CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 17, 2025
2:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: None. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three (3) Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a) City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34- 2022-00327471).
b) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Third District Court of Appeal Case No.
C102070; formerly Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055). c) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24WM000078).
d) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Marin County Superior Court Case No.
CV0003752).
e) Cherri Walton v. City of American Canyon (Napa Superior Court Case No. 25CV000796). f) Joanne Perez v. City of American Canyon (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV001474).
3. Matters Relating to Public Employment - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Position: City Attorney
4. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957)Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no proclamation or presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Kara Vernor was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
5. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held on June 3, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held on June 3, 2025.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for June 3, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 3, 2025.
7. Minutes of Special City Council Closed Session Meeting held on June 6, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting held on June 6, 2025.
8. Telstar Instruments Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-49 approving an agreement (Agreement 2025-93) with Telstar Instruments for a SCADA upgrade solution for the water reclamation facility in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
9. Coastland Construction Inspection, Task Order #6
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-50 authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order #6 (Agreement 2025-94) with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for Construction Inspection services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
10. Chemical Purchases FY2025-26
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-51 authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Enterprise in the amount not to exceed $585,000; for the Wastewater Enterprise in the amount of $45,000 and for the Recycled Water Enterprise in the amount of $80,000 for FY 2025/26.
11. Taylor Bailey Construction Amendment No. 2
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-52 authorizing Amendment No. 2 (Agreement 2025-95) to Agreement No. 2024-A134 with Taylor Bailey Construction for Independent Contractor Services in conjunction with the Water Treatment Plant septic system replacement for a total not to exceed $114,999.01.
12. City Hall Roof Replacement Award of Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-53 awarding a contract (Agreement 2025-96) to Modern Method Roofing in the amount of $105,850 and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the budget of $140,000 in conjunction with the City Hall Roof Replacement Project (CF23-0100).
13. Increase to the Fire District's Development and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by the change in the Consumer Price Index.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-54 approving an increase to the American Canyon Fire Protection District's Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for All New Construction and New Development to Fund Fire Protection Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by the Change in the Consumer Price Index of 1.5%.
14) Janitorial Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-55 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2025-97) with Premier Property Preservation, LLC for janitorial services for a term of one (1) year with the option for the City Manager to approve two (2) additional one (1) year extensions.
15. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-56 establishing the Appropriations Limit of $24,403,653 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
16. Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions Contract Amendment Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-57 authorizing Amendment No. 1 (Agreement 2025-98) to Agreement No. 2024-A151 with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, increasing the contract amount by $46,396 for a total amount not to exceed $670,662 for Fiscal Year 25/26 and amending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget to increase Wastewater Operations Fund 540 by $233,285 and Wastewater Capacity Fund 550 by $23,198.
17. Water Meter Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-58 approving the purchase of water meters from multiple vendors for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
18. Caltrans Maintenance Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-59 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement (Agreement 2025-99) with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the maintenance of sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway and tree wells along the frontage of the property APN 058-312-010, on State Route (SR) 29 at postmile 1.053.
19. Citywide Landscaping Maintenance Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-60 authorizing the City manager to award an agreement (Agreement 2025-A100) with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for citywide maintenance for a term of three (3) years (2025 - 2028) with an option to extended for one (1) year for two (2) additional years.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items
BUSINESS
20. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Salary Schedule
Council received a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Salary Schedule staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2025-61 approving the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Salary Schedule made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no oral reports.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
21. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
22. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk