CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 21, 2026
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council 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 ITEMS
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period for Closed Session Items. 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 - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
1. American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002277)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
2. 2026 AC-1 Litigation
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
3. Proclamation: July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Washington announced the July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month proclamation. It was received by members of the Parks and Recreation Team.
A second proclamation was added honoring Recreation Manager Alana Behn for 15 years of service with the City. Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Alana.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Arvind Nischal was called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Orlando Harris was called to speak; Sahej Takhar was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
The agenda was changed to add a second proclamation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, 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
4. Minutes of June 16, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held June 16, 2026.
5. Minutes of June 16, 2026, Special Joint City Council and PCS Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Parks and Community Services Commission meeting held June 16, 2026.
6. Minutes of June 16, 2026, Special Joint City Council and OSATS Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission meeting held June 16, 2026.
7. Minutes of July 2, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held July 2, 2026.
8. Melvin Park Improvements (PR23-0100): Design
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-60 awarding a professional services agreement (Agreement 2026-A138) to Studio 1515, Inc., Landscape Architecture in an amount not to exceed $144,590 for design of the Melvin Park Improvements Project (PR23-0100).
9. Coastland Construction Inspection FY26/27
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-61 authorizing the City Manager to Execute Task Order #10 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services (Agreement 2026- A139) in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
10. Anderson Amendment #2
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-62 approving Amendment #2 to Agreement #2024-86 - Anderson Home Repair, Inc. for Wastewater and Water Operations management services (Agreement 2026-A140) in an amount of $160,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $475,000.
11. Acceptance of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-63 authorizing the Police Chief to accept a grant award in the amount of $60,694.00 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Program for the purchase of a 2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide enforcement vehicle. Including overtime wages for officers to perform DUI/Drug Enforcement operations targeting impaired driving within the City of American Canyon.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 13.08 to Title 13 of the American Canyon Municipal Code
Action: Motion to continue PUBLIC HEARINGS 12.) Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 13.08 to Title 13 of the American Canyon Municipal Code to August 18, 2026. 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
BUSINESS
There were no Business items.
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no oral reports.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
14. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
15. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk