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May 3, 2024
Hello,
Empowering current and future leaders is the hallmark of any city manager's career, and I'm proud to share a few recent examples.
This week, a group of City employees attended the Municipal Management Association of Northern California's Women's Leadership Summit. Here, they learned from others about finding their voice, being adaptable in the ever-changing world of local government and balancing energies in our work culture. Great job, ladies!
 Last weekend we recognized three amazing ACHS students who serve on various advisory commissions. De Andre Lendsey serves on the Planning Commission. Alaina Rei Guido serves on the Parks and Community Services Commission and is also a Recreation Coordinator for the City. Allison Bencsik serves on the Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission. These young adults are wise beyond their years, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish next.
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Be on the lookout for our biennial 'quality of life' survey – also known as "The National Community Survey™" (or "The NCS™"). Next week, 3,500 randomly selected residents will receive invitations to participate in The NCS™ by mail. Then, beginning May 22, all residents will have the opportunity to complete The NCS™ digitally by visiting American Canyon's Virtual City Hall. The NCS™ covers topics such as quality of life, essential community characteristics, services provided by American Canyon. The results will help the City Council understand and express community priorities into action. To ensure everyone's voice is heard, the survey will be available in English, Spanish and Tagalog.
Lastly – a little fish told me the ACHS Boys and Girls Varsity Swim Teams both took first place at the Vine Valley Athletics League Championship Swim Meet last weekend. Congratulations, and best of luck at Sections today!
Take care,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager
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 2024 American Canyon Gateway Award
Congratulations, Kristin! Your dedication and hard work truly made a difference, earning you this well-deserved award on Saturday, April 27. Thank you for all that you do for the community.
We also want to recognize and acknowledge Tony Heuschel, Kasama Lee, Lorrie King, Skiler Padilla, Powell Helms Sr., Cory Ball, Brenda Burke, Valerie Zizak-Morais, Arvind Nischal, Hugh Marquez, Andrea Long, Tove Ann Caubig and Jesse Corpus for being nominated.
To read the full media release, click here.
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State Route 37 Highway Closures
The Eastbound SR-37 full highway closure between SR-121 (Sonoma) and SR-29 (Vallejo) scheduled for the weekends of May 3 and May 10 will be rescheduled due to weather conditions. New closure dates will be shared once available.
Learn more about this project, including additional detour information, on CalTrans’ website. For real-time information, visit Caltrans’ QuickMap.
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New Signage: American Canyon Road at Silver Oak Trail
A new lighted sign was recently installed on American Canyon Road at Silver Oak Trail. The sign is a “No Right Turn” arrow and faces the southbound traffic on Silver Oak Trail. Previously, there had been a smaller sign stating no right turn on a red light. The newly installed lighted sign is large and bright, which is more effective at getting drivers’ attention. The sign lights up when the red light is lit, displaying the no right turn image, and turns off when the green light is lit.
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Apply for Napa County Grand Jury
Want to become an agent of change in the community? Serving on the Napa County Grand Jury is an impactful opportunity for citizens to learn about the workings of local government and the people who govern local affairs. Learn more and apply here today. The application deadline to be considered for the 2024-2025 Napa County Grand Jury is May 12, 2024.
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Recycling: Behind the Scenes
Vice Mayor Oro toured Recology's site this week and learned all about recycling. Check out his short video for a behind-the-scenes peek at Recology's operations. Visit Recology's website to utilize their WhatBin tool to find out how to properly dispose of items.
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The Future’s So Bright, We’re Gonna Need Shade (TREES!)
It's time for the annual Water Conservation Video Contest! This year's theme? Our urban trees! Learn about prizes, rules and tips for success here.
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Phillip West Aquatic Center Closure
The Phillip West Aquatic Center remains closed. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this abrupt closure and share the community's frustration over the situation. We want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to resolve this quickly.
Unfortunately, the closure has been longer than anticipated due to the challenge of sourcing and securing all necessary heater parts. Regrettably, it is not a simple fix; we must rebuild the entire heater completely due to a significant leak.
However, we're pleased to share that all required parts have been ordered and anticipate their delivery soon. We aim to complete the necessary work within the next few weeks. Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We understand this closure's impact on our community and lifeguard staff, and we are committed to restoring full access to the Aquatics Center as soon as possible. Please contact Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda at aikeda@cityofamericancanyon.org or (707) 647-4568 if you have any questions.
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Upcoming Trail Improvements
Newell Open Space will be closed on an intermittent basis late this spring for vegetation management activity, including sheep grazing, mowing and herbicide spraying. Stay tuned for updates at cityofamcan.org/newellopenspace.
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Free Paper Shredding Event for Residents!
Bring all your old bills, bank statements, tax documents and any other papers containing personal information. Our professional shredding service will ensure that your documents are securely destroyed, giving you peace of mind and helping you prevent identity theft. Visit us on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM at American Canyon City Hall Parking Lot (4381 Broadway).
This event is open to all community residents, so spread the word to your neighbors and friends. Don't miss this opportunity to declutter your home while protecting your privacy! This event is for residential documents only. No commercial or industrial shredding will be available.
If you have any inquiries or need further information, please contact the Water Reclamation Facility at 707-647-5325. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 Weed Abatement Season is Upon Us!
The City maintenance crews have started open space moving as a part of its annual weed abatement program for fire protection. Before an area is moved, a certified biologist will conduct a survey of the area. The purpose of the survey is to protect endangered and protected wildlife, such as red legged frogs and nesting birds. When protected wildlife is detected, the surveyor will make a buffer zone with colored ribbons and mowing activities must stay outside of the buffer zone.
The City has already completed open space mowing in the southwest corner of the City (from Highway 29 to the western city limits). Weed abatement has also been completed in the open space areas along Broadway. The open space areas at Vintage Ranch (inside the fences) will be next, followed by the open areas between American Canyon Road and American Canyon High School, La Vigne (inside the fences), open areas like Lombard and Hess, as well as open areas at Spikerush Circle near Community Park 1. Sheep are also being deployed in the Newell Open Space and will be used for the next round of weed abatement in the open space areas.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
In observance of Memorial Day, city offices and facilities are closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Please join us to honor the fallen on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 PM at Veterans Memorial Park (2801 Broadway Street).
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