CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 16, 2026
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was called to order at 5:30 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 MATTERS
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). Two (2) matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:38 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 City Attorney Matthew Summers.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no proclamations or presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Jason Kishineff. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Barry Christian was called to speak; Jeannete Goyche was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the CONSENT CALENDAR, with Councilmember David Oro abstaining on Item 10, made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote. Item 10 was approved by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Oro abstaining.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
2. Minutes of June 2, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held June 2, 2026.
3. Notice of Completion for the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300) Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-47 accepting the project as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion (Agreement 2026-09-R), and releasing a Retention payment to Granite Rock Company in conjunction with the East American Canyon Road Guardrail Project (TR23-0300).
4. Permit Technician Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-48 approving Amendment 4 to Agreement 2022-A136 with the BPR Consulting Group to extend the contract for Permit Technician Services (Agreement 2026- A105) 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
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-49 approving Amendment 1 to Agreement 2024-52 with the BPR Consulting Group to extend the contract for Building Official, Plan Check, and Building Inspection Services (Agreement 2026-A106) 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 Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-50 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.
7. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-51 establishing the Appropriations Limit of $28,102,776 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
8. Chemical Purchases FY2026-27
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-52 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.
9. Water Meter Purchase FY 2026/27
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-53 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
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-54 approving a Project Level Agreement (Agreement 2026- A107) 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.
11. Expanding City Limits Northerly to South Kelly Road Action: Adopted a Clarifying Resolution 2026-55 Amending Resolution 2026-26 to Clarify Scope of the Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement with Napa County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
12. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classification Plan Update Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-56 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Salary Schedule and Classification Plan Update, 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
13. Sales Tax Measure
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Jeannette Goyetche; Robert Raved. Oral comments: Gina Griggs was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Chris Yeaga was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-57 calling an election on a one percent (1.0% or one-cent) general transactions and use tax (sales tax) ordinance measure, submitting the proposed ordinance to the voters, requesting consolidation with the November 3, 2026 General Election, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis, authorizing one or more Council Members to submit ballot arguments, authorizing rebuttal arguments, authorizing Councilmembers Lamattina and Oro to prepare and submit the argument in favor of the measure, and authorizing the Napa County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City of American Canyon, made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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.
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
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicolle Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk