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Fall... the best season.
Good Evening! I love the changing of the seasons, especially as we transition into the fall. I love the weather - warm days, cool nights, the moist foggy air that blows in before a storm, the cool blustery wind that precedes late fall storms, the nighttime tapping of rain drops on the windows. I love watching how nature prepares for winter - the animals build protected dens, birds fly south (boy, I wish I could go sit in some tropical destination), bears prepare for hibernation. I especially love the brilliant colors as the trees and vegetation prepare for winter, brilliant colors abound, bright oranges, red, yellows and every shade in between. The one thing I especially enjoy during this time of year is getting out and going for a hike in one of these amazing natural environments. As I wrap up this guest column, this is my advice, go for a hike, spend time in nature, calm and rest your mind, and enjoy the people you are with. We have two great close to home opportunities right here in American Canyon, Newell Open Space and the Wetlands.
Creighton Wright
Parks and Recreation Director
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The City Council will meet on October 18 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City hall. The Council will consider a relatively short meeting agenda after hearing a presentation from students from ACHS. On its consent calendar, the Council will consider several items, including the purchase of new type 6 fire engine for wildland fire suppression. On their regular agenda, the Council will hear an update about the City's PACE program that assists homeowners make energy- and water-efficiently upgrades to their homes. If you have participated in these programs, and want to offer feedback to the Council, please come on down and join us. You can view the entire agenda
HERE.
Since our Last Update
The Council met on October 4. At the meeting, they approved a grant application to, hopefully, receive state grant funds to boost our environmental/outdoor space recreation programs for the next three years. The Council also heard a report from the Public Works Director about traffic safety issues around town. Thank you to the community members who came to share their input on the subject. (Thanks, too, to the NextDoor participants who participated in the Q&A session on Wednesday evening).
Future Meetings...
All meetings held at 6:30 PM at City Hall. Check
here a few days before the meeting for the full agenda.
| Planning Commission |
Thursday, October 20th
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| Parks & Community Services Commission/Open Space Advisory Committee Joint Meeting |
Thursday, November 10th |
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Filipino Heritage Celebration
The American Canyon Fil-Am Club will be celebrating Filipino Heritage and History Month on Sunday, October 16th at the Community Center Gym, 100 Benton Way. Festivities are scheduled between10 AM and 2 PM with art exhibits, music, d
ancing, food and more! All are invited.
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Fire District News
The American Canyon Fire District publishes an informative newsletter each month, click here for the latest.
Public Safety Open House
Join American Canyon Police and Fire staff for the Annual Public Safety Open
House Sunday, October 16th, 11 AM - 2 PM at 911 Donaldson Way East. Meet your local police officers and firefighters, tour the Public Safety Building, check out fire trucks and police cars, learn safety through demonstrations, and more!
Drug Take Back Day
Next Sunday, October 22nd, the American Canyon Police Department is participating in the countywide Drug Take Back Day. Residents are encouraged to bring their unused or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications to the Public Safety Building between 10 AM and 2 PM. This service is free and anonymous.
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Market Matters
Only 3 weeks left of this season's Farmers' Market. The vendors will be there rain or shine! Get out your boots and umbrella for a quick trip to the market for fresh produce and prepared products!
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Friday, October 21, 2016 - 9 AM - 1 PM
6516 Yount Street, yountville
On behalf of the Healthy Aging Population Initiative (HAPI), Live Healthy Napa County (LHNC) and the Napa Commission on Aging please join us for the second Community Housing Summit. Follow the link above for additional information and to register.
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Questions from the Community
Question: Do you have a list of the streets that are to be sealed and/or repaired this fall? How about the maintenance plans for the Courts on the west side of town?
Answer:
Sealing and repair will begin within the next two weeks, weather permitting, on the following streets.
Biella Court,
Broadway South,
Cartagena,
Donaldson from SR 29 to Newell Drive,
Newell Drive,
Northrup from Chaucer to the west end,
Palestrina Court and Drive,
Rio Del Mar,
Silver Oak Trail,
Via Bellagio,
Wetlands Edge and
West American Canyon Road
These streets are scheduled to receive a 1 1/2 inch grind and overlay in 2017. We expect to bid the project in March or so and construction is scheduled for the summer.
Abbey Court,
Alder Court,
Ashby Place,
Cherry Blossom,
Hartford Court,
Kent Place,
Larkspur Street,
Newbury Way,
Norwick Court,
Orange Blossom, and
Park View Court
Got a question? Email City Staff
here.
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More About Traffic Safety
We heard from many of you during the special Q & A on Nextdoor this week - if you didn't get a chance to participate or have other questions/concerns please let us know. You can check out our new traffic safety page on our website for more information and use the form below to make suggestions.
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Public Works Updates
Storm Preparation
Our winter storm preparations started in early September with storm drain cleaning, vegetation re
moval and creek cleaning. This week we finished prepping the sewer collection system pump stations, and cleaned the debris screens on the drainage inlets
of the storm drain system.
Leaves clogging the storm drains is the number one cause of street flooding. You can help keep your street flowing by picking up fallen leaves and disposing of all yard waste in your Recology green waste disposal cart.
Water Treatment & Water Reclamation Check-Up
Last week GE Maintenance technicians came to our Water Plant and our Water Reclamation Plant to give the membranes t
heir annual check-up. We passed with flying colors; the membranes are working as expected and will serve us well for many years.
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Parks & Recreation Updates
Upcoming Events:
Fall 2016 General Registration is Now Open
We have some exciting new programs available for kids, teens, adults and seniors. Check out our
Fall 2016 Activity Guide for details on all programs running from September through November.
For more information contact us at: (707) 648-7275
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