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New State Law Requires Plumbing Upgrades 

County Health Official Flu Warning

Napa County is seeing a rapid increase in flu, including several cases requiring admission to the hospital. It is not too late to get a vaccine which is readily available this year.

Check the Public Health website for more information and locations of vaccination clinics.  Make sure you and your family W.H.A.C.K. the flu:

Wash your hands often

Home is where you stay when sick

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Cover your coughs and sneezes

Keep your distance from people who are coughing and sneezing

Watson Ranch/Town Center Development Proposed

Developer and property owner American Canyon 1, LLC recently provided the City with a preliminary draft of the Watson Ranch Specific Plan for the northeastern area of town also known as the Town Center.  The Draft Specific Plan covers approximately 304 acres and is situated east of the Southern Pacific Rail line, north of the Vintage Ranch neighborhoods, and west of the future extension of Newell Drive. 

The Draft Specific Plan proposes a mix of housing types (from single-family homes to townhomes and apartments), an elementary school, public parks, commercial uses, and a hotel. The Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area (former Portland Cement Company ruins) is envisioned as a gathering place for residents and visitors and may include a farmer's market, winery, restaurants, and a venue for outdoor entertainment. Additionally, a 200-room hotel is proposed for the ruins area.  The complete initial draft of the proposal and other Watson Ranch information is available HERE.  The full press release is available HERE.  

Approval of the project will require an Environmental Impact Report, with studies of traffic, water and wastewater systems.  There will be numerous public meetings and substantial outreach in the community.  To insure you stay informed, add your email address to the mailing list by contacting Taresa Murphy.  Much more to follow in the coming months.

On the Agenda.... 

The next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30 PM.  The agenda for this meeting is very full, and several of the items are quite interesting!  The complete meeting agenda is available HERE.  The City Council will hear a presentation about public art programs and honor the Chamber of Commerce for 20 years of service to the community.  Additionally, and very importantly, the Council will hear a presentation from staff regarding our water needs and supply for the coming year and what conservation efforts may be necessary.   

Finally, as we wrap up the community-wide visioning process, the City Council will be asked to weigh in on the draft Vision Statement.  Preliminary adoption of the statement will allow City staff to move ahead with the related Strategic Plan.  What do you think? 

AMERICAN CANYON VISION STATEMENT

HOME to an engaged, diverse community

DESTINATION for outdoor recreation and natural beauty

HUB of opportunity and economic vitality

Napa Junction Pedestrian Improvement Project Underway

Hess Construction began work today on the Napa Junction Pedestrian Improvement Project by removing existing storm drains, sidewalk, and curb and gutter to make way for new improvements on the south side of Napa Junction Road between Theresa Avenue and Highway 29.  Crews will be working from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.  There will be no lane closures while work is in progress, but two-way traffic controls will occasionally be required.  The City is working with Napa Junction School to minimize traffic impacts during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.  The project should be completed by March.