REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
June 16, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – An*cipated Li*ga*on. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two (2) matters.
Mayor: Pierre Washington
Vice Mayor: Mayor Mark Joseph
Councilmembers: Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, David Oro
AMENDED AGENDA
This agenda has been amended to add one (1) additional matter to Closed Session Item1. Anticipated Litigation. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The mayor will call the meeng to order and conduct roll call. Following public comment on Closed Session items, the Council will immediately convene in Closed Session.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Business items only. Oral comments must be made in person and are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council will reconvene in Open Session at 6:30 p.m. The Council may reconvene in Closed Session at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary, to address any remaining items.
BUSINESS - CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT / CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION The City Attorney will report out on any action taken in Closed Session, and confirm any reportable action, if applicable.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 2026
1 2. Minutes of June 2, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council mee5ng held June 2, 2026.
3. Notice of Completion for the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on accep5ng the project as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a No5ce of Comple5on, and releasing a Reten5on payment to Granite Rock Company in conjunc5on with the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300).
4. Permit Technician Services
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on approving Amendment 4 to Agreement 2022-A136 with the BPR Consul5ng Group to extend the contract for Permit Technician Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27 and increase the total contract amount by $147,000 not to exceed $591,500.
5. Building & Safety Services Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on approving Amendment 1 to Agreement 2024-52 with the BPR Consul5ng Group to extend the contract for Building Official, Plan Check, and Building Inspec5on Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27 and increase the total contract amount by $553,150 not to exceed $1,725,500.
6. Fire District’s Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee Adjustment Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on approving the adjustment of the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facili5es Fee for all new construc5on and new development to fund fire protection services by the change in the consumer price index of 3.8 percent.
7. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on establishing the Appropria5ons Limit of $28,102,776 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
8. Chemical Purchases FY2026-27
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $534,000; for the Wastewater Enterprise in an amount of $38,240; and for the Recycled Water Enterprise in an amount of $100,000 for There are no proclamation or presentation matters.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda that are within the Council's jurisdicon. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is generally prohibited from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.
AGENDA CHANGES
The City Council may change the order of the agenda or request discussion of an item on the Consent Calendar.
Members of the public may request discussion of a Consent Calendar item during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 2026
2 FY2026-27.
9. Water Meter Purchase FY 2026/27
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on approving the purchase of water meters from multiple vendors for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for FY 2026/27. 10 Napa River Ecology Center Project Level Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on approving a Project Level Agreement with the American Canyon Community Parks Founda5on for the Building E Pump Sta5on Improvements Project (WW26-0200) for an amount not to exceed $425,000.
11. Expanding City Limits Northerly to South Kelly Road Recommendation: Adopt a Clarifying Resolu5on Amending Resolu5on 2026-26 to Clarify Scope of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Alloca5on Agreement with Napa County.
12. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classification Plan Update Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classification Plan Update.
13. Sales Tax Measure
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu5on calling an elec5on on a one percent (1.0% or onecent) general transac5ons and use tax (sales tax) ordinance measure, submiFng the proposed ordinance to the voters, reques5ng consolida5on with the November 3, 2026 General Elec5on, direc5ng the City AHorney to prepare an impar5al analysis, authorizing one or more Council Members to submit ballot arguments, authorizing rebuHal arguments, and authorizing the Napa County Registrar of Voters to conduct the elec5on on behalf of the City of American Canyon.
14. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
15. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
16. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no public hearing matters.
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council may provide brief comments on ma-ers of public concern, announce ma-ers of public interest, and provide Council Committee reports. No action will be taken.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
The City Council will review upcoming agenda items. Councilmembers may request that items be added to future City CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 2026
3 17. Future Agenda Items of Note
Council agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk for American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date.
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Offensive language or discriminatory remarks based on any protected classifica*on under federal, state, or local law will not be tolerated, and the speaker may be immediately disconnected.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 2026
4 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 2, 2026
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was called to order at 6:00 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
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Washington called for public comments on closed session matters. Written comments:
none. Oral Comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
BUSINESS - CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:33 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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT / CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by Assistant City Attorney Jon DiCristina.
5 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation: June 2026 as PRIDE Month
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Kylie Dalton with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families.
3. Proclamation: Juneteenth Independence Day
Mayor Washington announced the Juneteenth Independence Day proclamation. It was received by members of the community.
4. Presentation: American Canyon Annual Report from the City of Napa Housing Authority Council received an American Canyon Annual Report from the City of Napa Housing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Sophie Borgeaud was called to speak; Chatte Mitchell was called to speak; Simon Vargas was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to move Business Item 18 and then Item 17 to be heard after the consent calendar made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
Nay: Mayor Pierre Washington
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. Minutes of May 19, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held May 19, 2026.
6. Projects Funded by SB1/Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-35 approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026/27 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 6 7. Construction Contract Award for the Green Island Road Maintenance Project (PW26-0100) Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-36 awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2026-98) to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $140,070 and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $220,000, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Maintenance Project (PW26-0100).
8. Napa Pasture Protein Grazing Agreement Amendment No. 2 Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-37 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2024-71 with Napa Pasture Protein (Agreement 2026-99), increasing the contract amount $128,000, for a total amount not to exceed $364, 000 for Fiscal Year 26/27 citywide grazing.
9. Janitorial Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-38 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2026-A100) with Karla's Janitorial & Suppliers LLC for janitorial services for a term of one (1) year with an option for the City Manager to extend for one (1) year for two (2) additional years.
10. Calling the Municipal Election and Consolidating the Election with Napa County Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-39 calling and giving notice of a Municipal Election to be held in the City of American Canyon on November 3, 2026, and requesting consolidation of said election with the Statewide General Election and requesting election services from the County of Napa.
11. Measure M Initiative Petition - Certification of Sufficiency Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-40 accepting the Clerks Certificate of Initiative Petition submitted by the Napa County Registrar of Voters and acknowledging the qualification of the initiative petition entitled "Initiative Measure to Amend American Canyon 2040 General Plan Mobility Element to Add Watson Lane/Marcus Road Circulation Connection Between State Route 29 and Newell Drive" under the California Elections Code.
12. Water Reclamation Facility Sludge Hauling and Biosolids Project Budget Amendment Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-41 amending the FY2025-26 Capital Budget and increasing the FY2025-26 Project Budget from $620,000 to $1,220,000 and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget, in conjunction with the Sludge Removal and Hauling Project (WW26-0400).
13. Two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-42 authorizing the City Manager to sign a two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement (Agreement 2026-A101) with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN) for housing-related services for the City of American Canyon during Fiscal Year 2026/27 and 2027/28.
BUSINESS
17. Citywide Circulation (Agenda Item 18)
7 Council received a Citywide Circulation staff report and presentation from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Leon Garcia was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Terrence McGrath was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
18. Initiative Petition Measure M (Agenda Item 17)
Council received a staff report regarding Initiative Petition Measure M from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened the public comment period. Written comments were received from Steven and Jacquelynn Ross, Jessica Sanders, Karen and John Freskan, Chris and LeAnn Tholcke, LeAnn and Sam Clerici, Leslie and Margaret Lawson, Christina Hunt, Loan Ly, Jose Rangel, Jeannette Goyetche, and Karina Servente.
Oral comments were received from Joe Gonsalves, Jessica Sanders, Alex Isler, Tiffany Mayrong, Terrence McGrath, Sam Clerici, Sam J. Clerici, Chris Tholke, Karina Servente, Leon Garcia, Eva Garcia, Jeannette Goyetche, Charles Lemmon, Valerie Zizak-Morais, Michael Salinas, Travis McDowell, Hugh Marquez, Sindy Biederman, Tony Clerici, Debbie Runkey, Sara Gonzalves, and Mariam Aboudamous. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-46 ordering the preparation of a report pursuant to California Elections Code section 9212 regarding the proposed initiative ordinance known as Measure M made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
19. Potential Revenue Measure: Draft Ballot Language (Agenda Item 16) Council received a Potential Revenue Measure: Draft Ballot Language staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:14 P.M.
COUNCIL RESUMED AT 9:34 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Council received a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program staff report and presentation from Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz and Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public 8 comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-43 approving adoption of the Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and authorizing the City Manager to increase the appropriations for FY 2026-27 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount encumbered for expenses that did not occur prior to the end of FY 2025-26 but are expected to be expended in FY 2026-27 consistent with the original purpose made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-44 approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31. made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
15. Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 26/27 Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-45 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 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 2026/27.
Council received a Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 26/27staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public comment period. Written comments: Michael Runas. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-45 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 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 2026/27 made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
9 MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no management/staff oral reports.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
19. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
20. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
21. Future Agenda Items of Note
Council reviewed future agenda items and discussed additional topics for future consideration.
Action: Motion to add discussion of a five-year plan for addressing operating budget deficits to a future agenda, made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Action: Action: Motion to add a quarterly Circulation Update Report to a future City Council agenda, made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 3.
TITLE
Notice of Completion for the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu.on accep.ng the project as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a No.ce of Comple.on, and releasing a Reten.on payment to Granite Rock Company in conjunc.on with the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300).
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Ron Ranada, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project ("Project"; TR23-0300) is located approximately 490 feet east of the intersec.on of American Canyon Road East and Via Firenze. The scope of work consisted of the removal and replacement of approximately 190 linear feet total of exis.ng temporary barrier systems comprised of concrete K-Rails and plas.c crash cushions along both the north (west-bound) and south (east-bound) road shoulders.
The City solicited compe..ve bids for the project and opened bids on November 12, 2025. Granite Rock Company was determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a bid of $352,097. On December 2, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of the construc.on contract and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget (R2025-93).
The contractor has completed the contract work, including Contract Change Order (CCO) Nos. 1 through 5, to the sa.sfac.on of the Public Works Director, at a final contract cost of $393,713.46.
Staff recommends the Council accept the work as complete, authorize the Public Works Director to file a No.ce of Comple.on, and authorize the release of Reten.on payment to Granite Rock Company in conjunction with the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300).
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth." 11 FISCAL IMPACT
The total construction contract amount including CCO Nos. 1-5 is $393,713.46.
Contract Item Amount
Original Construction Contract $352,097
Change Order #1 $1,129.65
Change Order #2 $1,407.17
Change Order #3 $12,986.58
Change Order #4 $24,917.06
Change Order #5 $1,176.00
Total Construction Contract $393,713.46
The change orders were mainly due to unforeseen site condi.ons including unan.cipated concrete and boulders that were encountered while drilling for the concrete piers, and underground communication lines that were in conflict with the guardrail posts.
The es.mated total project cost including design, construc.on contract, materials tes.ng services, in-house staff and project support, and miscellaneous expenses, is estimated at Description Amount
Design Contract (Sanbell) $67,486.05
Construction Contract (Granite Rock
Company)
$393,713.46
Materials Testing Services $5,000.00
In-house Staff and Project Support $38,000.00
Miscellaneous $2,443.77
Total Estimated Project Expenditure
(rounded)
$507,000
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15302 - The Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under the Class 2 exemp.on of replacement or reconstruc.on of exis.ng facili.es of Sec.on 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regula.ons and said exemp.on is not negated by any excep.on under Section 15300.2 of said Regulations.
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - American Canyon Road East Guardrail Project 12 2. Notice of Completion
13 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND RELEASING A RETENTION PAYMENT TO
GRANITE ROCK COMPANY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EAST AMERICAN CANYON ROAD GUARDRAIL PROJECT (TR23-0300)
WHEREAS, the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project consists of removal and replacement of existing temporary barrier systems comprised of concrete K-Rails and plastic crash cushions along both the north (west-bound) and south (east-bound) road shoulders; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to Granite Rock Company in the amount of $352,097 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget (R2025- 93); and
WHEREAS, all contracted work, including Contract Change Order Nos. 1 to 5, has been completed at a total construction contract cost of $393,713.46; and
WHEREAS, Granite Rock Company has completed all of the contracted work to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, total project cost, including the design contract, construction contract, materials testing services, in-house staff and project support, and miscellaneous expenses, is estimated at $507,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby accepts the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300) as complete, authorizes the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion, and approves the release of a Retention payment to Granite Rock Company.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney 14 RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Exempt from recording fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
1. That the interest or estate stated in Paragraph 3 herein in the real property herein described is owned by:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
2. That the full name and address of the owner of said interest or estate, if there is only one owner, and that the full names and addresses of all the co-owners who own said interest or estate as tenants in common, as joint tenants, or otherwise, if there is more than one owner, are set forth in the preceding paragraph.
3. That the nature of the original contract, if any, for said work of improvement was the EAST AMERICAN CANYON ROAD GUARDRAIL PROJECT (TR23-0300), which consists of removal and replacement of approximately 190 linear feet total of existing temporary barrier systems comprised of concrete K-rail and plastic crash cushions on American Canyon Road, approximately 400 feet east of Via Firenze in American Canyon.
4. That on the 16th day of June, 2026, a work of improvement on the real property herein described was completed.
5. That the name of the original contractor for said work of improvement was:
Granite Rock Company
5225 Heller Avenue, Suite 220
San Jose, CA 95128
6. That the name and address of the transferor is:
Granite Rock Company
5225 Heller Avenue, Suite 220
San Jose, CA 95128
7. That the real property referred to herein is situated in the County of Napa, State of California, at the following locations within the City of American Canyon, California: American Canyon Road East, 400 feet east of Via Firenze.
By: CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
___________________________________ _________________
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E. Date
Public Works Director
15 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 4.
TITLE
Permit Technician Services
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu(on approving Amendment 4 to Agreement 2022-A136 with the BPR Consul(ng Group to extend the contract for Permit Technician Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27 and increase the total contract amount by $147,000 not to exceed $591,500.
CONTACT
Brent Cooper, AICP, Community Development Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
BPR Consul(ng Group augments our City Permit Technician with these services on a contract basis.
The contract is funded from building permit fees on an hourly basis.
Given the variability of building permit ac(vity, having a contract enables the city to expand and retract services to meet demands seamlessly. This service also provides con(nuous service when the City's Permit Technician is out of the office for approved leave (me, training, and mee(ngs. For this reason, staff recommends extending the contract for one additional fiscal year.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed $147,000 annual services cost and associated building permit revenue is included in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.
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.
COMMUNICATION
16 Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - BPR Contract Amendment #4
17 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 4 TO AGREEMENT 2022-A136 WITH BPR
CONSULTING GROUP TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES TO THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $147,000 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $591,500
WHEREAS, the City has a longstanding practice of providing Building & Safety Services through a combination of in-house and contract staff; and
WHEREAS, because of the volatility of development, contracting specialized Building and Safety staff helps the City remain flexible with resources in response to market conditions and demands; and WHEREAS, City lacks the qualified personnel to adequately provide the specified work product; and WHEREAS, consistent with the “A/B/C Test” stipulated by the Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court (Case No. S222732), the BPR Consulting Group is an independent contractor free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, who performs work that is outside the usual course of the City’s business and is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City; and WHEREAS, on September 7, 2022, the City Manager approved the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services contract (Agreement 2022-A136) in the amount not to exceed $50,000 with a term that expires June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City Council approved the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services contract amendment #1 (Agreement 2023-37) by $157,000 in the amount not to exceed $207,500 with a term that expires June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2024, the City Council approved the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services contract amendment #2 (Agreement 2024-80) by $117,000 in the amount not to exceed $324,500 with a term that expires June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council approved the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services contract amendment #3 (Agreement 2025-78) by $120,000 in the amount not to exceed $444,500 with a term that expires June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services are funded with building permit issuance, building permit and plan check fee user fee revenue; and WHEREAS, the 2026/27 Fiscal Year budget sufficient revenues (Building Permit Account 100-60-640- 32110), and funds for the proposed BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services (Miscellaneous Contractual Services Account 100-60-640-42190); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group is free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of such work and in fact.
18 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group performs work that is outside the usual course of the City’s business.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves Amendment 4 to Agreement 2022-A136 with BPR Consulting Group increasing the total contract amount by $147,000 to an amount not to exceed $591,500 for Building and Safety Permit Technician services and extends the contract term to June 30, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 12th day of June 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 19 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 5.
TITLE
Building & Safety Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu,on approving Amendment 1 to Agreement 2024-52 with the BPR Consul,ng Group to extend the contract for Building Official, Plan Check, and Building Inspec,onServices to the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27 and increase the total contract amount by $553,150 not to exceed $1,725,500.
CONTACT
Brent Cooper, AICP, Community Development Department
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Since 2024, BPR Consul,ng Group has provided contract Building and Safety Services that includes a part-,me Building Official, Plan Check services, and Building Inspec,on Services. This contact has provided flexible staff levels and customer service throughout stronger and weaker economic conditions.
Because BPR maintains a deep bench of qualified professionals across all areas of building exper,se, the firm can readily scale resources up or down as project needs evolve, ensure con,nuity of service during staff absences, and provide reliable, authorita,ve guidance when applicants’ technical consultants require additional support.
For Fiscal Year 2026/27, staff an,cipates that the BPR Building and Safety services will cost $553,150 which is offset from building plan check and inspec,on revenue. Staff an,cipates hiring a full ,me Building Official during the upcoming fiscal year. If we are successful, we would reduce the need for BPR services which would lower the amount of consultant service costs.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding to implement the Recommended Action is included in the FY2026/27 Annual Budget. 20 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Building Safety Contract
21 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT 2024-52 WITH BPR CONSULTING
GROUP TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL, PLAN CHECK, AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $553,150 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 1,725,500 WHEREAS, the City has a longstanding practice of providing Building & Safety Services through a combination of in-house and contract staff; and
WHEREAS, because of the volatility of development, contracting specialized Building and Safety staff helps the City remain flexible with resources in response to market conditions and demands; and WHEREAS, City lacks the qualified personnel to provide the specified work product; and WHEREAS, BPR Consulting Group was selected amongst the proposals received as responsive and qualified for the work; and
WHEREAS, total compensation for the services provided by BPR Consulting Group under this Agreement, shall not exceed $553,150 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 for a total not-to-exceed contract equal to $1,725,500; and
WHEREAS, funding to implement the Recommended Action is already included or can be absorbed in the current FY 2026/27 Annual Budget in account: Miscellaneous Contractual Services 100-60-640-42190; and WHEREAS, consistent with the “A/B/C Test” stipulated by the Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court (Case No. S222732), BPR Consulting Group is an independent contractor free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, who performs work that is outside the usual course of the City’s business and is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that BPR Consulting Group is free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, both under the agreement for the performance of such work and in fact; and
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that BPR Consulting Group performs work that is outside the usual course of the City's business; and SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that BPR Consulting Group is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves Amendment 1 to Agreement 2024-52 with BPR Consulting Group increasing the total contract amount by $553,150 to an amount not to exceed $1,725,500 for Building and Safety services and extends the contract term to June 30, 2026.
22 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 12th day of June 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 23 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 6.
TITLE
Fire District’s Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee Adjustment
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu)on approving the adjustment of the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facili)es Fee for all new construc)on and new development to fund fire protec)on services by the change in the consumer price index of 3.8 percent.
CONTACT
Cliff Campbell, Acting Fire Chief
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On January 24, 2023, at a Regular Fire Board Mee)ng, the Board adopted Resolu)on 2023-05. This resolu)on ini)ated the process of implemen)ng a fee to offset the increased demand and costs that new development places on the District. The Board resolved to collaborate with the City of American Canyon to implement this fee for proper)es within both the City and the District, and with the County of Napa for properties within both the District and the County.
Subsequently, on March 21, 2023, the City of American Canyon adopted Ordinance 2023-02. Sec)on 2, item H of this ordinance s)pulates that the Fire Capital Facili)es Fee shall automa)cally be adjusted annually on July 1, based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area for the twelve-month period ending the preceding April.
In accordance with Ordinance 2023-02, it is recommended that the Development Impact Fee and Capital Facili)es Fee for all new construc)on and new developments, which is intended to fund fire protec)on services, be increased by the cost-of-living adjustment of 3.8%. This adjustment aligns with the CPI increase for the specified region.
If approved, this adjustment will result in the Impact Fee increasing from one dollar and three cents ($1.03) per square foot to one dollar and seven cents ($1.07) per square foot, represen)ng a four cent ($0.04) increase.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
24 Public Safety: "Ensure American Canyon remains a safe community."
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of applying the 3.8 percent CPI increase will modestly increase development fee revenue to assist the District in funding fire protec)on facili)es and infrastructure needed to serve new development.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed ac)on is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ac)vity may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Impact Fees Update
2. April 2026 CPI
3. CC ORDINANCE 2023-02
25 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND FIRE CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE FOR ALL NEW
CONSTRUCTION AND NEW DEVELOPMENT TO FUND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BY THE CHANGE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX OF 3.8 PERCENT
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2023, at a Regular Fire Board Meeting, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-05 to begin the process of implementing a fee to offset the increased service demands and costs associated with new development within the District; and WHEREAS, the Board resolved to work with the City of American Canyon to implement this fee for properties within both the City and the District, and to work with the County of Napa for properties within both the District and the County; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the City of American Canyon adopted Ordinance 2023-02, which under Section 2, item H, stipulates that the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee shall automatically be adjusted annually on July 1, based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area for the twelve-month period ending the preceding April; and
WHEREAS, the CPI for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area has increased by 3.8 percent for the twelve-month period ending April 2026; and
WHEREAS, it is consistent with Ordinance 2023-02 to apply this cost-of-living adjustment to the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for all new construction and development within the District; and
WHEREAS, the recommended adjustment will result in an increase of the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee from one dollar and three cents ($1.03) per square foot to one dollar and seven cents ($1.07), representing a four-cent ($0.04) increase; and WHEREAS, this adjustment will help ensure that the District can adequately fund fire protection facilities and services needed to serve new development.; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.), because concerns a government funding mechanism that does not commit the City or the District to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adopting the updated development impact fee may have a significant effect on the environment. (14 CCR §§ 15061(b)(3), 15378(b)(4).) The City or the District, as appropriate, will conduct appropriate CEQA review for individual projects funded by development impact fees in the future as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, hereby approves the adjustment of the Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for all new construction and new development to one dollar and seven cents ($1.07) per square foot, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with the 3.8 percent CPI increase.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 16th day of June 2026 by the following:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Pierre Washington, Mayor
26 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Geilfuss, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 27 April 2026 CPI
3.8%
28 29
30 31
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 7.
TITLE
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit of $28,102,776 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
CONTACT
Jemelyn Cruz, Finance Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
State law requires local agencies to set an appropria3on limit each fiscal year. Only certain annual budget appropria3ons from proceeds of taxes, as defined by the law and accepted statewide guidelines, are subject to the limit. The appropria3ons limit is revised annually, usually upward, by a formula that uses a combina3on of percent changes in Statewide Per Capita Income (PCI) or Nonresidential assessed valuation, if available, and City or County Population.
In November 1979, the people of California added Ar3cle XIIIB to the State Cons3tu3on, which placed limita3ons on the appropria3ons of State and local governments. The Ar3cle was implemented by State Legisla3on that defined the process to calculate the appropria3ons limit and required that ci3es adopt a resolu3on se=ng an annual appropria3ons limit. The base year was set as fiscal year 1978-1979 and the first appropria3ons limit was applied to qualifying public agencies budgets for fiscal year 1980-1981.
In June 1990, the people approved Proposi3on 111, which, among other things, amended Ar3cle XIII-B. The amendment made significant changes to how the limit was calculated, what appropria3ons were subject to the limit, and added City Council resolu3on and independent audit requirements. One of the significant changes was to allow the City to make two choices when computing the appropriations limit:
• Infla3on factor - choose between per capita income or increase in non-residen3al assessed valuation due to new construction
• Population factor – choose between City population growth and County population growth. 32 There are no penal3es under Ar3cle XIIIB for failure to adopt a limit. Compliance with the law is intended to be locally enforced by ci3zens. The State Government Code limits challenges in civil court to the appropriations limit calculation to a 45-day period after adoption.
If the por3on of the City Budget that is subject to the appropria3ons limit exceeds the limit, the City can carry over the excess amount one year. If, aEer the second year, the City s3ll exceeds the limit, the voters can approve a temporary override or the City would need to refund the excess amount to the people by lowering taxes or fees.
Updated Appropriations Limit
The change in the appropria3ons limit is calculated annually by staff from the informa3on provided by the State Department of Finance each May. Consistent formulas are used to ensure an accurate calculation.
Proceeds of Taxes and Appropriations Subject to Limit
AEer the annual appropria3ons limit is calculated, the appropria3ons that are subject to the limit are determined. The appropria3ons limit only applies to appropria3ons that are funded from proceeds of taxes. Proceeds of taxes are fairly well defined in the statewide guidelines; however, the method to determine which appropriations are from proceeds of taxes can be complicated.
FY 2026-27 Appropriation Limit
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropria3ons limit was calculated using the Statewide Per Capita Personal Income increase of 4.95% and the City popula3on increase of 0.14%. When applying these factors, the prior year limit increased by 5.10%.
City Limit
The appropria3ons limit increased $1,363,693 to $28,102,776 (Resolu3on in ALachment 1).
Appropria3ons that are subject to the limit are $22,156,203 so the City is under the appropria3on limit by $5,946,573. The detail computa3ons are presented in the Appropria3ons Spending Limit Worksheet (Attachment 2).
Public Notice
As required by State Law, detailed worksheets suppor3ng the appropria3on limit calcula3ons have been available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s Office. Also, as required, a public notice has been published for this meeting to adopt the appropriations resolution.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
33 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution City Appropriation Limit
2. Appropriations Limit FY 2026-27
34 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the California Constitution provides that the total annual appropriations subject to limitation of each governmental entity, including this City, shall not exceed the appropriation limit of such entity of government for the prior year adjusted for certain changes mandated by Proposition Four passed in November, 1979 and Proposition 111 in June, 1990 except as otherwise provided for in said Article XIIIB and implementing State statutes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Article XIIIB, and Section 7900 et seq. of the California Government Code, the City is required to set its appropriation limit for each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has conducted the necessary analysis and calculations to determine the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-27, relying on the permanent fiscal year 1993-1994 limit approved by the voters on November 3, 1994, and the following two adjustment factors: Change in Population; and Change in Per Capita Income; and
WHEREAS, based on such calculations the City Manager has determined the said appropriation limit, and pursuant to Section 7910 of the Government Code, has made available to the public the documentation used in the determination of the limit;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of American Canyon that:
1. The annual adjustment factors used to calculate the Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations limit shall be the change in State Per Capita Income 4.95% and January 2026 City population change of 0.14%.
2. The new Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be and is hereby set in the amount of $28,102,776.
3. The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget appropriations subject to the appropriation limit is $22,156,203.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney
35 Calculation of Spending Limit
Last Year's Limit (FY 2025-26) 26,739,083 $
Adjustment Factors:
Change in Population/City 0.1400 1.0014
Change in Non-residential
Assessed Valuation N/A
Change in Per Capita Income 4.9500 1.0495
1.0510
Total Adjustment (Percent) 5.10%
Total Adjustment (Dollars) 1,363,693
NEW APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 28,102,776 $ Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Compared to Limit Proceeds from Taxes (Schedule 3) 22,156,203
Less Exclusions: -
Appropriations Subject to Limitation 22,156,203
Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-27 (Schedule 1) 28,102,776 Amount Under Limit 5,946,573 $
APPROPRIATIONS SPENDING LIMIT (Prop. 4 "Gann Limit")
FY 2026-27
City of American Canyon
36 Determination of Proceeds of Taxes
(Source: Adopted Budget for FY 2026-27)
PROCEEDS OF
TAXES
NONPROCEEDS TOTAL
Taxes
Property Tax 13,141,900 13,141,900
Prop Tax In Lieu of Veh Lic Fees 2,452,365 2,452,365
Transfer Tax 205,000 205,000
Sales Tax 3,500,000 3,500,000
Transient Occupancy Tax 2,000,000 2,000,000
Tourist Business Imp District Tax 4,000 4,000
Card Room Admission Tax 330,000 330,000
Business License 280,200 280,200
Other Revenues:
Franchise Fees 1,277,000 1,277,000
Vehicle Code Fines 106,000 106,000
Public Work Fees 54,500 54,500
Building Permits/Plan Check Fees 670,400 670,400
Planning Fees 17,100 17,100
Transfers In 5,778,348 5,778,348
Miscellaneous 3,984,349 3,984,349
SUBTOTAL 21,913,465 11,887,697 33,801,162
Allocation of Interest
Subtotals Percent of Total 64.83% 35.17% 100.00%
Interest Allocation 242,738 131,685 374,423
Total with Interest 22,156,203 $ 12,019,382 34,175,585 $
REVENUE
37 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 8.
TITLE
Chemical Purchases FY2026-27
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu(on authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $534,000; for the Wastewater Enterprise in an amount of $38,240; and for the Recycled Water Enterprise in an amount of $100,000 for FY2026-27.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
Norman Woods, M.B.A., Assistant Public Works Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The City cooperates with other local agencies to obtain bulk pricing for chemicals to aid in the treatment of drinking water, wastewater and recycled water. The North Bay Agency Chemical Pool is comprised of the ci(es of American Canyon, Napa, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville and others. The City has par(cipated in the Pool since 1994. Each Fiscal Year, this process ensures the City receives the best possible prices from vendors.
Sodium Hydroxide is used to adjust pH depending on source water quality. Sodium Hypochlorite is used in the disinfec(on process of finished potable and recycled water. The disinfec(on process and pH adjustments help control and mi(gate the forma(on of disinfec(on byproducts and opera(onal changes made in this regard can result in a change of consumables. Aluminum sulfate is used in water purifica(on. In water purifica(on, it causes suspended impuri(es to coagulate into larger particles and then settle to the bottom to be filtered out.
For FY2026-27, the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for the Pool are as follows:
CHEMTRADE - Aluminum Sulfate (Acid Alu, Full) at $789.54 / Dry Ton UNIVAR - Sodium Hydroxide (25%NaOH, Full) $1,028.81 / Dry Ton UNIVAR - Sodium Hypochlorite (12% NaOCl, Short) $4.35 / Dry Ton Other chemicals outside the Consor(um are Pro Pac 9890 and ACH 9800 which are advanced engineered coagulants that enhance organic removal assis(ng in reduc(on of Disinfec(on-ByProducts and improves overall plant performances. By using advanced coagulants, it reduces other 38 chemicals. Citric Acid is a weak acid made of citrus fruits, it is used in water chemistry for stabiliza(on, neutraliza(on and removes inorganic material from the membrane filters. These chemicals are obtained from USALCO and Thatcher.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."
FISCAL IMPACT
It is an(cipated that the cost of Chemicals will be $534,000 for the Water Enterprise; $38,240 for the Wastewater Enterprise; and $100,000 for the Recycled Water Enterprise. These amounts have been budgeted in FY2026-27.
The FY2026-27 Budget includes sufficient funds for chemical purchases as follows: Water Enterprise 510-50-560-43115, Wastewater Enterprise 540-50-570-43115 and Recycled Water Enterprise 580- 50-590-43115 to implement the recommended action.
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 Sec(on 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regula(ons. The purchase of chemicals for the City's normal opera(ons is also exempt from review as opera(on of the City's exis(ng facilities under Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Chemicals
39 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR THE WATER ENTERPRISE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $534,000; WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,240 AND RECYCLED WATER ENTERPRISE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR FY 2026-27
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon belongs to the “North Bay Agency Chemical Pool” to obtain bulk pricing for chemicals to aid in the treatment of drinking water, solid waste, and recycled water; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Aluminum Sulfate (Acid Alum, Full) is Chemtrade at $589.870/Dry Ton; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Sodium Hydroxide (25% NaOH, Full) is Univar at $1,028.881/Dry Ton; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5% NaOCI, Short) is Univar at $4.345/Gallon; and
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon also obtains chemicals outside of the North Bay Agency Chemical Pool from USALCO, LLC and Thatcher; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds were budgeted in the FY 2026-27 Water Operating Budget, Line Item 510-50- 560-43115, Operating Supplies; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds were budgeted in the FY 2026-27 Waste Water Operating Budget, Line Item 540-50-570-43115, Operating Supplies; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds were budgeted in the FY 2026-27 Recycled Water Operating Budget, Line Item 580-50-590-43115, Operating Supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizes the purchase of chemicals for the Water Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $534,000, Wastewater Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $38,240, and Recycled Water Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for FY 2026-27.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
40 2
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney 41 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 9.
TITLE
Water Meter Purchase FY 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu(on approving the purchase of water meters from mul(ple vendors for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for FY 2026/27.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
Norman Woods, M.B.A., Assistant Public Works Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Staff con(nuously replaces and installs new water meters ranging from 3/4" to 6", including ancillary components.
The City of American Canyon con(nues in growth as the shortage in product supply also con(nues.
By allowing flexibility of purchasing from mul(ple vendors, staff can con(nue to maintain quality services to our community. AMS, Ferguson Waterworks, and Badger Meter have proven to be reliable vendors and staff would like to continue to utilize them.
There are sufficient funds budgeted in FY 2026/27 budget, Water Enterprise Fund (Water Meters), account number 510-50-565-43130, to cover the costs.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."
FISCAL IMPACT
The approved FY 2026/27 Budget in the Water Enterprise Fund, Budget Line Item 510-50-565-43130 (Water Meters) includes funding to cover these expenditures.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is not a project.
42 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Water Meters
43 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR FY 2026/27
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon continuously replaces old meters and installs new meters in various sizes, including ancillary components; and
WHEREAS, staff currently purchases from the following vendors: AMS, Ferguson Waterworks, and Badger Meter, to supply compatible water meters and ancillary components; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the FY 2026/27 budget, Water Enterprise Fund (Water Meters), account number 510-50-565-43130 (Water Meters), to cover these costs; and WHEREAS, it is unknown which vendor will have the required products when needed; and WHEREAS, by allowing flexibility of purchasing from other vendors, staff can continue to maintain quality services to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves the purchase of water meters from multiple vendors for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney 44 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 10
TITLE
Napa River Ecology Center Project Level Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu*on approving a Project Level Agreement with the American Canyon Community Parks Founda*on for the Building E Pump Sta*on Improvements Project (WW26-0200) for an amount not to exceed $425,000.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The future Napa River Ecology Center (Ecology Center), located at 205 Wetlands Edge, contains both ac*ve and decommissioned City sanitary sewer infrastructure. Ac*ve facili*es include the Building E Pump Sta*on and an overflow pond that is u*lized during major storm events when inflow and infiltration (I/I) can temporarily exceed downstream conveyance and treatment capacity.
Over the years, the Building E Pump Sta*on has been incrementally upgraded to improve reliability and accommodate growth within the community. However, a permanent in-ground bypass pipeline to convey excess wet-weather flows to the overflow pond was not constructed as part of previous capital improvement projects. Installa*on of the bypass pipeline represents a moderniza*on of cri*cal wastewater infrastructure and will improve the long-term func*onality of the facility while ensuring compatibility with the future public use of the site.
On March 3, 2026, the City Council approved the Building E Pump Sta*on Improvements Project as part of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program. The original delivery approach an*cipated the City bidding and construc*ng the project prior to commencement of Ecology Center improvements. Due to compe*ng capital priori*es, project *ming and limited staff resources, the City was not able to bid the project before the s*te transfer and construc*on ac*vi*es associated with the Ecology Center began.
The Ecology Center project has now mobilized contractors and construc*on ac*vi*es throughout the site. Solici*ng separate bids and introducing a another contractor would likely create construc*on conflicts, increase coordina*on requirements, and poten*ally impact both project 45 schedules. To avoid these inefficiencies, staff recommends that the American Canyon Community and Parks Founda*on (ACCPF) deliver the bypass pipeline improvements as part of the ongoing Ecology Center project under a Project Level Agreement with the City.
This approach provides several benefits. First, it allows the work to be completed by a contractor already mobilized on-site, elimina*ng redundant mobiliza*on and staging costs. Second, it reduces the risk of construc*on conflicts associated with mul*ple contractors working within the same ac*ve project area. Third, the proposed construc*on cost submiDed by ACCPF's contractor is reasonable and consistent with staff's expecta*ons for the scope of work. However, there is an opportunity for addi*onal value engineering and u*lizing the exis*ng contractor provides the most efficient and cost effec*ve means of delivering the project while minimizing risk to both the City and the Ecology Center project. Finally, the need to construct these improvements at this *me is largely driven by the conversion of the former Corpora*on Yard into a publicly accessible community facility. Absent the Ecology Center project, the City would likely have deferred construc*on of the bypass pipeline to a future capital improvement cycle.
On September 18, 2018, the American Canyon City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a partnership between the City and ACCPF. The MOU contemplates the use of Project Level Agreements to define roles, responsibili*es, and funding arrangements for specific projects, programs, and community ini*a*ves. The MOU requires approval by both the City Council and the ACCPF Board of Directors for projects with a value exceeding $50,000.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Outdoors and Recrea*on: "Expand opportuni*es for use of outdoor recrea*on and an ac*ve and healthy lifestyle."
FISCAL IMPACT
On June 6, 2026, City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program which established a project budget of $450,000 for the Building E Pump Sta*on Project (WW26- 0200) with the funding from Fund 550 Wastewater Capacity Fee.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15301 - The Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under the Class 1 exemp*on of exis*ng facili*es of Sec*on 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regula*ons and said exemp*on is not negated by any excep*on under Sec*on 15300.2 of said Regulations.
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
46 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - ACCPF Project Level Agreement
2. ACCPF MOU 2018-179
47 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN CANYON COMMUNITY PARKS FOUNDATION FOR THE BUILDING E PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (WW26-0200) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $425,000
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon owns and operates sanitary sewer infrastructure located at 205 Wetlands Edge, including the Building E Pump Station and associated overflow facilities; and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program includes the Building E Pump Station Improvements Project (WW26-0200), which provides for the installation of a permanent in-ground bypass pipeline to convey excess wet-weather flows to the overflow pond during major storm events; and WHEREAS, the future Napa River Ecology Center is currently under construction at 205 Wetlands Edge under the direction of the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation (ACCPF); and WHEREAS, construction activities associated with the Ecology Center have mobilized contractors and construction operations throughout the project site; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and ACCPF on September 18, 2018, which contemplates the use of Project Level Agreements for specific projects and requires approval of such agreements for projects exceeding $50,000; and WHEREAS, utilizing ACCPF and its existing contractor to perform the Building E Pump Station Bypass Pipeline Project will reduce construction conflicts, avoid redundant mobilization costs, improve project coordination, and provide an efficient and cost-effective means of delivering the project; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Capital Improvement Project budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves a project level agreement with the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation for the Building E Pump Station Improvement Project (WW26-0200) for an amount not to exceed $425,000.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 3rd day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
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59 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 11.
TITLE
Expanding City Limits Northerly to South Kelly Road
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Clarifying Resolu,on Amending Resolu,on 2026-26 to Clarify Scope of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County.
CONTACT
Jason Holley, City Manager
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
New Information
Tonight's item clarifies the Council's prior ac,on on April 21 (Resolu,on 2026-26). Staff recommends the Council adopt the updated resolu,on (found in A9achment 1.) to clarify a clerical correc,on to Resolution 2026-26.
Background and History
American Canyon has expanded its boundaries five (5) ,mes since incorpora,on in 1992 through annexa,ons approved by the Napa County Local Agency Forma,on Commission (LAFCO). Last year, American Canyon updated its General Plan memorializing future growth plans through the Year 2040. In addition, Napa County is in the middle of updating its General Plan.
Last fall, American Canyon applied for LAFCO approval to annex 83-acres of land surrounding Watson Lane (Paoli-Watson Lane Affected Territory or PWLAT). The PWLAT is located within American Canyon's Urban Limit Line (ULL) and Sphere of Influence (SOI) (A9achment 4). The LAFCO Board approved American Canyon's application on June 1.
Earlier this spring, two landowners north of the PWLAT applied for LAFCO approval to annex an addi,onal 281 acres of land (Hess/Laird Affected Territory or HLAT) (A9achment 5). American Canyon's General Plan acknowledges the PWLAT as a future study area as does the Napa County General Plan (A9achment 6). The LAFCO Board is also scheduled to separately consider the property owners application sometime in the future.
Properties within the PWLAT have a mix of residential and industrial general plan designations, while 60 both proper,es within HLAT have industrial general plan designa,on. Both American Canyon’s and Napa County’s General Plans plan for the development of these territories in part to help facilitate extension of Newell Drive and S. Kelly Road. Once complete, this roadway network will act like a “Silverado Trail South” for the Napa Valley - func,oning as an alterna,ve route to Highway 29. In turn, this new infrastructure will also help Napa County and American Canyon achieve its housing obliga,ons as determined by the Associa,on of Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
As with previous annexa,ons, American Canyon will begin to plan for a por,on of Napa County’s future RHNA (in addi,on to its own). This benefits everyone because it helps ensure other unincorporated County lands remain as agricultural and open space free from urban development.
Star,ng in 2031, the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Alloca,on Agreement (A9achment 1, Ex. A) provides for American Canyon to plan for 15% of the County RHNA through the year 2047 and then 10% thereaKer. This addi,onal planning is es,mated to be approximately 25 additional dwelling units per year initially and then 15 units per year thereafter.
As noted in staff's update to Council last month, when planning for RHNA in conjunc,on with the General Plan Housing Element, jurisdic,ons assume a variety of affordability levels (i.e. moderate, low, very low, etc.) based on specified household incomes. Of note, ABAG approval of RHNA transfers is also required during each housing element cycle.
Lastly, the agreement contemplates County support for the HLAT annexa,on and related expansion of the ULL to include the HLAT in return for specified property tax transfers and a transfer of a por,on of the County's future regional housing needs alloca,on to the City. However, as stated expressly in the City/Councy Agreement in Sec,on 2, the agreement itself does not approve the City's expansion of the ULL to include the HLAT. The City's approval of an expanded ULL to include the HLAT requires separate, future ac,on by the City as allowed byResolu,on 2008-105, adop,ng an ini,a,ve en,tled the “City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Prezoning Act" and applicable law. The proposed clerical correc,on resolu,on adds a recital to the Resolu,on that approved the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Alloca,on Agreement with Napa County to reflect that the Agreement itself does not approve the expansion of the Urban Limit Line to include the HLAT.
Property Tax Sharing
As with previous annexations, property tax revenue from the newly annexed lands will be shared.
Once ABAG approves the RHNA transfer, the "Paoli-Watson Lane Affected Territory Property Tax Sharing Agreement" (A9achment 2) provides for American Canyon to receive three-quarters (75%) of the County’s alloca,on for the proper,es in the PWLAT. Of note, these fiKeen proper,es in PWLAT are already within the American Canyon Fire Protec,on District (ACFPD) and their property 61 tax alloca,on remains unchanged. Note that LAFCO has also approved the PWLAT annexa,on at its June 1 Commission meeting.
The "Hess-Laird Affected Territory Property Tax Sharing Agreement" (A9achment 3) provides a comparable mythology, but because the two proper,es within the HLAT are being added to the ACFPD, so the ACFPD will receive 100% of the County’s structural fire property tax revenue. As with all other prior City annexa,ons, the ACFPD will also receive 5% of the County’s regular property allocation.
Once ABAG approves the RHNA transfer, then American Canyon will receive three-quarters (70%) of the County’s alloca,on. If development proposals are received that exceed the ACPFD's financial ability to provide services, then the City and AFFPD will work in concert together to augment revenue sources, but regardless for both territories, the County will retain 25% of their allocation.
Staff recommends Council approve the clerical clarifica,on resolu,on to correct the record and ensure all interested par,es understand, as was stated previously, that the City and County's approval of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Alloca,on Agreement under Resolu,on 2026-26 did not itself approve the expansion of the Urban Limit Line to include the Hess Laird Affected Territory.
Next Steps
Council ac,on tonight sets the stage for future ac,on by ACFDP, Napa Co. and LAFCO, and the City, related to the HLAT. It is important to note no specific development proposals are being approved tonight. Instead, LAFCO conclusion of the annexa,on process simply resolvesw h o (namely, American Canyon and ACFPD) will decide future development proposals.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Transporta,on: "Improve the transporta,on network within the City to alleviate conges,on and enhance the quality of life for the community."
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs for the prepara,on the city-ini,aled PWLAT annexa,on applica,on is included within the FY 2025/26 Budget. There is no cost to the city for the landowner application.
Upon the conclusion of the annexa,on process, the City will begin to receive property tax revenue in accordance with the property tax sharing agreements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adop,on of this clerical clarifica,on Resolu,on is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act as CEQA Guidelines Sec,on 15378(b)(5) provide that organiza,onal or administra,ve ac,vi,es of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA.
62 COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - ULL/RHNA
1a. Exhibit A: AGREEMENT 2026-64 - ULL AND RHNA
2. AGREEMENT 2026-65 - Tax Sharing Paoli/Watson
3.AGREEMENT 2026-66 - Tax Sharing Hess Laird
4. PWLAT Map
5. HLAT Map
6. General Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___
A CLARIFYING RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2026-26 TO CLARIFY SCOPE OF THE URBAN LIMIT
LINE AND REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION AGREEMENT WITH NAPA COUNTY WHEREAS, on April 26, 2026 the City Council of the City of American Canyon adopted Resolution No. 2026-26: A Resolution Approving Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of said Resolution, it was discovered that an inadvertent error exists in the Recitals of the resolution; and WHEREAS, the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County references and relies upon Resolution 2008-105, adopting an initiative entitled the “City of American Canyon Urban Limit Line and Prezoning Act (2008 Initiative); and WHEREAS, nothing in Resolution No. 2026-26 or the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County itself approves a Urban Limit Line amendment; and
WHEREAS, the original resolution inadvertently omitted Recital language that clarifies the scope of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County, which states in its Section 2 that the City may expand the Urban Limit Line, and provides for the terms of agreement with the County if and when the City does so in the future as allowed under the 2008 Initiative and applicable law; and WHEREAS, this correction is purely administrative in nature, does not alter the legislative intent, policy, or substance of the original City Council action, and is necessary to ensure accurate public records; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this clerical clarification Resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act as CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) provide that organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby amends the Recitals to correct the error. The text of Resolution No. 2026-26 is hereby amended and corrected to include the following additional recital:
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County (Agreement) is a pre-annexation ministerial agreement 64 446390.2
that, by its terms, does not itself authorize a change to the Urban Limit Line prior to January 1, 2030 or as otherwise may be allowed by applicable law; and” Except as specifically amended herein, all other terms, conditions, and provisions of Resolution 2026-26 remain unchanged, in full force, and effectively ratified from its original adoption date.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 65 66
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PAOLI/WATSON LOCATION MAP
ATTACHMENT 2
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CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
SAN RAMON
WWW.CBANDG.COM
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(925) 866-0322
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ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
AND THE AMERICAN CANYON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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JOB NO. 3105-000
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71 June 04, 2013 Napa County General Plan
AG/LU–23
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
AND LAND USE
FIGURE AG/LU-1: HESS VINEYARDS LOCATION
Source: Napa County 2007
ATTACHMENT 3
72 June 23, 2009 Napa County General Plan
AG/LU–53
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
AND LAND USE
SOUTH COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AREAS
Note: See Figure AG/LU-3 on Page AG/LU-67 for the location of this area and the map legend. 73 June 23, 2009 Napa County General Plan
AG/LU–71
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
AND LAND USE
FIGURE AG/LU-3.5: AR AND AWOS LANDS NOT SUBJECT TO MEASURE J 74 June 23, 2009 Napa County General Plan
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AND LAND USE
FIGURE AG/LU-5: CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON SOI & GROWTH BOUNDARY 75 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 12.
TITLE
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classification Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu+on Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classifica+on Plan Update.
CONTACT
Juan Gomez, Assistant City Manager
Scott Corey, Human Resources Manager
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The City Council approves all employee salaries, classifica+on +tles and changes. The California Government Code requires pay rates for employees be established pursuant to a “publicly available” salary schedule that includes certain informa+on, such as posi+on +tle and pay range. To sa+sfy this requirement, it is necessary for the Council to adopt a Resolu+on approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule (the "Schedule") consistent with funding appropriated by the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget (the "Budget") on June 2.
The new Schedule reflects changes to employees’ salaries based on the current Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the two employee bargaining units, and the Unrepresented Compensa+on Program (Unrepresented Program). Each of these documents provide for a minimum 2% and maximum 5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 based on the Consumer Price Index as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta+s+cs for the month of April 2026.
The Schedule includes a 3.8% COLA for classifica+ons in the bargaining units and/or covered by the Unrepresented Program, and for those Temporary classifica+ons indexed to similar Regular classifications.
The City Manager's Employment Agreement provides for a minimum 2% and a maximum 4% COLA for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and each year thereaGer based on the same factors as other City employees. The Schedule includes a 3.8% COLA for the City Manager.
The City completed a Compensa+on Survey for execu+ve classifica+ons consistent with the "Performance Management Guidelines, Policies and Procedures for At-Will Managers." The City 76 conducts these studies to ensure it remains compe++ve in the marketplace to aJract and retain highly qualified execu+ve leadership. The Schedule updates the salary ranges for At-Will Managers consistent with the survey.
There were several classifica+ons that have been unused for several years and/or have been replaced with other classifica+ons and should be removed from the compensa+on plan.
Accordingly, the following classifica+ons were removed from the Schedule: Bus Driver, Development Services Engineer, Human Resources Officer I/II, Information Systems Officer, Deputy City Clerk-CDD, Fire Execu+ve Assistant/Office Administrator, Senior Bus Driver. If these a need for these classifica+ons arises, a new Compensa+on Study would be performed and an updated Schedule would be proposed.
The Public Works Department iden+fied a need for an addi+onal classifica+on to build out the Engineering Technician series. Human Resources Division consulted with the Department and Teamsters Local 315 to finalize the proposed classifica+on of Senior Engineering Technician, which is recommended for approval as an update to the Classifica+on Plan. The Schedule includes a pay scale for this classification.
The new salaries will go into effect the first full pay period following July 1, 2026.
Pursuant to California Government Code sec+on 54953(c)(3), the ac+on recommended in this report would constitute final action on the salary or salary schedule of one or more local agency executives, which shall be orally reported prior to a Council vote.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for these increases is included in the City's Adopted Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.
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.
COMMUNICATION
Level 1: Minimal Communication
Employees impacted by the salary schedule changes were no+fied. Upon approval, the salary schedule will be posted and maintained on the City website consistent with State law.
ATTACHMENTS:
77 1. Resolution - Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule & Classification Plan Update Exhibit A - Full Time Regular Classifications
Exhibit B - Part Time Temporary, Retired Annuitants and Extra Help
2. Proposed Senior Engineering Technician classification 78 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 SALARY SCHEDULES AND UPDATE TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN WHEREAS, the California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570.5 requires publishing of a “Publicly Available Pay Schedule;” and
WHEREAS, this salary schedule must include the position title for every employee position, pay rate for each position, and time base for each position; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved on August 16, 2022, Memorandums of Agreement with the General Unit and Mid-Management Unit employees and approved an Unrepresented Compensation Program each of which provides for a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 cost-of-living adjustment of a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 5% based on the Consumer Price Index, which was reported as 3.8% for the month of April 2026 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved on December 16, 2025, an Employment Agreement with the City Manager providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment beginning in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 of a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 4%; and
WHEREAS, the City completed a Compensation Survey for executive classifications consistent with the “Performance Management Guidelines, Policies and Procedures for At-Will Managers,” and now wishes to make market-based adjustments, internal alignments and range placements for various job classifications to attract and retain highly qualified executive leadership; and
WHEREAS, the City completed a review of under-utilized and obsolete pay ranges and now wishes to amend the compensation plan to remove certain unused job classifications; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to enact the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule consistent with the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget as approved by the City Council to implement the following:
• A 3.8% cost-of-living increase for all General Unit, Mid-Management Unit and Unrepresented Employees, as well as those Temporary classifications indexed to similar Regular classifications, effective July 4, 2026.
• A 3.8% cost-of-living increase for the City Manager effective July 4, 2026. • Updated salary ranges for At-Will Managers consistent with the Compensation Survey. • Remove salary ranges for the classifications of Bus Driver, Development Services Engineer, Human Resources Officer I/II, Information Systems Officer, Deputy City Clerk-CDD, Fire Executive Assistant/Office Administrator, Senior Bus Driver; and
WHEREAS, the City and Teamsters Local 315 collaborated to create a new Senior Engineering Technician classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon does hereby • Approve the Salary Schedule for Full-Time Permanent Classifications for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 effective July 4, 2026, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and the Salary Schedule for Part-Time, Retired Annuitants and Extra Help Classifications effective July 4, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit “B,” to supersede previously adopted Salary Schedules, and
• Amend the Classification Plan to add a Senior Engineering Technician classification. 79 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16rh day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk Matthew T. Summers, City Attorney 80 Exhibit A
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FULL-TIME PERMANENT CLASSIFICATIONS - FY2026-27 Effective: July 4, 2026
Class Code Classification Basis
City Council Monthly $950.00
Executive Classifications
Minimum Control Pt. Maximum
1001 City Manager Annually $251,611.20 $314,514.00 $377,416.80 1009 Assistant City Manager Annually $211,310.64 $264,138.30 $316,965.96 1006 Community Development Director Annually $196,894.20 $246,117.75 $295,341.30 1011 Deputy City Manager Annually $185,596.58 $231,995.72 $278,394.86 1004 Finance Director Annually $188,899.59 $236,124.49 $283,349.39 1003 Parks and Recreation Director Annually $168,723.99 $210,904.99 $253,085.99 1007 Public Works Director Annually $198,778.66 $248,473.33 $298,168.00 Class Code Classification Basis
A B C D E
6210 Assistant Director of Public Works Annually $164,798.57 $173,038.50 $181,690.43 $190,774.95 $200,313.70 6305 City Clerk Annually $125,600.37 $131,880.39 $138,474.41 $145,398.13 $152,668.04 2201 Chief Building Official Annually $138,639.31 $145,571.28 $152,849.84 $160,492.33 $168,516.95 2213 Chief Plant Operator Annually $116,632.44 $122,464.06 $128,587.26 $135,016.62 $141,767.45 2215 Communications & Engagement
Supervisor
Annually $95,725.67 $100,511.95 $105,537.55 $110,814.43 $116,355.15 2200 Environmental Services Manager Annually $142,105.30 $149,210.56 $156,671.09 $164,504.64 $172,729.87 6208 Finance Manager Annually $153,031.86 $160,683.45 $168,717.62 $177,153.50 $186,011.18 6312 Fire Administration Division Manager Annually $119,548.25 $125,525.66 $131,801.94 $138,392.04 $145,311.64 6310 Human Resources Analyst I Annually $95,725.67 $100,511.95 $105,537.55 $110,814.43 $116,355.15 6311 Human Resources Analyst II Annually $105,663.22 $110,946.38 $116,493.70 $122,318.39 $128,434.31 6309 Human Resources Manager Annually $145,657.93 $152,940.83 $160,587.87 $168,617.26 $177,048.12 2210 Maintenance Supervisor Annually $98,118.81 $103,024.75 $108,175.99 $113,584.79 $119,264.03 6303 Management Analyst I (Conf.) Annually $108,304.81 $113,720.05 $119,406.05 $125,376.35 $131,645.17 6304 Management Analyst II (Conf.) Annually $119,548.25 $125,525.66 $131,801.94 $138,392.04 $145,311.64 2310 Management Analyst I Annually $108,304.81 $113,720.05 $119,406.05 $125,376.35 $131,645.17 2311 Management Analyst II Annually $119,548.25 $125,525.66 $131,801.94 $138,392.04 $145,311.64 2204 Public Works Superintendent Annually $135,257.87 $142,020.76 $149,121.80 $156,577.89 $164,406.78 2212 Recreation Manager Annually $111,012.43 $116,563.05 $122,391.20 $128,510.76 $134,936.30 2214 Recreation Supervisor Annually $91,113.07 $95,668.72 $100,452.16 $105,474.77 $110,748.51 2205 Senior Civil Engineer Annually $142,105.30 $149,210.56 $156,671.09 $164,504.64 $172,729.87 2209 Senior Planner Annually $116,632.44 $122,464.06 $128,587.26 $135,016.62 $141,767.45 2211 Wastewater Operations Manager Annually $145,657.93 $152,940.83 $160,587.87 $168,617.26 $177,048.12 2207 Water Systems Manager Annually $142,105.30 $149,210.56 $156,671.09 $164,504.64 $172,729.87 Class Code Classification Basis
A B C D E
4301 Accountant Hourly $44.90 $47.14 $49.50 $51.98 $54.58 4402 Accounting Assistant I Hourly $28.78 $30.22 $31.73 $33.32 $34.99 4403 Accounting Assistant II Hourly $31.77 $33.36 $35.03 $36.78 $38.62 4404 Accounting Assistant III Hourly $35.08 $36.83 $38.67 $40.60 $42.63 4405-3405 Accounting Technician
(General & Confidential) Hourly $38.72 $40.66 $42.69 $44.82 $47.06 4707 Administrative Clerk I Hourly $25.45 $26.72 $28.06 $29.46 $30.93 4708 Administrative Clerk II Hourly $28.09 $29.49 $30.96 $32.51 $34.14 4709 Administrative Clerk III Hourly $31.00 $32.55 $34.18 $35.89 $37.68 4706 Administrative Technician Hourly $37.77 $39.66 $41.64 $43.72 $45.91 4312 Assistant Planner Hourly $46.02 $48.32 $50.74 $53.28 $55.94 4314 Associate Planner Hourly $50.80 $53.34 $56.01 $58.81 $61.75 4415 Building Inspector I Hourly $42.74 $44.88 $47.12 $49.48 $51.95 4416 Building Inspector II Hourly $47.17 $49.53 $52.01 $54.61 $57.34 4917 Building Maintenance Worker Hourly $36.86 $38.70 $40.63 $42.66 $44.79 4318 Capital Projects Coordinator Hourly $53.37 $56.04 $58.84 $61.78 $64.87 4422 Civil Engineering Technician Hourly $48.34 $50.76 $53.30 $55.97 $58.77 4419 Code Enforcement Officer Hourly $40.68 $42.71 $44.85 $47.09 $49.44 4325 Communications & Engagement
Coordinator I Hourly $35.95 $37.75 $39.64 $41.62 $43.70 Salaries
Annual Salary Steps
Hourly Steps
Exempt Classifications
Non- Exempt Classifications
Amended by City Council Resolution on June 16, 2026. Page 1 of 2 81 Class Code Classification Basis
A B C D E
Hourly Steps
Non- Exempt Classifications
4326 Communications & Engagement
Coordinator II Hourly $39.69 $41.67 $43.75 $45.94 $48.24 5403 Construction Management Aide
(At-Will/Temporary/Seasonal) Hourly $37.77 $39.66 $41.64 $43.72 $45.91 3104 Deputy City Clerk (Conf.) Hourly $49.56 $52.04 $54.64 $57.37 $60.24 4323 Engineer I Hourly $48.34 $50.76 $53.30 $55.97 $58.77 4311 Engineer II Hourly $53.37 $56.04 $58.84 $61.78 $64.87 4313 Engineer III Hourly $58.91 $61.86 $64.95 $68.20 $71.61 4441 Engineering Technician Hourly $42.74 $44.88 $47.12 $49.48 $51.95 4438 Environmental Specialist I Hourly $37.77 $39.66 $41.64 $43.72 $45.91 4425 Environmental Specialist II Hourly $41.70 $43.78 $45.97 $48.27 $50.68 4439 Environmental Specialist III Hourly $46.02 $48.32 $50.74 $53.28 $55.94 3105 Executive Assistant to the City Manager Hourly $39.69 $41.67 $43.75 $45.94 $48.24 3106 Human Resources Technician Hourly $35.08 $36.83 $38.67 $40.60 $42.63 4324 Lab Analyst Hourly $49.56 $52.04 $54.64 $57.37 $60.24 4927 Maintenance Worker I Hourly $31.00 $32.55 $34.18 $35.89 $37.68 4928 Maintenance Worker II Hourly $34.21 $35.92 $37.72 $39.61 $41.59 4929 Maintenance Worker III Hourly $37.77 $39.66 $41.64 $43.72 $45.91 4831 Mechanic Hourly $40.68 $42.71 $44.85 $47.09 $49.44 4442 Parks and Open Space Project
Coordinator
Hourly $37.77 $39.66 $41.64 $43.72 $45.91
4440 Permit Technician Hourly $36.86 $38.70 $40.63 $42.66 $44.79 4833 Plant Maintenance Mechanic I Hourly $41.70 $43.78 $45.97 $48.27 $50.68 4832 Plant Maintenance Mechanic II Hourly $46.02 $48.32 $50.74 $53.28 $55.94 5402 Plant Operator Apprentice Hourly $37.68
4435 Plant Operator I Hourly $41.70 $43.78 $45.97 $48.27 $50.68 4436 Plant Operator II Hourly $46.02 $48.32 $50.74 $53.28 $55.94 4437 Plant Operator III Hourly $50.80 $53.34 $56.01 $58.81 $61.75 4732 Police Technician Hourly $32.56 $34.19 $35.90 $37.70 $39.59 4608 Recreation Coordinator Hourly $35.95 $37.75 $39.64 $41.62 $43.70 4443 Senior Engineering Technician Hourly $47.17 $49.53 $52.01 $54.61 $57.34 4930 Senior Maintenance Worker Hourly $41.70 $43.78 $45.97 $48.27 $50.68 4420 Sustainability Coordinator Hourly $42.74 $44.88 $47.12 $49.48 $51.95 Fiscal Year 22/23 Modifications
2. Amend the compensation plan to add the classification of Senior Engineering Technician.
1.Market Adjustment, Internal Alignment & Range Placements consistent with Total Compensation Study, Recruitment and Retention Strategic Plan, and Memorandums of Understanding effective the pay period starting 7/9/2022.
2. Contract Adjustment - 5% pay increase for all permanent employees (excludes City Manager and Temporary employees) effective pay period starting 7/9/2022.
3. Amend the pay rate for Finance Director to reflect unique duties provided for the American Canyon Fire Protection District.
Fiscal Year 25/26 Modifications
Fiscal Year 26/27 Modifications
1. Contract Adjustment - 3.8% cost-of-living increase for all Regular classifications (excludes Temporary classes not indexed to a Regular classification) effective pay period starting 7/4/2026.
3. Amend the compensation plan to remove the classifications of Development Services Engineer, Human Resources Officer I/II, Information Systems Officer, Deputy City Clerk-CDD, Fire Executive Assistant/Office Administrator, Senior Bus Driver.
4. Amend the pay rates for Executive Classifications to reflect market study.
5. Updated Class code for Deputy City Manager from 1010 to 1011.
1. Contract Adjustment - 2% cost-of-living increase for all Regular classifications (excludes Temporary classes not indexed to a Regular classification) effective pay period starting 7/5/2025.
2. Amend the compensation plan to add the classifications of Communications & Engagement Coordinator I/II, Communications & Engagement Supervisor, Deputy City Manager, Fire Administration Division Manager.
1. Contract Adjustment - 3.8% cost-of-living increase for all Regular classifications (excludes Temporary classes not indexed to a Regular classification) effective pay period starting 7/6/2024.
3. Amend compensation plan to remove the classifications of Deputy Public Works Director, Maintenance & Utilities Director, Administrative Services Director, Human Resources Assistant and Aquatics Supervisor.
4. Correctly list Recreation Supervisor as an exempt classification.
3. Reassign Deputy Public Works Director classification to Unrepresented from At-Will Manager.
1. Contract Adjustment - 4.2% pay increase for all Regular classifications (excludes City Manager and Temporary classes not indexed to a Regular classification) effective pay period starting 7/8/2023.
2. 4% pay increase for City Manager per contract.
Fiscal Year 23/24 Modifications
Fiscal Year 24/25 Modifications
2. Amend compensation plan to add the classifications of Assistant Director of Public Works, Chief Plant Operator, Deputy City Clerk-CDD, Human Resources Analyst I/II, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Technician and Management Analyst I/II (Represented).
4. Update City Council compensation per Municipal Code Section Chapter 2.04.060 as amended by Ordinance 2023-10.
Amended by City Council Resolution on June 16, 2026. Page 2 of 2 82 Exhibit B
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME, RETIRED ANNUITANTS & EXTRA HELP - 2026 Effective July 4, 2026
CLASS CODE CLASSIFICATION PAY BASIS A B C D E
5602 Cashier (Seasonal) Hourly $16.90 $17.75 $18.64 $19.57 $20.55 5607 Lifeguard (Temporary) Hourly $17.75 $18.64 $19.57 $20.55 $21.58 5605 Lifeguard (WSI) (Temporary) Hourly $18.19 $19.10 $20.06 $21.06 $22.11 Minimum Maximum
5609 Management Aide (At Will /Temp) Hourly $34.00 $150.00 5101 Office Assistant Hourly $20.88 $21.92 $23.02 $24.17 $25.38 5603 Program Coordinator (Temporary) Hourly $25.51 $26.79 $28.13 $29.54 $31.02 5611 Recreation Specialist (Temporary) Hourly $29.50 $30.98 $32.53 $34.16 $35.87 5604 Recreation Leader (Temporary) Hourly $16.90 $17.75 $18.64 $19.57 $20.55 5608 Senior Lifeguard (WSI) (Temporary) Hourly $20.41 $21.43 $22.50 $23.63 $24.81 5610 Senior Recreation Leader (Temporary) Hourly $19.44 $20.41 $21.43 $22.50 $23.63 5606 Service Worker (Temporary) Hourly $23.63 $24.81 $26.05 $27.35 $28.72 Minimum Maximum
5401 Student Intern (Temporary) Hourly $16.90 $31.02
DEFINITIONS:
Fiscal Year 26/27 Modifications
Fiscal Year 25/26 Modifications
Fiscal Year 24/25 Modifications
Fiscal Year 23/24 Modifications
Fiscal Year 22/23 Modifications
The following pay ranges are the authorized pay levels for individuals working in a part-time, temporary, limited term or extra help capacity. The specific pay assignment with each level should be based on internal equity as well as training and experience of the individual filling the part-time or extra help position. Unless approved by the City Council, the pay of an individual working in any of the temporary job classifications listed below shall be within the approved range.
Part-time, temporary and extra help positions are limited to 980 hours per calendar & fiscal years. Salaries for PERS retired annuitants must meet PERS requirements and are limited to 960 hours per calendar & fiscal years. If a PERS retired annuitant is performing part-time services for a position identified on the City's Salary Schedule for full-time positions, the City pays the employee an hourly rate based on the Salary Schedule for full-time positions. Consult Human Resources for assistance in determining the appropriate hourly rates for parttime, extra-help or retired annuitants.
1. Apply 4.2% wage Increase for Bus Driver, Office Assistant and Service Worker classifications, which are indexed to similar Regular classifications effective July 8, 2023.
2. Increased the Minimum Wage and adjusted classes tied to it: Cashier, Lifeguard, Lifeguard (WSI), Program Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Senior Lifeguard, Senior Recreation Leader and Student Intern, effective January 1, 2024.
1. Apply 3.8% wage Increase for Bus Driver, Office Assistant and Service Worker classifications, which are indexed to similar Regular classifications, effective July 6, 2024.
2. Amend compensation plan to add classification of Recreation Specialist, which is indexed to Regular classification of Recreation Coordinator.
2. Increased the Minimum Wage and adjusted classes tied to it: Cashier, Lifeguard, Lifeguard (WSI), Program Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Senior Lifeguard, Senior Recreation Leader and Student Intern, effective January 1, 2025.
1. Apply 2% wage Increase for Bus Driver, Office Assistant and Service Worker classifications, which are indexed to similar Regular classifications, effective July 5, 2025.
2. Delete Management Fellow pay grade as that classification has not been adopted.
3. Increased Minimum Wage and adjusted classes tied to it: Cashier, Lifeguard, Lifeguard (WSI), Program Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Senior Lifeguard, Senior Recreation Leader and Student Intern, effective January 1, 2026.
1. Apply 3.8% wage Increase for Office Assistant and Service Worker classifications, which are indexed to similar Regular classifications, effective July 4, 2026.
2. Amend the classification plan to remove the clasification of Bus Driver.
Amended by City Council Resolution on June 16, 2026. Page 1 of 2 83 Exhibit B
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME, RETIRED ANNUITANTS & EXTRA HELP - 2026 Effective July 4, 2026
CLASS CODE CLASSIFICATION PAY BASIS A B C D E
The following pay ranges are the authorized pay levels for individuals working in a part-time, temporary, limited term or extra help capacity. The specific pay assignment with each level should be based on internal equity as well as training and experience of the individual filling the part-time or extra help position. Unless approved by the City Council, the pay of an individual working in any of the temporary job classifications listed below shall be within the approved range.
1. Created separate Salary Schedule for classifications that can be filled on a part-time, temporary, seasonal, extra help and/or limited duration basis.
2. Increased the Minimum Wage and adjusted classes tied to it: Cashier, Lifeguard, Lifeguard (WSI), Program Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Senior Lifeguard, Senior Recreation Leader and Student Intern.
Amended by City Council Resolution on June 16, 2026. Page 2 of 2 84 1 City of American Canyon July 2026
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed in a job.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, act as lead worker or project lead to provide coordination and technical guidance while performing the full scope of tasks of the Engineering Technician series at an advanced journey level and performing the most highly specialized duties and projects. Positions in this class are responsible for performing the most difficult, complex, and specialized technical engineering duties the majority of the time, and may be tasked with managing assigned projects from design through completion. Incumbents are highly experienced and proficient in handling challenging assignments and utilizing specialized equipment necessary to perform their work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Engineering Technician is the advanced journey and highly specialized classification within the Engineering Technician job series. This class is positioned between the journey-level Engineering Technician and the professional Engineer I classifications.
Unlike the Engineer I class, positions in the Engineering Technician series, including Senior Engineering Technician, do not require a Bachelor's degree. The Senior Engineering Technician performs more advanced, specialized, and complex technical engineering tasks than the Engineering Technician, but does not have the professional engineer status or registration requirements of the Engineer I level. This classification requires proven technical expertise, experience and college course work up to an Associate's Degree rather than formal engineering education.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Note: Senior Engineering Technician duties differ from the journey-level Engineering Technicians, reflecting increased complexity, specialization, and responsibility including leadership roles in technical project aspects.
In addition to tasks in the Engineering Technician classification, typical duties performed by a Senior Engineering Technician include advanced technical engineering tasks and specialized responsibilities requiring substantial experience and skill. Duties often involve a combination of project lead functions and complex technical support activities. These may include but not be limited to:
• Provide technical support during construction inspections, interpreting plans and specifications to verify work quality and conformity.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure project compliance. • Act as project lead on certain assignments, coordinating work activities, providing technical guidance, and managing project timelines under broad supervision. 85 2
• Travel reliably and independently throughout American Canyon, where public transit options are limited, to multiple field sites daily to address variable construction needs using appropriate marked City vehicles to transport equipment and complete assigned duties.
• Perform soil compaction and density testing using specialized equipment to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Conduct the most difficult and complex testing and inspection tasks related to civil engineering construction projects.
• Operate and maintain specialized field and laboratory equipment necessary for technical testing procedures.
• Review construction plans, technical data, and test results to identify discrepancies or deficiencies requiring correction.
• Maintain detailed records of testing, inspection, and related technical activities to support project documentation and reporting requirements. • Assist in preparing reports, technical memos, and documentation of findings for internal and external use.
• Manage assigned projects from design through completion under appropriate supervision of assigned Engineer series staff members.
• Perform related technical duties as assigned that require advanced knowledge and skill within the engineering technician scope.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Note: The level and scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this section are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.
Knowledge of:
• Advanced civil engineering principles and practices applicable to technician-level duties.
• Construction materials, methods, and practices, including soil compaction and density testing techniques.
• Engineering plan review and design standards relevant to civil and public works projects.
• Applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and department policies governing technical engineering work.
• Use and operation of specialized testing and survey equipment and instruments. • Modern office procedures, drafting and mapping techniques, and the use of engineering software tools.
• Effective communication methods and customer service principles within a technical engineering context.
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Ability to:
• Interpret and analyze complex civil engineering plans, specifications, and technical data accurately.
• Perform specialized technical testing such as soil compaction and density measurement with precision.
• Analyze data and engineering information using relevant mathematical formulas including algebra and trigonometry.
• Maintain thorough and accurate engineering records, test logs, and reports. • Provide technical guidance and collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills to resolve technical problems within the scope of the role.
• Lead project segment segments and coordinate technical activities under broad supervision.
• Operate motor vehicles and other equipment necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and/or Education:
• Completion of college-level coursework up to an Associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, or a closely related field AND • Two (2) years or more of competent professional experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician with the City of American Canyon performing technical engineering duties related to civil engineering construction, testing, inspection, drafting, or surveying. A college degree is not required for this classification, distinguishing it from engineer-level positions. Experience must demonstrate progressive responsibility and proficiency in advanced and specialized engineering technician functions.
Certificates and Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is typically required at the time of appointment due to regular travel through American Canyon where public transit options are limited, and due to the need to transport equipment to multiple field sites daily using marked City vehicles. Applicants who do not meet this requirement due to a verified physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis for reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in typical office and outdoor environments on a year-round basis. • Mobility & Dexterity: Frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; frequent walking and standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, squatting, grasping, holding, and reaching as part of field technical tasks. 87 4
• Lifting: Periodic performance of heavy manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Vision: Constant use of overall vision, including close focus and depth perception. • Hearing/Talking Frequent hearing and verbal communication with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
• Emotional/Psychological: Demands related to frequent interaction with coworkers and occasional independent fieldwork.
• Environmental: Exposure to environmental factors such as loud noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes commonly found on construction sites, as well as typical indoor office noise.
Other Requirements
This position may require evening, weekend, or shift work depending on project needs.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. The classification and employment practices comply with all relevant local, state, and federal legal requirements and City policies.
Classification Adopted Revised Retitled Class
Code
FLSA
Designation
Rep
Unit
Senior
Engineering
Technician
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APPROVED: Date:
City Manager
88 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 16, 2026
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 13.
TITLE
Sales Tax Measure
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu%on calling an elec%on on a one percent (1.0% or one-cent) general transac%ons and use tax (sales tax) ordinance measure, submi1ng the proposed ordinance to the voters, reques%ng consolida%on with the November 3, 2026 General Elec%on, direc%ng the City A8orney to prepare an impar%al analysis, authorizing one or more Council Members to submit ballot arguments, authorizing rebu8al arguments, and authorizing the Napa County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City of American Canyon.
CONTACT
Jason Holley, City Manager
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
At Council's direc%on, Statewide polling firm Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) conducted a sta%s%cally valid opinion research regarding voter support for a sales tax measure and priorities for City services.
The research compiled a random sample of voters from American Canyon's local voter file. A total of 267 voters completed the poll. The sample did not include minors or adults who are not registered to vote. The demographic and geographical characteris%cs of survey respondents were carefully monitored during the data collec%on phase to ensure the final sample profile reflected the voters in American Canyon. Consequently, not all adults or voters were invited to par%cipate in the survey.
The margin of sampling error was +/- 6.2% at a 95% confidence level.
On May 5, 2026, the City Council received a presenta%on regarding the polling results (A8achment 2), including voter support levels for a poten%al sales tax measure, community priori%es for maintaining and expanding City services, and tes%ng of poten%al ballot language. Council also discussed dis%nc%ons between general and special taxes, voter approval thresholds, and poten%al next steps associated with a future ballot measure.
The polling efforts tested voter support for a general sales tax measure, including both a one percent (1.0% or one cent) and one-half percent (0.5% or one-half cent) op%ons. Tax increases 89 require voter approval, and FM3 tested draH ballot language designed to reflect the community priorities identified through the survey process.
On June 2, 2026, the City Council reviewed poten%al ballot language for a poten%al one percent (1.0% or one cent) general transac%ons and use tax/sales tax measure. The language reflects voter priori%es, including public safety, neighborhood concerns, parks and recrea%on, and quality of life services. The proposed measure is es%mated to generate approximately $3.7 million annually to support general governmental services and maintain community priorities.
The ballot language is:
American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure. Shall an ordinance funding American Canyon's general City services, such as maintaining 911 response/neighborhood police patrols; preven3ng crime; reducing wildfire risk by managing brush/other flammable vegeta3on; addressing speeding/unsafe driving; keeping public areas/parks safe/clean; maintaining and expanding safe places for children to play; maintaining parks, trails, youth/adult recrea3on, senior programming, among others; by establishing a 1% sales tax, providing approximately $3,700,000 annually un3l ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted?
Next Steps
To place the proposed sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Elec%on ballot, the City Council must adopt the Resolu%on shown in A8achment 1 by a two-thirds vote to call an elec%on submi1ng the proposed Ordinance shown in A8achment 1-A to the voters and reques%ng consolida%on with Napa County. Tonight is the deadline to take this ac%on for the November 2026 ballot.
If adopted, the proposed one percent (1.0% or one-cent) sales tax measure will be submi8ed to American Canyon voters. As a general tax, the measure would require majority voter approval (50% plus one). The resolu%on calls the elec%on, submits the proposed measure to the voters, directs the City A8orney to prepare an impar%al analysis, authorizes one or more Council Members to submit ballot arguments, authorizes rebu8al arguments, requests consolida%on with the General Elec%on, and authorizes the Napa County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City.
In addi%on, should the City Council approval moving forward with the proposed measure, staff will con%nue coordina%ng with Tripepi Smith & Associates to implement neutral public outreach and education efforts as outlined in Attachment 3.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
90 Costs associated with Tripepi Smith & Associates are included in the FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 adopted budgets. The cost for the November 2026 election will be included in FY 26-27 budget.
Staff es%mates a one percent (1%) sales tax would generate approximately $3.7M per year in new revenue. Over a 30-year %me period this revenue could service approximately $62M in new debt, if lawfully approved (given current municipal bond rates of 4.25%). A one-half percent (0.5%) sales tax could generate half of this amount - or approximately $31M.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adop%on of the proposed Resolu%on submi1ng the proposed General Transac%ons and Use Tax/Sales Tax Ordinance to the voters is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code sec%on 21000 et seq. and California Code of Regula%ons, %tle 14, sec%on 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines). The calling of a municipal elec%on is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines sec%on 15378. Further, the general tax proposed by this Resolu%on does not “involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a poten%ally significant physical impact on the environment,” and adop%ng it is therefore not a project under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
COMMUNICATION
Level 4: Robust Communication & Engagement
Staff has conducted outreach to City commissions and local media to provide awareness of this item. The agenda, staff report, and associated materials also serve as a form of communica%on to inform the public of the City’s evaluation of a potential sales tax measure.
Should the City Council provide direc%on to proceed with a sales tax measure for this general elec%on, addi%onal outreach and educa%on efforts will be conducted in accordance with the a8ached communica%ons plan. The plan provides a high-level approach and maybe refined to accommodate additional ideas, consistent with the approved budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - TUT
1a. Exhibit A - TUT Ordinance
2. Polling Results Presentation
3.. Outreach and Education Communications Plan
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON SUBMITTING A PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO THE CITY’S VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-39, the City Council called a general municipal election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to be consolidated with the statewide election that same day (the “Election”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of American Canyon wishes to present a transactions and use tax ordinance, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Ordinance”), to the City’s voters at the Election; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance would impose a new general tax of one percent on the retail sale, or the use and consumption, of tangible personal property within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks assistance from the Napa County Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk / Registrar of Voters (“County Elections Official”) to include the Ordinance in the Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council previously called and noticed a general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026 (the “Election”). Pursuant to the laws of the State of California, the City Council hereby submits the Ordinance to the voters at the Election and orders the following question appear on the ballot for the Election:
Measure ___
American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure. Shall an ordinance funding American Canyon’s general City services, such as maintaining 911 response / neighborhood police patrols; preventing crime; reducing wildfire risk by managing brush / other flammable vegetation; addressing speeding / unsafe driving; keeping public areas / parks safe / clean; maintaining and expanding safe places for children to play; maintaining parks, trails, youth / adult recreation, senior programming, among others; by establishing a 1% sales tax, providing approximately $3,700,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted? Yes ____
No ____
The full Ordinance comprising this measure is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by this reference. The Ordinance requires the approval of a simple majority (50% plus one) of those voting on it.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby asks the Napa County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) to authorize the County Elections Official to render all services necessary to conduct the Election. The City Council hereby asks the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Election with any other election the County Elections Official is to administer on November 3, 2026, and to order the Election to be conducted by the County Elections Official. (Elec. Code, §§ 10402, 10403.) The City Council acknowledges that the Election will 92 447108.1
be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Elections Code section 10418. The ballots to be used in the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to work with the County Elections Official and to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia as needed to properly and lawfully conduct the Election. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the Election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections. The City of American Canyon will reimburse Napa County for the actual costs incurred in conducting the Election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due.
The notice of the time and place of holding the Election is hereby given, and the City Clerk and County Elections Official are authorized to give further notice of the Election as required by law.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to file certified copies of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors, with a copy to the County Elections Official. (Elec. Code, § 10402.) The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to perform all other acts necessary or required by law to implement this Resolution and related to the Election.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall set the deadline for submission of arguments in favor of or against the Ordinance and provide notice of that deadline. The City Clerk may do this in coordination with the County Elections Official, as necessary. In all respects, the process to choose these arguments shall accord with Elections Code sections 9280 et seq. and 9600 et seq.
The City Council hereby authorizes any and all Councilmembers to prepare and file the written argument in support of the measure on behalf of the City Council. (Elec. Code, § 9282(b).) Further, the City Council hereby adopts the provisions of Elections Code section 9285(a) authorizing rebuttal argument only as to arguments for the Election. This Subdivision 4(C) is repealed, and the provisions of section 9285(a) shall not apply, thereafter.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the Ordinance to the City Attorney, who shall prepare an impartial analysis of the Ordinance in accordance with applicable law. The impartial analysis shall indicate that the measure was placed on the ballot by the City Council.
If the entire text of the Ordinance is not printed in the voter information pamphlet, the following shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis in no smaller than 10-point type: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure __. The full text of Measure ___ can be found online at [URL]. If you desire the measure, please call the election official’s office at 707-647-4369 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
SECTION 6. The adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines). The calling of a municipal election is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Further, the general tax proposed by this Resolution is a government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and thus adopting this Resolution is not a project under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this 93 447108.1
Resolution or its application to other persons and circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional and, to that end, the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution, which shall be effective upon its adoption, and shall give notice of the measure to be voted on in the manner provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 94 447095.1
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-_____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AMENDING THE AMERICAN CANYON MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 3.22 TO TITLE 3, IMPOSING A
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3.22 is hereby added to Title 3 of the American Canyon Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 3.22 Transactions and Use Tax
3.22.010 Title
This chapter shall be known as the American Canyon Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of American Canyon hereinafter shall be called “City.” This chapter shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.
3.22.020 Operative Date
“Operative Date” means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of the ordinance codifying this chapter.
3.22.030 Purpose
This chapter is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, 95 447095.1
minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this chapter.
3.22.040 Contract with State
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
3.22.050 Transactions Tax Rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one percent of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this chapter.
3.22.060 Place of Sale
For the purposes of this chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
3.22.070 Use Tax Rate
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this chapter for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of one percent of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
3.22.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein.
3.22.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;
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2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this chapter.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or; b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.
3.22.100 Permit Not Required
If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this chapter.
3.22.110 Exemptions and Exclusions
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the 97 447095.1
retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this chapter.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection (B), the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any stateadministered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this chapter.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this chapter.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection (C), storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which 98 447095.1
any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following:
vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
3.22.120 Amendments
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this chapter to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this chapter, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this chapter.
3.22.130 Enjoining Collection Forbidden
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this chapter, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
SECTION 2. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 3. The tax imposed by this Ordinance shall remain in effect until repealed by the City Council or the voters of the City of American Canyon.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. (14 CCR § 15061(b)(3).) Further, this Ordinance simply creates a government funding mechanism, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (14 CCR § 15378(b)(4).) 99 447095.1
SECTION 5. This Ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of a City tax and shall take effect immediately if it is approved by the City’s voters.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign, and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of, this Ordinance upon certification by the City Council of the results of the election approving it.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of June, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk Matthew Summers, City Attorney 100
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City of American Canyon
Budget Priority 2026 Survey
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2 Dates April 5-16, 2026
Survey Type Dual-mode Voter Survey
Research Population Likely November 2026 Voters in the City of American Canyon Total Interviews 267
Margin of Sampling Error (Full Sample) ±6.2% at the 95% Confidence Level (Half Sample) ±8.8% at the 95% Confidence Level
Contact Methods
Data Collection Modes
Languages English and Spanish
Survey Methodology
(Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding) Text
Invitations
Telephone
Calls
Email
Invitations
Telephone
Interviews
Online
Interviews
102
3 The Mood of the Electorate
103
4 Q.
Right
Direction
50%
Wrong
Track
34%
Don't
Know
17%
Half of voters are optimistic about the City’s direction.
First, thinking about the City of American Canyon in general, would you say things are going in the right direction, or do you feel they are off on the wrong track? 104
5 Nearly two-thirds believe the City needs at least some additional funds, with a modest one-in-five saying there is a great need.
Q. In your personal opinion, do you think the City of American Canyon has a great need for additional funding, some need, a little need, or no real need for additional funds to provide the level of city services that American Canyon residents need and want?
21%
44%
9%
17%
10%
Great need
Some need
A little need
No real need
Don't know
A Little/
No Real Need
26%
Great/
Some Need
64%
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6 Initial Attitudes on a Potential
1% Sales Tax Measure
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7 Hypothetical Ballot Measure Tested in the Survey
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? (As Approved by Legal Counsel)
American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure.
Shall an ordinance funding City of American Canyon’s general services, such as maintaining 911 response; preventing crime; adding well-trained police officers; keeping public areas/parks safe/clean; protecting wetlands, natural areas; keeping trash out of local creeks; maintaining parks, trails, youth/adult recreation, senior programs, among others; by establishing a 1% sales tax, providing approximately $3,700,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted?
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8 30%
20%
5%
1%
6%
31%
6%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
55%
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? 50%
Total
No
38%
Support is slightly over the simple majority threshold required for passage in the initial vote, although a modest
three-in-ten would “definitely” vote yes.
(MOE: ±6.2%)
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9 64%
46%
29%
49%
7% 5%
East of Highway 29 West of Highway 29
Total Yes Total No Undecided
(% of Sample) (52%) (48%)
Voters living east of Highway 29 strongly support the measure, while voters west of Highway 29 are split.
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Initial Vote on American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure by East/West of Highway 29 109
10 65%
29% 28%
71%
6%
1%
Great/Some Need A Little/No Real Need
Total Yes Total No Undecided
(% of Sample) (64%) (26%)
Perceived need for additional funding is
strongly linked to support for the measure.
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Initial Vote on American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure by Funding Need 110
11 Budget Priorities
111
12 58%
67%
47%
55%
47%
47%
35%
50%
33%
33%
20%
36%
28%
34%
33%
44%
28%
45%
8%
12%
14%
16%
15%
15%
16%
16%
15%
4%
4%
4%
6%
6%
^Maintaining 911 response
Preventing crime
^Maintaining safe places for children to play
Helping prevent property crimes and burglaries
^Maintaining neighborhood police protection
^Addressing speeding and unsafe driving
Keeping American Canyon’s recreation and park
facilities clean, safe and well-maintained
Reducing wildfire risk by managing brush and other
flammable vegetation
^Maintaining parks
Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Too Important Don't Know Extremely/Very Important
91%
87%
83%
82%
81%
80%
80%
78%
78%
Q. Next, please consider some potential elements of the ballot measure you just considered, including ways in which the funds it generates could be spent, and provisions that could be included. Regardless of your opinion of the measure, for each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Extremely/Very Important)
Maintaining 911 response, preventing crime, maintaining safe places for children to play, maintaining neighborhood police protection and addressing speeding and unsafe driving are among voters’ top funding measure priorities. 112
13 39%
38%
45%
41%
36%
32%
46%
37%
38%
38%
29%
34%
38%
42%
27%
34%
18%
16%
20%
21%
21%
20%
19%
22%
5%
7%
5%
4%
4%
6%
7%
7%
Maintaining city services
Maintaining community service officers and patrols
Keeping public areas and parks safe and clean
Reducing wildfire risk by managing brush
and other fuels
^Keeping trash out of local creeks
^Protecting natural areas
^Adding well-trained police officers
Protecting open space
Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Too Important Don't Know Extremely/Very Important
77%
76%
75%
75%
74%
74%
73%
71%
Q. Next, please consider some potential elements of the ballot measure you just considered, including ways in which the funds it generates could be spent, and provisions that could be included. Regardless of your opinion of the measure, for each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Extremely/Very Important)
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14 38%
25%
37%
30%
31%
28%
31%
26%
23%
32%
45%
28%
35%
32%
36%
33%
36%
39%
22%
22%
23%
22%
30%
27%
30%
22%
27%
7%
6%
9%
10%
6%
6%
7%
12%
11%
4%
4%
^Protecting wetlands
Maintaining school resource officers
^Protecting native species and wildlife habitats
^Improving access for people with disabilities
in city parks
Maintaining open space
Improving city services
Maintaining youth and adult recreation programs
^Requiring a citizens’ oversight committee
Repairing and upgrading parks, playgrounds,
and sports fields
Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Too Important Don't Know Q. Next, please consider some potential elements of the ballot measure you just considered, including ways in which the funds it generates could be spent, and provisions that could be included. Regardless of your opinion of the measure, for each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Extremely/Very Important)
Continued
Extremely/Very
Important
70%
70%
66%
65%
64%
64%
63%
62%
62%
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15 28%
26%
28%
20%
21%
19%
11%
32%
34%
30%
34%
29%
21%
22%
25%
35%
32%
30%
37%
33%
32%
12%
4%
9%
16%
13%
26%
34%
Expanding senior programs 4%
Maintaining senior programs
^Maintaining trails
Repairing and upgrading community centers
Increasing youth and adult recreation programs
Establishing a multipurpose community center
and gym
Expanding football, baseball and soccer fields
Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not Too Important Don't Know Extremely/Very Important
60%
60%
58%
54%
50%
39%
32%
Q. Next, please consider some potential elements of the ballot measure you just considered, including ways in which the funds it generates could be spent, and provisions that could be included. Regardless of your opinion of the measure, for each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Extremely/Very Important)
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16 Effect of Educational and
Critical Statements
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17 The measure’s strict accountability provisions, continuing to invest in crime reduction, and maintaining services to protect the quality of life are among the leading reasons to support the measure.
Q. Now please consider the (PHONE: following statements) (ONLINE: statements on the next few screens) from people who may support the potential measure you have been considering. For each statement, please indicate if it makes you much more inclined or somewhat more inclined to vote Yes on the measure. *Split Sample (Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)
(ACCOUNTABILITY) This measure includes strict accountability requirements such as public disclosure of all spending and annual independent financial audits that ensure funds are used effectively and efficiently, and cannot be taken by the county, state or federal government so they can only be used to benefit the American Canyon community.
(CRIME) With more crime fighting tools available, our proactive police department made one-third more arrests last year. Most of these crimes are committed by individuals who come from other cities to target our community, including organized retail theft and car burglaries. The funds from this measure could help the City continue to reduce crime by investing in more neighborhood policing to keep local residents, businesses, and their property safe. *(PROPERTY VALUES) Safe and clean public spaces, parks and neighborhoods, and well-maintained neighborhood parks are investments that strengthen local property values and make our community a more desirable place to live, do business and raise a family.
36%
35%
21%
29%
29%
42%
64%
64%
63%
Much More Inclined Somewhat More Inclined
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18 27%
35%
33%
26%
33%
25%
28%
32%
61%
60%
60%
58%
Much More Inclined Somewhat More Inclined
Q. Now please consider the (PHONE: following statements) (ONLINE: statements on the next few screens) from people who may support the potential measure you have been considering. For each statement, please indicate if it makes you much more inclined or somewhat more inclined to vote Yes on the measure. *Split Sample (Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)
*(PATROLS) The City of American Canyon has only on average about five to six officers on patrol at any given time. The funds from this measure could help increase the number of patrols and improve 911 emergency response services to keep local residents and their property safe.
*(QUALITY OF LIFE) Safe neighborhoods and parks, quality programs for children, youth, and seniors all contribute to a strong quality of life. If passed, this measure could provide the funding needed to maintain these city services, ensuring American Canyon remains a great place to live, do business, and raise a family. *(CRIME CLEARANCE) American Canyon’s Police Department solves crimes at a higher rate than both the California and national averages. Adding well-trained police officers will help ensure our police department has the staffing needed to keep response times low, solve crimes, and continue providing the high level of safety our community relies on.
(MAINTAIN PARKS) Our city's 20 parks, trails, and recreation centers are a source of community pride, but they need investment to stay that way. This measure could provide dedicated funding to maintain and upgrade our sports fields, repair aging infrastructure, and upgrade children’s playgrounds so kids have safe places to play.
Our community deserves fields and facilities that are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
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19 32%
30%
26%
25%
27%
32%
57%
57%
57%
Much More Inclined Somewhat More Inclined
Q. Now please consider the (PHONE: following statements) (ONLINE: statements on the next few screens) from people who may support the potential measure you have been considering. For each statement, please indicate if it makes you much more inclined or somewhat more inclined to vote Yes on the measure. Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)
(KIDS/HEALTH) In today's digital age, it is more important than ever to preserve opportunities for children to swim, play, create, and experience the outdoors.
This measure could provide funding to maintain and expand afterschool park, recreation, aquatics, and arts programs as well as summer camps that more than 2,500 young people rely on. Additional funding will help ensure kids have time away from screens and access to activities that improve their overall physical health and well-being.
(OUT OF TOWNERS) About 45% of the funding from this measure will be paid by visitors and commuters from outside the city who work in or pass through American Canyon, and shop at Walmart, Safeway and other local retailers. This is an opportunity for people who do not live in our city to contribute their fair share to keep our community safe while they are here.
(FUTURE GROWTH) With our community continuing to grow, it’s critical that our city services grow with it. Investing now will help maintain strong police protection; keep neighborhoods safe; expand youth, adult and senior recreation programs and ensure American Canyon is prepared for the future.
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20 Q. Now please consider the (PHONE: following statements) (ONLINE: statements on the next few screens) from people who may support the potential measure you have been considering. For each statement, please indicate if it makes you much more inclined or somewhat more inclined to vote Yes on the measure. *Split Sample 36%
35%
21%
27%
35%
33%
26%
32%
30%
26%
29%
29%
42%
33%
25%
28%
32%
25%
27%
32%
64%
64%
63%
61%
60%
60%
58%
57%
57%
57%
Accountability
Crime
*Property Values
*Patrols
*Quality of Life
*Crime Clearance
Maintain Parks
Kids/Health
Out of Towners
Future Growth
Much More Inclined Somewhat More Inclined
Summary of Educational Statements
(Ranked by Total More Inclined to Vote Yes)
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21 36%
17%
5%
3%
3%
27%
7%
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Initial Vote Vote After Education
30%
20%
5%
1%
6%
31%
6%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
55%
Total
Yes
59%
50% 53%
Total
No
38%
Total
No
33%
After education, overall support increases four percentages points, with slightly more than one-third definitely voting yes. (MOE: ±6.2%)
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22 Critical Statements
The cost of living, including groceries, gas and housing, is way too high, and many of us are struggling to make ends meet and keep up with rising taxes every year, including a recent $230 million local school bond measure and increases in our water rates.
Now is not the time for another expensive tax increase.
Further, nothing in this ballot measure requires the money to be used for public safety services, parks or any of the other programs mentioned in the description. It is just a blank check with no end date, which politicians can use to fund pet projects like luxury city buildings. With over $11 million in a reserve fund, the City has plenty of money for the services mentioned in this measure and should tighten its belt like the rest of us instead of asking for more. Opponents also note that many residents already pay a special assessment for park maintenance — before asking taxpayers to pay more, the City should show that the funds we are already paying are being used effectively and making real improvements in our parks.
Key Critical Arguments:
1. Cost of Living/Rising Taxes
2. Blank Check
3. Have the Money/
Cut Waste & Inefficiency
4. Some Already Paying a
Parks Special Assessment/
City Should Show How the
Money is Spent
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23 30%
20%
5%
1%
6%
31%
6%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
55%
50%
Initial Vote Vote After
Critical Statements Vote After Education
Q If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Total
No
38%
36%
17%
5%
3%
3%
27%
7%
29%
15%
5%
2%
7%
31%
10%
Critical statements undermine support, with support declining nine points and below its initial levels; just 3-in-10 would definitely vote yes in this final query. (MOE: ±6.2%)
Total
Yes
59%
Total
Yes
50%
53% 44%
Total
No
33%
Total
No
40%
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24 34%
17%
4%
6%
6%
26%
7%
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Q. What if instead of a 1% sales tax which generates approximately $3,700,000 annually, the measure you have been considering were for a ½%, which would generate approximately $1,850,000 annually with the funding used for the same general city services previously mentioned. If that were the case, would you vote yes or no on this measure? Vote on 1% After Critical Statements Vote on ½%
29%
15%
5%
2%
7%
31%
10%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
50%
Total
Yes
55%
44% 51%
Total
No
40%
Total
No
38%
Support bounces back to 55% if the sales tax drops from 1% to a ½%, though those saying they would definitely vote yes remains somewhat modest.
(MOE: ±6.2%)
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25 Hypothetical Sales Tax Measure
in Context of a Countywide
Measure
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26 Napa County Sales Tax Ballot Measure
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes in favor of this measure or no to oppose it? The Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act. To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires; remove dry brush, dead trees, and fire hazards; establish firebreaks and fire-safe evacuation routes for residents and first responders; preserve natural open spaces, and protect water quality/supplies and land around lakes, rivers, and streams; shall Napa County’s one-half cent sales tax measure be adopted, providing $23,000,000 annually for 18 years, with oversight, annual audits and local control? 126
27 29%
17%
4%
3%
12%
24%
11%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
Total
Yes
50%
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote yes in favor of this measure or no to oppose it? 46%
Total
No
40%
Knowing the City and the County measure may be on the same ballot, 50% would vote yes on the County measure; however, slightly less than three-in-ten would definitely vote yes. (MOE: ±6.2%)
• Reducing wildfire risk
by managing brush and
other flammable
vegetation (78%
ext/very important)
• Reducing wildfire risk
by managing brush and
other fuels (75%
ext/very important)
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28 When directly asked how they would vote if both the City and County measures were on the same ballot, approximately 42% would vote yes on the City measure and 36% on
the County measure, with 19% undecided.
Q (Combined). If the 1% sales tax entitled the American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure and the ½-cent sales tax entitled The Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act were on the ballot at the same time, would you vote yes on both these measures, yes on just one of the measures, or no on both measures?/Which would you vote “yes” on: the American Canyon Public Safety, Parks, City Services Measure or The Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act? 12%
30%
6%
32%
19%
Yes on the American Canyon Public Safety, Parks,
City Services Measure
Yes on both measures
Yes on The Napa County Wildfire Preparedness,
Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act
No on both measures
Undecided
Total Yes
City Measure
42%
Total Yes
County Measure
36%
(MOE: ±6.2%)
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29 Conclusions
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30 Conclusions
Context:
▪ One-in-two have a positive view of the direction of the City. ▪ More than 6-in-10 perceive the City has a need for additional funds, with only about 1-in-5 indicating great need.
1% City Sales Tax:
▪ Initially, overall support is 55%, with 30% having said they would definitely vote yes and 31% who said they would definitely vote no. ▪ After education, support rises to 59%, above the simple majority threshold and above the margin of error.
▪ After critical statements support drops to 50% — just at the threshold of passage and within the margin of error — with 29% having said they would definitely vote yes and 31% having said they would vote no. 130
31 Conclusions; Continued
1% vs ½% City Sales Tax:
▪ Lowering the sales tax from 1% to ½% increases support to 55%, above the simple majority threshold, but within the margin of error of passage.
Countywide 1/2-cent Sales Tax:
▪ Only 1-in-2 American Canyon likely November 2026 voters indicated they would vote yes, with only 3-in-10 willing to definitely vote yes. ▪ Assuming both measures would appear on the ballot, neither measure received the simple majority vote (City Measure 42% and County Measure 36%) needed for passage, though 19% are undecided as to how they would vote on each measure at the time of the survey.
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City of American Canyon
Budget Priority 2026 Survey
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City of American Canyon
Project Schedule + Timeline
PROPOSAL
May 2026 May 5: Presentation to Council about Results from survey and community outreach
Talking Points: budget education
Webpage Content: budget education
FM3 Collaboration
Confirm FB disclosure for boosting political ads
Blurb for newsletters: community meeting
Informational Mailer #1: Postcard for virtual community meeting/budget info
Social media: virtual town halls
Run of show for virtual town hall
Presentation for virtual town hall
Approach the AmCan Chamber of Commerce on
Supporting a Possible Measure
Jun. 2026 June 2: PR on FY 26/27 Budget adoption
Virtual Town Hall #1 on Budget 101, possible measure
[early June]
June 10 - Booth at Meet Me In the Streets event
June 16 - Council possibly adopt resolution
PR on ballot measure adoption
Social Media: ballot measure info directing to webpage
Webpage update: ballot measure
Talking Points: ballot measure
Blurb for newsletters: measure adoption
Jul. 2026
PR on Council endorsing the ballot measure [tentative]
PR on ballot measure community meeting
Social Media: ballot measure community meeting
PR on FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption
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Presentation/run of show for community workshop
meetings
Jul. 6: Submit Measure language in a resolution
requesting consolidation.
July 8: Booth at Meet Me In The Streets event
Aug. 2026 Blurb for newsletters: community meeting
Informational Mailer #1: Postcard invitation to community meetings
Social media posts on ballot measure info directing to
webpage
Social media posts on ballot measure info directing to
webpage
Social media posts on ballot measure community
meeting
Track on ballot measure arguments, adjust messaging as
needed
Aug 7: Clerk of Board and County Counsel present
consolidation to Board
Aug 12: Booth at Meet Me In The Streets event
Virtual community meeting #1 on ballot measure
Social Media: post for people to watch recorded
community meeting
Sep. 2026 Blurb for Newsletters: ballot measure education Animated Video: Sales Tax Measure Education (boosted)
Run Digital placements on ballot measure education
Virtual community Meeting #2 on ballot measure
Aug 25-Sept 3: Public Examination Period for Rebuttals
Sept 9: Booth at Meet Me In The Streets event
PR GFOA Award for Budget Book - Fall 2026
Oct. 2026 Informational Mailer #2: on measure
Oct 5: Mailing of Vote-By-Mail Ballots
Cease comms 2 weeks prior to election
Nov. 2026 Nov 3: Election Day
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CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Council
Meeting
Date:
06/16/2026 Submitted
by: *
Mayor Pierre Washington
Event
Date:
02/06/2026 Event Type Community Event
Event Title: ACHS & ACMS Graduation/Promotion
Event Report: On June 5, 2026, I had the honor of attending both the American Canyon Middle School and American Canyon High School graduation ceremonies. It was truly inspiring to witness students at two important milestones in their educational journeys—one marking the transition into high school, and the other celebrating the culmination of years of hard work and achievement.
Both ceremonies reflected the pride of our community, the dedication of our educators, and the bright future ahead for each student.
I was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate alongside families, staff, and supporters as we recognized these remarkable accomplishments.
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Date:
06/06/2026 Event Type Community Event
Event Title: Pista Sa Nayon in Vallejo
Event Report: On June 6, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending Pista Sa Nayon in Vallejo, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture and heritage. I was proud to participate alongside Councilmembers Oro, Lamattina, and Cruz, where we joined in the community parade as part of the day’s festivities.
The event was a wonderful showcase of cultural pride, unity, and tradition, and it was truly inspiring to see so many community members come together to celebrate and honor Filipino heritage.
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Event
Date:
09/06/2026 Event Type Committee Report
Event Title: Napa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District Event Report: On June 9, 2026, I attended the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District meeting, where we approved the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget. This action ensures the continued investment in critical flood control infrastructure and water conservation efforts that support the safety, sustainability, and resilience of our communities.
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Event
Date:
10/06/2026 Event Type Community Event
Event Title: Juneteenth Flag Raising & Meet Me in the Street Juneteenth Concert.
Event Report: On June 10, 2026, I had the honor of participating in the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony, followed by attending the Chamber of Commerce’s Meet Me in the Street event, which also featured a Juneteenth celebration.
Both events were well attended and served as meaningful opportunities to recognize and celebrate the significance of Juneteenth within our community. I was joined at these events by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Councilmember Cruz, and Councilmember Lamattina, as we came together in support of this important commemoration.
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CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Council
Meeting
Date:
06/16/2026 Submitted
by: *
Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
Event
Date:
Event Type Committee Report
Event Title: Napa Valley Transportation Authority Meetings Event Report: Although the Board meeting is next week, I did attend a number of Board Chair-related meetings.
Independent Tax Oversight Committee (ITOC) meeting: As Chair, I am also an ex officio member of ITOC.
We met and heard an update on road projects in Napa City, as well as an update on how they are using their new 1 cent sales tax revenues.
Board Packet Review: The Chair and Vice-Chair meet with the Director to review the upcoming Agenda.
June's meeting will include project updates and the election of a new Board Chair and Vice-Chair. That means I will get to step down as Chair--I am proud of what we accomplished over the last two years, but taking a back seat is good, too!!
Nominating Committee: The prior Chair, current Chair and Vice-Chair met to discuss who we want to nominate for Chair and Vice-Chair. It's fairly routine for the Vice-Chair to promote to Chair; so it's really who should be Vice-Chair that's exciting. You'll have to attend the meeting to find out. We also talked about changing the start date to January, rather than July. The reason is simple: by January you know who was elected or re-elected, and that can avoid some awkward situations.
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Date:
02/06/2026 Event Type Committee Report
Event Title: Fire District Finance Subcommittee
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Event Report: The Mayor and I (wearing our Fire District hats) met with the acting Fire Chief and the new Finance Consultants to go over next year's Fire District Budget. Spoiler alert: although the District's budget format will be similar to prior years, the presentation will be very different!
The bad news is that we do not have a balanced budget going forward, and some of our forecasts need to be scaled back--new growth hasn't arrived as planned, and some expenditure projections were probably on the low end. As with the City's forecast, the gap will only increase over time.
The good news is that we have ample cash reserves, so there is no immediate crisis. In fact, the new consultants were relatively relieved, because we have time to address that ongoing gap. Some of the suggestions included looking at our CalPERS costs (which is one of our biggest expenses), minor tweaks to our service fees and changes (worthwhile, but not enough to fix things), and potentially look to new revenue sources, or possible expansion.
I was very pleased that the District is focused on developing a five-year plan to show how we are going to address this ongoing deficit. In fact, that was the main reason I raised the same concept during the Council's budget session.
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Date:
Event Type Community Event
Event Title: American Canyon Arts Foundation Events
Event Report: The last couple weeks have been very busy for the ACAF.
First, we held our annual Art Extravaganza and Concert at RD Winery on June 6. The event went very well--the winery is ideal for our event (good space for the art inside, nice comfortable setting for the music outside). The weather was wonderful. Maybe it was the venue, but the quality and quantity of art has improved. We're very grateful for new artists discovering us.
Immediately after that major event, we scrambled to host the Fifth Year Juneteenth Celebration, now a part of the Chamber's Meet Me in the Street. As the first year in this new venue, and trying to merge two different programs, we saw some things we can do better for next year. The talent was truly amazing--and the Stiltwalker and Drummers really stole the show!!
We now get a little breather, which also allows us to focus on some grant-related activities. We are seeking funds to cover some of the cost of our new Third Thursdays program, and we have tentatively received funding for our 26-27 Cultural Arts programming, as well as a smaller grant for a consultant to work with us on Board Development and Fundraising. Wait til you see us next year! Upload File or Picture (20
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Date:
Event Type Community Event
Event Title: Community Events and Activities
Event Report: Attended the City's Summer BBQ--nice to see everyone enjoy themselves.
Participated in a de-briefing on this year's Kiwanis Crab feed. Any time you start planning nine months in advance, you can't go wrong!
Met with local developer, Rick Hess, to discuss various projects in the City.
Participated in a meeting with several community members (including Supervisor Belia Ramos) on the subject of responding to the closure of the American Canyon Current online newspaper. It was fairly uplifting, since we came away with several options to pursue. Also met with a Calistoga resident who is basically doing the same thing with their local paper.
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CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Council
Meeting
Date:
06/16/2026 Submitted
by: *
Councilmember David Oro
Event
Date:
01/06/2026 Event Type Committee Report
Event Title: Napa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Event Report: I attended the Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting on June 1, 2026. The primary item of interest to American Canyon was the Paoli Loop/Watson Lane Reorganization, which involved the annexation of approximately 86.9 acres into the City of American Canyon and the concurrent detachment of the property from County Service Area No. 4.
Following consideration of the proposal and associated environmental review documents, LAFCO approved the annexation. This is a significant milestone for American Canyon and represents the culmination of many years of planning and coordination between the City, property owners, Napa County, and other stakeholders.
The approval expands the City’s boundaries in the Watson Lane area and delivers on a long-standing commitment to bring this territory into the city limits.
In other business, LAFCO administered the oath of office to newly appointed public member Commissioner Jeffrey Crosswhite, who will serve on the Commission representing the public. The Commission also went over its FY 2026-27 budget, contracts for audit and legal services, and received updates on current and future boundary change proposals throughout Napa County.
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Date:
06/06/2026 Event Type Community Event
Event Title: Pista sa Nayon Parade
Event Report: I attended the opening parade for Pista sa Nayon in Vallejo alongside fellow members of the American Canyon City Council. We were honored to march with the Fil-Am of American Canyon and participate in a celebration that continues to grow in both size and significance.
This was my first time attending in several years, and it was impressive to see how much the event has expanded.
The festival featured larger entertainment stages, more food and vendor offerings, and strong community participation from throughout the region. Pista sa Nayon, which translates from Tagalog as “town festival” or 140
“fiesta in the village,” celebrates Filipino culture and traditions through food, music, dance, arts, and community gathering.
Congratulations to the organizers, volunteers, and community leaders who continue to make this event a success. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches our region and to support the many American Canyon residents who help make the event possible.
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Future Agenda Items
June 25, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30 p.m.
ADU Ordinance Update
Active Planning Projects
July 21, 2026, City Council. 6:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Month
Backflow Devices Municipal Code Update
July 21, 2026, Joint CC/Planning. 7:00 p.m.
BDSP Opportunity Blocks and Barriers to
Development
July 23, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30 p.m.
FY2026/27 CIP Projects
Hess-Laird Pre-Zoning First Reading
August 4, 2026, City Council 4:00 p.m.
(CONSENT ONLY, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT)
August 5, 2026, OSATS 6:30 p.m.
TBD
August 6, 2026, Finance Subcomm. 1:00 p.m.
5 Year Budget
August 13, 2026, PCS 6:30 p.m.
TBD
August 18, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Sites Reservoir Update
Utility Enterprise Financial Update
Urban Water Management Plan
August 27, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30 p.m.
TBD
September 1, 2026, City Council 6:30p
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Community Planning Month
Density Bonus, Inclusionary Ordinance, and
ADU Ordinance: First Reading
Hess-Laird Pre-Zoning First Reading
Utility Update
September 2, 2026, OSATS Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
TBD
September 10, 2026, PCS, 6:30 p.m.
TBD
September 15, 2026, City Council 6:30p
Suicide Prevention Month
National Recovery Month
NVTA SR29 Multi-Modal Project Local Funding
Commitment
Q1 CIP Update
September 24, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30pm
TBD
October 6, 2026, City Council 6:30p
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Filipino American Heritage Month
Q2 CIP Update
Unscheduled Council Directed Items
Item Councilmember Date of Vote Notes
Food Ware Ordinance Joseph 9/17/2024 On hold, pending RCAAP Purple Heart Designation Washington 10/15/2024 In progress, Council date TBD Discussion of Operating Budget (5Y
Plan)
Joseph 6/2/2026 Scheduled for August Finance
Subcommittee
Add Quarterly Circulation Update
Report
Joseph 6/2/2026 TBD
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