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March 11, 2022
Hello,
Have you taken the National Community Survey™(The NCS™) yet? This is an excellent opportunity for you to give us feedback on what we can do to improve living in American Canyon. Who better to tell us about your experience than YOU? The survey includes questions about quality of life, important characteristics of the city's community services, and priorities for the future. This survey closes on March 28.
Have you wondered how to participate in City business? View our tutorial on how to participate in our public meetings, and make sure to view our City Calendar of Meetings and Events to see what meetings are coming up.
Thank you to all who submitted questions during our State of the City Annual presentation held on February 25, 2022. Your questions and responses are now live on our State of the City webpage.
Water conservation is no longer an option, it is a way of life for all of us. We all need to do our parts to help save water. We have many programs and tools to take advantage of, such as our Recycled Water Program and MyWater Portal that can help you track your water use. We also offer water-saving rebates. Check out this video to learn more about the ongoing statewide drought conditions and how you can do your part in the water conservation efforts.
Keeping our streets safe is a high priority for us. The City has a Traffic Working Group that meets regularly to evaluate concerns about traffic safety while also addressing community member concerns. The Traffic Working Group consists of staff from the American Canyon Fire Protection District, American Canyon Police Department, and Public Works Department. Our Traffic Calming page provides helpful traffic safety related information. In addition, it provides a portal for our community members to share their concerns directly with our Traffic Working Group. Receiving specific information through this process is very helpful in addressing problems in a prescriptive manner. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy solution that will fix all issues since each situation has it's own set of considerations. The Traffic Working Group exists to find solutions that will keep everyone safe.
Stay tuned this spring for public meetings, community events, and so much more.
Take care,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager
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 March 10, 2022, American Canyon Media Release
American Canyon Teen hit by SUV
March 8, 2022, Napa Valley Register
Janet Peischel's The Internet Marketer: Napa Valley biz benefits from website, video and reviews: Business up 15%
March 7, 2022, Napa Valley Register
American Canyon man faces rape, sex abuse allegations
March 6, 2022, Napa Valley Register
Authorities: Argument between paintballers leads to disturbance and arrest
March 4, 2022, Napa Valley Register
American Canyon not seeing housing mandate hurdles
March 4, 2022, Napa Valley Register
Suspect in Napa highway shooting arraigned on attempted murder and gun charges
March 3, 2022, Patch.com
Survey: American Canyon Seeks Public Input On Housing Priorities
March 2, 2022, The Marietta Daily Journal
Napa County's COVID-19 death toll reaches 128 with reporting of mid-February fatality
March 2, 2022, Napa Valley Register
American Canyon High School Students sweep Poetry Out Loud contest
March 2, 2022, Vallejo Times-Herald
American Canyon High softball team edges Rodriguez
March 1, 2022, Napa Valley Register
Napa County’s COVID-19 death toll reaches 128 with reporting of mid-February fatality
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 City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022, 6:30 PM
Agenda
Napa County Board of Supervisors Meeting
March 22, 2022, 9 AM
Agenda
Planning Commission Public Hearing
for a Temporary Design Permit for development
of a maintenance vehicle yard at 352 Green Island Rd.,
APN 057-130-004 (PL21-0025)
March 24, 2022, 6:30 PM
Agenda
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Now Hiring a Plant Maintenance Mechanic I/II
Application Closes April 3, 2022
The City of American Canyon is seeking a capable, efficient Plant Maintenance Mechanic I to perform a variety of assignments related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair functions on equipment in the water treatment plant, water reclamation facility, and pumping stations. This work will include diagnosing and programming Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), pumps, chemical feed equipment, valves, and other equipment and components used for water or wastewater treatment, storage, and distribution. Click here for more information and to apply.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in American Canyon on March 23, 2022
Walk-up: no pre-registration required. Open to anyone five years & up. Parents must be present for minors. The clinic offers 1st, 2nd, or 3rd* dose or booster of Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (*Moderna boosters and 3rd vaccines have different doses. 3rd vaccines are generally for those who are immunocompromised or have a chronic health condition. If you don’t know what type of dosage is best for you, please contact your medical provider.) Visit the Vaccination Calendar for events throughout Napa County. Para Espanol.
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Updated Mask Requirement
Following Governor Newsom's recent announcement regarding new statewide masking guidelines, masks will no longer be a requirement inside schools and childcare facilities. As of Monday, March 14, NVUSD will adopt new indoor mask policies that remove the requirement to mask indoors in all schools across the district. However, masks will be "strongly recommended" in keeping with updated guidance. Per CalOSHA, these new guidelines also apply to employees. Learn more at https://www.nvusd.org/covidinfo.
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 City of American Canyon Announces
Launch of OpenGov Planning and Budgeting
Have you always wanted a first-hand look at the City of American Canyon’s finances? Or an opportunity to easily and conveniently submit feedback online about the City’s budget allocation? 💬
✅Check out the City’s transparency portal, with NEW added features powered by OpenGov!
You can interact with budget visualizations, participate in surveys, and more. 📊 See it in action and view a tutorial at CityOfAmericanCanyon.Org/Transparency
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National Community Survey is Available to All Residents!
The City of American Canyon is pleased to announce the comprehensive quality of life survey, The National Community Survey™(The NCS™), is NOW OPEN to all American Canyon residents!
If your household received an invitation in the US Mail to participate in the Survey, please utilize the link on the invitation you received to maintain the accuracy of the data sample.
The NCS allows us to compare results and benchmark residents' opinions against other communities across the country. The Survey includes questions about quality of life, important characteristics of the City's community services, and priorities for the future.
English: https://polco.us/svyqp9
Spanish: https://polco.us/suvxrc
Tagalog: https://polco.us/stypzs
Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy—they only share anonymous, combined results. They never share participants’ individual data or votes. Residents can respond online or download the Polco app for Android or iOS. When completing the survey, residents will be asked to provide their ZIP code to confirm where they live. This allows the City to be sure they are hearing from each person only once and see which general area of the city respondents live in. Responses will remain anonymous, and personal information will be securely stored with Polco.
We can't wait to hear from you!
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 Wetlands Edge Traffic Calming
Our Public Works Team completed traffic calming upgrades on Wetlands Edge Road this week. The project began with a resident petition following the City’s Traffic Calming Program process. The enhancements include traffic narrowing curbs, delineators, centerline striping, signs, and speed cushions at three strategic locations along the straightaway. We’d love to hear what you think of this project, please take this short survey to let us know.
Our Traffic Calming Program page provides helpful traffic safety-related information. In addition, it provides a portal for our community members to share their concerns directly with our Traffic Working Group.
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Bay Area High Schoolers:
Apply for the Summer Academy on Transportation, Housing Equity & More
Do you know high school students interested in how the Bay Area grapples with issues like environmental justice, housing and transportation equity, community health and social justice? Join Bay Area Metro and four regional government agencies who are sponsoring an online Bay Area Summer Academy to provide insights into how regional governments address these issues and how the public, including students, can help advance equity across the Bay Area. Students from low-income households are encouraged to apply – the deadline is April 4, 2022.
During weekly one-hour online seminars in July 2022, students will learn about:
- What regional agencies do and the skills needed for a future career in the public sector.
- How to weigh in on decisions that impact the air we breathe, the neighborhoods we live in, how we get to work, school, exercise, and other factors that shape our communities’ health.
- How students can have a voice in making decisions that benefit their communities.
- Questions like how long is a bridge supposed to last? Why are there so many potholes? Why is housing so costly? Is the water really rising around the Bay?
Participating students will attend online sessions, complete quizzes, and make a brief presentation on a local challenge involving transportation, housing, environmental justice and/or related topics. For more information and to apply for the academy, visit- http://mtc.one/BayAreaSummerAcademy2022.
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Did you know that our community is home to some talented teens? Let's look at some of these amazing accomplishments and congratulate all of the talented teens in American Canyon!
This week, Mistura Bankole and Paige Rosal, students at American Canyon High School, took first and second place at the Napa County-wide contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. This contest is put on by the Arts Council Napa Valley Education Alliance, California Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3CcBa7T.
 On March 1st, AmCan Seniors Collin-Jonah Yan, Angie Driscoll, and AmCan Middle School Students Kingston Flemming, and Lauren Ranada, were recognized for their talents in the American Canyon High School choir and theater departments. Kingston Flemming from American Canyon Middle School was also recognized for his outstanding art piece and his talents as an artist! Read the article they were featured in from the Napa Valley Register.
 The American Canyon High School Wolf Pack Winter Percussion team is also a budding talent in AC! They hosted a Northern California Percussion Alliance league meet on Saturday, March 5, and placed first in their division of eight teams! Watch their award winning performance here.
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WILD AC: Fire Recovery, Forest & Wildflower Hike
Join ACCPF & Napa RCD for a 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 & 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 walk and talk at Newell Open Space on March 26, at 9 AM. Choose from a 4-mile environmental education hike led by Amanda Benton, Napa RCD Forest Program Manager, or a 1-mile "five senses hike" with Miss Joy of ACCPF.
During the course of the 4-mile loop hike, discussions will focus on the current health of the trees, the impacts of the fire, and looking at any and all wildflowers we see along the trail.
The 1-mile "five senses hike" is offered as part of ACCPF's Curiosity Kids series and will focus on a short walk utilizing all five senses to explore the magic of Newell Open Space.
Meet at the Newell Open Space Preserve kiosk in American Canyon at 9:00 am to participate in either hike. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, long pants, layers for the weather, a water bottle & some snacks.
This hike is being offered to the community free of charge as part of the Wild Napa series made possible by support from Napa County Resource Conservation District, Watershed Information & Conservation Council, Napa Valley Vintners, Friends of the Napa River & CP Nature Center.
For more information visit www.acparks.org or NapaRCD.org/WILD.
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