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City Of American Canyon

4381 Broadway Street, Suite 201
707-647-4369

The City of American Canyon was incorporated in 1992 and is located about 35 miles northeast of San Francisco at the southern end of Napa County. Approximately 14,306 people resided here at the beginning of 2005.

A permanent "green belt" surrounds much of the city, with the Napa River and a 500-acre wetlands preserve to the west, the 640-acre Jack & Bernice Newell Wilderness Preserve to the east, and vineyard-covered foothills of the Sulphur Springs Mountains to the northeast. Napa County Airport adjoins the city on the north and the City of Vallejo on the south. Our major highways include Highway 29, the world famous "Napa Valley Wine Trail" that runs north and south through the City, and Highway 12 that connects with I-80 about three miles to the east and Sonoma County to the west of the City.

Recent News

City Of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Newsletter - September 2023

Hello, Am Can! Happy September: Fall is finally here! We hope everyone had a great start to the beginning of this school year. Transitioning into our regular routines again can be challenging, but it’s doable! Mark your calendars as our…

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City Of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Newsletter - August 2023

August 2023 Hello, Am Can! Can you believe it? Summer is slipping away in the blink of an eye! It has been a great success thus far, and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing Parks and Recreation Team for making it an unforgettable…

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City Of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Newsletter - July 2023

July 2023 Greetings! As we embark on another summer season, it’s hard to believe that this is already my second summer serving this amazing community. Our Parks and Recreation team has been putting in tireless efforts over the fall and…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - May 2023

American Canyon Fire Protection District Chief's Message Dear residents and community members, As Fire Chief of the American Canyon Fire District, I am proud to present the May edition of our newsletter. As we head into the warmer months, it is…

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City Of American Canyon - Newsletter Fire District March 2023

Chief's Message As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2023, we have already accomplished so much, with more things to come. As our team prepares our 2022 Annual Report, we have noticed a jump in calls for service. In the last 10 years we…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - March 3, 2023

March 3, 2023 Hello, We spent the last two weeks reflecting on the exciting accomplishments of 2022 through numerous State of the City events—sharing how our American Canyon has grown, how we serve our residents and businesses, and how we…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - February 26, 2023

February 26, 2023 Hello, We spent this week reflecting on the exciting accomplishments of 2022 through numerous State of the City events—sharing how our American Canyon has grown, how we serve our residents and businesses, and how we…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - February 17, 2023

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…

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City Of American Canyon : 2023 State Of The City Presentation

The City of American Canyon invites you to participate in our 2023 State of the City address! Residents have several exciting events to choose from: - A virtual presentation will be hosted on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 PM at…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - February 3, 2023

Hello, The City of American Canyon is honored to recognize February as Black History Month. Together, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Black community, and we recognize the ongoing fight for justice and equality. Join us in…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - February 2023

Chief's Message February is heart month. Not only for those you love and adore, but for heart health. The American Canyon Fire Board of Directors proclaimed, ‘February as American Heart Month’. This is due to statics provided by the…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - January 27, 2023

I want to bring to your attention several public meetings on the calendar for next week: - Monday, January 30th, 5:30 PM: The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Parks and Community Services Commission openings.…

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City Of American Canyon Neighborhood Watch Newsletter For January 2023

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and fun time ringing in 2023. The end of December and January brought much-needed rain to our region. The significant weather also brought minor flooding to our highways and city streets, some needing to…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - January 13, 2023

City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - January 13, 2023 January 13, 2023 Happy New Year, American Canyon! I hope you are staying safe and warm as the wet weather is expected to continue this weekend. All things considered, American…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - January 2023

Chief's Message Happy New Year, welcome 2023! 2022 has brought American Canyon Fire growth, opportunity and several new faces. We are excited to continue on that trajectory in 2023. The Fire District Board of Directors have been not only…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - December 30, 2022

As we turn the page on our 30th anniversary, American Canyon's future remains brighter than ever, and I feel a deep sense of gratitude. With widely-engaged community groups leading the way and the Watson Ranch/Town Center Project (finally) under…

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City Of American Canyon : December 2022 Around Town Update

Seasons Greetings! I hope that all of you are enjoying the holiday season! As 2022 winds down, I have been reflecting on all the growth in our community in the past year. We have welcomed two new restaurants, Ristorante Pasta D'Oro and Bel King,…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - December 16, 2022

Happy Holidays, American Canyon! Hopefully you are able to connect with loved ones during this special time of year. Amid the bustle, it's important to celebrate accomplishments and reflect on what truly matters. I was heartened to see the…

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City Of American Canyon Neighborhood Watch Newsletter: December 2022

Hello, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and could spend quality time with friends and family. We are in full swing of the holiday season, which means Christmas shopping and holiday parties. Officer Patterson and I had a wonderful time…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - December 2022

Chief's Message Happy Holiday Season! 2022 has brought several changes to the American Canyon Fire Protection District, including my honor of now serving as your Fire Chief for the last six months. As we close the year I wanted to recap a few of…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - December 2, 2022

Rain or shine, please join us at the Magic of the Season Event on Saturday, December 3, from 3-7 PM at Shenandoah Park. Don’t forget to bring your umbrellas and dress appropriately. Huge shout out to the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce for…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - November 23, 2022

City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - November 23, 2022 Hello, City offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24, 2022, and Friday, November 25, 2022. Services are always available via our…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - November 11, 2022

City offices will be closed November 11, 2022, in honor of Veteran's Day. Hey AmCan, are you ready for an exciting weekend!?! Starting Friday morning, we will honor our Veterans at the American Canyon Veterans Day Ceremony. This event is…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - November 2022

Chief's Message Exciting things are happening at the Fire District. On October 28th our four newest recruits completed the in-house fire academy. This four-week academy consists of District familiarization, operations, emergency medical training,…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - October 28, 2022

Hello, Election Day is less than two weeks away - on November 8th. If you haven't voted yet, it's easy, open your ballot, flip to the back side of both pages to vote locally, work your way through the rest of your selections, then stuff, seal, and…

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City Of American Canyon Neighborhood Watch Newsletter October 2022

Hello, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. I've included below some good Halloween safety tips from ACPD. Last week a community member had the unfortunate experience of being the victim of a catalytic converter theft…

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Public Notice : Chicken Guy Restaurant Conditional Use Permit Application

Chicken Guy Restaurant Conditional Use Permit Application for a New 2,818 SF Quick Serve Restaurant with Drive Through Located at the Vacant Pad South of Walgreens at 210 American Canyon Road (File no. PL22-0021) This notice is to inform you early…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - October 14, 2022

Hello, Election Day is November 8, 2022. By now, you should have received your ballot in the mail. A secure ballot drop-off box is currently located outside the main entrance to City Hall for your convenience (4381 Broadway). If you still need to…

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City Of American Canyon - Link Correction General Plan Update: Housing Element Survey And Upcoming Workshop

Join the American Canyon City Council and Planning Commission for the General Plan Housing Element Update Workshop on October 18 at 6:30 p.m.! In this special joint meeting, the Council and Commission will review and seek feedback on the Draft…

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City Of American Canyon - General Plan Update: Housing Element Survey & Upcoming Workshop

Join the American Canyon City Council and Planning Commission for the General Plan Housing Element Update Workshop on October 18 at 6:30 p.m.! In this special joint meeting, the Council and Commission will review and seek feedback on the Draft…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - October 2022

Chief's Message Hello, As we speed toward the end of the year, there is still exciting things occurring within the Fire District. Yesterday we welcomed four new recruits who started their in-house Fire Academy, which is lead by Captain Kenny…

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City Of American Canyon : Utility Rate Advisory Committee - Open Recruitment

We are excited to announce the formation of a Utility Rate Advisory Committee. The city is looking for residents and businesses to provide input on our water, sewer, and recycled water rates. No prior water or committee experience is required. …

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - September 30, 2022

City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - September 30, 2022 Hello, We started our week here at City Hall by welcoming 100+ Donaldson Way Elementary School students who came for a tour to learn about their local government. Next, we welcomed the…

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City Of American Canyon - Neighborhood Watch Newsletter - September 2022

Hello, School has been back in session for over a month now, and our youth are in full swing of learning and playing after-school sports. I want to thank everyone for being patient on the roadway and mindful of the extra pedestrian traffic during…

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Public Notice: City Of American Canyon Draft General Plan Housing Element Update

The City of American Canyon Draft General Plan Housing Element Update is available for public review through October 27, 2022. Public Review Period: September 27 2022 to October 27, 2022 The City requests your careful review and consideration of…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - September 16, 2022

City Manager's Update - September 16, 2022 Hello, The ACCPF’s 6th Annual Gala last Saturday night was a blast and the 9/11 Ceremony on Sunday was a powerful reminder to Never Forget. Thank you to all of the volunteers and our public…

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Notice Of Preparation Of A Draft Environmental Impact Report For The City Of American Canyon Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project

The City of American Canyon (City) intends to annex into the City, property within its Sphere of Influence (SOI) off Paoli Loop and Watson Lane. The City has determined that a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be necessary to evaluate…

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City Of American Canyon - Join The Fall 2022 Citizens Academy

Hello, We are excited to announce our upcoming Fall 2022 Citizens Academy! Through this eight week program, the City of American Canyon strives to develop future leaders and build a better community by creating well-informed and empowered…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - September 2022

Chief's Message As fall speeds towards us, summer has decided to hold on just a little bit longer. This Labor Day Weekend, Napa County is expected to see temperatures near and possibly over 100 degrees in some spots. Here are a few reminders to…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - September 2, 2022

Hello, It's going to be HOT this holiday weekend. The City's Aquatics Center will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 1–6 PM to help you beat the heat. We've gathered information related to what you can do to protect yourself and…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - August 26, 2022

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City Of American Canyon - Neighborhood Watch Newsletter - August 2022

Summer vacation mode is over for most of us, and tomorrow is the first day of school for NVUSD students. Hopefully, everyone had a great summer and enjoyed time with family and friends. More vehicles and pedestrians on our roadways come on the…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - August 12, 2022

City Manager's Update for August 12, 2022 Click links or scroll to view: - Utility Bill Assistance - Annual Paving Coming Soon -Upcoming Meetings & Events - Join our Team - Construction Updates August 12, 2022 Hello, …

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City Of American Canyon : Pursuit and K9 Deployment

AMERICAN CANYON, Calif., August 8, 2022, 11 AM - On Saturday, August 6th, 2022, American Canyon Police arrested 48-year-old, James Spencer, for resisting arrest and evading, after he crashed his car on Highway 29 and Mini Drive. The incident…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - August 2022

Chief's Message Happy August! Tonight, we join forces with American Canyon Police Department, the City of American Canyon and the residents of American Canyon to celebrate National Night Out. A National event to recognize and highlight the true…

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City Of American Canyon - City Manager's Update - July 29, 2022

Hello, Did you know American Canyon was incorporated as a City in 1992? I was in high school back in Colorado and remember it well. The top song that year was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. The most famous movies that year included: A…

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City Of American Canyon Fall 2022 Parks And Recreation Newsletter

Fall 2022 Inspiring play in the every day. Hello, As our summer is nearing an end, and the start of school is right around the corner, we are filling in these last of couple weeks with as much summer fun as possible. These programs and events…

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Last Call For Participation In Development Of Local Roadway Safety Plan

Over the past few months, the City of American Canyon has been developing its Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) to analyze the City's collision trends and develop countermeasures that can most effectively address the safety issues contributing to…

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City Of American Canyon - Neighborhood Watch Newsletter - July 2022

Hello, I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. It was great seeing everyone at the parade and festivities. We were excited to add the dunk tank as one of our booth activities this year. Look for us again next year with the dunk tank for a…

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City of American Canyon News - National Night Out 2022

National Night Out 2022 National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. On Tuesday, August 2,…

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City Of American Canyon City Manager's Update - July 15, 2022

Hello, Summer is in full swing! The Phillip West Aquatics Center is the perfect place to cool off – check out our website to learn more about hours of operations and daily activities. We are continuing our water conservation efforts and…

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Notice Of Preparation Of A Draft Environmental Impact Report For The City Of American Canyon General Plan Update

The City of American Canyon is preparing an update to the City’s General Plan. The City has determined that a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be necessary to evaluate environmental impacts of the General Plan Update pursuant to…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - July 2022

Hello American Canyon, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Geoff Belyea and I am your new Fire Chief. Many of you have grown used to Chief Cahill’s monthly newsletters after two years of dedicated service as your Fire Chief he…

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City Of American Canyon - City Manager's Update - July 1, 2022

Hello, Join us in celebrating the 4th of july! We have an exciting event planned and can’t wait to see you. This year’s parade will start at 3:00 pm at american canyon road and elliot drive; travel north on elliot drive to benton…

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City Of American Canyon - Neighborhood Watch Newsletter - June 2022

Hello, The American Canyon Police Department would like to congratulate all the graduates and wish you the best in your next endeavor! Whether it be college, the military, a trade school, or still trying to figure it out, we encourage you to make…

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City Of American Canyon - City Manager's Update - June 17, 2022

Hello, Congratulations to the Class of 2022! What a journey you have been on the past few years. You have persevered through some highly challenging circumstances. We are all very proud of you and wish you well in the next phase of your lives.…

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City Of American Canyon : Summer 2022 Parks And Recreation Newsletter

Summer is finally here, and the City of American Canyon Parks and Recreation Department is excited about the fun we have planned. We've got you covered from classes, swim lessons, community events, and so much more! Visit our website to learn more…

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City Of American Canyon - Notice of Extended Comment Period of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Giovannoni Logistics Center Project

Public comment on this document is invited for an extended 60-day period from May 20, 2022, through July 20, 2022. More information is provided below. PROJECT LOCATION: The semi-rectangular project site is bounded by industrial development in…

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City Of American Canyon - Fire Board of Directors Appoints New Fire Chief

AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. – Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the American Canyon Fire Protection District Board of Directors made the public announcement that Geoff Belyea will be the next Fire Chief of the American Canyon Fire Protection District (ACFPD)…

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City Of American Canyon : City Manager's Update June 3, 2022

Hello, Council Members Mark Joseph and Pierre Washington joined me this week in a meeting with residents concerned about a project in their neighborhood. Our conversation drifted into broader topics such as communications and community engagement.…

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City Of American Canyon - Drone Lighting Fireworks in American Canyon

AMERICAN CANYON, Calif., June 3, 2022, 11 AM – Over the last several weeks, the American Canyon Police Department (ACPD) has received complaints of large booms possibly associated with illegal fireworks. On Friday June 3, 2022 at approximately…

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City Of American Canyon Fire District Newsletter - June2022

This month’s comments will be more brief than normal, but still loaded with important information related to keeping our community Fire Safe this month. Fire Safety Updates First off, our annual Fire Prevention/Weed Abatement Program…

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City Of American Canyon Manager's Update - May 20, 2022

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Notice Of Availability Of Draft Environmental Impact Report For The Giovannoni Logistics Center Project

Public Notice Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (SCH # 2021010104) for the Giovannoni Logistics Center Project is available for review. Public comment on this…

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City Of American Canyon Neighborhood Watch Newsletter - May 2022

I hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful weather we have been having. As we are approaching the end of the school year and families travel during summer break, I would like to remind the community to take extra precautions, lock their residences,…

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