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Community Economic Profile

POPULATION and LOCALE:
Incorporated in 1992 the City of American Canyon is already the 2nd largest City in Napa County. The current population is approximately 14,300 residents with an estimated build-out population of over 20,000. Located at the southern portion of Napa County, the City is roughly 4.0 square miles in size. American Canyon is bounded geographically by the Napa River to the west; the foothills of the Sulphur Springs Mountain Range to the east; the City of Vallejo to the south and vineyards and the Napa Airport to the north.

CLIMATE:
The climate is generally mild with southwesterly winds from the San Francisco Bay. Summer temperatures range from 50° to 80° degrees, winter temperatures range from 40° to 60° degrees. Average rainfall is 18 inches per year.

ECONOMIC TRENDS:	1990	1995	2000	2005	2010
City Population	7,756	8,900	9,774	14,000	20,000
Average Income/Household*	$40,184	$58,800	$62,400	$71,800	$81,230
Population within a 3 mile radius	40,328	45,028	50,122	75,000	100,000

*In constant 2003 dollars. American Canyon currently has the highest average per-household income in Napa County.

TRANSPORTATION:

Highways: Highway 29, the world famous "Napa Valley Wine Trail" travels right through American Canyon. It intersects with Highway 12 at the north end of town. I-80 is 3 miles east of town on either Highway 12 or American Canyon Rd. Marin & Sonoma Counties are west of town on Highway 12. (Highway 101 is 25 miles west). Highway 37 is one miles south of town and connects to both I-80 or Highway 101. Sacramento is 60 miles east on I-80.

Rail: California Northern and Southern Pacific Railroads provide Freight Service. American Canyon has rail lines that extend north, South, east and west making it a natural warehouse and distribution site.

Air: The Napa Airport is within 4 miles of City Hall. On-call charter service is available 24 hours a day. Major airports (Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco) are within a one hour drive. Evans Transportation provides a shuttle service to and from San Francisco Oakland and Sacramento Airports.

Bus: Napa Valley Transit supplies service as far north as Calistoga and south to Vallejo. Napa Valley Transit - The Vine includes a bus-link to BART. American Canyon Transit (ACT) is operated by the City for local transportation.

Truck: Several trucking companies are based in American Canyon. Overnight service throughout California is available.

WATER SUPPLY:
The City of American Canyon’s water comes from the North Bay Aqueduct (State Water Project). Water pressure is maintained at 50 to 100 psi with flows sufficient to meet the needs of most commercial and industrial projects. The City also receives both raw and treated water through agreements with the Cities of Vallejo and Napa. The City recently expanded its water treatment plant to increase capacity from 2.6 to 5.2 million gallons per day.

SEWER SERVICE:
The sewer service area extends from Napa/Solano County line north to Fagan Creek. American Canyon completed construction in 2002 of its own new 2.57 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility designed to meet very strict state standards. Recycled water meeting Title 22 is available for sale, and a distribution system is being developed.

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL:
Under a franchise agreement with the City, American Canyon Recycling & Disposal provides garbage pick-up for all residents and businesses. Roll-off service is also available. Additional services include curbside recycling and a new Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. For service, call (800) 499-8771.

ELECTRICITY and NATURAL GAS:
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) supplies electricity and natural gas to American Canyon. Information on rates and services is available by calling (800) 743-5000.

TELEPHONE:
SBC provides a variety of services to American Canyon, including ISDN lines. Residential customers can obtain service by calling (800) 310-2355. Business customers may call (800) 750-2355. A Business Industry Consulting Service is available by calling (888) 888-0814. Standard long distance providers include Sprint, MCI and AT&T. High Speed Internet connections are available from several sources including SBC & Comcast.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS:
Two daily newspapers, the Times Herald in Vallejo and the Napa Valley Register service the area. One weekly local newspaper is the American Canon Eagle. Two local newspapers are delivered free to households in town once a month. They are: The American Canyon Citizens Echo and the Napa-Solano Post. To contact local papers call: The Times Herald at (707) 643-1141; The Napa Valley Register at 226-3711; The American Canyon Eagle at (707) 256-2210; The American Canyon Citizens Echo at (707) 647-1680; The Napa Solano-Post 647-7678.

STORM DRAINAGE:
A Storm Drainage Master Plan was completed in 1996. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood control projects are funded from a Countywide half-cent Sales Tax. American Canyon must comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations, as well as other State and Federal regulatory agencies.

CITY GOVERNMENT:

The City of American Canyon operates under the council-manager form of government. Policy-making authority is vested in a five member City Council. Day-to-day administration is provided by the City Manager, serving under the direction of the City Council. Operating departments include Planning, Public Works, Parks and Community Services, Human Resources and Finance.

POLICE:
The City of American Canyon contracts for police services with the Napa County Sheriffs Department. Current strength is one chief, 3 assistants, 14 officers and 2 non-sworn police Tech. All personnel wear an American Canyon uniform and drive American Canyon police vehicles. The American Canyon Police Department is located at 2185 Elliott Drive. The Police Department participates in neighborhood watches, a child seat program and also has an active citizens volunteer program. The Police Department believes in a strong Community Policing philosophy.

FIRE:
The American Canyon Fire District offers fire, hazardous materials, medical and rescue emergency response. In addition, they provide non-emergency assistance, public education and disaster training. Staffing includes one full-time Fire Chief, I Assistant Chief, 3 Fire Captains, 3 Engineers and 9 Firefighters. In addition, 20 Reserve Firefighters from the community assist with major incidents. The District also receives automatic aid from the City of Vallejo and Napa County Fire. The District has one station located at 225 James Road and is in the design process of a new police/fire facility at the southwest corner of Donaldson Way extension and Vingate Way. The District maintains a Class 3 ISO Rating, which results in lower fire insurance rates. Response times to the developed portions of the District is less than 5 minutes.

TAXES and ASSESSMENTS:

Property Tax: 1% of assessed value.
Sales Tax: 7.75%.
Transient Occupancy Tax: 12%.

Business Licenses: A sliding scale based on gross receipts, capped at $1,500 annually.

Fire Assessment Fee: Approximately $86 per household; businesses are based on type of construction, potential fire hazard, and fire equipment installed.

Impact Fees: The City has adopted impact fees for Water, Sewer, Traffic and Park/Civic Facilities.

There are no Utility User Taxes or Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts in American Canyon.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES:

Health: Queen of the Valley Hospital operates the Napa Valley Women's Healthcare Center at Canyon Plaza in American Canyon. JobCare of St. Helena Hospital operates an occupational medical facility 4 miles north in Napa Gateway Business Park. A regional Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Sutter Solano Medical Center are four miles south in Vallejo. Queen of the Valley Hospital is 15 miles north in Napa.

Education: The City is part of the Napa Valley Unified School District. There are three elementary schools and one middle school in town. Bus service is provided to Napa High Schools. A High School is planned in the near future. Napa Valley College is approximately 6 miles north and Solano Community College is 15 miles east in Fairfield. NVC is exploring the possibility of establishing a South County Center in American Canyon. Pacific Union College has a degree completion campus 4 miles north of town. UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and Sonoma State Universities are all within an hours drive.

Recreation: The City owns and operates a Community Center and Aquatic facility. A branch of the County Library is located in Canyon Plaza. The City has over 50 acres of developed parkland, ranging from tot lots to a 20-acre community park. The City owns a large open space on its western edge that is now being restored as wetlands with recreational facilities. The 640-acre Newell Open Space Preserve with hiking and horse trails is located in the northeastern border of the City. Veterans Park is scheduled for construction in 2005.

Phillip West Aquatic Center: Featuring a 25-yard swimming pool, snack bar, open turf areas, and chaise lounges. We have a trained and certified staff to make your swimming experience as safe as possible. Those who are less than 4 feet tall must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Community Center/Gymnasium: Is available for Community Events for up to 300 people.

Recreation: Teen Programs, Preschool Programs, Dance, Aquatics, Senior Programs, Youth and Adult Sports are available. Community and Recreation Center as well as Community Parks host numerous classes.

State of the Art playground equipment is available for our young residents in our parks. Baseball/Softball fields are located at the Community Park. A Little League Complex as well as a Soccer Fields at Kimberly Park are located within the City limits to add to the family friendliness of our community.

For the bird watcher or occasional, fresh air enthusiast we have walking trails located along the wetlands and hillsides, allowing lovely views of nature at its' very best. We are truly the "Gateway to the Napa Valley".

Skate Board Park
Size: 13,000 sq.ft.
Type: Concrete slab with steel ramps and equipment.
Features: Jump Box (2), Grind Ledge (3), Pyramid (2), Grind Rail (4), Hip, Grind Box, Sub Box, Quarter Pip, Bank Ramp (3), Quarter Pip Kicker, Roll-in, Half Pipe. Skate Park is subject to closure if posted rules are not followed or if there is excessive trash, graffiti or vandalism.

HOUSING AVAILABILITY, PRICES and RENTALS:
The housing stock in American Canyon is predominantly single-family homes. Neighborhoods range from older to higher-end new subdivisions. Housing prices while on the rise still remain moderate in spite of the City’s close proximity (about 40 miles) to San Francisco and its location in Napa County. The sales price of existing homes range from $425,000 to well over $700,000. New homes are being built, which will sell in the low $600,000 to $800,000 range. There are four mobile home parks with over 700 spaces at affordable rental rates. Modular homes are also available in some parks. Apartments rent from $1,100 to $1,500 per month. Home rentals range from $1,300 to over $2,000 per month. The City has a Rent Stabilization Ordinance that limits rent increases at Mobile Home Parks. The City is also actively involved in developing affordable housing programs.

INDUSTRIAL SITES:
The Green Island Industrial Park consists of 265 acres of industrial zoned land, with approximately 30 acres recently becoming available for development. An additional 350 acres have recently been annexed into the City for future expansion of the industrial park.

RESIDENTIAL SITES:
The City has a state certified Housing Element. There are over 400 acres of land available zoned for residential development within the City, most of which has already been approved for subdivision. The City's focus has been on higher-end housing, including custom-built homes. Having achieved that, the current focus is on multifamily and affordable housing programs.

REMARKS:
American Canyon is primarily a middle-income residential community with limited commercial activity along the Highway 29 corridor and one master-planned industrial park. The potential for attracting additional office, professional buildings, retail, business parks and light-manufacturing investment into the community is excellent. The City's intent is to promote long-term economic development. City staff is willing to act creatively and expeditiously to make worthwhile projects happen. The City wants to expand its industrial base and increase retail services, both for its citizens and the 5 million tourists that come to the Napa Valley each year. It is currently working on the development of its Broadway commercial corridor, (Highway 29), which will link to a proposed 100-acre, master-planned Town Center and the 40-acre Napa Junction project that will provide a full array of services for both visitors and local residents.