American Canyon City Council
July 19, 2022

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
July 19, 2022
6:30 PM
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Mayor: Leon Garcia
Vice Mayor: Mariam Aboudamous
Councilmembers: Mark Joseph, David Oro, Pierre Washington CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 19, 2022
1 PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.

The Mayor will call the meeng to order and conduct role call. Council will immediately convene into Closed Session a9er hearing any public comment on Closed Session items. At 6:30 p.m. the Council will reconvene into Open Session and then resume Closed Session at the end of the meeting to address outstanding items, if necessary. 4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Nego+ators: Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Sec+on 54957.6
Agency Designated Representa+ves: City Manager Jason Holley and Labor Counsel Sloan, Sekai, Yeung & Wong
Employee Organization: Teamsters

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2).

Three Matters.

3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.

Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000772)

4. Conference with Real Property Nego+ator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8.

Property: APN 058-320-015 (Right of Way at Napa Junction Road) Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School District Under Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

5. Presentation - Parks and Recreation Month, July 2022

6. Presentation - Local Roadway Safety Plan
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 19, 2022
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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AGENDA CHANGES
The Mayor and Council may change the order of the Agenda or request discussion of a Consent Item. A member of the Public may request discussion of a Consent Item by making that request during Public Comment.

CONSENT CALENDAR

7. Minutes of the June 7, 2022 City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council mee$ng held on June 7, 2022.

8. Minutes of the June 21, 2022 City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council mee$ng held on June 21, 2022.

9. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - July 19 to August 18, 2022 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu$on reaffirming that, due to the con$nuing COVID-19 Pandemic, a local emergency exists, re-ra$fying the Proclama$on of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and authorizing in-person and remote teleconferenced mee$ngs of legisla$ve and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of July 19, 2022 to August 18, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

10. Declara+on of the Result of the Primary Elec+on of June 7, 2022 - Ballot Measure IA and IB
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu$on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon reci$ng the fact of the primary elec$on held on June 7, 2022, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law.

11. Annual Granicus Agreement FY 2022-2023
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu$on authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement(s) with Granicus for a combined amount not to exceed $54,100 for website and meeting management applications.

12. Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu$on accep$ng the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Offsite Public U$lity Project in conjunc$on with the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Project.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 19, 2022
3 PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing Items.

BUSINESS

13. 2022 National Community Survey Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2022 National Community Survey Report.

14. Ballot Measure "J"
Recommendation: Adopt two resolu$ons of the City Council of the City of American Canyon:
(1) accep$ng the cer$fica$on of the Napa County Registrar of Voters as to the sufficiency of the ini$a$ve pe$$on en$tled "Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the General Plan to Expand Poten$al City Industrial Development" and,
(2) ordering the submission of "Measure J" to the qualified electors of the City, rela$ng to the addi$on of 157 acres of property to the American Canyon Urban Limit Line and reques$ng consolida$on of the measure with the General Elec$on to be held on November 8, 2022 and increasing elec$ons budget item 100-10-130-42160 by $50,000 from the unassigned general fund to accommodate the expenses of the Measure J addition.

15. Water Supply and Demand Update, Enhanced Customer Portal Presentation Recommendation: Receive and file a report on water supply and demand in the City of American Canyon Water Service Area.

16. Vo+ng Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Ci+es 2022 Annual Business Meeting
Recommendation: Approve a Minute Order designa$ng a Vo$ng Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Business Meeting.

MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS

MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Mayor and Council may comment on ma5ers of public concern and announce ma5ers of public interest; no collective council action will be taken.

17. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk for the City of American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda of the City Council was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 19, 2022
4 ______________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 19, 2022
5 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ACTION MINUTES
June 7, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/AMERICAN CANYON FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.

2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. Property: APNs 058-320-015, 058-040-024, 058-040-026, 058-040-032, 058- 040-044Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager. Negotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School District. Under Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property

3. Matter Related to Public Employment – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54757(b)Position: District Chief
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:43 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington

Absent: None
Excused: None

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral report upon return from closed session. Closed session commenced at 5:32 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:256 p.m. 6 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation recognizing June 19th, 2022, as Juneteenth Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Brenda Knight the organizer of the American Canyon Juneteenth event.

5. Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Pride Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Fernando Espinoza, Napa County Director of LGBTQ Connections.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: Tammy Wong; Michelle Leighty. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.

AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None
Excused: None

6. Minutes of May 17, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 17, 2022.

7. Minutes of May 31, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the Joint City Council and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting of May 31, 2022.

8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - May 3, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of May 3, 2022.

9. Report upon Return from Closed Session - May 31, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon from Closed Session for the meeting of May 31, 2022. 7 10. Award a Construction Contract to VSS International, Inc. for the 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project (TR21-0100)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-40 amending the FY 2021-22 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget, awarded a construction contract Agreement 2022-69 to VSS International, Inc. in the amount of $975,439.50 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project (TR21-0100).

11. National Community Survey Results
Action: Published 2022 National Community Survey Report of Results for a public feedback period followed by return to City Council for discussion at the July 19, 2022, meeting.

12. Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year LLAD 22-23 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-41 initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the 2022/23 Annual Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect annual assessments, and setting the Public Hearing for consideration of the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/23 for June 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

13. Water Supply and Demand Drought Emergency Stage 2
Action: Received and filed a report on water supply and demand in the City of American Canyon Water Service Area.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.

BUSINESS

14. Enhanced Solid Waste Services and proposed Residential Rate Increase (SB 1383) Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: Sindy Biederman. Oral Comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Derek Nelson, General Manager of Recology American Canyon answered additional questions.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-42 declaring the City's intention to adopt increased residential solid waste rates, setting a public hearing for August 16, 2022, and directing the issuance of notices of a Proposition 218 Public Hearing to all solid waste customers and property owners within the City of American Canyon made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
8 Abstain: None

Absent: None
Excused: None

15. Draft Comprehensive General Plan Update CEQA Notice of Preparation (NOP) Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: None. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Council provided comments to staff.

16. Property Exchange with Napa Valley Unified School District Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak.

Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2022-01 providing notice of the City's intent to transfer approximately 4.6 acres of land where the community center/gymnasium is located to the Napa Valley Unified School District in exchange for receiving the 6.57-acre property where the former Napa Junction Elementary School is located (on Napa Junction Rd.) from the Napa Valley Unified School District made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None

MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Director Brent Cooper provided oral updates to council.

MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

17. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Councilmember Mark Joseph added to his report. Councilmember Pierre Washington requested clarification to a previous public comment. Councilmember David Oro will submit a written report.

Mayor Garcia commented on items of community interest.
9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
10 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ACTION MINUTES
June 21, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Jason Holley and Labor Counsel Sloan, Sekai, Yeung & Wong Employee Organization: Teamsters

2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. Property: APNs 058-320-015, 058-040-024, 058-040-026, 058-040-032, 058- 040-044Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School District Under Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property

3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of Allegiance was recited.

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington

Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous (excused)

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral repot upon return from closed session.

Closed session commenced at 4:40 p.m. and adjourned at 6:23 p.m. 11 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation honoring Henry Davidson for 21 Years of Public Service Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Henry Davidson.

5. Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Relay for Life month.

Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Barbara Miles, event lead for Relay for Life.

Presentation of Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in recognition of the first Juneteenth celebration in the City of American Canyon.

Mayor Garcia received the certificate.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: none. Oral: Kim McDonald was called to speak; Lan Nguyen was called to speak; Jason Kishineff was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Sophie was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Silvia Regalado-Zachlod was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.

AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to approve the consent calendar made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by a roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Council Member Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous (excused)

6. Annual Water Meter Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-43 approving the purchase of water meters from Aqua-Metric Sales, Co., in an amount not to exceed $85,000.

7. NBCAP - 2022-23 Chemical Purchases
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-44 authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $422,141 and Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $52,000 for FY 2022/23.

8. Two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN)
12 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-45 authorizing the City Manager to sign a two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement 2022-74 with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN) for housing-related services for the City of American Canyon.

9. Calling the General Municipal Election and Consolidating with Napa County Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-46 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of American Canyon on November 8, 2022, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of Napa County consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.

10. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Action: Approved Resolution 2022-47 establishing the Appropriations Limit of $22,461,800 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

11. CalRecycle Grant Applications
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-48 authorizing submittal of applications for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of American Canyon is eligible.

12. Interwest Consulting Group contract augmentation and extension to the end of Fiscal Year 2022/23 and amend the Fiscal Year 2021/22 to reflect additional revenues and expenses Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-49 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Agreement 2022-75 to Agreement 2011-A105 with the Interwest Consulting Group to extend the contract for Building and Safety Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2022/23, increase the total contract amount by $500,000 not to exceed $3,152,500, and amend the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget to reflect additional Building and Safety revenues and expenses.

13. Tripepi Smith Communications Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-50 approving Agreement 2022-76 with Tripepi Smith for a twoyear contract amount not to exceed $160,000 for Strategic Communication, Graphic Design, and Marketing Support Services.

14. ECS Imaging, Inc. 3-year Agreement for Laserfiche Cloud Software Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-51 approving Agreement 2022-72 with ECS Imaging, Inc. for a three-year contract amount not to exceed $128,528 for cloud based Laserfiche software.

15. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - June 21 to July 19, 2022 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-52 reaffirming that, due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, a local emergency exists, re-ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020 and authorizing in-person and remote teleconferenced meetings of legislative and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of June 21, 2022 to July 19, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
13 PUBLIC HEARINGS

16. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommended Budget for Adoption Council received a staff report from Finance Director Lincoln Bogard. Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies reported on Capital Improvement projects. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments Beth Marcus was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-53 approving the Proposed Budget for FY 2022- 23 and authorize the City Manager to increase the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-23 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount encumbered for expenses that did not occur prior to the end of Fiscal Year 2021-22 but are expected to be expended in Fiscal Year 2022-23 consistent with the original purpose made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)

17. Public Hearing for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2022/23 Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies Introduced Rick Larkin (check tape to confirm last name) of Harris & Associates who provided presentation. Communications Manager Jen Kansanback reported on the outreach efforts for the LLAD. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: Gina Griggs was called to speak; John Vicis was called to speak. The Public Comments period was closed.

Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution 2022-54 approving the 2022/23 Annual Engineer’s Report for the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, approving the budgets within the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment diagram and the annual assessment amounts, and authorizing the levy and collection of annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/23 made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
14 BUSINESS

18. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 22/23-26/27) Council received a presentation from Public Works Erica Ahmann Smithies. City Attorney William Ross provided additional information. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Lan Nguyen was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Jamie Holder was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-55 approving the Five-year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 22/23-26/27) made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by a roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)

19. Napa County Animal Shelter Contract Extension
City Manager Jason Holley introduced the item. Administrative Technician Nicolle Jones read the names of people who submitted written comment. Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written Comment: Amanda Chavez, Anita Bates, Carlos Maldanodo, Chris James, Connie Adams, Connie Olson, Dana Altman Emma Cordoba, Ethan Leightly, Farrah Reza, Francisco Jimenez, Jason Leightly, Herry Negrete, Joe Lam, Juan Chavez, Kat Silver, Krysten Stoddard, Lilian Diaz, Michelle Leightly, Nadia Pena, Nikole Clima, Norma Hermocillo-Cogliantry, Rose Maldonado, Rose Negrete, Sage Jones, Sharleen Maglione, Tammy Wong. Oral Comments: Rose Negrete was called to speak; Michelle & Ethan Leightly were called to speak; Janette McNaughton was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Rose Maldanado was called to speak; Celia Kanet was called to speak; Andre Garten was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Tammy Wong as called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The Public Comments period was closed. Councilmember Pierre Washington spoke on the item.

Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2022-02 approving an extension of the term of the Professional Services Agreement 2022-78 with Napa County for Animal Shelter Services through June 30, 2025, was made by Councilmember Mark Joseph with direction for staff to set up a public workshop with the intent of renegotiating some of the services within the contract, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote. 15 Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)

20. Watson Lane Annexation - CEQA Consultant Services
Council received a report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The Public Comments period was closed.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-56 appropriating $362,538 from the Economic Development Reserve and approving Professional Services Agreement 2022-79 with Rincon Consultants in an amount not to exceed $362,538 for environmental review and consulting services in conjunction with the Watson Lane Annexation made by Councilmember David Oro with the direction to amend the “not to exceed” amount from $362,538,000 to $362,538.00”, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)

21. Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder for the Recycled Water System Expansion Project (RW17-0100) Council received a report from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies. Mayor Garcia Opened Public Comment. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The Public Comment period was closed.

Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-57 authorizing a short-term, inter-fund loan from Fund 510 Water Ops in the amount of $2,030,000, 2) amending the FY 2021-22 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget, 3) authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed the Project Budget, and 4) authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the Recycled Water System Expansion Project (RW17-0100) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro and CARRIED by a roll call vote. 16 Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-58 authorizing the City Manager to apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds through Napa County, including accepting and executing associated agreements in conjunction with the Recycled Water System Expansion Project (RW17- 0100) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro and CARRIED by a roll call vote.

Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)

MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

22. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph

MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no management or staff oral reports

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.

CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Nicolle Jones, Administrative Technician
17 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 9.

TITLE
AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - July 19 to August 18, 2022

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu/on reaffirming that, due to the con/nuing COVID-19 Pandemic, a local emergency exists, re-ra/fying the Proclama/on of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and authorizing in-person and remote teleconferenced mee/ngs of legisla/ve and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of July 19, 2022 to August 18, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

CONTACT
Jason Holley, City Manager

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City Council, as well as the City Planning Commission and Board of Directors of the American Canyon Fire Protec/on District, have been conduc/ng mee/ngs via Zoom teleconference, as allowed by Execu/ve Order N-29-20. However, the Execu/ve Order expired on September 30, 2021.

Assembly Bill 361, which was approved at by the Governor on September 16, 2021, allows local agencies such as the City to con/nue to meet by Zoom or other teleconferencing methods, provided that certain conditions are met.

The effect of Execu/ve Order N-29-20 was to suspend certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Open Mee/ng Act (Government Code Sec/on 54950 et seq.), which only allowed remote teleconference par/cipa/on by City Council Members through a pos/ng process at each teleconferenced member’s loca/on, with agenda provisions indica/ng that each teleconferenced location be accessible to the public.

The aBached Resolu/on complies with the provisions of AB 361 to allow con/nued Zoom mee/ngs of the City Council, while also allowing the mee/ngs to be conducted with in-person aBendance.

This “hybrid” style of mee/ng con/nues to promote social distancing by allowing members of the Council, City Staff, and members of the public to par/cipate in the manner in which they feel most safe, thereby promo/ng public par/cipa/on while simultaneously protec/ng vulnerable members of 18 the public, such as those with compromised immune systems.

The ability to con/nue to meet by Zoom, even in conjunc/on with Open Mee/ngs, can be accomplished by the City Council provided that monthly resolu/ons as agendized are enacted with provisions referencing appropriate confirmation of declared emergencies are described.

Stated plainly, the City Council will have to enact a “361 Resolu/on” at least every 30 days to allow the Zoom teleconferencing procedure to continue.

Changes to the first page of the City Council Agendas were made beginning October 2021, as the means for the public to par/cipate via con/nued Zoom teleconference will have to be described consistent with the AB 361 procedures rather than the now-expired Execu/ve Order N-29-20. These changes indicate that, pursuant to this authority, members of the public and members of the City Council may con/nue to par/cipate by Zoom video/teleconferencing, or alterna/vely par/cipate inperson at the designated physical meeting location.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac/on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec/ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution - AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings 19 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON CITY COUNIL REAFFIRMING THAT A

LOCAL EMERGENCY EXISTS, RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND AUTHORIZING IN-PERSON AND REMOTE

TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF LEGISLATIVE AND ADVISORY BODIES OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 19, 2022 – AUGUST 18, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon (“City”) is committed to preserving and nurturing public access and participation in meetings of the American Canyon City Council (“City Council”), Council committees, Planning Commission, and all other advisory, elected and appointed committees and commissions (“City Decision Making Bodies”); and,
WHEREAS, all meetings of the City’s legislative bodies are open and public, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 – 54963), so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City’s legislative bodies conduct their business; and, WHEREAS, the Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by members of a legislative body, without compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to the existence of certain conditions; and,
WHEREAS, a required condition for such teleconference meetings is that a state of emergency be declared by the Governor pursuant to Government Code section 8625, proclaiming the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state caused by conditions as described in Government Code section 8558; and, WHEREAS, that proclamation is made when there is an actual incident, threat of disaster, or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the jurisdictions that are within the City’s boundaries, caused by natural, technological, or human-caused disasters; and, WHEREAS, that proclamation also requires that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, or, the legislative body meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees; and, WHEREAS, emergency conditions exist in the City, specifically, a State of Emergency has been proclaimed by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, proclaiming a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19; and,
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WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council has conducted remote, teleconferenced meetings consistent with the Governor’s Executive Orders promoting social distancing;
WHEREAS, consistent with AB 361, as a condition of extending the use of the provisions found in section 54953(e), the City Council must reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency that exists in the City, and the City Council has done so; and, WHEREAS, in response to COVID-19, the Governor of the State of California issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 on March 4, 2020, and issued Executive Order N-25-20 on March 12, 2020 proclaiming temporary amendments to State law and regulations related thereto; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020 the City’s Director of Emergency Services issued a Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the City of American Canyon Director of Emergency Services and Acknowledgement of a State Proclamation Declaring of a State of Emergency and Acknowledgement of a Federal Proclamation Declaring of a National Emergency (P2020-001) (the “Proclamation”); and
WHEREAS, due to the emergence of new variants of COVID-19, such as Delta Variant, followed by the surging Omicron Variant of COVID-19, not all members of the public may feel safe to participate personally at in-person meetings; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that conducting “hybrid” style meetings with the option for members of the public and members of the City Council to attend either virtually or in person would allow participation in a manner in which individuals feel most safe, thereby promoting public participation while simultaneously promoting social distancing and protecting vulnerable members of the public, such as those with compromised immune systems ; and, WHEREAS, as a consequence of the local emergency, the City Council does hereby find that City Decision Making Bodies shall conduct their meetings without compliance with paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54953, as authorized by subdivision (e) of section 54953, and that such legislative bodies shall comply with the requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings as prescribed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of section 54953; and,
WHEREAS, the City is providing teleconference access via a conference phone-line number to the meetings to ensure public access.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
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Section 2. Affirmation that Local Emergency Exists. The City Council hereby proclaims that a local emergency continues to exist throughout the City, and the surging of Delta and Omicron Variants of COVID-19 would present an imminent risk to meeting in person.

Section 3. Re-Ratification of the Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency. The City Council hereby re-ratifies the Governor’s Proclamation of State of Emergency issued on March 4, 2020.

Section 4. Remote Teleconference Meetings. City Decision Making Bodies and City Staff are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including conducting open and public teleconferenced meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.

Section 5. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall be effective until such time as the City Council adopts a subsequent Resolution in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which City Decision Making Bodies may continue to conduct teleconferenced meetings without compliance with paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section 54953.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the American Canyon City Council held on the 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 22 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 10.

TITLE
Declaration of the Result of the Primary Election of June 7, 2022 - Ballot Measure IA and IB

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of American Canyon reciting the fact of the primary election held on June 7, 2022, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law.

CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On December 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolu3on 2021-R102 (A5achment 4), submi8ng to the qualified voters of the City an Ordinance amending the American Canyon Municipal Code to add Sec3on 2.04.120 regarding Mayor and Councilmember term limits to be held at the regular statewide primary election on June 7, 2022.

On June 7, 2022 American Canyon voters considered Measure(s) IA - term limits for the Mayor position and IB - term limits for City Councilmembers.

Government Code Sec3on 10263 requires that, upon the comple3on of the canvass, the governing body shall adopt a resolu3on reci3ng the fact of the elec3on and this must take place no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council mee3ng following presenta3on of the canvass of the returns. The canvass was received from the Napa County Registrar of Voters on June 28, 2022 (Attachment 2), and the following results were reported:

IA. Shall an ordinance be adopted by the City of American Canyon to limit years of service by the Mayor to a combined total of three (3) four-year terms? YES 2,797 Votes; NO 676 Votes IB. Shall an ordinance be adopted by the City of American Canyon to limit years of service by a Councilmember to a combined total of three (3) four-year terms? YES 2,527 Votes; NO 541 Votes
Upon declara3on of results by City Council, Ordinance 2022-04 (A5achment 3) regarding term limits will be codified and entered into our Municipal Code.
23 COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to declaring the result of the June 7, 2022 primary election.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac3on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec3ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution - Certification of Primary Election Measure I

2. Exhibit A. Canvass of Election - Napa County Registrar of Voters

3. Exhibit B. Ordinance 2022-04 Term Limits

4. Resolution 2021-R102
24 RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON RECITING THE FACT OF THE PRIMARY ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

WHEREAS, a Primary election was held and conducted in the City of American Canyon on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities, and,
WHEREAS, the Napa County Registrar of Voters has canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received, attached, and made a part hereof as Exhibit A.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the measure(s) voted upon at the election are as follows:

IA. Shall an ordinance be adopted by the City of
American Canyon to limit years of service by the Mayor
to a combined total of three (3) four-year terms?
YES 2,797 Votes
NO 676 Votes
IB. Shall an ordinance be adopted by the City of
American Canyon to limit years of service by a
Councilmember to a combined total of three (3) fouryear terms? YES 2,527 Votes
NO 541 Votes

3. That as a result of the election, a majority of voters voting on Measures IA and IB relating to term limits for the Mayor and Councilmember positions did vote in favor of it, and that the measure(s) were carried, and Ordinance 2022-04, attached as Exhibit B shall be deemed adopted and ratified.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon on the 19th day of July, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:
25 ABSENT:
_____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ______________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 26 27
Measure I A (Vote for 1)
Precinct
Registered
VotersTotal Ballot CastTurnoutTotal VotesYESNO
561120 4 0 0% 0 0 0
561140 9 6 67% 6 3 3
563120 1,785 452 25% 419 322 97
563121 975 274 28% 256 211 45
563122 1,355 382 28% 359 288 71
563123 969 233 24% 221 188 33
563124 702 228 32% 216 181 35
563125 1,217 341 28% 323 260 63
563126 1,110 286 26% 271 233 38
563127 998 245 25% 229 178 51
563140 84 32 38% 29 22 7
563141 1,549 425 27% 407 323 84
563142 1,201 367 31% 351 280 71
563143 1,267 414 33% 386 308 78
Countywide Total 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676
5th Congressional District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676 4th Assembly District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676
3rd Senate District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676
2nd Dist, Board of Equalization 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676 5th Supervisor District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676 City of American Canyon 13,225 3,685 28% 3,473 2,797 676 Napa County Statement of Vote
June 7, 2022
28 Measure I B (Vote for 1)
Precinct
Registered
VotersTotal Ballot CastTurnoutTotal VotesYESNO
561120 4 0 0% 0 0 0
561140 9 6 67% 6 3 3
563120 1,785 452 25% 416 339 77
563121 975 274 28% 254 211 43
563122 1,355 382 28% 357 300 57
563123 969 233 24% 220 196 24
563124 702 228 32% 212 180 32
563125 1,217 341 28% 321 266 55
563126 1,110 286 26% 269 233 36
563127 998 245 25% 228 175 53
563140 84 32 38% 29 19 10
563141 1,549 425 27% 404 319 85
563142 1,201 367 31% 352 286 66
563143 1,267 414 33% 386 316 70
Countywide Total 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541
5th Congressional District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541 4th Assembly District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541
3rd Senate District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541
2nd Dist, Board of Equalization 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541 5th Supervisor District 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541 City of American Canyon 13,225 3,685 28% 3,068 2,527 541 Napa County Statement of Vote
June 7, 2022
29 ORDINANCE 2022-04
Adopted by Vote of Electors
June 7, 2022
An Ordinance of the City of American Canyon
Amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Adding Section 2.04.120 to Establish Term Limits for the Mayor and Members of the American Canyon City Council

BACKGROUND

1. On December 21, 2021, at a duly noticed meeting, the City Council considered and discussed the option of mayor and councilmember term limits for the City of American Canyon which included public comment.

2. On December 21, 2021, at a duly noticed meeting, the City Council directed the preparation of a ballot measure and related actions to establish term limits for the mayor and members of the city council.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Term Limits
Pursuant to Government Code section 36502, subdivision (b) and subject to the approval of a majority of the voters of the City of American Canyon, the American Canyon Municipal Code is hereby amended to add 2.04.120, Term Limits to read as follows:

Section 2.04.120 - Term Limits
a. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor for more than three (3) four-year terms following the adoption of this ordinance. The current incumbent is given credit for having served one term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person who is appointed or elected to fill a vacant office as mayor for the balance of a four-year term, but serves less than two years in that office, shall be eligible for nomination, and election for three (3) four-year terms thereafter.
b. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember for more than three (3) fouryear terms following the adoption of this ordinance. Current incumbents are given credit for having served one term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person who is appointed or elected to fill a vacant office as councilmember for the balance of a four-year term, but serves less than two years in that office, shall be eligible for nomination, and election for three (3) four-year terms thereafter. c. The three (3) four-year terms in office as mayor are not required to be consecutive and may be an aggregate of three (3) four-year terms. Any person who resigns or is removed from office during a term shall be deemed to have served a full term. 30 d. The three (3) four-year terms in office as councilmember are not required to be consecutive and may be an aggregate of three (3) four-year terms. Any person who resigns or is removed from office during a term shall be deemed to have served a full term.
e. The phrase “two years” as used in subsections A and B of this section shall mean the period between the date of the declaration of the results of any primary election held in June of an even-numbered year and the date of the declaration of the results of any primary election held in June of any immediately preceding or immediately succeeding even-number year, even though such period may be more or less that an actual period of two years.

Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately, upon approval by a simple majority of the voters voting on the question at the June 7, 2022 election and shall apply retroactively with the current incumbents credited for having already served one term.

Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.

Section 4. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of American Canyon is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance, or the title hereof as a summary, pursuant to state statue, once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of American Canyon.

Adopted by a vote of electors on June 7, 2022.
________________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________________ ________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 31 32
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39 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 11.

TITLE
Annual Granicus Agreement FY 2022-2023

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu)on authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement(s) with Granicus for a combined amount not to exceed $54,100 for website and meeting management applications.

CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
American Canyon has historically used Granicus along with several other applica)ons to prepare mee)ng agendas, track mee)ng comments, host our website and submit FPPC required forms, among other func)ons. Recently Granicus acquired some of these applica)ons and has merged their billing to be under the Granicus umbrella. In an effort to streamline our various Granicus contracts, we are combining them and issuing one comprehensive purchase order for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $54,100.

Our current Granicus applications are:

GovDelivery Communications Cloud
Government Transparency Suite (PEAK agenda management, eComments, minutes) GovAccess (website, eDisclosure Filer Module (Form 700 FPPC filings) Campaign Docs Filer Module (Campaign FPPC filings)
While services are not being added or changed, the combined total of the agreements exceeds the established threshold for city manager approval and requires city council authorization.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services." 40 FISCAL IMPACT
Funding to implement the recommended ac)on is included in the 2022/23 Annual Budget in 653-20- 220-42150.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution - FY 2022-2023
41 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT(S) WITH GRANICUS FOR A COMBINED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,100 FOR WEBSITE AND MEETING

MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, historically the City of American Canyon uses Granicus and multiple other applications in support of our meeting agenda preparation, city website hosting and filing of required FPPC forms; and WHEREAS, Granicus has purchased some of these other companies and merged the applications with their own suite of government service applications; and WHEREAS, combining these applications creates a purchase order amount over the established threshold for City Manager approval, and now requires the approval of City Council.

WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds appropriated for FY 2022/23 in account number 653-20-220-42150.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizes the City Manager to execute contract(s) and with Granicus for a combined amount not to exceed $54,100.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 42 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 12.

TITLE
Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu+on accep+ng the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project in conjunction with the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Project.

CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, Public Works Director
William D. Ross, City Attorney

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On October 4, 2018, the Planning Commission approved the 251.78 Acres Large Lot Ves+ng Tenta+ve Map (PC Resolu+on 2018-23) for the development of approximately 309-acre Watson Ranch Specific Plan (WRSP) site with a mixed-use community including a mixed-use town center, 1253 residen+al units, parks, roads and suppor+ng water, wastewater, recycled water and storm drainage infrastructure both on-site and off-site.

On July 18, 2019, the City of American Canyon and American Canyon 1, LLC, entered into a Development Agreement regarding the AC-1 Property and Project (Napa County Official Records 2019-0013806).

On May 5, 2021, The City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Watson Ranch Offsite U+lity Extension Plans. The approved plans show new storm drainage, sanitary sewer, domes+c water and recycled water that will connect Watson Ranch to exis+ng public infrastructures. The new offsite utilities are installed within the existing Public Utility Easement.

On April 22, 2022, the project engineer submiAed a leAer cer+fying the improvements and grading associated with the project have been constructed in substan+al conformance with the approved plans and any subsequent revisions (AAachment 1, Exhibit B). On May 19, 2022, the project engineer submiAed the Project Record Drawings (AAachment 1, Exhibit A). The public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Offsite Public U+lity Project have been completed to the City’s sa+sfac+on. Therefore, it is appropriate to accept them into the City’s system for 43 operation and maintenance.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."

FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project (SCH #2015022030) was presented at a noticed public hearing held on October 4, 2018.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution - Acceptance of Improvements

2. Exhibit A - Project Record Drawings

3. Exhibit B. - Engineer's Letter
44 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WATSON RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WATSON RANCH OFFSITE PUBLIC UTILITY PROJECT.

WHEREAS, on October 4, 2018, The Planning Commission approved the 251.78 Acres Large Lot Vesting Tentative Map (PC Resolution 2018-23) for the development of approximately 309-acre Watson Ranch Specific Plan (WRSP) site with a mixed-use community including a mixed-use town center, 1253 residential units, parks, roads and supporting water, wastewater, recycled water and storm drainage infrastructure both on-site and off-site.

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, the City of American Canyon and American Canyon 1, LLC, entered into a Development Agreement regarding the AC-1 Property and Project (Napa County Official Records 2019- 0013806); and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2021, The City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Watson Ranch Offsite Utility Extension Plans. The approved plans show new storm drainage, sanitary sewer, domestic water and recycled water that will connect Watson Ranch to existing public infrastructures. The new offsite utilities are installed within the existing Public Utility Easement (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2022, the project engineer submitted a letter certifying the improvements and grading associated with the project have been constructed in substantial conformance with the approved plans and any subsequent revisions (Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2022, the project engineer submitted the Project Record Drawings (Exhibit A).

WHEREAS, the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project have been completed to the City’s satisfaction. Therefore, it is appropriate to accept them into the City’s system for operation and maintenance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby accepts all the public improvements constructed per the approved plans.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 19th day of July, 2022, by the following vote:
45 AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, Interim City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney Attachments:

Exhibit A: Record Drawings
Exhibit B: Project Engineer Letter
46 P:\1200 - 1299\1217-061\Letters\Final Letters\1. 1217-061_BB Offsite_Final Letter_2022-04-22.doc April 22, 2022
Job No.: 1217-061
Mr. Edison C. Bisnar, Jr., P.E.

Civil Engineer

CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
Department of Public Works
4381 Broadway, Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Subject: Final Civil Site Improvements
Watson Ranch, Offsite Utility Extension Plans
American Canyon, California
Dear Mr. Bisnar:

This letter is to inform you that CBG performed a final site walk and visual field inspection of the project on April 21, 2022
Based on the visual review of the as-built site conditions, the improvements and grading in the above referenced project were observed to have been constructed in substantial conformance with the approved improvement plans and any subsequent revisions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Very truly yours,
William P. Carlson, P.E.

Project Manager
WPC:cjq
cc: Terrence M. McGrath, American Canyon I, LLC
Barbara Li, American Canyon I, LLC
Roger Ashton, ECS Corp.

David Ashton, ECS Corp.

Lloyd Ashton, ECS Corp.

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CIVIL ENGINEERS § SURVEYORS § PLANNERS
47 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 13.

TITLE
2022 National Community Survey Report

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2022 National Community Survey Report.

CONTACT
Jason B. Holley, City Manager
Jen Kansanback, Communications Manager

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
A livable community is a place that is not simply habitable, but that is desirable. It is not just where people live, but where they want to live.

The Na4onal Community Survey (NCS) asks residents their opinion about certain aspects of “livability” in American Canyon. The NCS was developed by the experts at Polco, Inc. (formerly Na4onal Research Center, Inc.). American Canyon last undertook the NCS in 2015. The NCS Report in Attachment 1 summarizes the responses to survey.

Great communi4es are partnerships of the government, private sector, community-based organiza4ons and residents, all geographically connected. The NCS captures residents’ opinions considering the following central facets of a community:

Economy
Mobility
Community Design
Utilities
Safety
Natural Environment
Parks and Recreation
Health and Wellness
Education, Arts, and Culture
Inclusivity and Engagement
48 Survey Method
The NCS was conducted was conducted over several weeks this past February and March. In keeping with contemporary na4onal trends for data gathering, there were three ways to par4cipate in the survey: paper ballot (invita4on only), on-line (invita4on only), and on-line (open participation). All three methods contained the same questions.

American Canyon has approximately 4,500 households. Approximately 2,700 randomly selected households received mailings beginning on February 7th, 2022 and the survey remained open for seven weeks. Of those invited to par4cipate, for 1,200 households, the first mailing was a postcard invi4ng the household to par4cipate in the survey. The next mailing contained a cover leDer with instruc4ons, the survey ques4onnaire, and a postage-paid return envelope. The final mailing contained a reminder letter, another survey, and a postage-paid return envelope.

For the remaining 1,500 households, the first mailing was a postcard invi4ng the household to par4cipate, followed one week later by a reminder postcard. All mailings included a web link to give residents the opportunity to respond to the survey online. All follow-up mailings asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those who had already done so to refrain from completing the survey again.

Thirty-two (32) of the 2,700 mailed invita4ons or surveys were returned because the household address was vacant or the postal service was unable to deliver the survey as addressed. Of the remaining 2,668 households that received the invita4ons to par4cipate, 335 completed the survey, providing an overall response rate of 13%.

The NCS was available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog. All mailings contained paragraphs in all 3 languages instruc4ng par4cipants on how to complete the survey in their preferred language. Of note, only a handful of Spanish and Tagalog surveys were completed.

It is customary to describe the precision of es4mates made from surveys by a “level of confidence” and accompanying “confidence interval” (or margin of error). A tradi4onal level of confidence, and the one used in the Report, is 95%. The 95% confidence interval can be any size and quan4fies the sampling error or imprecision of the survey results because some residents’ opinions are relied on to es4mate all residents’ opinions. The margin of error for the City of American Canyon survey is no greater than plus or minus 5 percentage points around any given percent reported for all respondents (335 completed surveys).

In addi4on to the randomly selected “probability sample” of households, a link to an online open par4cipa4on survey was publicized by the City of American Canyon. The open par4cipa4on survey was iden4cal to the probability sample survey with one small update; it included a ques4on about where they heard about the survey. The open par4cipa4on survey was open to all city residents and became available on March 7th, 2022. The survey remained open for three weeks. The data presented in the following tabs exclude the open par4cipa4on survey data, but a tab at the end 49 provides the complete frequency of responses to questions by the open participation respondents.

Key Findings
The Report compares American Canyon (pop. 21,000) with responses to Na4onal Benchmarks (allsized ci4es) and Custom Benchmarks - comparisons of American Canyon's (results to those from other communi4es with popula4on 15,000 to 35,000). It also compares American Canyon's 2022 and 2015 survey results. It is important to note the survey was administered during the COVID-19 pandemic, a 4me of previously unimaginable challenge for many communi4es - including American Canyon. While the NCS Report provides comparisons to na4onal benchmarks, it is important to note that much of the benchmark data was collected prior to the pandemic. This may impact how American Canyon's ra4ngs compare to other communi4es’ ra4ngs from the past five years as well as the comparison to American Canyon's 2015 NCS results.

A summary of key findings is below:

Residents appreciate American Canyon's governance and leadership.

All 2022 survey items pertaining to the City's governance received reviews on par with na4onal benchmarks. Nearly 70% of residents gave posi4ve evalua4ons to the overall quality of services provided by the City, similar to comparison communi4es across the na4on. Three-quarters of respondents favorably rated the overall customer service by American canyon employees, and American Canyon's public informa4on services. Addi4onally, respondents gave high marks to City leadership, with about two-thirds of respondents feeling that residents were treated fairly and with respect. About 6 in 10 residents posi4vely rated the job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement. At least half of residents evaluated American Canyon officials as being honest and generally ac4ng in the best interest of the community. In a set of ques4ons unique to American Canyon, residents were asked to rate the City's response to COVID-19. Nearly 7 in 10 provided excellent or good ra4ngs to the City for generally ac4ng in the best interest of the community, being open and transparent to the public, informing residents about COVID-19 related issues facing the community, and resident's overall confidence in the government's COVID-19 response.

Although some aspects of American Canyon's economy have seen small gains over ,me, this facet remains and area of opportunity for the community.

The economy is a concern for most residents within American Canyon, with 93% ra4ng it an essen4al or very important focus area for the next few years. When asked what impact, if any, the economy would likely have on their family income in the next six months, only 19% of residents expected a posi4ve impact, while 37% felt it would have a nega4ve impact (a 17% decrease from American Canyon's 2015 survey results). About one-quarter of residents posi4vely reviewed the City's vibrancy of downtown/commercial areas, which was a slight increase over the prior survey but scored much lower than in comparison communi4es across the country. A similar propor4on of respondents were pleased with the City's shopping opportuni4es and employment opportuni4es, also lower than the na4onal benchmarks. About 4 in 10 gave posi4ve marks to American Canyon as 50 a place to visit, as well as to the community's economic development. Roughly one-third gave favorable ra4ngs to the variety of business and service establishments, but more than half indicated that the overall quality of business and service establishments was excellent or good (a 15% increase from the previous survey). In addi4on, the overall economic health of American Canyon improved slightly since 2015, with more than 6 in 10 respondents offering positive evaluations.

Survey respondents indicate that crime may be a concern but value the City's safety services.

Nearly all residents (99%) rated safety as essen4al or very important for the City to focus on in the coming two years. About 8 in 10 residents scored the feeling of safety in their neighborhood during the day posi4vely, which was on par with benchmark comparisons. Three-quarters reported feeling safe in American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day (lower than na4onal benchmark comparisons). About 6 in 10 residents felt very or somewhat safe from violent crime and property crime, both of which were also lower than na4onal benchmarks. The majority of residents gave favorable reviews of the City's fire services (91%) and ambulance or emergency medical services (83%). Three-quarters gave posi4ve marks to police services and fire preven4on and educa4on, and a similar percentage reported feeling safe from fire, flood, or other natural disasters.

About 6 in 10 residents reviewed crime preven4on and emergency preparedness favorably. All of these safety services were on par with national averages.

American Canyon residents see their community as welcoming and inclusive, contribu,ng to a positive overall quality of life.

Most residents posi4vely rated the City as a place to live (83% excellent or good) and the overall quality of life in American Canyon (77%). About 8 in 10 were also likely to recommend living in American Canyon and planned to remain in the City for the next few years. A similarly high propor4on favorably reviewed American Canyon as a place to raise children (80%). Ra4ngs for the City's inclusivity were also posi4ve, likely contribu4ng to the high quality of life experienced by residents. About 8 in 10 residents posi4vely rated the community for valuing and respec4ng residents from diverse backgrounds and aDrac4ng people from diverse backgrounds, both of which scored higher than the na4onal benchmark comparisons. Similarly, American Canyon received posi4ve marks from three-quarters of residents for making all residents feel welcome. The majority of residents were pleased with the sense of community in American Canyon (68%) and the openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds (69%). Addi4onally, at least half rated the neighborliness of residents and the of civic/community pride as excellent or good.

The Report was published on the City's website on June 8, 2022. This included the 2022 Na4onal Community Survey Report of Results, the "Full Trends," which represent the comparison of the current survey results to the 2015 results and access the full data of the survey.

Staff recommends the Council receive and file the 2022 National Community Survey Report.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
51 Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of administering the NCS was included and expended as part of the FY 21/22 Budget. The FY 2022/23 Budget includes funding to maintain an ongoing subscrip4on with Polco for addi4onal community engagement.

As a part of our current subscrip4on, Polco now offers "Quick Link Surveys". This set of surveys and polls, developed by survey scien4sts at Polco’s Na4onal Research Center, focus on the heart of livability in communi4es, with topics such as Community Iden4ty, Neighborliness, Customer Service, and Community Highlights & Challenges. These surveys are designed to provide ongoing feedback from residents in many of the areas the NCS Report provided. As Polco collects data na4onally from these short surveys, they will share findings with Polco users like American Canyon to bring both local and na4onal insights. Polco will also provide best prac4ces in engagement and outreach to communicate about these surveys with the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac4on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec4ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. The NCS Report - American Canyon, CA 2022
52 American Canyon, CA
The National Community
Survey
Report of Results
2022
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53 About The NCS™
The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™) report is about the “livability” of American Canyon. A livable community is a place that is not simply habitable, but that is desirable. It is not only where people do live, but where they want to live. The survey was developed by the experts from National Research Center at Polco.

Great communities are partnerships of the government, private sector, community-based organizations and residents, all geographically connected. The NCS captures residents’ opinions considering ten central facets of a community:
• Economy
• Mobility
• Community Design
• Utilities
• Safety
• Natural Environment
• Parks and Recreation
• Health and Wellness
• Education, Arts, and Culture
• Inclusivity and Engagement
The report provides the opinions of a representative sample of 335 residents of the City of American Canyon collected from February 7th, 2022 to March 28th, 2022. The margin of error around any reported percentage is 5% for all respondents and the response rate for the 2021 survey was 13%. Survey results were weighted so that the demographic profile of respondents was representative of the demographic profile of adults in American Canyon.

How the results are reported
For the most part, the percentages presented in the following tabs represent the “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, etc.). On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer “don’t know.” The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab “Complete data.” However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in most of the tabs. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.

Comparisons to benchmarks
NRC’s database of comparative resident opinion is comprised of resident perspectives gathered in surveys from over 600 communities whose residents evaluated the same kinds of topics on The National Community Survey. The comparison evaluations are from the most recent survey completed in each community in the last five years. NRC adds the latest results quickly upon survey completion, keeping the benchmark data fresh and relevant. The communities in the database represent a wide geographic and population range. In each tab, American Canyon's results are noted as being “higher” than the benchmark, “lower” than the benchmark, or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by American Canyon residents is statistically similar to or different (greater or lesser) than the benchmark. Being rated as “higher” or “lower” than the benchmark means that American Canyon's average rating for a particular item was more than 10 points different than the benchmark. If a rating was “much higher” or “much lower,” then American Canyon's average rating was more than 20 points different when compared to the benchmark.

The survey was administered during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of challenge for many local governments. While we provide comparisons to national benchmarks, it is important to note that much of the benchmark data was collected prior to the pandemic. This may impact how your City's 2021 ratings compare to other communities’ ratings from the past five years. 1 54
Methods
Selecting survey recipients
All households within the City of American Canyon were eligible to participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes serving American Canyon was purchased from Go-Dog Direct based on updated listings from the United States Postal Service. Since some of the zip codes that serve the City of American Canyon households may also serve addresses that lie outside of the community, the exact geographic location of each housing unit was compared to community boundaries using the most current municipal boundary file. Addresses located outside of the City of American Canyon boundaries were removed from the list of potential households to survey. From that list, addresses were randomly selected as survey recipients, with multi-family housing units (defined as those with a unit number) sampled at a rate of 53 compared to single family housing units.

An individual within each household was selected using the birthday method. The birthday method selects a person within the household by asking the “person whose birthday has most recently passed” to complete the questionnaire. The underlying assumption in this method is that day of birth has no relationship to the way people respond to surveys. This instruction was contained in the introduction of the survey.

Conducting the survey
The 2,700 randomly selected households received mailings beginning on February 7th, 2022 and the survey remained open for seven weeks. For 1,200 households, the first mailing was a postcard inviting the household to participate in the survey. The next mailing contained a cover letter with instructions, the survey questionnaire, and a postage-paid return envelope. The final mailing contained a reminder letter, another survey, and a postage-paid return envelope. For the remaining 1,500 households, the first mailing was a postcard inviting the household to participate, followed one week later by a reminder postcard. All mailings included a web link to give residents the opportunity to respond to the survey online. All follow-up mailings asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those who had already done so to refrain from completing the survey again.

The survey was available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.  All mailings contained paragraphs in all languages instructing participants on how to complete the survey in their preferred language.

About 1% of the 2,700 mailed invitations or surveys were returned because the household address was vacant or the postal service was unable to deliver the survey as addressed. Of the remaining 2,668 households that received the invitations to participate, 335 completed the survey, providing an overall response rate of 13%. The response rate was calculated using AAPOR’s response rate #2* for mailed surveys of unnamed persons.

It is customary to describe the precision of estimates made from surveys by a “level of confidence” and accompanying “confidence interval” (or margin of error). A traditional level of confidence, and the one used here, is 95%. The 95% confidence interval can be any size and quantifies the sampling error or imprecision of the survey results because some residents’ opinions are relied on to estimate all residents’ opinions. The margin of error for the City of American Canyon survey is no greater than plus or minus 5 percentage points around any given percent reported for all respondents (335 completed surveys).

In addition to the randomly selected “probability sample” of households, a link to an online open participation survey was publicized by the City of American Canyon. The open participation survey was identical to the probability sample survey with one small update; it included a question about where they heard about the survey. The open participation survey was open to all city residents and became available on March 7th, 2022. The survey remained open for three weeks. The data presented in the following tabs exclude the open participation survey data, but a tab at the end provides the complete frequency of responses to questions by the open participation respondents.

Analyzing the data
Responses from mailed surveys were entered into an electronic dataset using a “key and verify” method, where all responses are entered twice and compared to each other. Any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to the original survey form. Range 2 55
The survey datasets were analyzed using all or some of a combination of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, Python, and Tableau. For the most part, the percentages presented in the reports represent the “percent positive.” The percent Unweighted Weighted Target*
Age 18-34
35-54
55+
Hispanic origin No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
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Rent
Housing type Attached
Detached
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origin
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White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
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Male
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Male 18-34
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Analyzing the data
Responses from mailed surveys were entered into an electronic dataset using a “key and verify” method, where all responses are entered twice and compared to each other. Any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to the original survey form. Range checks as well as other forms of quality control were also performed. Responses from surveys completed on Polco were downloaded and merged with the mailed survey responses.

The demographics of the survey respondents were compared to those found in the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the City of American Canyon. The primary objective of weighting survey data is to make the survey respondents reflective of the larger population of the community. The characteristics used for weighting were age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects. Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.* The results of the weighting scheme for the probability sample are presented in the following table.

NRC aligns demographic labels with those used by the U.S. Census for reporting purposes, when possible. Some categories (e.g., age, race/Hispanic origin, housing type, and length of residency) are combined into smaller subgroups. .
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The survey datasets were analyzed using all or some of a combination of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, Python, and Tableau. For the most part, the percentages presented in the reports represent the “percent positive.” The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, essential/very important, etc.), or, in the case of resident behaviors/participation, the percent positive represents the proportion of respondents indicating “yes” or participating in an activity at least once a month.

On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer “don’t know.” The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab “Complete data”. However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in the reports. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.

Contact
The City of American Canyon funded this research. Please contact Jen Kansanback of the City of American Canyon at [email protected] if you have any questions about the survey.

Survey Validity
See the Polco Knowledge Base article on survey validity at https://info.polco.us/knowledge/statistical-vali * See AAPOR's Standard Definitions for more information at https://www.aapor.org/Publications-Media/AAPOR-Journals/Standard-Definitions.aspx * Pasek, J. (2010). ANES Weighting Algorithm.  Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/group/iriss/cgi-bin/anesrake/resources/RakingDescription.pdf * Targets come from the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey 4 57
Highlights
Residents appreciate American Canyon's governance and leadership.

All 2022 survey items pertaining to the City's governance received reviews on par with national benchmarks. Nearly 70% of residents gave positive evaluations to the overall quality of services provided by the City, similar to comparison communities across the nation. Three-quarters of respondents favorably rated the overall customer service by American canyon employees, and American Canyon's public information services. Additionally, respondents gave high marks to City leadership, with about two-thirds of respondents feeling that residents were treated fairly and with respect. About 6 in 10 residents positively rated the job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement. At least half of residents evaluated American Canyon officials as being honest and generally acting in the best interest of the community. In a set of questions unique to American Canyon, residents were asked to rate the City's response to COVID-19. Nearly 7 in 10 provided excellent or good ratings to the City for generally acting in the best interest of the community, being open and transparent to the public, informing residents about COVID-19 related issues facing the community, and resident's overall confidence in the government's COVID-19 response.

Although some aspects of American Canyon's economy have seen small gains over time, this facet remains and area of opportunity for the community.

The economy is a concern for most residents within American Canyon, with 93% rating it an essential or very important focus area for the next few years. When asked what impact, if any, the economy would likely have on their family income in the next six months, only 19% of residents expected a positive impact, while 37% felt it would have a negative impact (a 17% decrease from American Canyon's 2015 survey results). About one-quarter of residents positively reviewed the City's vibrancy of downtown/commercial areas, which was a slight increase over the prior survey but scored much lower than in comparison communities across the country. A similar proportion of respondents were pleased with the City's shopping opportunities and employment opportunities, also lower than the national benchmarks. About 4 in 10 gave positive marks to American Canyon as a place to visit, as well as to the community's economic development. Roughly one-third gave favorable ratings to the variety of business and service establishments, but more than half indicated that the overall quality of business and service establishments was excellent or good (a 15% increase from the previous survey). In addition, the overall economic health of American Canyon improved slightly since 2015, with more than 6 in 10 respondents offering positive evaluations.

Survey respondents indicate that crime may be a concern but value the City's safety services.

Nearly all residents (99%) rated safety as essential or very important for the City to focus on in the coming two years. About 8 in 10 residents scored the feeling of safety in their neighborhood during the day positively, which was on par with benchmark comparisons. Three-quarters reported feeling safe in American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day (lower than national benchmark comparisons). About 6 in 10 residents felt very or somewhat safe from violent crime and property crime, both of which were also lower than national benchmarks. The majority of residents gave favorable reviews of the City's fire services (91%) and ambulance or emergency medical services (83%). Three-quarters gave positive marks to police services and fire prevention and education, and a similar percentage reported feeling safe from fire, flood, or other natural disasters. About 6 in 10 residents reviewed crime prevention and emergency preparedness favorably. All of the se safety services were on par with national averages.

American Canyon residents see their community as welcoming and inclusive, contributing to a positive overall quality of life.

Most residents positively rated the City as a place to live (83% excellent or good) and the overall quality of life in American Canyon (77%). About 8 in 10 were also likely to recommend living in American Canyon and planned to remain in the City for the next few years. A similarly high proportion favorably reviewed American Canyon as a place to raise children (80%). Ratings for the City's inclusivity were also positive, likely contributing to the high quality of life experienced by residents. About 8 in 10 residents positively rated the community for valuing and respecting residents from diverse backgrounds and attracting people from diverse backgrounds, both of which scored higher than the national benchmark comparisons. Similarly, American Canyon received positive marks from three-quarters of residents for making all residents feel welcome. The majority of residents were pleased with the sense of community in American Canyon (68%) and the openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds (69%). Additionally, at least half rated the neighborliness of residents and the of civic/community pride as excellent or good.
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* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Overall economic health
Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar
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Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
Overall economic health
Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar
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Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the American Canyon community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years.
(% essential or very important)
Facets of livability
Resident perceptions of quality and importance for each of the facets of community livability provide an overview of community strengths and challenges that are useful for planning, budgeting and performance evaluation. The charts below show the proportion of residents who rated the community facets positively for quality and the priority (importance) placed on each. Also displayed is whether local ratings were lower, similar, or higher than communities across the country (the national benchmark).
vs.
benchmark*
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* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Balancing performance and importance
Every jurisdiction must balance limited resources while meeting resident needs and striving to optimize community livability. To this end, it is helpful to know what aspects of the community are most important to residents and which they perceive as being of higher or lower quality. It is especially helpful to know when a facet of livability is considered of high importance but rated as lower quality, as this should be a top priority to address.

To help guide City staff and officials with decisions on future resource allocation, resident ratings of the importance of services were compared to their ratings of the quality of these services. To identify the services perceived by residents to have relatively lower quality at the same time as relatively higher importance, all services were ranked from highest perceived quality to lowest perceived quality and from highest perceived importance to lowest perceived importance. Some services were in the top half of both lists (higher quality and higher importance); some were in the top half of one list but the bottom half of the other (higher quality and lower importance or lower quality and higher importance); and some services were in the bottom half of both lists.

Services receiving quality ratings of excellent or good by 64% or more of respondents were considered of “higher quality” and those with ratings lower than 64% were considered to be of “lower quality.” Services were classified as “more important” if they were rated as essential or very important by 84% or more of respondents. Services were rated as “less important” if they received a rating of less than 84%. This classification uses the median ratings for quality and importance to divide the services in half.

The quadrants in the figure below show which community facets were given higher or lower importance ratings (right-left) and which had higher or lower quality ratings (up-down). Facets of livability falling closer to a diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right are those where performance ratings are more commensurate with resident priorities. Facets scoring  closest to the lower right hand corner of the matrix ( higher in importance and lower in quality) are those that may warrant further investigation to see if changes to their delivery are necessary to improve their performance. This is the key part of this chart on which to focus. Facets falling in the top left hand corner of the chart (lower in importance but higher in quality) are areas where performance may outscore resident priorities, and may be a consideration for lower resource allocation.

Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community 70% 80% 90%
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Excellent
21%
Good
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Fair
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The overall quality of life in American
Canyon
Quality of life
Measuring community livability starts with assessing the quality of life of those who live there, and ensuring that the community is attractive, accessible, and welcoming to all.

American Canyon as a place to live
The overall quality of life
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Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Recommend living in American Canyon to someone who asks Remain in American Canyon for the next five years
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Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following. (% very or somewhat likely)
Overall image or reputation 61% Similar
Please rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
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Excellent
6%
Good
47%
Fair
34%
Poor
12%
Overall confidence in American
Canyon government
Governance
Strong local governments produce results that meet the needs of residents while making the best use of available resources, and are responsive to the present and future needs of the community as a whole.

Treating residents with respect
Treating all residents fairly
The job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement Generally acting in the best interest of the community
Being honest
Informing residents about issues facing the community
Being open and transparent to the public
Overall confidence in American Canyon government
The value of services for the taxes paid to American Canyon The overall direction that American Canyon is taking
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Please rate the following categories of American Canyon government performance. (% excellent or good)
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? (lld)
Overall customer service by American Canyon employees
Public information services
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74%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
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The City of American Canyon
The Federal Government
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Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? (% excellent or good)
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14%
45%
23%
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What impact, if any, do you think the
economy will have on your family income
in the next 6 months? Do you think the
impact will be:

Excellent
8%
Good
57%
Fair
31%
Poor
4%
Overall economic health of
American Canyon
Economy
Local governments work together with private
and nonprofit businesses, and with the
community at large, to foster sustainable
growth, create jobs, and promote a thriving
local economy.

Overall quality of business and service establishments
Variety of business and service establishments
Cost of living
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area
Shopping opportunities
Employment opportunities
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Please rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
American Canyon as a place to visit
American Canyon as a place to work
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35%
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Economic development 45% Similar
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
(%htiti)
Overall economic health 65% Similar
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
11 64
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
19% Lower
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
(% very or somewhat positive)
12 65
Excellent
10%
Good
Fair 36%
36%
Poor
18%
Overall quality of the transportation
system in American Canyon
Mobility
The ease with which residents can move about their communities, whether for commuting, leisure, or recreation, plays a major role in the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the community.

Ease of public parking
Ease of walking
Ease of travel by bicycle
Ease of travel by car
Ease of travel by public transportation
Traffic flow on major streets
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
Similar
Much lower
63%
54%
54%
51%
44%
20%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Walked or biked instead of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Used public transportation instead of driving
Similar
Similar
Similar
66%
41%
15%
Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% yes)
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Sidewalk maintenance
Bus or transit services
Similar
Similar
Similar
65%
64%
59%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of the transportation system 46% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
13 66
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Street lighting
Sidewalk maintenance
Bus or transit services
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Traffic signal timing
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
59%
55%
47%
35%
34%
14 67
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
10%
Good
38% Fair
37%
Poor
15%
Overall design or layout of American
Canyon's residential and commercial
areas
Community design
A well-designed community enhances the quality of life for its residents by encouraging smart land use and zoning, ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to all, and providing access to parks and other green spaces.

Well-designed neighborhoods
Overall appearance
Overall quality of new development
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Well-planned residential growth
Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Well-planned commercial growth
Availability of affordable quality housing
Similar
Lower
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
Similar
Lower
Similar
54%
51%
51%
49%
42%
40%
40%
27%
26%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Your neighborhood as a place to live 79% Similar
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Code enforcement
Land use, planning and zoning
Similar
Similar
41%
34%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas 48% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
15 68
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
13%
Good
52%
Fair
27%
Poor
8%
Overall quality of the utility
infrastructure in American Canyon
Utilities
Services such as water, gas, electricity, and internet access play a vital role in ensuring the physical and economic health and well-being of the communities they serve.

Garbage collection
Sewer services
Storm water management
Drinking water
Power (electric and/or gas) utility
Utility billing
Affordable high-speed internet access
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
Lower
Similar
82%
76%
73%
66%
63%
54%
52%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure 65% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
16 69
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
17%
Good
49%
Fair
26%
Poor
7%
Overall feeling of safety in
American Canyon
Safety
Public safety is often the most important task facing local governments. All residents should feel safe and secure in their neighborhoods and in the greater community, and providing robust safety-related services is essential to residents' quality of life.

Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Fire prevention and education
Police services
Crime prevention
Emergency preparedness
Animal control
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
91%
83%
78%
75%
65%
63%
63%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Overall feeling of safety 67% Similar
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
In your neighborhood during the day
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster
In American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day From violent crime
From property crime
Similar
Similar
Lower
Lower
Lower
86%
76%
75%
65%
58%
Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
(% very or somewhat safe)
vs.
benchmark*
17 70
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Fair
17%
Poor
4%
Overall quality of natural
environment in American Canyon
Natural environment
The natural environment plays a vital role in the health and well-being of residents. The natural spaces in which residents live and experience their communities has a direct and profound effect on quality of life.

Yard waste pick-up
Recycling
American Canyon open space
Preservation of natural areas
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
80%
76%
74%
70%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Air quality
Cleanliness
Water resources
Similar
Similar
Lower
74%
68%
44%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of natural environment 79% Similar
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
18 71
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
30%
Good
45%
Fair
25%
Poor
1%
Overall quality of the parks and
recreation opportunities Parks and recreation
"There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life, promote themselves as a desirable location for businesses to relocate, or maintain that they are environmental stewards of their natural resources, without such communities having a robust, active system of parks and recreation programs for public use and enjoyment."
- National Recreation and Park Association
Recreation centers or facilities
City parks
Recreation programs or classes
Similar
Similar
Similar
70%
69%
65%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Availability of paths and walking trails
Fitness opportunities
Recreational opportunities
Similar
Similar
Lower
75%
69%
52%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities 74% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
19 72
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
15%
Good
47%
Fair
32%
Poor
6%
Overall health and wellness
opportunities in American Canyon
Health and wellness
The characteristics of and amenities available in the communities in which people live has a direct impact on the health and wellness of residents, and thus, on their quality of life overall.

Health services 55% Lower
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Please rate your overall health. 64% Similar
Please rate your overall health.
(% excellent or very good)
Availability of preventive health services
Availability of affordable quality health care
Availability of affordable quality food
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
43%
42%
42%
29%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Overall health and wellness opportunities 62% Similar
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
20 73
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Excellent
7%
Good
39%
Fair
39%
Poor
15%
Overall opportunities for education,
culture and the arts
Education, arts, and culture
Participation in the arts, in educational opportunities, and in cultural activities is linked to increased civic engagement, greater social tolerance, and enhanced enjoyment of the local community.

Public library services 79% Similar
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
K-12 education
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool
Adult educational opportunities
Community support for the arts
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Similar
Lower
Similar
Lower
Lower
Much lower
66%
49%
42%
37%
36%
25%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts 46% Lower Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
21 74
Excellent
10%
Good
45%
Fair
35%
Poor
10%
Residents' connection and engagement
with their community
Inclusivity and engagement
Inclusivity refers to a cultural and environmental feeling of belonging; residents who feel invited to participate within their communities feel more included, involved, and engaged than those who do not.

American Canyon as a place to raise children
Sense of community
American Canyon as a place to retire
Similar
Similar
Similar
80%
68%
60%
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in American Canyon. (% excellent or good)
Residents' connection and engagement with their community 56% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole. (% excellent or good)
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
Making all residents feel welcome
Taking care of vulnerable residents
Higher
Higher
Similar
Similar
85%
84%
77%
73%
Please rate the job you feel the American Canyon community does at each of the following. (% excellent or good)
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Neighborliness of residents
Opportunities to volunteer
Sense of civic/community pride
Similar
Similar
Similar
69%
61%
60%
Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
22 75
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. g
Opportunities to volunteer
Sense of civic/community pride
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Similar
Similar
Lower
54%
53%
43%
23 76
Voted in your most recent local election
Contacted the City of American Canyon for help or information Watched a local public meeting
Volunteered your time to some group/activity
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Contacted American Canyon elected officials to express your opinion Attended a local public meeting
Similar
Similar
Higher
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
79%
40%
36%
27%
20%
15%
11%
Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% yes)
* Comparison to the national benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.

Access the internet from your home
Access the internet from your cell phone
Use or check email
Visit social media sites
Shop online
Share your opinions online
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
94%
94%
93%
86%
50%
31%
In general, how many times do you:
(% a few times a week or more)
Residents' participation levels
vs...
24 77
Please rate how much of a
problem, if at all, the following
are for your household
CURRENTLY.

Household member(s) have COVID-19 or COVID-like
symptoms
Access to medical services
Access to tests and wait times for results
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge, not being able to stop or control worrying
Having little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling lonely or isolated
Not knowing when pandemic will end/not feeling in control Reduced household income
Making rent or mortgage payments
Lack of childcare/supervision
Loss of job(s), or fear of losing job
How would you rate your local
City's response to COVID-19 in
the following categories?
Generally acting in the best interest of the community
Being open and transparent to the public
Informing residents about COVID-19 related issues facing the community
Overall confidence in our local government's COVID-19
response
22%
15%
24%
28%
27%
11%
9%
14%
15%
10%
19%
67%
65%
69%
71%
Custom questions
Below are the results of each custom question on the survey. The percentage of positive responses (Major/Moderate problem or Excellent/Good) is shown.
% positive
25 78
% positive
RankNumber ofcommunitiesPercentile
Please rate each of the
following aspects of
quality of life in American
Canyon.

American Canyon as a place to live Similar
Your neighborhood as a place to live Similar
American Canyon as a place to raise children Similar
American Canyon as a place to work Lower
American Canyon as a place to visit Lower
American Canyon as a place to retire Similar
The overall quality of life Similar
Sense of community Similar
Please rate each of the
following characteristics
as they relate to American
Canyon as a whole.

Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Similar
Overall feeling of safety Similar
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Lower Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar 83% 249 399 37
79% 232 332 30
80% 206 401 48
35% 350 384 9
43% 293 326 10
60% 249 386 35
77% 292 442 34
68% 145 334 56
65% 181 306 41
46% 96 146 34
48% 243 300 19
65% 92 143 36
67% 293 382 23
79% 176 311 43
74% 91 149 39
62% 214 301 29
46% 263 304 13
National benchmark tables
This table contains the comparisons of American Canyon's results to those from other communities. The first column shows the comparison of American Canyon's rating to the benchmark. American Canyon's results are noted as being “higher”, “lower” or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by American Canyon residents is statistically similar to or different than the benchmark. The second column is American Canyon's “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good). The third column is the rank assigned to American Canyon's rating among communities where a similar question was asked. The fourth column is the number of communities that asked a similar question. The fifth column shows the percentile for American Canyon's result -- that is what percent of surveyed communities had a lower rating than American Canyon.
26 79
Please rate each of the Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Lower Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar Please indicate how likely
or unlikely you are to do
each of the following.

Recommend living in American Canyon to someone who asks Similar Remain in American Canyon for the next five years Similar Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:

In your neighborhood during the day Similar
In American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Lower
From violent crime Lower
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Similar
Please rate the job you feel
the American Canyon
community does at each of
the following.

Making all residents feel welcome Similar
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Higher
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds Higher Taking care of vulnerable residents Similar
Please rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service establishments Lower Variety of business and service establishments Lower
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Much lower
Employment opportunities Lower
Shopping opportunities Much lower
Cost of living Similar
Overall image or reputation Similar
Please also rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Traffic flow on major streets Much lower
Ease of public parking Similar
Ease of travel by car Lower
Ease of travel by public transportation Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle Similar
Ease of walking Similar
Well-planned residential growth Similar
56% 84 144 42
82% 221 317 30
80% 233 310 25
86% 301 366 17
75% 295 341 13
58% 133 154 14
65% 135 154 11
76% 122 142 14
77% 66 149 56
84% 9 147 94
85% 17 147 89
73% 37 144 75
55% 266 309 14
37% 134 144 7
26% 269 290 7
21% 298 338 12
22% 292 324 10
28% 240 303 21
61% 276 379 27
20% 342 355 3
63% 120 280 57
51% 302 334 9
44% 133 284 53
54% 186 336 44
54% 251 336 25
27 80
Please also rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Ease of walking Similar
Well-planned residential growth Similar
Well-planned commercial growth Lower
Well-designed neighborhoods Similar
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Similar Public places where people want to spend time Lower
Variety of housing options Similar
Availability of affordable quality housing Similar
Overall quality of new development Similar
Overall appearance Lower
Cleanliness Similar
Water resources Lower
Air quality Similar
Availability of paths and walking trails Similar
Fitness opportunities Similar
Recreational opportunities Lower
Availability of affordable quality food Lower
Availability of affordable quality health care Lower
Availability of preventive health services Lower
Availability of affordable quality mental health care Lower Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities Much lower Community support for the arts Lower
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool Similar K-12 education Similar
Adult educational opportunities Lower
Sense of civic/community pride Similar
Neighborliness of residents Similar
42% 106 146 28
27% 127 146 13
54% 97 144 33
49% 124 142 13
40% 263 296 11
40% 240 312 23
26% 239 337 29
51% 244 330 26
51% 315 368 14
68% 221 338 34
44% 104 131 21
74% 224 291 23
75% 139 340 59
69% 190 292 35
52% 269 323 17
42% 274 287 4
42% 275 300 8
43% 262 283 7
29% 254 283 10
25% 304 320 5
36% 121 143 16
42% 216 298 27
66% 182 303 40
37% 257 289 11
54% 100 143 30
28 81
Please also rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Sense of civic/community pride Similar
Neighborliness of residents Similar
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Lower Opportunities to attend special events and festivals Lower Opportunities to volunteer Similar
Opportunities to participate in community matters Similar Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Similar
Please indicate whether or
not you have done each of
the following in the last 12
months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for help or information Similar Contacted American Canyon elected officials to express your opinion Similar Attended a local public meeting Similar
Watched a local public meeting Higher
Volunteered your time to some group/activity Similar
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Similar Voted in your most recent local election Similar
Used public transportation instead of driving Similar
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Similar Walked or biked instead of driving Similar
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in American
Canyon.

Public information services Similar
Economic development Similar
Traffic enforcement Similar
Traffic signal timing Lower
Street repair Similar
Street cleaning Similar
Street lighting Similar
Sidewalk maintenance Similar
Bus or transit services Similar
Land use, planning and zoning Similar
61% 216 296 27
43% 272 303 10
49% 280 310 10
60% 275 300 8
53% 264 304 13
69% 102 328 69
40% 274 357 23
15% 192 298 35
11% 276 297 7
36% 36 276 87
27% 216 302 28
20% 148 286 48
79% 66 145 55
15% 128 266 52
41% 144 291 50
66% 83 295 72
74% 154 322 52
45% 248 313 21
47% 324 382 15
34% 294 302 2
35% 285 382 25
65% 204 323 37
64% 213 363 41
59% 191 328 42
55% 136 278 51
29 82
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in American
Canyon.

Bus or transit services Similar
Land use, planning and zoning Similar
Code enforcement Similar
Affordable high-speed internet access Similar
Garbage collection Similar
Drinking water Similar
Sewer services Similar
Storm water management Similar
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Lower
Utility billing Lower
Police services Similar
Crime prevention Similar
Animal control Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical services Similar
Fire services Similar
Fire prevention and education Similar
Emergency preparedness Similar
Preservation of natural areas Similar
American Canyon open space Similar
Recycling Similar
Yard waste pick-up Similar
City parks Similar
Recreation programs or classes Similar
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Lower
Public library services Similar
Overall customer service by American Canyon employees Similar 34% 274 326 16
41% 274 382 28
52% 86 139 38
82% 276 358 23
66% 242 325 25
76% 251 326 23
73% 182 350 48
63% 225 243 7
54% 257 278 7
75% 218 433 49
65% 231 381 39
63% 230 345 33
83% 258 344 25
91% 162 377 57
78% 156 315 50
63% 190 314 39
70% 93 295 68
74% 70 283 75
76% 240 362 33
80% 146 304 52
69% 266 340 22
65% 247 334 26
70% 200 307 35
55% 239 274 13
79% 308 350 12
30 83
Please rate the quality of Public library services Similar Overall customer service by American Canyon employees Similar Please rate the following
categories of American
Canyon government
performance.

The value of services for the taxes paid to American Canyon Similar The overall direction that American Canyon is taking Similar The job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement
Similar
Overall confidence in American Canyon government Similar Generally acting in the best interest of the community Similar Being honest Similar
Being open and transparent to the public Similar
Informing residents about issues facing the community Similar Treating all residents fairly Similar
Treating residents with respect Similar
Overall, how would you
rate the quality of the
services provided by each
of the following?
The City of American Canyon Similar
The Federal Government Similar
Please rate how important,
if at all, you think it is for
the American Canyon
community to focus on
each of the following in the
coming two years.

Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Similar
Overall feeling of safety Similar
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Similar Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar In general, how many times
do you:

Access the internet from your home Similar
Access the internet from your cell phone Similar
Visit social media sites Similar
77% 262 397 34
53% 240 405 40
52% 279 353 21
60% 113 347 67
53% 164 308 47
55% 184 311 41
55% 191 301 36
54% 80 149 46
54% 85 155 45
66% 138 308 55
67% 90 146 39
68% 277 402 31
40% 170 288 41
93% 99 283 65
85% 19 142 87
87% 12 283 96
89% 78 141 45
99% 3 283 99
84% 104 283 63
80% 44 142 69
78% 106 283 62
74% 153 283 46
76% 140 283 50
94% 77 142 46
94% 64 142 55
31 84
In general, how many times
do you:

Access the internet from your cell phone Similar
Visit social media sites Similar
Use or check email Similar
Share your opinions online Similar
Shop online Similar
Please rate your overall health. Similar
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:

Lower
86% 9 141 94
93% 132 142 7
31% 65 142 54
50% 103 142 28
64% 105 289 64
19% 258 292 11
32 85
% positive
RankNumber ofcommunitiesPercentile
Please rate each of the
following aspects of
quality of life in American
Canyon.

American Canyon as a place to live Similar
Your neighborhood as a place to live Similar
American Canyon as a place to raise children Similar
American Canyon as a place to work Lower
American Canyon as a place to visit Lower
American Canyon as a place to retire Similar
The overall quality of life Similar
Sense of community Similar
Please rate each of the
following characteristics
as they relate to American
Canyon as a whole.

Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Similar
Overall feeling of safety Lower
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Lower Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar Please indicate how likely
or unlikely you are to do
each of the following.

Recommend living in American Canyon to someone who asks Similar Remain in American Canyon for the next five years Similar In your neighborhood during the day Similar
83% 69 99 31
79% 60 84 29
80% 61 97 38
35% 84 91 8
43% 76 84 10
60% 66 96 32
77% 81 110 26
68% 45 87 49
65% 49 81 40
46% 26 35 28
48% 71 80 12
65% 26 35 28
67% 85 99 15
79% 50 84 41
74% 23 35 37
62% 54 79 32
46% 71 81 13
56% 24 35 34
82% 63 84 26
80% 69 82 17
Custom benchmark tables
This table contains the comparisons of American Canyon's results to those from other communities with population 15,000 to 35,000.

The first column shows the comparison of American Canyon's rating to the benchmark. American Canyon's results are noted as being “higher”, “lower” or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by American Canyon residents is statistically similar to or different than the benchmark. The second column is American Canyon's “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good). The third column is the rank assigned to American Canyon's rating among communities where a similar question was asked. The fourth column is the number of communities that asked a similar question. The fifth column shows the percentile for American Canyon's result -- that is what percent of surveyed communities had a lower rating than American Canyon. 33 86
Please indicate how likely
or unlikely you are to do
each of the following. Remain in American Canyon for the next five years Similar Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:

In your neighborhood during the day Similar
In American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Lower
From violent crime Lower
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Lower
Please rate the job you feel
the American Canyon
community does at each of
the following.

Making all residents feel welcome Similar
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Higher
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds Higher Taking care of vulnerable residents Similar
Please rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service establishments Similar Variety of business and service establishments Lower
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Lower
Employment opportunities Lower
Shopping opportunities Lower
Cost of living Similar
Overall image or reputation Similar
Please also rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Traffic flow on major streets Much lower
Ease of public parking Similar
Ease of travel by car Lower
Ease of travel by public transportation Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle Similar
Ease of walking Lower
Well-planned residential growth Similar
Well-planned commercial growth Similar
Well-designed neighborhoods Similar
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Lower Public places where people want to spend time Lower
Variety of housing options Similar
Availability of affordable quality housing Similar
86% 84 92 9
75% 89 92 4
58% 34 37 10
65% 36 37 5
76% 32 35 11
77% 20 36 47
84% 1 36 100
85% 3 35 94
73% 13 35 65
55% 67 82 19
37% 29 35 20
26% 72 78 8
21% 76 89 15
22% 74 88 17
28% 66 81 19
61% 75 95 22
20% 91 93 3
63% 37 74 51
51% 80 86 8
44% 36 68 48
54% 55 87 37
54% 71 86 18
42% 28 36 25
27% 29 36 22
54% 24 36 36
49% 30 35 17
40% 71 80 12
40% 62 84 27
34 87
Please also rate each of the
following in the American
Canyon community.

Variety of housing options Similar
Availability of affordable quality housing Similar
Overall quality of new development Similar
Overall appearance Lower
Cleanliness Similar
Water resources Lower
Air quality Similar
Availability of paths and walking trails Similar
Fitness opportunities Similar
Recreational opportunities Similar
Availability of affordable quality food Lower
Availability of affordable quality health care Lower
Availability of preventive health services Lower
Availability of affordable quality mental health care Lower Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities Lower Community support for the arts Lower
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool Similar K-12 education Similar
Adult educational opportunities Lower
Sense of civic/community pride Similar
Neighborliness of residents Similar
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Lower Opportunities to attend special events and festivals Lower Opportunities to volunteer Similar
Opportunities to participate in community matters Similar Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Similar
Please indicate whether or
not you have done each of
the following in the last 12
months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for help or information Similar Contacted American Canyon elected officials to express your opinion Similar Attended a local public meeting Similar
Watched a local public meeting Higher
26% 66 88 26
51% 67 90 26
51% 88 98 11
68% 67 90 26
44% 24 30 23
74% 62 75 18
75% 39 88 56
69% 50 78 37
52% 74 88 17
42% 78 79 2
42% 72 80 11
43% 72 78 8
29% 69 77 11
25% 83 89 7
36% 28 35 22
42% 63 81 23
66% 54 83 36
37% 69 78 12
54% 26 35 28
61% 67 81 17
43% 72 82 13
49% 76 83 9
60% 75 81 8
53% 73 82 12
69% 25 85 71
40% 74 90 18
15% 51 79 36
11% 75 80 7
35 88
Please indicate whether or
not you have done each of
the following in the last 12
months.

Attended a local public meeting Similar
Watched a local public meeting Higher
Volunteered your time to some group/activity Similar
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Similar Voted in your most recent local election Similar
Used public transportation instead of driving Similar
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Similar Walked or biked instead of driving Similar
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in American
Canyon.

Public information services Similar
Economic development Similar
Traffic enforcement Lower
Traffic signal timing Lower
Street repair Similar
Street cleaning Similar
Street lighting Similar
Sidewalk maintenance Similar
Bus or transit services Similar
Land use, planning and zoning Similar
Code enforcement Similar
Affordable high-speed internet access Similar
Garbage collection Similar
Drinking water Similar
Sewer services Similar
Storm water management Similar
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Lower
Utility billing Lower
Police services Similar
Crime prevention Similar
Animal control Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical services Similar
36% 5 72 94
27% 61 81 25
20% 36 77 54
79% 18 37 54
15% 30 64 54
41% 30 79 63
66% 25 79 69
74% 45 85 47
45% 64 85 25
47% 92 97 6
34% 79 80 2
35% 80 100 21
65% 63 89 30
64% 64 98 35
59% 58 93 38
55% 40 71 45
34% 74 85 14
41% 76 98 23
52% 20 34 44
82% 78 93 17
66% 62 88 30
76% 70 87 20
73% 59 97 40
63% 66 71 8
54% 70 73 5
75% 66 105 38
65% 69 97 29
63% 56 89 38
36 89
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in American
Canyon.

Animal control Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical services Similar
Fire services Similar
Fire prevention and education Similar
Emergency preparedness Similar
Preservation of natural areas Similar
American Canyon open space Similar
Recycling Similar
Yard waste pick-up Similar
City parks Similar
Recreation programs or classes Similar
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Lower
Public library services Lower
Overall customer service by American Canyon employees Similar Please rate the following
categories of American
Canyon government
performance.

The value of services for the taxes paid to American Canyon Similar The overall direction that American Canyon is taking Similar The job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement
Similar
Overall confidence in American Canyon government Similar Generally acting in the best interest of the community Similar Being honest Similar
Being open and transparent to the public Similar
Informing residents about issues facing the community Similar Treating all residents fairly Similar
Treating residents with respect Similar
Overall, how would you
rate the quality of the
services provided by each ..

The City of American Canyon Similar
The Federal Government Similar
coming two years.

Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar 83% 74 89 17
91% 45 91 51
78% 51 83 39
63% 53 85 38
70% 29 80 65
74% 18 75 77
76% 67 93 29
80% 43 82 48
69% 73 89 19
65% 69 89 23
70% 58 82 30
55% 65 75 14
79% 82 88 7
77% 73 98 26
53% 62 96 35
52% 73 89 19
60% 34 90 62
53% 48 82 42
55% 51 83 39
55% 55 81 33
54% 23 35 37
54% 25 37 35
66% 45 82 46
67% 24 35 34
68% 80 99 20
40% 49 76 36
93% 29 78 64
85% 6 35 85
Please rate how important,
if at all, you think it is for
the American Canyon
community to focus on
each of the following in the
coming two years.
37 90
Please rate how important,
if at all, you think it is for
the American Canyon
community to focus on
each of the following in the
coming two years.

Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Similar
Overall feeling of safety Similar
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Similar Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar In general, how many times
do you:

Access the internet from your home Similar
Access the internet from your cell phone Similar
Visit social media sites Similar
Use or check email Similar
Share your opinions online Similar
Shop online Similar
Please rate your overall health. Similar
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:

Lower
87% 3 78 97
89% 17 35 54
99% 2 78 98
84% 24 78 70
80% 11 35 71
78% 26 78 67
74% 48 78 39
76% 47 78 41
94% 17 35 54
94% 9 35 77
86% 3 35 94
93% 31 35 14
31% 12 35 68
50% 26 35 28
64% 28 79 65
19% 62 79 22
38 91
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in American
Canyon.

American Canyon as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Your neighborhood as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to raise children Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to work Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to visit Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to retire Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall quality of life Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of community Excellent
Good
2%
14%
50%
33%
2%
19%
48%
31%
4%
17%
40%
39%
24%
40%
24%
12%
25%
32%
31%
11%
16%
24%
34%
26%
2%
21%
55%
21%
19%
Complete set of frequencies
This dashboard contains a complete set of responses to each question on the survey. By default, "Don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter to the right. When a table for a question that only permitted a single response does not total to exactly 100%, it is due to the common practice of percentages being rounded to the nearest whole number. 39 92
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in American
Canyon.

Sense of community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall economic health Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the transportation system Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Overall feeling of safety Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of natural environment Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall health and wellness opportunities Excellent
Good
7%
24%
49%
4%
31%
57%
8%
18%
36%
36%
10%
15%
37%
38%
10%
8%
27%
52%
13%
7%
26%
49%
17%
4%
17%
52%
27%
1%
25%
45%
30%
15%
40 93
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall health and wellness opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall opportunities for education, culture,
and the arts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Residents' connection and engagement
with their community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate how likely or unlikely
you are to do each of the following.

Recommend living in American Canyon to
someone who asks
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Remain in American Canyon for the next five
years
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:

In your neighborhood during the day Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
In American Canyon's
downtown/commercial area during the day
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From property crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
6%
32%
47%
15%
39%
39%
7%
10%
35%
45%
10%
9%
8%
40%
43%
13%
7%
19%
61%
0%
3%
10%
29%
57%
2%
8%
16%
39%
36%
17%
36%
22%
41 94
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:

From property crime
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From violent crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Please rate the job you feel the
American Canyon community does at
each of the following.

Making all residents feel welcome Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Taking care of vulnerable residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following in
the American Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
18%
7%
13%
16%
30%
35%
5%
8%
11%
51%
25%
5%
18%
59%
18%
6%
10%
57%
27%
4%
11%
61%
24%
7%
21%
56%
16%
13%
33%
49%
5%
42 95
Please rate each of the following in
the American Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service
establishments Poor
Variety of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Employment opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Shopping opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cost of living Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall image or reputation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Traffic flow on major streets Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of public parking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
26%
36%
34%
3%
41%
34%
22%
3%
34%
45%
18%
3%
38%
40%
18%
4%
27%
45%
26%
2%
10%
30%
51%
10%
50%
30%
17%
2%
8%
30%
48%
14%
43 96
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Ease of public parking Poor
Ease of travel by car Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by public transportation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of walking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned residential growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned commercial growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-designed neighborhoods Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of the historical or cultural
character of the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
21%
28%
44%
6%
28%
29%
42%
1%
21%
25%
42%
11%
16%
30%
42%
13%
26%
33%
34%
7%
31%
42%
22%
5%
15%
31%
46%
8%
16%
36%
40%
8%
44 97
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Preservation of the historical or cultural
character of the community Poor
Public places where people want to spend
time
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Variety of housing options Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality housing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of new development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall appearance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cleanliness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Water resources Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Air quality Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
19%
42%
31%
8%
24%
37%
34%
5%
39%
35%
22%
4%
19%
31%
45%
5%
12%
38%
44%
6%
3%
30%
50%
17%
17%
40%
37%
6%
4%
22%
61%
13%
45 98
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Air quality Poor
Availability of paths and walking trails Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fitness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality food Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality health care Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of preventive health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality mental
health care
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
7%
19%
46%
29%
6%
25%
53%
16%
10%
38%
43%
9%
25%
34%
37%
5%
29%
29%
39%
3%
27%
30%
40%
3%
42%
29%
27%
2%
31%
45%
19%
5%
46 99
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities Poor
Community support for the arts Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality
childcare/preschool
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
K-12 education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Adult educational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of civic/community pride Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Neighborliness of residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in social events
and activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
19%
46%
29%
6%
25%
33%
37%
6%
1%
33%
50%
15%
31%
32%
31%
7%
10%
37%
44%
10%
11%
29%
50%
10%
15%
43%
36%
7%
16%
35%
42%
6%
47 100
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals Poor
Opportunities to volunteer Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in community
matters
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Openness and acceptance of the community
toward people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for
help or information
No
Yes
Contacted American Canyon elected
officials to express your opinion
No
Yes
Attended a local public meeting No
Yes
Watched a local public meeting No
Yes
Volunteered your time to some
group/activity
No
Yes
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue,
cause, or candidate
No
Yes
Voted in your most recent local election No
Yes
Used public transportation instead of
driving
No
Yes
Carpooled with other adults or children
instead of driving alone
No
Yes
Walked or biked instead of driving No
Yes
Excellent
12%
29%
52%
6%
13%
35%
46%
6%
7%
24%
55%
14%
40%
60%
15%
85%
11%
89%
36%
64%
26%
74%
20%
80%
79%
21%
15%
85%
40%
60%
66%
34%
48 101
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months. Walked or biked instead of driving Yes
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Public information services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Economic development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic signal timing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street repair Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street cleaning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street lighting Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sidewalk maintenance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
19%
60%
13%
18%
37%
42%
3%
16%
37%
37%
9%
32%
34%
31%
3%
28%
38%
29%
5%
13%
23%
53%
12%
12%
25%
54%
9%
15%
27%
50%
8%
49 102
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Sidewalk maintenance Poor
Bus or transit services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Land use, planning and zoning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Code enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Affordable high-speed internet access Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Garbage collection Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Drinking water Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sewer services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Storm water management Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
17%
29%
51%
3%
26%
41%
30%
3%
24%
36%
37%
4%
21%
27%
44%
8%
4%
14%
60%
22%
13%
22%
51%
15%
6%
19%
62%
13%
7%
20%
61%
12%
50 103
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Storm water management Poor
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Utility billing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Police services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Crime prevention Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Animal control Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ambulance or emergency medical services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire prevention and education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
29%
49%
14%
12%
34%
45%
10%
4%
22%
35%
40%
8%
27%
43%
22%
9%
28%
51%
12%
1%
16%
52%
31%
0%
9%
44%
47%
4%
18%
48%
30%
51 104
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Fire prevention and education Poor
Emergency preparedness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of natural areas Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon open space Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recycling Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Yard waste pick-up Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
City parks Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation programs or classes Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation centers or facilities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
10%
26%
46%
17%
9%
21%
47%
22%
6%
20%
53%
22%
6%
17%
61%
15%
4%
17%
57%
22%
5%
26%
47%
22%
6%
29%
56%
9%
8%
23%
58%
11%
52 105
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Recreation centers or facilities Poor
Health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Public library services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall customer service by American
Canyon employees
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate the following categories
of American Canyon government
performance.

The value of services for the taxes paid to
American Canyon
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall direction that American Canyon
is taking
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The job American Canyon government does
at welcoming resident involvement
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall confidence in American Canyon
government
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
18%
27%
50%
5%
4%
17%
60%
19%
7%
16%
58%
19%
14%
33%
48%
5%
24%
25%
46%
5%
9%
32%
50%
9%
12%
34%
47%
6%
14%
31%
47%
8%
53 106
Please rate the following categories
of American Canyon government
performance.

Generally acting in the best interest of the
community Poor
Being honest Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Informing residents about issues facing the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating all residents fairly Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating residents with respect Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall, how would you rate the
quality of the services provided by
each of the following?
The City of American Canyon Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The Federal Government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.

Overall economic health Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Overall quality of the transportation system Essential
Very important
12%
33%
48%
7%
12%
35%
47%
6%
18%
28%
45%
9%
12%
23%
56%
10%
9%
24%
56%
11%
6%
27%
54%
14%
24%
36%
36%
3%
7%
46%
47%
35%
54 107
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.

Overall quality of the transportation system
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Essential Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall feeling of safety Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Overall quality of natural environment Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall health and wellness opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall opportunities for education, culture,
and the arts
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Residents' connection and engagement
with their community
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
1%
15%
50%
2%
11%
40%
47%
0%
10%
45%
44%
1%
28%
71%
0%
16%
43%
41%
1%
20%
43%
36%
1%
21%
47%
31%
2%
24%
42%
32%
49%
27%
55 108
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.

Residents' connection and engagement
with their community
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Please rate how much of a problem, if
at all, the following are for your
household CURRENTLY.

Household member(s) have COVID-19 or
COVID-like symptoms
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Access to medical services Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Access to tests and wait times for results Major problem Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge, not
being able to stop or control worrying
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Having little interest or pleasure in doing
things
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Feeling lonely or isolated Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Not knowing when pandemic will end/not
feeling in control
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Reduced household income Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
3%
21%
73%
8%
14%
6%
74%
16%
6%
4%
64%
20%
9%
7%
56%
30%
10%
4%
69%
22%
5%
5%
66%
22%
6%
6%
47%
26%
15%
11%
12%
16%
56 109
Please rate how much of a problem, if
at all, the following are for your
household CURRENTLY.

Reduced household income
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Making rent or mortgage payments Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Lack of childcare/supervision Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Loss of job(s), or fear of losing job Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
How would you rate your local City's
response to COVID-19 in the following
categories?
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Informing residents about COVID-19 related
issues facing the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Overall confidence in our local government's
COVID-19 response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
47%
26%
63%
13%
10%
14%
72%
13%
7%
7%
65%
13%
8%
14%
9%
8%
19%
49%
16%
11%
8%
20%
44%
18%
7%
11%
22%
42%
17%
19%
47%
15%
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How would you rate your local City's
response to COVID-19 in the following
categories?
Overall confidence in our local government's
COVID-19 response
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
In general, how many times do you: Access the internet from your home Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Access the internet from your cell phone Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Visit social media sites Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Use or check email Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Share your opinions online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Shop online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Excellent
8%
11%
5%
0%
7%
4%
83%
6%
0%
3%
4%
87%
11%
3%
13%
15%
58%
5%
2%
4%
14%
74%
58%
11%
13%
3%
14%
15%
35%
28%
2%
19%
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In general, how many times do you: Shop online Less often or never Please rate your overall health. Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
What impact, if any, do you think the
economy will have on your family income in
the next 6 months? Do you think the impact
will be:

Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
How many years have you lived in American
Canyon?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Which best describes the building you live
in?
One family house detached from any other
houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex,
townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
Do you rent or own your home? Rent
Own
About how much is your monthly
housing cost for the place you live
(including rent, mortgage payment,
property tax, property insurance, and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
About how much is your monthly housing
cost for the place you live (including rent,
mortgage payment, property tax, property
insurance and homeowners' association
(HOA) fees)?
Less than $500
$500 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 to $1,999
$2,000 to $2,499
$2,500 to $2,999
$3,000 to $3,499
$3,500 or more
Do any children 17 or under live in your
household?
No
Yes
Are you or any other members of your
household aged 65 or older? No
Yes
1%
6%
29%
38%
26%
14%
23%
45%
14%
5%
23%
34%
15%
12%
15%
3%
10%
19%
68%
77%
23%
15%
12%
18%
18%
13%
9%
12%
3%
51%
49%
63%
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Are you or any other members of your
household aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
How much do you anticipate your
household's total income before taxes will
be for the current year? (Please include in
your total income money from all sources
for all persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino? Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish,
Hispanic, or Latino
What is your race? (Mark one or more races
to indicate what race you consider yourself
to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian, or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Filipino American
White
Other
In which category is your age? 18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years or older
What is your gender? Female
Male
Identify in another way
37%
31%
17%
12%
23%
9%
9%
25%
75%
13%
43%
25%
8%
19%
7%
7%
11%
17%
28%
15%
19%
3%
2%
47%
51%
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2015
2022
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in
American Canyon.

American Canyon as a place to live
Your neighborhood as a place to live
American Canyon as a place to raise children
American Canyon as a place to work
American Canyon as a place to visit
American Canyon as a place to retire
The overall quality of life
Sense of community
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall economic health
Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
68%
77%
60%
43%
35%
80%
79%
83%
65%
78%
66%
44%
42%
86%
86%
88%
79%
67%
65%
48%
46%
65%
79%
85%
55%
58%
Full trends
This table contains the trends over time for the City of City. The combined "percent positive" responses for each survey year are presented (e.g., excellent/good or yes). If an item was not included during an administration of the survey, no percentage will be shown in the table. If the difference between the 2015 and 2022 surveys is greater than 7 percentage points, the change is statistically significant.

It is important to note that in 2020, The NCS survey was updated to include new and refreshed items.

Consequently, some of the trends may be impacted due to wording modifications that could have potentially altered the meaning of the item for the respondent.
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Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community Please indicate how likely or
unlikely you are to do each of the
following.

Recommend living in American Canyon to someone who asks Remain in American Canyon for the next five years
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:

In your neighborhood during the day
In American Canyon's downtown/commercial area during the day From property crime
From violent crime
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster
Please rate the job you feel the
American Canyon community does
at each of the following.

Making all residents feel welcome
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds
Taking care of vulnerable residents
Please rate each of the following
in the American Canyon
community.

Overall quality of business and service establishments
Variety of business and service establishments
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area
Employment opportunities
Shopping opportunities
Cost of living
56%
46%
62%
74%
58%
52%
80%
82%
90%
90%
76%
65%
58%
75%
86%
90%
95%
73%
85%
84%
77%
22%
21%
26%
37%
55%
24%
17%
19%
40%
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Please rate each of the following
in the American Canyon
community.

Shopping opportunities
Cost of living
Overall image or reputation
Please also rate each of the
following in the American Canyon
community.

Traffic flow on major streets
Ease of public parking
Ease of travel by car
Ease of travel by public transportation
Ease of travel by bicycle
Ease of walking
Well-planned residential growth
Well-planned commercial growth
Well-designed neighborhoods
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable quality housing
Overall quality of new development
Overall appearance
Cleanliness
Water resources
Air quality
Availability of paths and walking trails
61%
28%
71%
34%
74%
44%
68%
51%
51%
26%
40%
40%
49%
54%
27%
42%
54%
54%
44%
51%
63%
20%
76%
71%
42%
38%
49%
57%
65%
58%
42%
46%
26%
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Please also rate each of the
following in the American Canyon
community.

Air quality
Availability of paths and walking trails
Fitness opportunities
Recreational opportunities
Availability of affordable quality food
Availability of affordable quality health care
Availability of preventive health services
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Community support for the arts
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool
K-12 education
Adult educational opportunities
Sense of civic/community pride
Neighborliness of residents
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Opportunities to attend special events and festivals
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
the last 12 months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for help or information Contacted American Canyon elected officials to express your opinion 69%
53%
60%
49%
43%
61%
54%
37%
66%
42%
36%
25%
29%
43%
42%
42%
52%
69%
75%
71%
53%
52%
59%
43%
60%
52%
28%
47%
58%
67%
71%
43% 40%
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in
the last 12 months.
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Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in
the last 12 months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for help or information Contacted American Canyon elected officials to express your opinion Attended a local public meeting
Watched a local public meeting
Volunteered your time to some group/activity
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Voted in your most recent local election
Used public transportation instead of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Walked or biked instead of driving
Please rate the quality of each of
the following services in American
Canyon.

Public information services
Economic development
Traffic enforcement
Traffic signal timing
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Sidewalk maintenance
Bus or transit services
Land use, planning and zoning
Code enforcement
Affordable high-speed internet access
66%
41%
15%
79%
20%
27%
36%
11%
15%
62%
37%
14%
33%
16%
13%
14%
52%
41%
34%
55%
59%
64%
65%
35%
34%
47%
45%
74%
47%
47%
57%
58%
62%
65%
48%
42%
64%
46%
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Please rate the quality of each of
the following services in American
Canyon.

Code enforcement
Affordable high-speed internet access
Garbage collection
Drinking water
Sewer services
Storm water management
Power (electric and/or gas) utility
Utility billing
Police services
Crime prevention
Animal control
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Fire services
Fire prevention and education
Emergency preparedness
Preservation of natural areas
American Canyon open space
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
City parks
Recreation programs or classes
Recreation centers or facilities
65%
69%
80%
76%
74%
70%
63%
78%
91%
83%
63%
65%
75%
54%
63%
73%
76%
66%
82%
52%
69%
80%
86%
86%
67%
65%
59%
83%
95%
95%
61%
77%
88%
73%
72%
77%
61%
86%
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Please rate the quality of each of
the following services in American
Canyon.

Recreation programs or classes
Recreation centers or facilities
Health services
Public library services
Overall customer service by American Canyon employees
Please rate the following
categories of American Canyon
government performance.

The value of services for the taxes paid to American Canyon The overall direction that American Canyon is taking
The job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement
Overall confidence in American Canyon government
Generally acting in the best interest of the community
Being honest
Being open and transparent to the public
Informing residents about issues facing the community
Treating all residents fairly
Treating residents with respect
Overall, how would you rate the
quality of the services provided by
each of the following?
The City of American Canyon
The Federal Government
Please rate how important, if at
all, you think it is for the American
Canyon community to focus on
each of the following in the coming
two years.

Overall economic health
Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
77%
79%
55%
70%
75%
74%
68%
67%
66%
54%
54%
55%
55%
53%
60%
52%
53%
62%
59%
54%
51%
57%
61%
52%
40%
74% 68%
89%
87%
85%
93%
80%
89%
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Please rate how important, if at
all, you think it is for the American
Canyon community to focus on
each of the following in the coming
two years.

Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community In general, how many times do
you:

Access the internet from your home
Access the internet from your cell phone
Visit social media sites
Use or check email
Share your opinions online
Shop online
Please rate your overall health.

What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
76%
74%
78%
80%
84%
99%
82%
76%
71%
85%
93%
50%
31%
93%
86%
94%
94%
61% 64%
36% 19%
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Methods (open participation)
As part of its participation in The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™), the City of American Canyon conducted a survey of 335 residents. Survey invitations were mailed to randomly selected households and data were collected from February 7th, 2022 to March 28th, 2022. The results from this main survey effort represent the most robust estimate of your residents’ opinions.

After the above data collection period was underway, a link to an online open participation survey was publicized by the City of American Canyon. The open participation survey was identical to the probability sample survey with one small update; it included a question about where they heard about the survey. The open participation survey was open to all city residents and became available on March 7th, 2022. The survey remained open for three weeks and there were 229 responses.

The open participation survey data were not collected through a random sample and it is unknown who in the community was aware of the survey; therefore, a level of confidence in the representativeness of the sample cannot be estimated. However, to reduce bias where possible, these data were statistically weighted to match the demographic characteristics of the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the City of American Canyon. The characteristics used for weighting were age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects.

Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.* The results of the weighting scheme for the open participation survey are presented in the following table. * Pasek, J. (2010). ANES Weighting Algorithm.  Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/group/iriss/cgi-bin/anesrake/resources/RakingDescription.pdf Unweighted Weighted Target*
Age 18-34
35-54
55+
Hispanic No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispa..

Housing type Attached
Detached
race Not white
White
Race/ethnicity Not white alone
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
Sex Female
Male
Sex/age Female 18-34
Female 35-54
Female 55+
Male 18-34
Male 35-54
Male 55+
Tenure Own
Rent
33%
39%
29%
35%
44%
21%
42%
51%
7%
25%
75%
25%
75%
18%
82%
78%
22%
92%
8%
99%
1%
39%
61%
34%
66%
56%
44%
24%
76%
23%
77%
46%
54%
49%
51%
52%
48%
35%
65%
17%
19%
14%
16%
20%
15%
20%
23%
9%
15%
20%
13%
16%
17%
2%
26%
33%
5%
23%
77%
13%
87%
12%
88%
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Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in American
Canyon.

American Canyon as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Your neighborhood as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to raise children Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to work Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to visit Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon as a place to retire Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall quality of life Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of community Excellent
Good
1%
12%
56%
31%
3%
12%
57%
29%
1%
13%
51%
34%
32%
20%
33%
14%
36%
30%
26%
8%
16%
24%
35%
25%
2%
19%
57%
22%
29%
Open participation survey results
This dashboard contains a complete set of responses to each question on the open participation survey. By default, "don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter to the right. When a table for a question that only permitted a single response does not total to exactly 100%, it is due to the common practice of percentages being rounded to the nearest whole number. 70 123
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in American
Canyon.

Sense of community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall economic health Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the transportation system Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Overall feeling of safety Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of natural environment Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall health and wellness opportunities Excellent
Good
4%
23%
44%
7%
28%
52%
13%
21%
44%
24%
12%
15%
45%
32%
9%
13%
29%
44%
14%
5%
13%
56%
27%
2%
16%
50%
32%
7%
17%
42%
34%
21%
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Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to
American Canyon as a whole.

Overall health and wellness opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall opportunities for education, culture,
and the arts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Residents' connection and engagement with
their community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate how likely or unlikely
you are to do each of the following.

Recommend living in American Canyon to
someone who asks
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Remain in American Canyon for the next five
years
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:

In your neighborhood during the day Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
In American Canyon's
downtown/commercial area during the day
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From property crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
10%
25%
45%
16%
31%
35%
18%
9%
36%
40%
16%
4%
8%
44%
44%
5%
6%
23%
66%
1%
3%
3%
35%
58%
2%
7%
11%
43%
38%
16%
48%
16%
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Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:

From property crime
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From violent crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Please rate the job you feel the
American Canyon community does at
each of the following.

Making all residents feel welcome Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Taking care of vulnerable residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following in
the American Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
4%
17%
0%
12%
11%
49%
28%
0%
10%
14%
50%
26%
3%
23%
43%
31%
5%
16%
44%
36%
4%
18%
46%
32%
8%
27%
50%
16%
21%
26%
40%
13%
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Please rate each of the following in
the American Canyon community.

Overall quality of business and service
establishments Poor
Variety of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Employment opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Shopping opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cost of living Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall image or reputation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Traffic flow on major streets Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of public parking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
29%
39%
23%
9%
47%
37%
11%
5%
40%
36%
22%
2%
43%
36%
19%
2%
25%
54%
19%
2%
10%
29%
44%
16%
64%
24%
10%
2%
11%
29%
44%
17%
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Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Ease of public parking Poor
Ease of travel by car Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by public transportation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of walking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned residential growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned commercial growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-designed neighborhoods Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of the historical or cultural
character of the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
23%
34%
30%
13%
39%
32%
21%
8%
25%
28%
36%
12%
20%
28%
41%
11%
29%
39%
28%
5%
41%
34%
20%
5%
11%
37%
44%
8%
11%
40%
37%
12%
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Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Preservation of the historical or cultural
character of the community Poor
Public places where people want to spend
time
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Variety of housing options Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality housing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of new development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall appearance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cleanliness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Water resources Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Air quality Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
31%
27%
31%
11%
30%
40%
27%
4%
41%
39%
18%
2%
26%
33%
31%
9%
12%
24%
51%
13%
4%
18%
50%
28%
18%
23%
40%
18%
2%
20%
55%
23%
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Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Air quality Poor
Availability of paths and walking trails Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fitness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality food Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality health care Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of preventive health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality mental
health care
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
4%
18%
43%
35%
6%
19%
49%
26%
11%
32%
37%
21%
19%
40%
37%
4%
25%
42%
29%
5%
25%
39%
33%
3%
38%
36%
21%
5%
24%
46%
22%
8%
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Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities Poor
Community support for the arts Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality
childcare/preschool
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
K-12 education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Adult educational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of civic/community pride Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Neighborliness of residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in social events
and activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
18%
42%
30%
10%
23%
37%
28%
11%
3%
14%
48%
34%
21%
32%
34%
13%
9%
33%
40%
18%
6%
29%
48%
18%
15%
31%
37%
17%
18%
30%
34%
18%
78 131
Please also rate each of the following
in the American Canyon community.

Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals Poor
Opportunities to volunteer Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in community
matters
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Openness and acceptance of the community
toward people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.

Contacted the City of American Canyon for
help or information
No
Yes
Contacted American Canyon elected officials
to express your opinion
No
Yes
Attended a local public meeting No
Yes
Watched a local public meeting No
Yes
Volunteered your time to some
group/activity
No
Yes
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue,
cause, or candidate
No
Yes
Voted in your most recent local election No
Yes
Used public transportation instead of
driving
No
Yes
Carpooled with other adults or children
instead of driving alone
No
Yes
Walked or biked instead of driving No
Yes
Excellent
10%
28%
44%
18%
8%
31%
42%
20%
5%
26%
42%
27%
52%
48%
27%
73%
31%
69%
48%
52%
40%
60%
31%
69%
86%
14%
16%
84%
41%
59%
60%
40%
79 132
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months. Walked or biked instead of driving Yes
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Public information services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Economic development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic signal timing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street repair Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street cleaning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street lighting Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sidewalk maintenance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
6%
34%
40%
20%
22%
41%
28%
8%
26%
28%
32%
14%
32%
36%
28%
4%
33%
31%
32%
4%
15%
25%
48%
13%
18%
26%
47%
8%
16%
31%
46%
7%
80 133
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Sidewalk maintenance Poor
Bus or transit services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Land use, planning and zoning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Code enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Affordable high-speed internet access Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Garbage collection Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Drinking water Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sewer services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Storm water management Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
29%
31%
34%
6%
30%
38%
27%
6%
23%
31%
40%
6%
19%
35%
38%
8%
3%
17%
47%
33%
14%
25%
50%
12%
4%
25%
50%
21%
5%
23%
52%
21%
81 134
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Storm water management Poor
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Utility billing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Police services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Crime prevention Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Animal control Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ambulance or emergency medical services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire services Excellent
Good
Fair
Fire prevention and education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Emergency preparedness Excellent
Good
11%
29%
42%
18%
12%
29%
47%
13%
1%
15%
38%
46%
6%
12%
54%
28%
10%
16%
54%
20%
4%
3%
55%
38%
5%
41%
54%
3%
18%
45%
33%
29%
82 135
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Emergency preparedness
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of natural areas Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
American Canyon open space Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recycling Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Yard waste pick-up Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
City parks Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation programs or classes Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation centers or facilities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Health services Excellent
Good
5%
27%
39%
5%
20%
42%
34%
4%
20%
34%
43%
6%
17%
42%
34%
5%
16%
46%
33%
7%
14%
43%
36%
12%
20%
40%
28%
13%
21%
42%
24%
8%
83 136
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in American
Canyon.

Health services
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Public library services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall customer service by American
Canyon employees
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate the following categories
of American Canyon government
performance.

The value of services for the taxes paid to
American Canyon
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall direction that American Canyon
is taking
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The job American Canyon government does
at welcoming resident involvement
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall confidence in American Canyon
government
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being honest Excellent
Good
15%
36%
41%
4%
18%
51%
28%
3%
13%
45%
38%
15%
34%
36%
14%
20%
32%
33%
15%
20%
29%
24%
26%
18%
31%
33%
18%
20%
29%
35%
16%
17%
84 137
Please rate the following categories
of American Canyon government
performance.

Being honest
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Informing residents about issues facing the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating all residents fairly Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating residents with respect Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall, how would you rate the
quality of the services provided by
each of the following?
The City of American Canyon Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The Federal Government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.

Overall economic health Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the transportation system Essential
Very important
11%
33%
40%
16%
32%
34%
18%
19%
26%
38%
17%
12%
26%
42%
21%
7%
29%
38%
26%
6%
27%
46%
21%
27%
45%
23%
5%
0%
11%
33%
55%
58%
85 138
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.

Overall quality of the transportation system
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Essential Very important
Somewhat important
Overall feeling of safety Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Overall quality of natural environment Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall health and wellness opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall opportunities for education, culture,
and the arts
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Residents' connection and engagement with
their community
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
1%
12%
30%
1%
11%
40%
48%
15%
34%
51%
6%
26%
69%
2%
11%
48%
39%
1%
12%
47%
40%
0%
20%
42%
37%
3%
22%
33%
41%
20%
47%
32%
86 139
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the American Canyon
Residents' connection and engagement with
their community
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Please rate how much of a problem, if
at all, the following are for your
household CURRENTLY.

Household member(s) have COVID-19 or
COVID-like symptoms
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Access to medical services Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Access to tests and wait times for results Major problem Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge, not
being able to stop or control worrying
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Having little interest or pleasure in doing
things
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Feeling lonely or isolated Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Not knowing when pandemic will end/not
feeling in control
Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Reduced household income Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
1%
82%
11%
4%
2%
78%
9%
10%
3%
78%
10%
7%
5%
60%
27%
5%
8%
69%
20%
7%
5%
76%
14%
6%
4%
50%
24%
16%
9%
19%
13%
21%
87 140
Please rate how much of a problem, if
at all, the following are for your
household CURRENTLY.

Reduced household income
Minor problem
Not a problem
Making rent or mortgage payments Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Lack of childcare/supervision Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
Loss of job(s), or fear of losing job Major problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
How would you rate your local City's
response to COVID-19 in the following
categories?
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Informing residents about COVID-19 related
issues facing the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Overall confidence in our local government's
COVID-19 response
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
47%
61%
10%
15%
13%
67%
13%
10%
10%
62%
8%
12%
18%
5%
5%
22%
41%
26%
7%
7%
25%
40%
22%
5%
5%
25%
42%
23%
10%
26%
36%
23%
88 141
How would you rate your local City's
Overall confidence in our local government's
COVID-19 response
Poor
Don't Know
In general, how many times do you: Access the internet from your home Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Access the internet from your cell phone Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Visit social media sites Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Use or check email Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Less often or never
Share your opinions online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Shop online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Please rate your overall health. Excellent
Very good
Good
6%
4%
1%
5%
6%
84%
0%
1%
2%
8%
89%
12%
1%
15%
12%
60%
0%
1%
22%
76%
45%
25%
16%
2%
12%
14%
26%
38%
5%
17%
41%
22%
89 142
Please rate your overall health.

Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
What impact, if any, do you think the
economy will have on your family income in
the next 6 months? Do you think the impact
will be:

Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
How many years have you lived in American
Canyon?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Which best describes the building you live
in?
One family house detached from any
other houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex,
townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
Do you rent or own your home? Rent
Own
About how much is your monthly
housing cost for the place you live
(including rent, mortgage payment,
property tax, property insurance, and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
About how much is your monthly housing
cost for the place you live (including rent,
mortgage payment, property tax, property
insurance and homeowners' association
(HOA) fees)?
Less than $500
$500 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 to $1,999
$2,000 to $2,499
$2,500 to $2,999
$3,000 to $3,499
$3,500 or more
Do any children 17 or under live in your
household?
No
Yes
Are you or any other members of your
household aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
How much do you anticipate your
household's total income before taxes will
be for the current year? (Please include in
your total income money from all sources
for all persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
1%
9%
27%
10%
32%
39%
16%
2%
25%
36%
19%
14%
5%
4%
12%
5%
80%
89%
11%
18%
17%
21%
14%
13%
6%
8%
4%
50%
50%
34%
66%
1%
90 143
How much do you anticipate your
household's total income before taxes will
be for the current year? (Please include in
your total income money from all sources
for all persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino? Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish,
Hispanic, or Latino
What is your race? (Mark one or more races
to indicate what race you consider yourself
to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian, or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Filipino American
White
Other
In which category is your age? 18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years or older
What is your gender? Female
Male
Identify in another way
How did you hear about this survey? (Select
all that apply.)
The City's website
The City's social media (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Received an email from the City
In a City newsletter or utility bill
Received a postcard or letter from the
City
Nextdoor
In my Facebook feed
Saw it on a video of a public meeting or at
a meeting I attended
Saw it on the City's cable channel
Saw a flyer or poster about it
35%
25%
8%
17%
13%
23%
77%
21%
44%
23%
6%
21%
2%
5%
11%
17%
27%
19%
19%
3%
1%
53%
46%
0%
2%
7%
11%
9%
11%
70%
14%
20%
91 144
How did you hear about this survey? (Select
all that apply.)
Saw it on the City's cable channel
Saw a flyer or poster about it
Heard about it from a family member,
friend or neighbor
Heard about it from a business or social
organization in my community
Polco's weekly email
Other 3%
1%
1%
4%
0%
92 145
February 2022
Dear City of American Canyon
Resident:

Please help us shape the future of
American Canyon! You have been
selected at random to participate in
the 2022 American Canyon
Community Survey. If you have
already completed the survey
online, thank you. Please do not
respond twice.

Please take a few minutes to fill out
the enclosed survey. Your
participation in this survey is very
important – especially since your
household is one of only a small
number of households being
surveyed. Your feedback will help
American Canyon make decisions that
affect our City.

A few things to remember:
• Your responses are confidential
and no identifying information
will be shared.
• In order to hear from a diverse
group of residents, the adult 18
years or older in your household
who most recently had a birthday
should complete this survey.
• You may return the survey by
mail in the enclosed postagepaid envelope, or you can
complete the survey online at:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Please do not share your survey
link. This survey is for randomly
selected households only. The City
will conduct a separate survey that is
open to all residents just a few weeks
from now.

If you have any questions about the
survey please call 707-647-5355.

Thank you for your time and
participation!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de la Ciudad de
American Canyon:
¡Por favor ayúdenos a moldear el futuro de
American Canyon! Usted ha sido
seleccionado al azar para participar en la
Encuesta de la Comunidad de American
Canyon del 2022. Si ya completó la
encuesta en línea, gracias. Por favor no
responda dos veces.

Por favor tome unos minutos para completar
la encuesta adjunta; si usted preferiría
completar la encuesta en español, por favor
siga las instrucciones abajo para acceder a
la encuesta en español por medio de la red.

Su participación en esta encuesta es muy
importante – especialmente porque su hogar
es uno de solamente un número pequeño de
hogares que se están encuestando. Sus
observaciones le ayudarán a American
Canyon tomar decisiones que afectarán a
nuestra Ciudad.

Algunas cosas para recordar:
• Sus respuestas son confidenciales y
no se compartirá ninguna
información de identificación.
• Para poder escuchar a un grupo diverso
de residentes, el adulto de 18 años o más
en su hogar que haya celebrado su
cumpleaños más recientemente debe
completar esta encuesta.
• Puede devolver la encuesta por
correo en el sobre pre-pagado
adjunto, o puede completar la
encuesta en línea en español en:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su
encuesta. Esta encuesta es solamente
para hogares seleccionados al azar. La
Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada
que está abierta a todos los residentes
dentro de unas semanas.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta
por favor llame al 707-647-5355. ¡Gracias
por su tiempo y participación!
Atentamente,
Minamahal na Residente ng Lungsod ng
American Canyon:

Mangyaring tulungan kaming hugisin ang
kinabukasan ng American Canyon! Ikaw ay
pasumalang napili na lumahok sa 2022
Pagsisiyasat ng Komunidad ng American
Canyon. Kung nakumpleto mo na ang
pagsisiyasat online, salamat. Mangyaring
huwag sumagot nang dalawang beses.

Mangyaring maglaan ng ilang minuto upang
punan ang kalakip na pagsisiyasat. Ang iyong
paglahok sa pagsisiyasat na ito ay
mahalagang-mahalaga - lalo na’t ang iyong
sambahayan ay isa lamang sa maliit na bilang
sa sinusuri. Ang iyong feedback ay
makakatulong sa American Canyon na
gumawa ng mga desisyon na makakaapekto
sa ating lungsod.

Ilang bagay na dapat tandaan:
• Kumpidensyal ang iyong mga sagot at
walang impormasyon na
pagkakakilanlan ang ibabahagi.
• Para makarinig mula sa iba’t ibang grupo ng
mga residente, ang adultog 18 taong gulang
o mas matanda sa iyong sambahayan na
pinakahuling nagkaroon ng kaarawan ay
dapat magkumpleto ng pagsisiyasat na ito.
• Maaari mong ibalik ang pagsisiyasat sa
koreo sa nakapaloob na sobreng bayad
ang selyo, o maaari mong kumpletuhin
ang pagsisiyasat online sa:
https://polco.us/xxplaceholder
Mangyaring huwag ibahagi ang iyong
link ng pagsisiyasat. Ang pagsisiyasat na ito
ay para sa mga pasumalang napiling mga
sambahayan lamang. Ang lungsod ay
magsasagawa ng isang hiwalay na
pagsisiyasat na bukas sa lahat ng residente
ilang lingo lamang mula ngayon.

Kapag mayroon kang mga tanong tungkol sa
pagsisiyasat, maaaring tumawag sa 707-647-
5355.

Salamat sa iyong oras at paglalahok!
Taos-puso,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager/Administrador de la Ciudad/Tagapamahala ng Lungsod 146
Dear American Canyon Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to
make a big difference!
Your household has been randomly
selected to participate in the 2022
American Canyon Community Survey.

You can go online and complete the
confidential survey at:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Please do not share your survey
link. This survey is for randomly
selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open
to all residents just a few weeks from
now.

If you have any questions about the
survey, please call 707-647-5355.

Thank you for helping create a better
City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de American
Canyon,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para
marcar una gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para
participar en Encuesta de la Communidad
del 2022 de American Canyon. Puede
completar la encuesta confidencial en
línea en español en:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Por favor no comparta el enlace de
su encuesta. Esta encuesta es
solamente para hogares seleccionados
al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a
todos los residentes dentro de unas
semanas.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la
encuesta, por favor llame al
707-647-5355.
¡Gracias por ayudar a crear una Ciudad
mejor!
Atentamente,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager/Administrador de la Ciudad/Tagapamahala ng Lungsod Minamahal na Residente ng American
Canyon,
Hindi aabutin ng maraming oras mo para
makagawa ng malaking pagkakaiba!
Ang iyong sambahayan ay pasumalang
napili na lumahok sa 2022 Pagsisiyasat ng
Komunidad ng American Canyon. Maari
kang pumunta online at kumpletuhin ang
kumpidensyal na pagsisiyasat sa:
https://polco.us/xxplaceholder
Mangyaring huwag ibahagi ang
iyong link ng pagsisiyasat. Ang
pagsisiyasat na ito ay para sa mga
pasumalang napiling mga sambahayan
lamang. Ang lungsod ay magsasagawa ng
isang hiwalay na pagsisiyasat na bukas
para sa lahat ng residente ilang lingo
lamang mula ngayon.

Kapag mayroon kang mga tanong tungkol
sa pagsisiyasat, maaaring tumawag sa
707-647-5355.

Salamat sa pagtulong sa paglikha ng
isang mas mahusay na lungsod!
Taos-puso,
Dear American Canyon Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to
make a big difference!
Your household has been randomly
selected to participate in the 2022
American Canyon Community Survey.

You can go online and complete the
confidential survey at:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Please do not share your survey
link. This survey is for randomly
selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open
to all residents just a few weeks from
now.

If you have any questions about the
survey, please call 707-647-5355.

Thank you for helping create a better
City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de American
Canyon,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para
marcar una gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para
participar en Encuesta de la Communidad
del 2022 de American Canyon. Puede
completar la encuesta confidencial en
línea en español en:
https://polco.us/placeholder
Por favor no comparta el enlace de
su encuesta. Esta encuesta es
solamente para hogares seleccionados
al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a
todos los residentes dentro de unas
semanas.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la
encuesta, por favor llame al
707-647-5355.
¡Gracias por ayudar a crear una Ciudad
mejor!
Atentamente,
Jason B. Holley
City Manager/Administrador de la Ciudad/Tagapamahala ng Lungsod Minamahal na Residente ng American
Canyon,
Hindi aabutin ng maraming oras mo para
makagawa ng malaking pagkakaiba!
Ang iyong sambahayan ay pasumalang
napili na lumahok sa 2022 Pagsisiyasat ng
Komunidad ng American Canyon. Maari
kang pumunta online at kumpletuhin ang
kumpidensyal na pagsisiyasat sa:
https://polco.us/xxplaceholder
Mangyaring huwag ibahagi ang
iyong link ng pagsisiyasat. Ang
pagsisiyasat na ito ay para sa mga
pasumalang napiling mga sambahayan
lamang. Ang lungsod ay magsasagawa ng
isang hiwalay na pagsisiyasat na bukas
para sa lahat ng residente ilang lingo
lamang mula ngayon.

Kapag mayroon kang mga tanong tungkol
sa pagsisiyasat, maaaring tumawag sa
707-647-5355.

Salamat sa pagtulong sa paglikha ng
isang mas mahusay na lungsod!
Taos-puso,
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Please complete this survey if you are the adult (age 18 or older) in the household who most recently had a birthday (the year of birth does not matter). Your responses are confidential and no identifying information will be shared.

1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in American Canyon.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
American Canyon as a place to live.................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Your neighborhood as a place to live .............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 American Canyon as a place to raise children............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 American Canyon as a place to work............................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 American Canyon as a place to visit................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 American Canyon as a place to retire.............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 The overall quality of life in American Canyon........................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of community................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5

2. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to American Canyon as a whole.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Overall economic health of American Canyon ............................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in American Canyon............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall design or layout of American Canyon’s residential and commercial areas (e.g., homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) ................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in American Canyon (water, sewer, storm water, electric, gas) ................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall feeling of safety in American Canyon.............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of natural environment in American Canyon............................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities ............................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall health and wellness opportunities in American Canyon........................ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts..................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Residents’ connection and engagement with their community .......................... 1 2 3 4 5

3. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following.

Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don’t
likely likely unlikely unlikely know
Recommend living in American Canyon to someone who asks.....1 2 3 4 5 Remain in American Canyon for the next five years...........................1 2 3 4 5

4. Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:

Very Somewhat Neither safe Somewhat Very Don’t
safe safe nor unsafe unsafe unsafe know
In your neighborhood during the day......................................1 2 3 4 5 6 In American Canyon’s downtown/commercial area
during the day...............................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From property crime.......................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From violent crime...........................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 From fire, flood, or other natural disaster .............................1 2 3 4 5 6

5. Please rate the job you feel the American Canyon community does at each of the following.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Making all residents feel welcome ................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Attracting people from diverse backgrounds.............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds...................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Taking care of vulnerable residents (elderly, disabled, homeless, etc.)........... 1 2 3 4 5

6. Please rate each of the following in the American Canyon community.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Overall quality of business and service establishments in American Canyon1 2 3 4 5 Variety of business and service establishments in American Canyon.............. 1 2 3 4 5 Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Employment opportunities ................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Shopping opportunities ........................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Cost of living in American Canyon.................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall image or reputation of American Canyon ..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 148
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7. Please also rate each of the following in the American Canyon community.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Traffic flow on major streets............................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of public parking............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by car in American Canyon..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by public transportation in American Canyon............................... 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by bicycle in American Canyon............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of walking in American Canyon .............................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Well-planned residential growth...................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Well-planned commercial growth.................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Well-designed neighborhoods ........................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community............ 1 2 3 4 5 Public places where people want to spend time ........................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Variety of housing options................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality housing ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of new development in American Canyon..................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall appearance of American Canyon ...................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Cleanliness of American Canyon ....................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) ..................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Air quality.................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of paths and walking trails.......................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.)... 1 2 3 4 5 Recreational opportunities.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality food ............................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality health care............................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of preventive health services ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality mental health care ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities .......................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Community support for the arts........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool............................................ 1 2 3 4 5 K-12 education.......................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Adult educational opportunities ....................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of civic/community pride........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Neighborliness of residents in American Canyon...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities.................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend special events and festivals ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to volunteer.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in community matters ................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Openness and acceptance of the community toward people
of diverse backgrounds..................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5

8. Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months.

No Yes
Contacted the City of American Canyon (in-person, phone, email, or web) for help or information...........1 2 Contacted American Canyon elected officials (in-person, phone, email, or web) to express your opinion1 2 Attended a local public meeting (of local elected officials like City Council or County Supervisors, advisory boards, town halls, etc.) ............................................................................................................1 2 Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting...............................................................................................1 2 Volunteered your time to some group/activity in American Canyon........................................................................1 2 Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate..................................................................................1 2 Voted in your most recent local election ................................................................................................................................1 2 Used public transportation instead of driving .....................................................................................................................1 2 Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone ..............................................................................1 2 Walked or biked instead of driving...........................................................................................................................................1 2 149
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9. Please rate the quality of each of the following services in American Canyon.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Public information services............................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Economic development..................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Traffic enforcement............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Traffic signal timing............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Street repair ........................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Street cleaning....................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Street lighting ........................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Sidewalk maintenance....................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Bus or transit services ....................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Land use, planning, and zoning...................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Code enforcement (weeds, abandoned buildings, etc.) ...................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Affordable high-speed internet access ....................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Garbage collection............................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Drinking water...................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Sewer services....................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Storm water management (storm drainage, dams, levees, etc.) .................... 1 2 3 4 5 Power (electric and/or gas) utility............................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Utility billing .......................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Police services ....................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Crime prevention................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Animal control....................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Ambulance or emergency medical services ............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Fire services ........................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Fire prevention and education....................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Emergency preparedness (services that prepare the community for natural disasters or other emergency situations) ..................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Preservation of natural areas (open space, farmlands, and greenbelts)..... 1 2 3 4 5 American Canyon open space......................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Recycling.................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Yard waste pick-up.............................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 City parks................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Recreation programs or classes .................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Recreation centers or facilities ...................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Health services...................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Public library services ....................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall customer service by American Canyon employees
(police, receptionists, planners, etc.) ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5

10. Please rate the following categories of American Canyon government performance.

Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
The value of services for the taxes paid to American Canyon .......................... 1 2 3 4 5 The overall direction that American Canyon is taking ........................................ 1 2 3 4 5 The job American Canyon government does at welcoming resident involvement....................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Overall confidence in American Canyon government.......................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Generally acting in the best interest of the community ...................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Being honest........................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Being open and transparent to the public................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Informing residents about issues facing the community ................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Treating all residents fairly ............................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Treating residents with respect .................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 150
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11. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
The City of American Canyon ......................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 The Federal Government.................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5

12. Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the American Canyon community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years.

Very Somewhat Not at all
Essential important important important
Overall economic health of American Canyon ...............................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in American Canyon ..............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall design or layout of American Canyon’s residential and commercial areas (e.g., homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.).....................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in American Canyon (water, sewer, storm water, electric, gas)....................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall feeling of safety in American Canyon.................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of natural environment in American Canyon..................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities ...............................................1 2 3 4 Overall health and wellness opportunities in American Canyon...........................1 2 3 4 Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts........................................1 2 3 4 Residents’ connection and engagement with their community .............................1 2 3 4

13. Please rate how much of a problem, if at all, the following are for your household CURRENTLY.

Major Moderate Minor Not a Don’t
problem problem problem problem know
Household member(s) have COVID-19 or COVID-like symptoms...................... 1 2 3 4 5 Access to medical services .................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Access to tests and wait times for results .................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge, not being able to stop or control worrying.................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Having little interest or pleasure in doing things ...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Feeling lonely or isolated ..................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Not knowing when pandemic will end/not feeling in control.............................. 1 2 3 4 5 Reduced household income................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Making rent or mortgage payments ................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 Lack of childcare/supervision ........................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Loss of job(s), or fear of losing job ................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5

14. How would you rate your local City’s response to COVID-19 in the following categories? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Generally acting in the best interest of the community .......................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Being open and transparent to the public..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 Informing residents about COVID-19 related issues facing the community.. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall confidence in our local government’s COVID-19 response ................... 1 2 3 4 5 151
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Our last questions are about you and your household.

Again, all of your responses to this survey are confidential and no identifying information will be shared.

D1. In general, how many times do you:

Several Once A few times Every Less often Don’t
times a day a day a week few weeks or never know
Access the internet from your home using
a computer, laptop, or tablet computer ......................1 2 3 4 5 6 Access the internet from your cell phone.......................1 2 3 4 5 6 Visit social media sites such as Facebook,
Twitter, Nextdoor, etc. .......................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 Use or check email....................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 Share your opinions online...................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 Shop online..................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 D2. Please rate your overall health.
 Excellent  Very good  Good  Fair  Poor
D3. What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
 Very positive  Somewhat positive  Neutral  Somewhat negative  Very negative D4. How many years have you lived in American
Canyon?
 Less than 2 years
 2-5 years
 6-10 years
 11-20 years
 More than 20 years
D5. Which best describes the building you live in?
 One family house detached from any other houses
 Building with two or more homes
(duplex, townhome, apartment, or condominium)
 Mobile home
 Other
D6. Do you rent or own your home?
 Rent
 Own
D7. About how much is your monthly housing cost
for the place you live (including rent, mortgage
payment, property tax, property insurance, and
homeowners’ association (HOA) fees)?
 Less than $500  $2,000 to $2,499
 $500 to $999  $2,500 to $2,999
 $1,000 to $1,499  $3,000 to $3,499
 $1,500 to $1,999  $3,500 or more
D8. Do any children 17 or under live in your
household?
 No  Yes
D9. Are you or any other members of your
household aged 65 or older?
 No  Yes
D10. How much do you anticipate your household’s
total income before taxes will be for the current
year? (Please include in your total income
money from all sources for all persons living in
your household.)
 Less than $25,000  $75,000 to $99,999
 $25,000 to $49,999  $100,000 to $149,999
 $50,000 to $74,999  $150,000 or more
D11. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
 No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
 Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic, or
Latino
D12. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to
indicate what race you consider yourself to be.)
❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native
❑ Asian, Asian Indian, or Pacific Islander
❑ Black or African American
❑ Filipino American
❑ White
❑ Other
D13. In which category is your age?
 18-24 years  55-64 years
 25-34 years  65-74 years
 35-44 years  75 years or older
 45-54 years
D14. What is your gender?
 Female
 Male
 Identify in another way
Thank you! Please return the completed survey in the postage-paid envelope to:

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 14.

TITLE
Ballot Measure "J"

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt two resolutions of the City Council of the City of American Canyon:
(1) accep0ng the cer0fica0on of the Napa County Registrar of Voters as to the sufficiency of the ini0a0ve pe00on en0tled "Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the General Plan to Expand Poten0al City Industrial Development" and,
(2) ordering the submission of "Measure J" to the qualified electors of the City, rela0ng to the addi0on of 157 acres of property to the American Canyon Urban Limit Line and reques0ng consolida0on of the measure with the General Elec0on to be held on November 8, 2022 and increasing elec0ons budget item 100-10-130-42160 by $50,000 from the unassigned general fund to accommodate the expenses of the Measure J addition.

CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
William D. Ross, City Attorney

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On April 7, 2022, American Canyon resident Richard Peterson submiDed a "no0ce of inten0on" to circulate a pe00on for an ordinance ini0a0ve en0tled "Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the General Plan to Expand Poten"al City Industrial Development" (ADachment 4). ThereaEer, the City ADorney prepared and provided an official "ballot 0tle and summary" for the proposed ini0a0ve for use by the proponents for publication and circulation of the petition (Attachment 5).

Ballot Title and Summary
The proposed ordinance would include 157 acres of undeveloped land in unincorporated Napa County owned by Green Island Property, LLC (“Property”) into the City of American Canyon (“City”) 2008 Urban Limit Line (“ULL”). Inclusion of the Property into the City ULL is a step necessary for the 153
Napa County Local Agency Forma0on Commission (“Napa LAFCO”) to consider an amendment to the City Sphere of Influence (SOI) and annexa0on of the Property into the City.The Property is unsuited for its originally planned purpose of a vineyard due to naturally occurring saltwater intrusion from coastal waters.

This ini0a0ve ordinance would also amend the City General Plan to be consistent with the ULL amendment and would expand the amount of poten0al industrial development within the ULL by 6,845,454 gross square feet, and also within the City limits if LAFCO annexes the Property into the City. The ini0a0ve ordinance General Plan amendment also provides amended policies direc0ng the City to work with the County and LAFCO towards modifying the City's Sphere of Influence to include areas within the City's Urban Limit Line, a necessary precursor for poten0al annexa0on of the Property into the City.

This ini0a0ve ordinance would be become effec0ve January 1, 2023 if approved, and could only be amended to further its purposes by a 4/5 vote of the City Council aEer its effec0ve date. The amended ULL may only be amended by the voters.

Certification
On June 27, 2022, proponents filed the pe00on with City Clerk. Following a review by the City Clerk and City ADorney, the pe00on was delivered to the Napa County Registrar of Voters for signature verifica0on. On July 13, 2022, the Napa County Registrar of Voters returned a Cer0ficate of Sufficiency. Staff recommends the Council accept the Registrar's cer0fica0on as to the sufficiency of the initiative petition. (Attachment 2)
Next Steps
The Council has two op0ons: 1) Adopt the Ordinance; or 2) Allow the voters to decide whether to adopt the Ordinance. Staff recommends Option 2.

To implement staff's recommenda0on, the Council must place a ques0on on the ballot for November 8, 2022 General Election. The question (Measure "J") would read:
______________________________________________________________________________________________ "Shall the measure to add 157 acres owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and amend the General Plan to expand poten#al city industrial development be adopted? "
YES
NO
______________________________________________________________________________________________ To place the foregoing ques0on on the November 8 General Elec0on Ballot, the Council must request the Register of Voters consolidate this maDer with the other elec0on related items - namely 154
the City Council Municipal Elec0ons. Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolu0on as shown in Attachment 3.

ThereaEer, Primary and RebuDal Arguments may be filed in favor and against. The Primary Argument filing period opens at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The RebuDal Argument filing period opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022. (EC 9285) Consistent with Elec0ons Code Sec0on 9280, the City ADorney is directed to prepare an impar0al analysis of Measure J.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of a consolidated elec0on is split between the number of en00es on the ballot, number of posi0ons, and number of ballot measures. There is $50,000 currently budgeted in 100-10-130-42160 for FY2022-23, however the addi0on of Measure J requires an es0mated addi0onal $50,000 for a total of $100,000, for the City’s November 8, 2022, General Elec0on based on an es0mate provided by the Napa County Clerk Recorder.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac0on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec0ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution - Sufficiency of Petition

2. Exhibit A - Clerk's Certificate

3. Resolution - Consolidating Measure J with General Election

4. Initiative Petition

5. Petition Title and Summary
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATION

OF THE NAPA COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS AS TO SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED “AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO ADD 157 ACRES OF PROPERTY OWNED BY GREEN ISLAND PROPERTY, LLC TO

THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON URBAN LIMIT LINE AND AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO EXPAND POTENTIAL CITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT”
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2022, proponents of an initiative measure entitled “Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the General Plan to Expand Potential City Industrial Development” submitted a Notice of Intention and written text of the measure and requested that a title and summary be prepared by the City Attorney for the measure to circulate the petition; and WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the City Attorney prepared and provided an official ballot title and summary for the proposed Initiative for use by the proponents for publication and circulation of the petition; and WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon City Clerk contacted the Napa County Registrar-Recorder’s Office to determine the number of registered voters in the City of American Canon, as of its last report to the Secretary of State pursuant to Elections Code Section 2187, and the Clerk determined that the number of registered voters in the City was 13,236; and.

WHEREAS, the initiative petition would require at least 1,324 (10 %) valid signatures to be sufficient to quality for a regular or special election; and
WHEREAS, the petition signatures were filed with the City Clerk on June 27, 2022, and were then submitted to the Napa County Registrar-Recorder on June 29, 2022 for signature verification; and WHEREAS, the results of the signature verification conducted by the Napa County Registrar-Recorder established that 500 of the 2,344 signatures on the petition were examined of which 359 were found to be sufficient; and
WHEREAS, the number of signatures qualified, 1,579 is excess of the minimum number of signatures required for a regular or special election pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215 and 1405; and WHEREAS, the Napa County Registrar-Recorder has prepared the Certificate of Sufficiency of the Initiative Petition, attached as Exhibit “A”, and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 9114 and 9211 requires that the initiative petition be submitted to the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting following the certification; 156
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby accepts the Certificate of Sufficiency regarding the initiative petition.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon on the 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ______________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 157
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON ORDERING THE SUBMISSION

TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY INITIATIVE ORDINANCE (MEASURE J) RELATING TO ADDING 157 ACRES OF PROPERTY OWNED BY GREEN ISLAND PROPERTY, LLC TO THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON URBAN LIMIT LINE AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION 2202-46 AND INCREASING THE ELECTIONS BUDGET 100-10-130-42160 BY $50,000 TO COVER THE ESTIMATED EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MEASURE WHEREAS, a General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, has been called by Resolution 2202-46, adopted on June 21, 2022, and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to submit to the voters at the election a question relating to adding 157 acres of property owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit line (Measure J), and
WHEREAS, the estimated expense of adding Measure J to the ballot is $50,000 based on an estimate provided by the Napa County Clerk Recorder.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does hereby order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:

Shall the measure to add 157 acres owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and amend the General Plan to expand potential city industrial development be adopted?
YES
NO
Section 2. The proposed measure title and summary is as follows:

An Initiative Ordinance to Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the American Canyon General Plan to Expand Potential City Industrial Development
This initiative proposes an ordinance that would include 157 acres of undeveloped land in unincorporated Napa County owned by Green Island Property, LLC (“Property”) into the City of American Canyon (“City”) 2008 Urban Limit Line (“ULL”). Inclusion of the Property into the City ULL is a step necessary for the County Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) to consider an amendment to the City Sphere of Influence and annexation of the Property into the City. The Property is unsuited for its originally planned purpose of a vineyard due to naturally occurring saltwater intrusion from coastal waters.

This initiative ordinance would also amend the City General Plan to be consistent with the ULL amendment and would expand the amount of potential industrial development within the ULL by 161
6,845,454 gross square feet, and also within the City limits if LAFCO annexes the Property into the City.

The initiative ordinance General Plan amendment also provides amended policies directing the City to work with the County and LAFCO towards modifying the City's Sphere of Influence to include areas within the City's Urban Limit Line, a necessary precursor for potential annexation of the Property into the City.

This initiative ordinance would be become effective January 1, 2023, if approved, and could only be amended to further its purposes by a 4/5 vote of the City Council after its effective date. The amended ULL may only be amended by the voters.

Section 3. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

Section 4. That the notice of time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner and required by law.

Section 5. That the City of American Canyon recognizes that additional cost will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs that are not reimbursed by the State.

Section 6. That the estimate of the expense of Measure J is $50,000 and authorization is given to increase the election budget 100-10-130-42160 by adding $50,000 from the unassigned general fund to cover the expense of Measure J and authorizing the city manager to sign those related invoices as they are presented for payment.

Section 7. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County Elections Division of Napa County.

Section 8. Consistent with Elections Code Section 9280, the City Attorney is directed to prepare an impartial analysis of Measure J.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

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ABSENT:
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Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ULL amendment Ballot title and summary
(269 Words)
An Initiative Ordinance to Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Amend the American Canyon General Plan to Expand Potential City Industrial Development
This initiative proposes an ordinance that would include 157 acres of undeveloped land in unincorporated Napa County owned by Green Island Property, LLC (“Property”) into the City of American Canyon (“City”) 2008 Urban Limit Line (“ULL”). Inclusion of the Property into the City ULL is a step necessary for the County Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) to consider an amendment to the City Sphere of Influence and annexation of the Property into the City. The Property is unsuited for its originally planned purpose of a vineyard due to naturally occurring saltwater intrusion from coastal waters.

This initiative ordinance would also amend the City General Plan to be consistent with the ULL amendment and would expand the amount of potential industrial development within the ULL by 6,845,454 gross square feet, and also within the City limits if LAFCO annexes the Property into the City.

The initiative ordinance General Plan amendment also provides amended policies directing the City to work with the County and LAFCO towards modifying the City's Sphere of Influence to include areas within the City's Urban Limit Line, a necessary precursor for potential annexation of the Property into the City.

This initiative ordinance would be become effective January 1, 2023 if approved, and could only be amended to further its purposes by a 4/5 vote of the City Council after its effective date. The amended ULL may only be amended by the voters.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 15.

TITLE
Water Supply and Demand Update, Enhanced Customer Portal Presentation

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file a report on water supply and demand in the City of American Canyon Water Service Area.

CONTACT
Felix Hernandez, III, Maintenance and Utilities Director Dominic Patrick, Water Systems Manager

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Due to the limited rain throughout California this past winter, the April 1st 2022 snow pack was just 68% in the Sierras (which is the source of the City’s water supply). Addi<onally, the State of California Water Watch reported on June 1, 2022 reservoir storage level is es<mated 70% of historical average in the reservoirs. California is experiencing three consecu<ve dry years 2020, 2021 and 2022. Drought condi<ons state-wide con<nue to persist. With the combina<on of warmer than average temperatures and minimal precipita<on experienced in the state, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) indicates that 2021 was the fourth driest year on record statewide.

Demand Patterns
Current data reflects total potable water consump<on has reduced by roughly 8% for the City of American Canyon Year to Date 2022 as compared to Year 2021. This includes total water consumed from all classes including Residen<al, Commercial, City and other. Current data reflects during June 2022 (AAachment 1) roughly 1% reduc<on compared to June 2021 (AAachment 2), Residen<al total potable reduc<on 3%, City total potable reduc<on 23%, Commercial 0% reduc<on, data indicates temporary water meter connec<ons for construc<on & Private Fire Protec<on Services Meters (Classified as "Other") consumed 5 Acre Feet more this June 2022 compared to June 2021. The trends overall remain similar to Year 2021 when the total potable water reduc<on was 14% overall (AAachment 3). The City Maintenance & U<li<es Department uses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and sounding leak equipment to find and repair leaks, 26 leaks have been repaired this Year 2022. The City also uses AMI for "My Water Usage Portal" allowing customers to view their own water usage. The City has enhanced the customer portal which now allows customer to view bill and pay bill, track and compare your usage to yourself and others, track your flow by 195
hour, day, calendar month or by u<lity billing cycle. Customers can also view in units, gallons or dollars. Data will indicate a water reduc<on or an increase in consump<on. The My Water Usage Portal also provides several water conserva<on links and is supported via mobile app allowing customers to have no<fica<ons and insight at their finger <ps. The My Water Portal provides City dashboard messages, "health and human safety use" (HHS) State standard of 55 gallons per person per day calculator, custom self goal consump<on seHngs, several addi<onal alert no<fica<ons with enable and disable capabili<es. The Maintenance & U<li<es Department con<nues to seek solu<ons that are impacIul and innova<ve for the community and environment such our zero foot print, recycled water program, customer portal, rebate program and community out reach.

In response to the extraordinary situa<on, DWR delivered only 5 percent of requested State Water Project (SWP) supplies in Year 2021. As a result, the City received just 260 acre-feet (AF) of our 5,200 AF “Table A” entitlements.

In 2022, American Canyon will receive just 15% of its Table A en<tlement from the SWP (780 AF).

The City will u<lize another 500 AF of “Emergency Vallejo Permit Water” and is pursuing addi<onal supplies from various statewide transfer programs.

It’s worth no<ng customer demand in 2020 (2,884 AF) and 2021 (2,795 AF) was nearly iden<cal to demands in 2015 (2,890 AF) - the last year of the prior state-wide drought. Assuming no reduc<on in demand this year 2022 compared to 2021, the City is facing a deficit of approximately 470 AF in 2022.

Regular Water Supply
780 AF Table A
896 AF Advance Table A
500 AF Vallejo Permit
176 AF Article 21
300 AF Vallejo Treated Water
2,325 AF Subtotal
Additional Water Supply
500 AF Vallejo Emergency Permit
0 AF Dry Year Transfer Program
224 AF Yuba Accord
Historical water demand since 2018 has ranged from 2,603 AFY to 2,890 ADFY as shown below:
2018 2,720 AF
2019 2,603 AF
2020 2,884 AF
2021 2,795 AF
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Currently the City has consumed an es<mated 1084 AF from it's water sources year to date 2022, nearly a 8% reduc<on compared to 2021. The amount of addi<onal supplies iden<fied to be available matches the an<cipate deficit, but with liAle margin for error and no supplies to be carried over into 2022. Although other supply programs may be available, reducing customer demand is the key strategy for 2022.

Current Drought Emergency
California is experiencing nearly it's sixth serve drought in 100 years, CalmaAers.org reported the current drought is over 840 days of drought condi<ons for the State of California. On March 28, 2022, California's Governor Newsom signed updates to the Statewide (all Coun<es) Drought Emergency Execu<ve Order N-7-22. (AAachment 9). In July 2021, Governor Newsom called on Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15%. At the end of March 2022 aOer the state failed to meet its 15% goal, the Governor issued an Execu<ve Order calling on local water agencies to escalate their response to the ongoing drought. On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom directed the State Water Board to consider adop<ng an emergency regula<on for urban water conservation.

State of California Update
On May 24, 2022, the State Water Board adopted an emergency regula<on. The emergency regula<on is expected to take effect on or around June 10, 2022. It will remain in effect for one year from the effective date, unless the State Water Board acts to end, modify, or readopt it.

History
On July 20, 2021, City Council declared a Stage 2 Drought Emergency and called for a 20% reduc<on in water use by all customers. Unfortunately, demand did not achieve the desired outcome.

Although residen<al customers achieved a 12% reduc<on and commercial customers achieved a 13% reduc<on the City did not achieve it’s demand Year 2021 compare to its Year 2020, 20% reduction goal. The Stage 2 Emergency remains in effect.

Call to Action
Simply put, the trend is not decreasing enough and further ac<on is needed. All customers (residen<al, commercial/industrial, and governmental) are subject to the same request for a 20% reduc<on in use. Generally, a 10-20% reduc<on can be achieved by implemen<ng one or more of the following best practices:

No more than 2 days per week for irriga<ng landscaping - especially turf lawns - and do so only during the late evening and early morning hours (between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Inspect all irrigation systems, repair leaks, and adjust spray heads to eliminate avoidable overspray.

No more than 2 minutes of run-<me for each irriga<on cycle. If water begins to run-off to gutters or sidewalks, then recue the cycle time or water by hand.

Replace thirsty, non-native turf with native, drought tolerant landscaping.

Replace all old high-flow toilets.
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U<lize water conserva<on incen<ve and rebate programs to replace plumbing fixtures and appliances with water efficient models.

Limit the dura<on of showers to 5 minutes or less, turning off the faucet when brushing teeth and flushing toilets only when necessary each day.

Categories of Use
It is important to dis<nguish a hierarchy of types of water use. Categories such as "health and safety", "commercial/economic" and "decorative" are applicable.

Examples of "health and human safety use" (HHS) would be for drinking, cooking, and bathing - its worth no<ng the State has set a standard of 55 gallons per person per day for this purpose. For American Canyon (popula<on 21,800), that would equate to approximately 1,300 AF per year. The remaining demand is either commercial/economic or decorative.

Examples of "commercial/economic use" (CII) would be businesses - par<cularly those who u<lize water in their produc<on. Economic/commercial water serves a purpose by contribu<ng employment and economic activity to the community.

Examples of "decora<ve use" would be outdoor landscaping, fountains, swimming pools, etc.

Decorative use is water that does not fit the other categories.

In general, HHS uses are the priority followed by CII uses, and then decora<ve uses. At this <me, a drastic reduction/elimination of decorative uses is needed.

Of note, irriga<on of turf is the single largest decora<ve use that is being targeted for elimina<on, the City offers recycled water for these purposes.

Moreover, there is a dis<nc<on between decora<ve use of water for commercial/industrial proper<es vs. residen<al proper<es. Namely, the former contributes only a minuscule amount to the value of the business enterprise whereas the laAer can play a larger in determining "curb appeal" and can bear a rela<onship to salability. In short, the call for ac<on for the business community to eliminate all outdoor turf potable irriga<on while the call for ac<on for residents to reduce outdoor turf irrigation and otherwise mindfully use water.

However, staff recommends delaying the implementa<on of certain provisions of ACMC Sec<on

13.14 – namely enforcement of mandatory 20% reduc<ons and Drought Surcharges – un<l a future date. The primary reason is that staff believes it will be more effec<ve to work coopera<vely with our customers to reduce demands rather than to implement puni<ve measure such as fines and surcharges. Furthermore, there are prac<cal and logis<cal u<lity billing challenges that must be overcome before the surcharges can be implemented appropriately. 198
For the remainder of 2022, a 20% reduc<on compared to 2020 demand is needed to counteract the underwhelming response and allocations provided by DWR.

Implemen<ng these prac<ces now will hopefully forestall puni<ve measure and subsequent stages manda<ng reduc<ons, including Stage 3 - 30% reduc<on (mandatory), and Stage 4 reduc<on - 50% (mandatory).

Addi<onally, the Drought Strike Team con<nues to iden<fy City facili<es where consump<on may be reduced. For example, conver<ng Community Parks I & II to recycled water for irriga<on is a top priority for this summer. The Team is generally focused on opera<ons (both potable and recycled water supply), facili<es (parks and buildings), enforcement and public outreach including the recycled water deliveries and fill sta<ons. In addi<on to updates to the City’s website and the City Manager’s recent email updates, ongoing outreach activities include inserts in monthly utility bills.

Although prior Council ac<on provides the Mayor and City Manager authority to carry out transac<ons to procure addi<onal supplies, reducing customer demand is a key strategy for 2022.

Such ac<on is consistent with Governor Newsome's May 10, 2021 Declara<on of Drought Emergency for Napa County (and elsewhere).

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."

FISCAL IMPACT
The Water Fund FY21-22 Budget has sufficient funds to withstand a short-term increase in cost to acquire addi<onal supplies while experiencing a decrease in revenue due to reduced sales.

Impending purchases include Dry-Year Transfer Program, Yuba Accord Water, and Vallejo Emergency Permit Water.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Providing the Water Demand and Supply Report is not a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Further, the item is categorically exempt from CEQA review as an ac<on by an agency for the protec<on of natural resources (pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sec<on 15307) and for the protection of the environment (pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15308).

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Total Potable Water Consumption January-June 2022

2. Total Potable Water Consumption January-June 2021

3. 2021 vs 2022 Trend in Million Gallons (MG)
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Potable Water Consumption By Class
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
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Commercial: 75.62 Acre-Feet
City: 7.49 Acre-Feet
Other: 17.02 Acre-Feet
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT

BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 16.

TITLE
Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Business Meeting

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Minute Order designa-ng a Vo-ng Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Business Meeting.

CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The League of California Ci-es 2022 Annual Conference and Expo will be held on September 7-9, 2022. The Annual Business Mee-ng is scheduled for Friday, September 9, 2022. At this mee-ng, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy.

In order to vote at the Annual Business Mee-ng, the City Council must designate a Vo-ng Delegate from those registered to a8end the virtual conference, and may appoint up to two (2) alternate vo-ng delegates, one of whom may vote in the event that the designated vo-ng delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. To be eligible to vote, the delegate must be registered to a8end the conference.

The League has requested that vo-ng delegate informa-on be transmi8ed to the League as soon as possible and no later than Friday, September 2, 2022.

COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to designating a voting delegate.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not Applicable.
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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Form
LOCC Memo and Annual Conference Voting Proceedures
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City Council Committee Report
Submitted
by: * Councilmember Mark Joseph
Council
Meeting
Date:
07/19/2022
Event
Date: 2022-06-24
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Event Title:* Climate Action Committee (& AmCan Ad Hoc Committee) Event Report: The Countywide Climate Action Committee met and agreed to support a regional Climate Action Plan.  This would save on consultant costs (vs. 6 separate plans) and improve the coordination of efforts.  It should not deter any jurisdiction from pursuing "low hanging fruit"--projects that could reduce our GHG emissions while simultaneously developing a comprehensive plan.  For example, this shouldn't slow down efforts to install EV Chargers, or encourage more battery backups.

The other topic was the status of the Regeneration Napa County (aka, Napa County Climate Challenge), in which most of the members supported contributing to the $9000 annual subscription fee (our share would be around $1200/year).  This is an exciting program that lets people assess their carbon footprint, as well as give them insights in ways to reduce that footprint.  It also has a gamification element, in which teams can be developed and some healthy competition can be encouraged to create a bigger impact.

The City's ad hoc committee also met and heard from our local Natural Resources Conservation District about tree policies and contact info regarding other carbon sequestration efforts.  We also finalized the draft interim report, which is due to Council on August 1.  We are going to meet with Brent Cooper to review the several areas that his shop would oversee (changes to zoning ordinance; permitting and licensing, etc.) File/Photo Upload Max file size for all uploads is 10 MB Event
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Event Title:* Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Event Report: As the new Vice-Chair, I was part of the agenda-setting process.  We reviewed the upcoming agenda (July 20)-- nothing too eventful, other than we are trying to secure funding for the environmental review of our SR29 Corridor project (overall EIR will be around $4 million).

We also scheduled a zoom "meet and greet" with NVTA staff.  This is something NVTA staff asked for, but it seems like a great idea.  It's planned for June 27.  In-person would probably be better, but apparently, Covid has forced most of the employees to work from home.

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Event Title:* Napa County Ad hoc Rental Housing Group
Event Report: During the pandemic, this group met to work through some of the logistical and administrative challenges getting 209
rental relief to renters and landlords.  Most of those covid-related protections are gone, but Mayor Ellsworth from St. Helena requested to bring back the group and address ongoing rental issues, including affordable housing and homelessness.  We met twice to date.  Right now we are in a learning mode, but we talked about trying to organize a large stakeholders group to discuss the issues and more importantly, to focus on solutions.

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Event Report: Soscol Junction Groundbreaking:  Groundbreaking finally started on this project, which will reduce the biggest bottleneck in the South County.  Construction is expected to take 2+ years, but it is fully funded and we actually saved a couple million on the bid!
Transfer of Command--Fire District: This rather formal transfer of command drew a lot of Fire officials from Napa and the North Bay area.  It was very exciting, not only because this transfer doesn't always occur so officially, but also to see Mike Cahill in casual dress!!  Looking forward to Chief Baylea's time in office.

Achievement Award from Emily Bit and Alisa Karesh:  These two High School graduates received the recognition they deserved and most of the CAC members were there to wish them well (as well as NVUSD Trustees).  Jim Wilson MC'ed the event.  They are both going to Berkeley, with degrees relating to sustainability.

Met with the Cat People:  Met with three representatives of this group, and talked about the upcoming workshop.  We talked about the need to focus on solutions, and to encourage as many stakeholders as possible to attend.  We also acknowledged that staffing shortages could be a bigger stumbling block than just finding the funds (which will also be a challenge!)  We talked about ways in which the group could raise money on their own.

Met with Scott Thomason:  He was concerned about the Green Island Vineyard initiative, particularly relating to the claims that were being made about the measure.  We talked about how the City is not responsible for the signature-gatherers, and that there could be a number of conditions that could be applied to protect open space and viewsheds.  We talked about how this could be part of a bigger picture relating to our Urban Limit Line in general.  I also met with Mayor Garcia about this topic.

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Event Report: Juneteenth:  Our inaugural event went very well--no incidents during the event and we had a good turnout.  The other good news:  we only used $8500 of the $25,000 the City contributed to the event.  We can either refund the dollar amount or keep it as seed money for next year.  The Arts Foundation discussed the matter and we're willing to go either way.  Congratulations to Brenda Knight for doing an outstanding job.

Pride Day/Key Club Sendoff:  These two events were at the same time, and both weren't where they were originally scheduled.  I was able to find the Key Club group and visited with our graduating Key Club Seniors.  I didn't find out where the Pride Group was meeting, so I missed that one.  Hopefully next year! ACAF:  The Board met on the 12th and reviewed all the activities we have going on!  We're very busy.  We'll be at Meet Me in the Street on July 13, providing most of the entertainment.  We received a grant from the Arts Council Napa Valley for a Latin Celebration Day!  So the band, mariachis and a local dance troupe will be on site for the event.  Come out and enjoy!  We are also promoting our monthly Friday Nights at the Plaza--the next one is Friday, August 5.  We're also working on our annual Pumpkin Path event, and planning a new ACHS Art & Music event (also grant funded).  Lastly, we received a grant from the County which will help fund a Filipino Cultural program later this year.

Field Day (Ham Operators):  I received a tour of the various ham operator tents at Silver Oak Park.  It is amazing how these operators can function even when major communication systems are down.  They rely 210
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Fourth of July:  This was a big event again.  Starting the parade at 3 seemed to go well--the crowds were just as big along the road way.  Starting later also creates the opportunity for our State and National leaders to show up--thank you, State Senator Bill Dodd!  The rest of the event was a shift to a more traditional concert with food vendors and fireworks.  There must have been 3-5,000 people in Comm Park II and along Wetlands Edge Road.  So, it was clearly a successful event.  Good Job!! Napa County Democratic Central Committee:  Discussed the upcoming mid-term elections and also got into a spirited discussion about regional housing needs!  The points made were:  we need to have housing closer to where the jobs are; and a lot of the land where the jobs are, are either high fire-risks or Ag Preserve.  The County seems to focus more on how to handle their housing numbers (by contracting out to Napa City or American Canyon), rather than recognize the dysfunctionality of separating housing from work sites.

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