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Hello,
I hope your 2025 has been off to a great start! As we wrap up January, I’m looking forward to an exciting lineup of events happening in February:
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Soro’s Recreation Expo - Saturday, Feb. 8
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, discovery and connection at our Recreation Expo on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is your chance to meet our amazing recreation instructors, explore summer job opportunities and chat with our friendly staff about all the great programs and activities we have planned. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at our upcoming summer camps that your family won’t want to miss. As a special treat, we’re offering a 10% discount on select programs when you register between Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to plan a fun filled summer with us.
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State of the City Roadshow’s City Hall “Meet the Council” Open House - Tuesday, Feb. 18
Visit City Hall and explore interactive “Live,” “Work” and “Play” stations. Meet our staff and new Council, and be among the first to watch the premiere of this year’s State of the City videos! Enjoy free food, kids’ activities and a raffle!
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State of the City Roadshow’s Adult Activity Center Open House - Wednesday, Feb. 19
Join us to view the new State of the City video, connect with Council Members and engage with city staff.
Stormy weather is approaching! Due to forecasted heavy rainfall this weekend, Newell Open Space will be closed starting Friday, Jan. 31, with a tentative reopening on Friday, Feb. 7, depending on trail and weather conditions.
Stay safe, American Canyon!
Take care,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager
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The American Canyon City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, located at 4381 Broadway, Suite 201. Occasionally, "Special Meetings" are added to the calendar. A meeting is considered "Special" when it takes place outside the regular schedule. In compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, agendas for all public meetings are posted at least 72 hours before regular meetings and 24 hours in advance of special meetings.
So far, 2025 has been extraordinary, with several Special Meetings held to conduct interviews and establish new commissioner terms for the Planning Commission; Parks and Community Services Commission and the Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission. The City Council has also addressed other time-sensitive topics, prioritizing responsiveness to projects that reflect the needs and desires of our residents.
We warmly welcome and encourage everyone in the community to join us and be part of the conversation. Whether you want to share your thoughts, stay informed or see your local government in action, there are many ways to get involved. Each agenda includes instructions on how to provide public comments, whether on specific agenda items or during the general public comment period. You can view the meetings through multiple channels: Napa Valley TV on Channel 28, the City's YouTube channel, Zoom, the Virtual City Hall or by attending in person in the Council Chambers.
Your voice matters, and we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
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Stay Prepared for Stormy Weather
Stormy weather is on the forecast! Be prepared for potential flooding, power outages and downed trees. Our 24/7 self-serve sandbag station at City Hall (4381 Broadway, near the tree & picnic table) is fully stocked with sandbags to help prevent/reduce flooding and water damage. Don’t forget to bring your own shovel and gloves.
PG&E is actively taking measures to reduce the risk of power outages. For real-time power outage information and to sign up for outage notifications, visit pgealerts.alerts.pge.com.
If you see drowned wires or other major safety hazards, call 911 immediately. For all other issues such as clogged storm drains and downed trees, call (707) 995-8674.
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 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Update
At the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, American Canyon will consider implementing new user fees for public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to ensure sustainable operations while continuing to support clean transportation in our community.
New rates:
- $0.47 per kWh per charging
- 30-minute grace period after charging is completed
- $2.50 per 15 minutes for vehicles remaining after grace period
With growing demand and rising costs, these modest fees will help maintain our charging infrastructure. We’re proud that usage of our stations has increased significantly, and we’re continuing to expand — with new solar chargers at the Phillip West Aquatic Center and Napa Junction, plus more charging stations coming to City Hall! Payment will be simple through EV Connect or ChargePoint mobile apps. City fleet vehicles will continue to charge at no cost using fleet cards.
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Walk, Roll & Ride: Napa County Open House -
Bike and Pedestrian Projects
On Feb. 26, NVTA is hosting the first of five community meetings to ensure that the Countywide Active Transportation Plan reflects the priorities and needs of our whole community. Stop by to speak with the planning team, learn about the plan process and have your voice heard. Learn more about the plan at NapaATPlan.org
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PG&E's Better Together STEM Scholarships
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Foundation is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships of $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. These are for students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers at the time of application.
The deadline to apply to the PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship is March 14.
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Volunteer with SpiritHorse Ranch
SpiritHorse's mission is to empower individuals through the unique bond between humans and horses. Whether you're helping in sessions, caring for horses or supporting our day-to-day operations, your contributions play an essential role in creating a safe, nurturing and transformative environment for participants. See volunteer opportunities.
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 Hazardous Waste Drop-off Locations
Need to dispose of batteries, oil, paint or antifreeze? Two convenient locations are ready to help:
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Recology Vallejo-American Canyon (2021 Broadway Vallejo, CA 94589)
Thursday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Contact: (707) 552-3110
Acceptable items: batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze (BOPA)
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Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
(889-A Devlin Road, American Canyon)
Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: (707) 259-8608
Acceptable items: auto batteries, household batteries, latex paint, antifreeze, used motor oil & filters and one mattress and box spring set per visit. Additional items accepted for a fee.
Please note that the Corporation Yard (205 Wetlands Edge) no longer accepts hazardous waste. Visit Recology or Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for safe disposal.
Thank you for doing your part to create a greener future and safely dispose of hazardous waste!
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 Construction Notice: Rancho Del Mar Paving & Utility Improvements
The City of American Canyon will begin the Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project in late February, with work continuing through July 2025. The project, awarded to Ghilotti Construction, includes pavement rehabilitation, water main replacement and sewer upgrades across multiple neighborhood streets.
Project Timeline & Impacts:
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Phase 1 (Feb–July 2025): Sewer repairs, water main installation, and concrete work (sidewalks, curbs, gutters).
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Phase 2 (June–July 2025): Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) on Rio Del Mar; cape seal on other streets, requiring full road closures during work hours (7 a.m.–5 p.m., weekdays).
For questions about the project, please reach out to Kristine Delos Santos, PE, Engineer III at (707) 647-4579 or ksantos@americancanyon.gov.
Learn more on American Canyon's website.
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