are allocated from the Federal government.
Click here to check the status of where Napa County is in the vaccine process. This site will be updated as information is confirmed by the State. There are multiple ways residents will be informed of when their turn is to be vaccinated, including through their primary healthcare provider, employer, professional association, or industry group. Community members should text their Zip Code to 888-777 to sign up for community alerts that will include notifications on vaccine scheduling.
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COVID Testing
There has been some frustration with the state’s new COVID-19 testing vendor as they work to transition services at over 80 testing sites across California, including the ones in Napa County. Residents who have scheduled appointments this week waited in excess of 60 minutes for their tests. While the contract for service is between the vendor and the State, please be assured Napa County officials are aggressively advocating for more efficiency so that residents can receive the level of customer service they have come to expect and deserve over the last 10 months. Ultimately, the goal is that the new vendor’s extended hours and testing availability for all ages to benefit the community going forward. On a positive note, test results are consistently coming back within 24-48 hours. Community members can create a new profile and schedule appointments at the COVID-19 Test Registration Site. All testing related information is provided on the County of Napa website here.
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Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extension
Napa County is part of the Bay Area Region, and as such, was placed under the Regional Stay Home Order 11:59 on December 17 for a minimum of three weeks. After the three-week period, which ends today, the State evaluates the region’s ICU capacity to make the determination whether the Stay Home Order remains in place or is lifted. A Stay Home Order would be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. ICU capacity will be assessed on a weekly basis after the initial 3 week period. At Tuesday’s Napa County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Health Officer Dr. Karen Relucio said, “We’re probably not going to get out of it by the third week. I just want to set that expectation.” The official announcement will come from the State. As of today, January 8, 2021, the Bay Area Region’s ICU capacity was reported at 3%.
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Napa County Seeks Medical Volunteers
Are you a nurse, pharmacist, paramedic, EMT, dentist or physician looking to serve your community? Napa County Public Health is seeking medical volunteers to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations once vaccine supplies are sufficient. Click here to apply as a Medical Volunteer or find out more information about this program.
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City Services
Since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of American Canyon has taken extra steps to minimize the spread of the virus by providing many of our services through our Virtual City Hall on our website. Due to rising COVID-19 cases and increasing hospitalization numbers in Napa County, our offices remain closed to the public.
We encourage you to use our Virtual City Hall to conduct business without physically visiting our offices. City staff are working and answering phone lines to help anyone needing information they may not find within our website.
Our highest priority is ensuring the safety of our community, including our staff. Thank you all for your patience as we work to keep our employees and community safe during this difficult time. We will notify the public once it is deemed safe to resume drop-in visits to our offices.
The following is a list of helpful phone numbers to call for assistance:
- City Clerk (707) 647-5337
- Code Enforcement (707) 647-4599
- Building Inspections 24-hour scheduling (707) 551-4619
- Building & Planning Permits (707) 647-4348
- Utility Service Payments (707) 647-4364
- Business License Services (707) 647-4354
- Parks & Recreation (707) 648-7275
- Water Leaks, Sewer & Street Issues, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm (707) 647-4550
- After-hours Emergency for Water Leaks, Sewer & Street Issues (707) 995-8674
- Non-Emergency Police & Fire Dispatch (707) 253-4451
- COVID-19 Information Line (707) 253-4540
You may also submit a general inquiry here.
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Construction Updates
Construction projects are active throughout town. If you are in the area of James Road or Wetlands Edge Road, please be aware of possible road closures or other impacts this construction can cause. If possible, please avoid these areas and think through any alternate routes. Click here to find out more.
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Napa County Supervisor Ramos' Monthly Newsletter
In this month's Napa County 5th District Supervisor Belia Ramos' e-newsletter issue, you'll find information about Napa County's vaccination plan, additional assistance for businesses, and more.
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AC Restaurant Week Provided by American Canyon Chamber of Commerce
It’s no secret, our local restaurants need our help in this trying time more than ever. American Canyon Chamber of Commerce has organized "Restaurant Week," an event to help. Support our local restaurants by purchasing to-go orders or a gift card! These businesses need our help and we can make it happen. Participate any time during the next week! Click here for the flyer!
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Christmas Tree Pick Up
American Canyon Scout Troop 7062 will be picking up Christmas trees on January 9. To participate, simply remove all decorations from the tree and place it curbside by 9am. Attach the suggested $10 donation to the tree, or leave it under your front mat. Scouts will pick trees up and take them to a recycling site until 4pm. Schedule a pickup by calling (707) 341-0761.
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