Hello!
The excitement and interest surrounding government and politics seems to be at an all-time high. Last night in American Canyon was no exception as more than 100 residents turned out to listen to the
City Council candidates express their viewpoints on various issues. The forum was hosted by the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce. I was impressed by the thoughtful responses and heartened by the gracious and respectful tenor of the panel and the audience. If you were not able to make it, you may
view the video here.
I was raised to believe that being a responsible adult means voting in elections. Voting in the November 6th General Election has never been easier, but you must first be
registered to vote.
The
Napa County Elections office will mail ballots to all voters on October 8th. With all of the measures and the statewide office elections, trying to be informed about every issue or candidate can be overwhelming. Instead of giving up and not participating at all, I recommend you focus on local issues first. My suggestion is to start at the bottom of the back page first. This is where you will find the items most relevant to American Canyon. Another important tip – even if you turn in a partially filled out ballot, your vote is still counted (assuming you actually turn it back in!).
This November, American Canyon voters will have several key choices to make. Locally, there are five (5) candidates running for two (2) City Council seats. There will also be two opportunities (Measure H & Measure I) to increase the “hotel tax” on Napa Valley tourists to help pay for new workforce housing. Last week Mayor Garcia and Councilmembers Joseph and Oro joined me for a tour of the Valley View Senior Affordable Housing Project, which is one example of the kinds of projects that will be funded should these measures pass.
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In addition, the State has eleven propositions on the ballot – including importantly Proposition 6 (which if approved, will eliminate certain funding for road maintenance across the state and here in American Canyon).
Once you are done voting, you can return your ballot by either mailing it back (stamp will be provided), dropping it off in front of City Hall in the ballot drop box, or at the local vote centers - the American Canyon Library or the Fairfield Inn & Suites. It doesn’t matter how you vote, but sitting on the sidelines is no longer an option. Last time, only 3,480 American Canyon voters (32.56%) participated in the June primary. This November 6th, I know we can do much better than that!
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Jason B. Holley, City Manager
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P.S. –There are numerous upcoming opportunities to be informed and engaged on topics that have direct impacts on our community. I've listed them below and I hope to see you there!
P.S.S - Construction will begin next week on both the Donaldson Way Sidewalk Project and Annual Paving Project. Thank you in advance for your patience near the construction zones - see below for more information!
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Upcoming Opportunities to Participate in Local Government
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Napa County Strategic Plan Community Meeting
Napa County is seeking input and collaboration from the community to create it's
Strategic Plan that will set the course for the next three years.
Share your thoughts and ideas with Supervisor Belia Ramos at the District 5 Napa County Strategic Plan Community Meeting on Monday, October 1st, 6:15 PM at the American Canyon Boys & Girls Club. For more information
email or call (707) 253-4800. If you haven't already done so, please fill out the
online survey and be a part of the Strategic Planning process. The survey is available in English and Spanish until October 9th.
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City Council
Open Space Advisory Committee
Special Planning Commission
The
Planning Commission will have a special meeting on Thursday, October 4th at 7:30 PM at City Hall. The Commission will consider a recommendation on all aspects of the
Watson Ranch Project for the City Council's consideration at their October 16th regularly scheduled meeting.
Parks & Community Services Commission
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Transportation Forum with Senator Bill Dodd
Attend this important
town hall meeting to discuss transportation issues on Monday, October 15th, 6 - 7:30 PM at the City Council Chambers. Hear from state and local transportation officials. Ask questions and share your priorities.
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Construction Updates
The
Donaldson Way Sidewalk Project consists of installation of sidewalk on the south side of Donaldson Way between SR29 and James Road and on the north side from James Road to Carolyn Drive. A Class III bike lane will also be installed. The Contractor, Loduca Construction, will begin working during the week of October 1st. The work will start on the north side of Donaldson near SR29 and move toward James. Construction hours will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Any disruptions to traffic flow in the construction area will not occur until after 8:30 AM. Residents within the immediate construction area have and will continue to receive direct notifications from the Contractor of any activity that may directly impact them. This project is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.
The
Annual Paving Project is scheduled to start on October 9th. This project will involve the grind and overlay of pavement on ten streets, including (in order of scheduled work) Patricia Drive, Capra Drive, Ascot Court, Kingsly Lane, Bedford Lane, Chaucer Court, Brookshire Way, Kent Way, Knightsbridge Way (Danrose to Banbury), and Knightsbridge Court. These streets were
selected for surface improvements based on a combination of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and any underground utility work needed in the area. Construction hours will be Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 7 PM. Residents will receive notices from the Contractor, Darren Taylor Construction, prior to the start of work on their street. This project is anticipated to be completed by the end of October, with approximately five days of work on each street.
You can get the latest update on these projects and other construction activity in American Canyon every Friday
on our website.
On Wednesday, October 17th, 7 PM, at the American Canyon High School Theater, the
Napa Valley Unified School District will update the community on the status of the planned construction of the second American Canyon Middle School (next to the High School) and the new Napa Junction Elementary School campus on Eucalyptus Drive. See the latest drawings, and hear the status, timelines, and next milestones.
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“Napa Wildfires – One Year Later – What’s Changed?”
The
Napa County Grand Jurors’ Association (NCGJA) is the local chapter of the state-wide association that assists and promotes the Napa County Grand Jury each year to be more effective in their oversight of local government. The NCGJA will host a
Speakers Forum about the hard lessons learned and what’s changed in the ways that Napa County organizations now plan to prevent and respond to county-wide fire emergencies. The Forum will take place on Tuesday, October 9th, 7-8:15 PM, at the Napa City/County Library Community Room (580 Coombs St, Napa).
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Got Junk?
Tomorrow is the last day to use your
Clean Sweep Month bulky item(s) drop off coupon. The coupon is valid for a single drop-off of up to two cubic yards of unusable bulky items. These items can be items that are too large to fit into the trash or recyclable container. Acceptable items include large appliances, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, sofas, tables etc. Drop off is located at Recology - American Canyon, 2021 Broadway in Vallejo, from 8 AM - 4 PM on Saturday, September 29th.
Tires, e-waste, and mattresses will be accepted from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Final Sweep Event located at Donaldson Way Elementary School. Free on-site paper shredding will also be available.
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#1 Cause of Street Flooding? LEAVES!
You may see our
Public Works Crews out on the streets preparing for the wet season storms on the not-to-distant horizon, working with big equipment that vacuums out the stormdrain inlets. For neighborhoods with heavy leaf fall and where neighbors put leaves in the gutters, you are likely to see our crews out in the rain with rakes, shovels, and Road Closed signs. The leaves cause blockage in the drains drains repeatedly and cause walkway and driving hazards. Don’t let your street become a flooded zone.
What you can do to help.
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Recreational Opportunities
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Register by October 6th!
Register before October 1st
Register before October 1st
Register before October 1st
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Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, October 10th
3 - 6 PM
2185 Elliott Drive
Residents unable to attend the flu vaccine clinics or with children less than three years of age can call the Public Health Immunization Clinic at (707) 253-4270 for a free appointment.
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Community Calendar
Over 1,000 hard-to-find native plants will be available for sale. October 6th and 7th, 10 AM-4 PM at Skyline Park in Napa.
Enjoy a guided stroll along the American Canyon section of the Vine Trail with your preschooler as we discover what nature treasures can be found along the way. Friday, October 12th at 4 PM.
Sign up here.
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Meet Trixie
My name is Trixie, I came into the shelter with my kittens who are starting to get adopted. Now that I'm done having kittens, I'm ready to find my forever home.
Visit Trixie Mon – Sat, 11 AM - 4:45 PM
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Click on Activity Guide pictured above to view fall activities.
Click here
to register for activities online.
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