COVID-19 Guidance Update
As the COVID-19 guidance from federal and state public health agencies continues to evolve, there is a high level of confusion. In regard to recent guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s important to note that their guidance states “except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.” Napa County Public Health Department is awaiting updated guidance from the CA Dept of Public Health. Cal-OSHA is in the process of updating guidance, but it is not yet in effect. In the State of California, businesses are still required to follow current Cal-OSHA guidance, which includes masking of all employees in most indoor settings.
Revisions to Cal/OSHA's COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (8 CCR Sections 3025-3205.4) will be considered by the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board at its May 20th meeting. For more information: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OSHSB/COVID-19-Prevention-Emergency.html
Still Looking to Get Vaccinated?
Vaccination Clinics in Napa County
As members of the CDC's Federal Pharmacy Partnership program, many local pharmacies are offering free COVID-19 vaccines. Right here, in American Canyon, there are three options for you! Visit the sites below to book your appointment today!
Walgreens Vaccination Clinic
Safeway Vaccination Clinic
Walmart Vaccination Clinic
These options, and more, can be found on the MyTurn Website.
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Take Our Homeless Services SurveyThe City of Napa wants to hear from you! The City is developing short and long-term strategies to address and assist individuals experiencing homelessness and we want your input. Unfortunately, there is no easy or quick solution to homelessness but Napa is dedicated to designing and implementing measures to work toward solutions for the entire community.
? Take the 15-20 survey now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NapaCity2021HomelessSurvey. The survey will be open through May 24th and results of this survey will be presented to the Napa City Council for discussion on June 15. |
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Congressman Mike Thompson Presents Mayor Scott Sedgley With American Rescue Plan Funds
Thank you to Congressman Mike Thompson who presented City of Napa Mayor Scott Sedgley with aid from the American Rescue Plan! The federal government passed the ARP in mid-March to help stimulate the economy and provide immediate relief to millions of Americans. Though the City remains in a deficit position following the budgetary impacts from the pandemic, this one-time aid will act as a necessary bridge for the City as it approaches the recovery process. Napa will use the ARP funds to fill 62 positions that have been left vacant for more than a year to improve efficiency, customer service and effectiveness within the City.
Though we have a ways to go before Napa fully recovers financially, we are grateful to receive ARP aid and continue looking toward the future. Learn more about the City of Napa's financial situation at https://www.cityofnapa.org/951/9226/FY-201920-and-FY-202021-Budgets.
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Join us for "Drive Up To a Greener You!"Saturday, May 22, 10 AM - 2 PM
With offices closed and events curtailed for the past year, local public agencies have had limited opportunities to engage with customers, but now it’s time to Drive Up To a Greener You! On Saturday, May 22, simply drive, walk, or bike to Second and Seminary Streets in Downtown Napa. From 10 am to 2 pm you will find an array of exhibitors eager to help you conserve our precious natural resources.
Looking for easy ways to save water during the drought? City of Napa Water is giving away free showerheads, hose shutoff nozzles, hose timers, and other devices. Come away with your own handy water conservation kit! Confused about where your “stuff” goes: recycling, compost, or landfill? Test your knowledge (or theirs!) with City Solid Waste & Recycling staff and win a prize that will help you in your effort to divert materials from the landfill! Did you know it is Bay-Friendly Garden Month? Stop by the Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) booth where the whole family can learn about ways to conserve water in outdoor spaces.
Napa San will give away compostable kitchen grease containers, grease scrapers, and other handy tools and info to help you keep the sewer system healthy and protect the environment! Napa County and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) will be handing out information on energy efficiency rebates and other energy-saving programs as well as some giveaway reminders to save energy.
Exhibitor tents will be easy to spot in the City staff parking lot on the northeast corner of the Second & Seminary Streets intersection, next to Fire Station #1. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed.
For more information, call (707) 257-9497.
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Defensible Space is Your Home's Front Line of Defense Against Wildfire
As most Napa residents know, it is never too early to start preparing for wildfire season. As wildfire season approaches, it is important to prepare by ensuring there is at least 100 feet of defensible space around your home. Defensible space is your home's front line defense against wildfires and increases your home's chances of surviving a wildfire.
Learn more at https://readynapacounty.org/457/Defensible-Space-Espacio-Defendible
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May is Bay-Friendly Garden Month!Last year’s transition from a decade-long, on-day Bay-Friendly Garden Tour to a virtual Bay-Friendly Garden Month was a resounding success, and we will continue that virtual fanfare during May of 2021. Throughout the month, the Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) and City of Napa Water will present a suite of live online workshops and garden tours, as well as featuring online resources to inspire local residents to adopt water-saving, sustainable landscaping practices in their own yards. From the hub at NapaRCD.org/GardenMonth2021, you can access pre-recorded videos and register for upcoming workshops.
This year we are excited to announce workshops focusing on drawing good bugs to your gardens, kid-friendly gardening, greywater systems on a landowner scale, gardening to ensure gorgeous live flower bouquets for your home, and local garden tours showcasing our local Bay-Friendly Gardening rock stars. Additional resources will be added throughout the month, and all videos will be preserved for later viewing. Several garden visits will be Facebook Live events. Workshops will be presented via Zoom and Facebook Live, with registration available at the Bay-Friendly Garden Month home page: https://naparcd.org/GardenMonth2021.
Sponsors and helpers for these virtual online events include the City of Napa, Napa County RCD, and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. They are inspired by Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening, a former program of ReScape California (rescapeca.org), a non-profit organization that advocates for a sustainable approach to landscaping that works in harmony with the natural environment.
For more information, call Ashley at (707) 690-3117.
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Make It In Napa New Initiative for Local Makers and Manufacturers
The City of Napa is home to makers, artists, creatives, and manufacturers. It is a place where people create and make things from chocolate, wine and craft spirits to art installations, fine art and metal-forged decor. Enter Make It In Napa. ??
Through this new initiative, Make It In Napa hopes to create a supportive ecosystem for all of our makers and manufacturers. Make It In Napa will work closely with local stakeholders to deliver actionable steps to the City to foster the growth of new policies, programs and partnerships that support creative and manufacturing businesses.
Based on the 2019 City of Napa Economic Development Action Strategy, Napa believes Make It In Napa will foster a stronger and more diverse economy, complementing Napa's tourism, agricultural and healthcare industries. Learn more at https://www.artspace.org/MakeItInNapa.
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Dispose of Used Oil and Oil Filters the Right Way - Recycle Them!
You may know that the only legal way to dispose of used oil and oil filters is to recycle them. Did you also know that they can be picked up for free? If you have residential curbside service with Napa Recycling, you can request a free oil container and zip-lock filter bag to properly dispose of your used oil. Call (707) 255-5200.
Note that only motor oil is accepted in this curbside jug. Other automotive fluids must be kept separate and recycled at drop off locations. Visit NapaRecycling.com for more information.
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Compost Girl: Understanding the Barriers to CompostingDid you know? Currently, 30%+ of what we send to landfills is considered organics and is compostable (cheat sheet: something that was once alive, plant or animal). So, we have the opportunity to make a big difference through composting!
Read more from the Compost Girl's latest article here! |
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Vaccination Clinics in Napa CountyPlease check the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Calendar for upcoming Public Health clinics. When viewing the calendar, click on a specific calendar event for more details and registration (if required). County of Napa Public Information & Support: 707-253-4540(Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) MyTurn.ca.gov Information & Support: 1-833-422-4255(Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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NapaSan Construction at Lincoln and Main Intersection on Monday
On Monday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 18, NapaSan will be conducting essential sewer pipeline rehabilitation work at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street. To minimize impacts during the peak traffic time in this area, work will occur from 7:00 until 11:00am and in the afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Please plan for traffic delays in the area, and plan an alternate travel route if possible.
For more information on this project, visit www.napasan.com/constructionzones. At this link, you can sign up to receive weekly email or text alerts with the current construction locations.
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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is Here!If you've struggled to pay rent because of a pandemic-related challenge, help is here! The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program is helping households who need assistance paying overdue or upcoming rent and utility payments.
Get more information or see if you're eligible at HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122. |
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Napa Parks & Rec is Hiring for Part-Time Seasonal Roles
Lifeguards
Napa Parks & Rec is Hiring Lifeguards for the Summer! Are you looking for a fun summer job in an outstanding community? We have just the position for you in our Recreation Division! Join us this summer in providing excellent customer service while maintaining a safe environment for all pool guests! This role requires a valid lifeguard certification. We are offering a recertification class on May 22. Aquatics staff hours are from 8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday through Thursday, working up to 30 hours per week. The season is late June through early August. Employees in this classification are at-will and not covered by the City's Civil Service System.Learn more here! Recreation LeadersDo you consider yourself a positive role model? Do you love leading and mentoring youth? We have a part-time, seasonal position meant for you!
The Recreation Division has exciting summer opportunities for part-time work. We are hosting summer camp cohorts every two weeks from June 28 to August 6th, and we need Recreation Leaders to lead these cohorts. Staff hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Employees in a part-time classification are at-will and not covered by the City's Civil Service System.
Learn more here!
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Napa's Parks & Urban Forestry Division is Hiring!
The Parks and Urban Forestry Division is looking for a part-time, seasonal park maintenance assistant! If you enjoy Napa's parks, working with your hands and making sure Napa's green spaces stay beautiful, this may be the job for you.
Learn more and apply now here. |
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Want to make a difference in your community? City Clerk Announces Board and Commission Openings - Apply Today!
Want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? The City Clerk is accepting applications from Napa Residents for a total of six openings; one to serve on the Civil Service Commission, two to serve on Cultural Heritage Commission, one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board, one to serve on the Napa Public Access Cable TV Board, and one to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission.
Please submit application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021.
Applications are available online for submission – visit www.cityofnapa.org/BoardsandCommissions (https://www.cityofnapa.org/268/Boards-Commissions) for more information about the opening and the guidelines and requirements.
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6th Annual Napa County Water Conservation Video ContestGet those cameras ready! The 6th annual Napa County Water Conservation Video Contest is now open to all local students – and families! 30-second videos capturing this year’s theme Imagine Our Water-Wise Future are due by Friday, May 28. With more frequent drought conditions seemingly the new normal, entrants are asked to imagine a water-wise Napa County in the year 2040, with conservation protecting our water resources for generations to come.
Winners will be announced via social media and local agency web sites. The 1st place video will be shown before all films at Century Napa Valley Theatre for one week this summer. Top prize also includes $250 cash and a $60 gift card for the Theatre! The 2nd and 3rd place videos garner $150 and $100 cash prizes. View the contest web page for full details, entry form, and guidelines.
The City, Napa County RCD, and other local agencies have sponsored this annual contest since the 2015-16 school year. Top videos from the previous five contests can be viewed at www.napawatersheds.org/videocontest. |
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Getting Tested for COVID-19
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have come into close contact with someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19, you can get tested in Napa!
Visit https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing to find testing locations near you and other helpful COVID-19 testing resources.
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Stay Connected!Now, more than ever, staying connected is so important. Follow the City of Napa on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter and register for Nixle alerts today! |
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