Hello,

You may hear howling from City Hall at the beginning of the next City Council meeting (Tuesday, February 21)—in Am Can, football celebrations didn't end with Superbowl LVII! The Junior Wolves will be filling the Council Chamber in celebration of their 2022 National Youth Football Championship victory. We're excited to personally congratulate the team, their families, the coaching staff led by Head Coach Richard Sifuentes, and the entire Junior Wolves Youth Football organization led by Ian Anderson.

Congratulations and welcome to our newly appointed commissioners:

- Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commissioners Tara McClinton-Horner and Sean Hughes
- Planning Commissioners Davet Mohammed and Brando Cruz
- Parks & Community Services Commissioners Charlie Plummer and David Garcia

Join us at the Council meeting on February 21 to thank and celebrate the service of outgoing Commissioners for their dedication and service to our community:

- Planning Commissioners Tammy Wong and Tyrone Navarro
- Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commissioner Kim Hester Williams
- Parks & Community Services Commissioners Karina Servente and Kristin Einberger

Want to learn more about the recent accomplishments and future plans of American Canyon? Our annual State of the City is a great chance to gain insights into the city's progress and future plans directly from American Canyon leadership. We're taking the "show on the road" this year in hopes of reaching more of you!

Join us on February 22 at 6:30 PM for the digital broadcast at CityOfAmericanCanyon.org/StateOfTheCity. An in-person State of the City presentation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 AM, at the Adult Activity Center (2185 Elliott Drive). This presentation will be focused on program participants at the Center; and anyone, of any age, is welcome to attend. As a part of our student Citizens Academy at American Canyon High School, we'll spend Friday, February 24, with the junior and senior class students to discuss how they can get engaged in local government. Finally, we'll be at the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce's State of the City luncheon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 12 PM. More information and tickets for this event are available at AmCanChamber.org.

You can view the Annual State of the City report and find more information on upcoming State of the City events at CityofAmericanCanyon.org/StateOfTheCity.

We are happy to receive any inquiries you might have all year round. Submit your questions to us here.

Take care,

Jason B. Holley
City Manager

PG&E Electric Customers Can Apply for a New Rebate of up to $4,000

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced the launch of its Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program, providing qualified residential customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV. The program aims to distribute more than $78 million to promote the adoption of EVs and make EV ownership more affordable for all customers. 

Current PG&E electric customers may qualify to receive a $1,000 or $4,000 rebate, based on household income, when purchasing or leasing an eligible pre-owned all-electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid EV. To take advantage of the offer, interested customers must successfully submit a rebate application within 180 days of the date of purchase or lease. 

Read the full press release to learn more.

NVTA Transportation Survey! 

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority is conducting a survey to learn about what barriers to transportation exist for seniors and those with disabilities, and how to make it easier to get around. Your participation in this survey will help us to create recommendations for achieving equitable, improved transportation options to better serve these individuals. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and is available for responses until February 28, 2023. Click here to take the survey today!

State Route 29 Emergency Road Work Repair

Caltrans will be performing emergency pavement repair on State Route 29 (SR-29) between State Route 12/29 intersection in Napa County and Mini Drive in Vallejo on both northbound and southbound lanes. Daytime lane closures will be in effect February 13 through February 20 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. At least one lane in each direction on SR-29 will remain open.

During this time, motorists should expect traffic and delays due to lane closures and also exercise increased caution to ensure the safety of workers. 

Southbound work will begin Monday, February 13 and is expected to be completed by Thursday, February 16. Northbound work will begin immediately after the Southbound is completed and is expected to be completed by Monday, February 20.

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org or www.twitter.com/511SFBay. For real-time information, please visit Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

Celebrating Black History Month

In case you missed it: the City of American Canyon recognized February as Black History Month at the February 7, 2023 City Council meeting. The proclamation was accepted by longtime community member and Juneteenth event organizer, Brenda Knight.

Brenda Knight is the founder of Ladies in Red, a women’s empowerment group that provides motivation, education and inspiration to African American Women. She made history by becoming the first African American woman to be elected as Chairman of the Board for the Association of Community Colleges Trustees, the national organization for community colleges. She has also been featured in Black Issues in Higher Education, Essence and Black Enterprise magazines.

“I have lived in American Canyon for 20 years. As we celebrate Black History Month on my 20th year, I reflect on the diversity and support our community offers. We stand together, we work together, and we come together when there are issues to be discussed. I am a proud resident to live, work and play in the community I have chosen to call home. I have a responsibility to do more because I can, and next year I plan to celebrate more because I must. Thank you to the City Council for the proclamation. I am honored to receive it.” – Brenda Knight

Lifeguard Training Class

The countdown for summer begins now! If you are 15 years of age or older, you can sign up for Lifeguard Training to earn your American Red Cross Certification in just four days. 

That's not all; lessons on CPR/AED and First Aid are included as well! Upon certification, you will be eligible to apply for the Lifeguard position with the City of American Canyon. Spots are limited, so register today!

State of the City

Join us online on February 22, 2023, at 6:30 PM for our annual State of the City event! Learn more about the City's accomplishments in 2022 and the exciting initiatives and opportunities that await in 2023. Stay tuned for more information on our website.

Leadership Napa Valley is partnering with Napa Valley College to bring you Board PICK 2023 on February 22!

The event offers an opportunity for Napa Valley residents to demonstrate their Passion, Interest, Commitment, and Knowledge (PICK) by meeting with the leadership of local nonprofit organizations to learn how to get involved on the boards of directors for these organizations. Learn more!

Napa County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy

Registration is open for the Napa County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy—and it's free for all eligible attendees! This year's academy will be Wednesday nights starting March 8 - May 24, with two additional Saturday sessions to be determined. Applications will be accepted until February 22, so sign up now!

Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarship

The NVCF Scholarship is now open! High school seniors, Napa Valley College students, and many more are eligible for this scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023. Learn more and apply!

Napa RCD High School Environmental Scholarships

Napa RCD’s 2022-23 Emerging Environmental Leaders Scholarship is now open! The scholarship is open to students graduating from any high school, high school equivalent, or GED program in Napa County. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2023.

Learn more and apply!

Napa County Climate Challenge

Join the Napa County Climate Challenge and help us create a sustainable American Canyon. Small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle can lead to big results. Explore everyday actions and be part of the solution!

Vallejo's Broadway Project (Homekey) 

A community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10 AM, at Veterans Memorial Park (2801 Broadway, at the picnic shelter adjacent to the playground). The purpose of this meeting is for American Canyon city officials to share information about the City of Vallejo's "Broadway Project" (Homekey). Vallejo's "Broadway Project" (Homekey) is a 48-unit permanent supportive housing located north of 2401 Broadway, Vallejo, CA. (adjacent to American Canyon's Veteran's Park). Project information is available at MyVallejo.com/BroadwayProject.

Water Conservation Video Contest 

The water conservation video contest is back! This year's theme is planning for not so rainy days. We want to see your creativity shine in creating a Public Service Announcement for water conservation! This contest is open to 9-12 graders. Visit this link for more information on how to submit your entry!

Entries will be accepted until May 19, 2023 at 5 pm.