City Manager's Update for January 14, 2022

January 14, 2022

Hello,

This afternoon we took time to welcome new team members and celebrate promotional and milestone service-year accomplishments for many of our staff. We typically do these recognitions in person during a summer or holiday celebration. The past two years, we've had to forego those gatherings. Our team, like everyone, has been through a lot through this pandemic. They continue to pivot and diligently work to serve our community. I am very proud of each of our entire team. I've included the list of who was celebrated below. You can view the event on our YouTube Channel. 

On Tuesday evening, the City Council will officially swear in our Police Chief, Rick Greenberg. Chief Greenberg joined the team in an interim capacity in June 2021, when our former Chief Ortiz moved to his new post as the Napa County Sheriff. Chief Greenberg was hired by the Napa County Sheriff's Office in 2001. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned as the Chief of the American Canyon Police Department, a division of the Sheriff's Office. I hope you'll tune in and show your support to welcome our new Chief formally.

Please check out the latest information below from our Napa County Public Health Officer, Dr. Karen Relucio, on the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Take care of yourselves and one another,

Jason B. Holley
City Manager

We are excited to celebrate our newest addition to the City of American Canyon team, Parks and Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda! 🌳🎉

Alexandra is an experienced Parks and Recreation professional, and her skillset and leadership will be an asset to the American Canyon community. Join us in welcoming her! 👏

Read more about Alexandra and the role. 

AmCan Dreaming- Celebrating US! 

Visit Napa Valley is spotlighting American Canyon this month as a part of their town-focused Napa Valley Dreaming campaign. They have dedicated the month of January to celebrate all Am Can has to offer!

How can you join in the celebration?

📷Throughout January, submit your favorite Am Can pics by posting on social media using the #AmCanDreaming - besides sharing the Am Can dream, you could win a vacation package! Details at https://www.visitnapavalley.com/blog/post/win-an-american-canyon-dream-getaway/

❤️ Share the campaign with your friends and family, and encourage them to explore Am Can! 

City Council Meeting
January 18, 2022, at 6:30 PM
Agenda

SR 37 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study Public Meeting
Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 5:30 - 7:00 PM 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87256452910
Password: 762806
Or join by phone:
1-877-853-5247
Meeting ID: 872 5645 2910
Meeting Password: 762806

SR 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project
Draft Environmental Document & Public Meeting
Wednesday, February, 2, 2022, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8859687444
Webinar ID: 885 9687 4445 
Public Meeting Flyer

Public Notice
January 14, 2022
Napa Cove Updated Combined Notice: Notice of Finding No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Espanol - https://www.facebook.com/NapaCounty/videos/693422378486525

Like communities across the nation, our county is seeing a sharp increase of COVID-19 cases—nearly double the number of cases we saw during last year’s winter surge. Napa County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Relucio provides an update on the latest COVID-19 case numbers and an overview of what to do if you test positive or are exposed to someone with COVID-19. She also answers some frequently asked questions from the public. For the latest guidance documents and data, as well as resources for getting tested, vaccinated, or boosted, visit: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus-COVID-19

Espanol https://www.facebook.com/NapaCounty/posts/295027472673111

Masks provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19. If you wear a cloth mask, we recommend wearing a surgical mask underneath it to improve the seal, or, for better protection, upgrade to a fitted N95 mask. With rising COVID cases, we must also increase our protections. Additional masking resources and guidance are available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/.../Get-the-Most-out-of-Masking.aspx

Irrigation Off!

Sun’s out, irrigation OFF!  We are excited for nice weather over the next week, but remember that our plants are still going strong from the recent rains 🌧️

With the water saturated ground, our greenery will continue to thrive without the need for additional watering. Please conserve water by keeping your irrigation system off! 🌱 #SaveWaterAmericanCanyon

CalRecycle Organics Regulations (SB 1383)
Implementation Update for American Canyon

California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383) has changed how organic waste is disposed of and recycled throughout California, including here in American Canyon. The bill, signed in 2016, establishes a statewide goal to reduce the amount of organic waste disposed of in landfills by 75% and recover at least 20% of edible food waste— by 2025. The City of American Canyon and Recology American Canyon are collaborating to implement the new regulations in effect under SB 1383. Once implemented, we will notify customers to begin following new guidelines for including organic items in the green cart.

For more information on SB1383 and what will soon be allowed in your green carts, visit recology.com/sb1383. In the meantime, customers should continue to use green carts for grass, leaves, weeds, and untreated wood along with tree and shrub prunings. Materials collected in the green cart are processed to create rich organic compost that enriches our area's farms, gardens, and yards. The organic food and paper scraps that will soon be included in the yard waste will help create compost that is even richer in organic materials. We appreciate your patience and look forward to our community's contributions to reducing organic material waste. Stay informed on this topic and subscribe for updates here.

Fire Hydrant = No Parking

Did you know the California State Vehicle Code Section 22514 prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant? The reason for this is to ensure our first responders can access the hydrant in case of an emergency. Please do the right thing, don't park in front of a fire hydrant, whether the curb is painted red or not. Not only can it cost you citation fees around $50, but it could cause delays in your or your neighbor getting emergency services if the need arises. If you have questions, please contact our Public Works Department at (707) 647-4550.

Veteran of Foreign War Holiday and Awards Dinner 

On December 20, 2021, the Veterans of Foreign War Holiday and Awards dinner took place. This dinner recognized the VFW Post 1123 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, which was our very own Officer Jose Pinedo. Congrats Officer Pinedo! We are proud that you serve our community.  

Napa County is Looking for Passionate Community Members! 

Are you passionate about making positive change in Napa County? Napa County is recruiting members of the public to serve on a number of committees and commissions and provide input on the operation of county government. Committees, commissions, and boards are a great way to make a difference in areas of government that you are passionate about. Apply today!

Napa Junction Family Resource Center Survey - Last Call!

The Neighborhood Initiative of On The Move, utilizes strong partnerships with schools, neighborhood residents, and local agencies to ensure resources are available to address the academic, health, and financial needs of the community. These resources are coordinated and made available through school-based Family Resource Centers. Family Resource Centers prepare and support neighborhood residents to respond to urgent needs surrounding economic stability, immigrant rights, healthcare access, and the provision of exceptional educational opportunities to all children in the neighborhoods. 

Very soon, a new Napa Junction Family Resource Center will open. It will serve as a one-stop shop to connect families with vital resources to thrive! You can help design the new Center – a survey is available to help collect input from the community about service needs. The survey will close on January 31, 2022.

Spanish Survey 

English Survey

PG&E Offering More Than 100 College Scholarships Totaling Nearly $200,000

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announces scholarship applications are being accepted for college-bound high schoolers and current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in Northern and Central California.

More than 100 awards totaling nearly $200,000 are made available through scholarships created by PG&E’s employee resource (ERG) and engineering network groups (ENG). These groups support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within PG&E and the hometowns we serve.

These scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education. ERG and ENG scholarship winners will receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 for exemplary scholastic achievement and community leadership.  

PG&E ERG and ENG scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available on PG&E’s website. To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by Feb. 25, 2022.