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I wandered out into my yard a few days ago and noticed a strangely familiar whitish-bluish glow in the sky. Kinda made my eyes hurt, as it was so much brighter than the grayness I have come to expect recently. Did you see it too? I have very much enjoyed the sunshine this week, and so did my roses. There is not much in bloom yet, but if you have any blossoms to erase the winter doldrums email photographs to me (reply to this email) and I will include them in our next Friday Update, just in time for
Spring Celebration on March 25th.
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On the Agenda
Your City Council will meet again in the Council Chambers at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 7th. First the Council will hear a presentation from Ms. Vough's freshman biology class about trees in honor of Arbor Week. The Council will also hear mid-year fiscal status reports from both the City Manager and Fire Chief. Lastly, the Council will discuss the latest draft of the new Broadway District (Highway 29 corridor) Plan. This Plan is a very important tool to move the City forward and improve the highway. Click
here for the full agenda.
Since our Last Update
On February 21st, your City Councilmembers considered a full agenda. The Council heard an update from Community Development Director Brent Cooper regarding the progress made on meeting our affordable housing goals, adopted a new labor agreement with Teamster represented employees, and discussed with Chief Tracey Stuart the
Police Department's Annual Report for 2016.
The Council also considered two important matters relating to long term water supplies. First, the Council agreed to participate in a new reservoir project in Colusa County. Although construction is not likely for a decade, the City could receive more than 2,000 acre feet of water each year after the Sites Reservoir is complete, a significant increase in available water. Second, the Council also agreed to join the North Bay Water Reuse Authority. Joining this regional partnership opens up grant funds to improve the quality of our recycled water. The more we can use recycled water, the less potable water we have to buy. You may see the entire agenda and meeting video
here.
Your City Council also met on February 28th to consider a few organizational matters. The Council distributed committee assignments among themselves, discussed updates to their Strategic Plan and considered holding workshops in the coming months. Look for an announcement about a workshop about transportation and traffic later this month. Click
here to access the meeting video.
Future Meetings
All meetings held at 6:30 PM at City Hall. Check
here a few days before the meeting for the full agenda.
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Illegal Recyclers
Recology American Canyon has an agreement with the City which authorizes them - and only them - to pick up your garbage and recyclables. Don't be fooled by imposters that want to pick up your items - some even charge a fee! Not only have you already paid for these services with your monthly bill, in the long run this could drive up the cost of garbage services. Just give Recology a call at (707) 552-3110 or check out
their website
for more information or to arrange for a special pick up.
Speaking of garbage and recycling service - don't forget to bring your cans back in from the curb side after your weekly service! Remember, they should be stored on alongside your home, not in front.
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Bicycle Plan Input Requested
We want your input! Please take a moment to complete a
brief survey for the Caltrans District 4 Bicycle Plan. Caltrans is developing a Bicycle Plan for the Bay Area district to improve bicycling on and across the State-owned transportation network. This Plan builds on the California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and complements regional and local planning efforts to help create a connected, comfortable, and safer bicycle network for the Bay Area. This survey is one of your opportunities to help shape the bicycle network in your local community and the Bay Area region.
Click here to learn more and to sign up for updates.
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Local School Updates
American Canyon High School invites you to their Spring Showcase on Monday, April 3rd, 6:30 PM. See their invitation below.
Napa Valley Unified School District sends out a newsletter; below is a snippet from their recent edition. Click here to sign up for their newsletter.
FAMILY FESTIVAL IS SATURDAY, APRIL 29!
Mark your calendar! The 2017 NVUSD Family Festival will happen on Saturday, April 29, at the District Ed Center, 2425 Jefferson Street in Napa. There will be dozens of booths, activities, summer program options for your students, a bike rodeo, great food and more!
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You are invited to sign up for Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood. Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime. A sense of well-being is established by watching out for each other. The Neighborhood Watch program is a highly successful effort that has been in existence for more than thirty years in cities and counties across America. The National Sheriffs' Association implemented the program in 1972. How does it work? A resident or two become captain/s and organize, maintain, and distribute a list with contact information to those who participate in their neighborhood watch. Why get involved in a Neighborhood Watch group? To get to know your neighbors. To increase safety for yourself, your family, and property. To help reduce crime, and to learn crime reduction skills and prevention tips. To keep informed of crime alerts in your area. To help address neighborhood problems which concern you. To learn how to make reports to your law enforcement agency. To join in a National Night Out gathering once a year in your neighborhood, or attend other neighborhood meetings. Click
here to sign up to act as a captain or a participant.
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On Wednesday, March 8th, 6 - 7:30 PM, the American Canyon Library will host
coloring for fun and relaxation
for ages 16+. This event is free and supplies are provided.
Space is limited, please register via email or call (707) 644-1136. All ages are welcome at the Saturday Crafternoon at the Library on Saturday, March 11th, 12 - 2 PM, to create FREE garden seed starters. Also at the Library on Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30-7:30 PM, j
oin American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation and the Napa County Resource Conservation District for another fascinating Wild American Canyon Lecture. This month hear from Local Forager, Alex Greene and learn how to identify, gather, and use wild edible plants right here in Napa County.
Don't miss out on the American Canyon High School Tri-tip Dinner Fundraiser on March 18th.
Dinner for 4 includes a whole cooked tri-tip, 4 potatoes, beans, salad, rolls and cookies. All you have to do is purchase your $40 ticket in advance from your favorite sports team or online and drive through to pick up your dinner between 3:30 - 5 PM.
You can find these events, and others on the Community Calendar.
Interested in adding your event to the community calendar? Click
here
for more information.
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The recent storms and signal light outages at South Kelly Road are reminders of why it's helpful to know about programs like Nixle. In the last few months, the Napa County Sheriff sent messages about road closures caused by flooding, signal light outages, accidents and fallen trees through Nixle. You can register to receive text messages or emails and choose what type of notifications you'd like to receive by clicking
here
(enter "Napa" in the seach box). It's Free and Easy!
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Free Tax Assistance Clinics
The American Canyon Family Resource Center is providing free tax assistance clinics for families and individuals making less than $54,000 annually.
ACFRC Tax Clinics are funded by the City of American Canyon and United Way Bay Area.
If you have questions contact the Family Resource Center at (707) 980-7024. Click here for the flyer.
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Composting Class in April
Learn how to turn yardwaste and kitchen scraps into compost at home. In partnership with American Canyon, the City of Napa will offer a free workshop at the Senior Multi-use Center on Saturday, April 29th at 9 AM. Click here for more info and to register.
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Monday, March 6th through Wednesday, March 8th, PG&E will have the westbound lane of Donaldson Way from Tuscan Oak to Highway 29 closed between the hours of 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. East bound traffic will be unaffected. West bound traffic will be detoured to American Canyon Road by way of Shenandoah and Silver Oak Trail.
Traffic in and out the ARCO station, as well as the casino driveway, may experience minor delays. Flaggers will be instructed to facilitate safe passage.
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A Message from Napa Humane
We have an exciting event coming up folks! We are having another Clear the Shelter event on March 18, 2017. This time Napa County Animal Shelter is partnering up with the
Bissell Pet Foundation. This great organization will be sponsoring all the pet adoptions for the day which means the adoption fee will be waived for you!
Stay tuned to the Napa Humane
Facebook page as we post more information and details about this event. For more information call us at (707) 253-4382 See you on the 18th!
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Parks & Recreation Updates
Join us for an informal gathering where you can enjoy coffee and conversation with Fire Chief Glen Weeks. This is an ongoing and informal gathering to give the public the opportunity to meet various representatives from the City and other organizations. We will be meeting the first Tuesday of each month with a new guest each time. For a full list of guests, please
visit our website.
The Parks and Recreation Department is now Hiring!
We are currently recruiting for several part-time positions to add to the Parks & Rec team for our busy summer season. Please visit our
Human Resources job opportunities page
for information on how to apply for the following positions:
- Program Coordinators - Summer Day Camp & Aquatics
- Service Worker - Parks
- Sr. Recreation Leader
- Farmers Market & Movies in the Park
- Office Assistant - Senior Center
- Lifeguard/WSI
- Bus Driver
Upcoming activities:
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Ages/Grades
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Cost
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Location
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Run for the Rescued Pet Run
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All
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Saturday, March 25th
9:30 AM
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Kimberly Park to Community Park 2
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8-14
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Monthly Sessions
Wednesdays
Ages 8-10 - 7:30 -8:15 PM
Ages 11-14 - 8:15 - 9 PM
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Residents
$69/Month
Non $79/Month
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Community Center Gym
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5-14
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Practices begin in May with games beginning in June
RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPEN through 4/12/17
No online registration
Must register in person
Non-resident reg. opens 3/8/17
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Residents $65
Non $85
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Community Center Gym
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Swim, Start, Turn Swim Clinics with Kevin Chester
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9+
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$40 per clinic
or
$110 for all 3
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Phillip West Aquatic Center
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For more information contact us at (707) 648-7275.
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