REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
August 4, 2026
4:30 PM
1. Minutes of July 21, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council mee&ng held July 21, 2026.
2. Minutes of the July 21, 2026, Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting held July 21, 2026.
3. No-ce of Comple-on for the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23- 0500 & PR23-0700)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu&on accep&ng the contracted work as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a No&ce of Comple&on, and releasing Reten&on payment to Benchmark Civil Construc&on, Inc. in conjunc&on with the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700).
Mayor: Pierre Washington
Vice Mayor: Mayor Mark Joseph
Councilmembers: Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, David Oro RESCHEDULED START TIME 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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AGENDA CHANGES
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 4, 2026
1 4. Future Agenda Items of Note
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
The City Council will review upcoming agenda items. Councilmembers may request that items be added to future City 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
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 4, 2026
2 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
3 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. 4 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.
5 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.
6 CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
7 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 21, 2026
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Davet Mohammed, Commissioner Marilyn Abelon, Vice Chair Shelby Goss, Chair Charles Plummer, Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: Commissioner Eric Altman
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: None. Oral comments:
Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
BUSINESS
1. Removing Barriers to Development
Community Development Director Brent Cooper presented an overview of removing barriers to development for discussion by the Planning Commission and City Council. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Yvonne Baginski. Oral comments: Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Buzz Butler was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
8 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AUGUST 4, 2026
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 3.
TITLE
Noce of Compleon for the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resoluon accepng the contracted work as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Noce of Compleon, and releasing Retenon payment to Benchmark Civil Construcon, Inc. in conjuncon with the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700).
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
Ron Ranada, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
David Miller, Capital Projects Coordinator
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects consisted of the installaon of two prefabricated public restroom buildings and associated site improvements, including demolion, grading, concrete flatwork, ulity connecons, asphalt restoraon, landscaping, irrigaon modificaons, accessibility improvements, and all other appurtenant work necessary to complete the Projects.
On December 2, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of a construcon contract to Benchmark Civil Construcon, Inc. in the amount of $257,032.00 for the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700), and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget (Resolution No. 2025-93).
During construcon, three Contract Change Orders were executed to address addional work associated with concrete improvements, ulity work, reinforcing steel, and other site modificaons necessary to complete the Projects. The final construction contract amount is $279,305.50.
Benchmark Civil Construcon, Inc. has completed all contracted work, including punch list items, to the sasfacon of the Public Works Director. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the 10 contracted work as complete, authorize the Public Works Director to file a Noce of Compleon, and approve the release of retention payment to Benchmark Civil Construction, Inc.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Outdoors and Recreaon: "Expand opportunies for use of outdoor recreaon and an acve and healthy lifestyle."
FISCAL IMPACT
The total construcon contract amount, including Contract Change Order Nos. 1 through 3, is $279,305.50.
Contract Item Amount
Original Construction Contract $257,032.00
Change Order No. 1 $13,537.50
Change Order No. 2 $1,010.00
Change Order No. 3 $7,726.00
Total Construction Contract $279,305.50
Acceptance of the Projects as complete authorizes the Public Works Director to file a Noce of Compleon and begin the statutory retenon release period in accordance with the Public Contract Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15301 – The Projects are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under the Class 1 exempon of Secon 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulaons and said exempon is not negated by any excepon under Secon 15300.2 of said Regulations.
COMMUNICATION
Level 0: No Further Public Communication Needed
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution NOC Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects
2. Notice of Completion
11 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-______
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECTS AS COMPLETE, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND RELEASING RETENTION PAYMENT TO BENCHMARK CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH NORTHAMPTON AND SILVER OAK PARK RESTROOM PROJECTS (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700)
WHEREAS, the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects consisted of the installation of two prefabricated public restroom buildings and associated site improvements, including demolition, grading, concrete flatwork, utility connections, asphalt restoration, landscaping, irrigation modifications, accessibility improvements, and all other appurtenant work necessary to complete the Projects; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to Benchmark Civil Construction, Inc. in the amount of $257,032.00 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget (Resolution No. 2025-93); and
WHEREAS, all contracted work, including Contract Change Order Nos. 1 through 3, has been completed at a total construction contract cost of $279,305.50; and WHEREAS, Benchmark Civil Construction, Inc. has completed all contracted work, including punch list items, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby accepts the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700) as complete, authorizes the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion, and approves the release of retention payment to Benchmark Civil Construction, Inc.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 4th day of August, 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 12 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 (2025-xxx)
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:
Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0500 & PR23-0700)
4. That on the 4
th of August 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:
Benchmark Civil Construction
973 Enterprise Way
Napa, Ca. 94558
6. That the name and address of the transferor is:
Benchmark Civil Construction
973 Enterprise Way
Napa, Ca. 94558
7. That the real property referred to herein is situated in the County of Napa, State of California, located at Northampton and Silver Oak Parks, within the City of American Canyon, California.
By: CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
___________________________________ _________________
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E. Date
Public Works Director
13 Future Agenda Items
August 5, 2026, OSATS 6:30 p.m.
Presentation MCE
Residential Tree Program
August 13, 2026, PCS 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
August 18, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation: Chris Morris
Backflow Devices Ordinance First Reading
Sites Reservoir Project Update
Utility Enterprise Financial Update
Urban Water Management Plan
Utility Update
August 27, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30 p.m.
Promontory DP and WRSPA
September 1, 2026, City Council 6:30p
Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
Presentation: American Canyon Library Update
Rezoning Changes First Reading
Density Bonus, Inclusionary Ordinance, and
ADU Ordinance First Reading
Ag Use Ordinance: First Reading
Measure B Position
September 2, 2026, OSATS Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Napa County BayREN Home Energy Savings
Reusable Foodware Ordinance
September 3, 2026, Finance Subcom. 1:00 p.m.
5 Year Budget
September 10, 2026, PCS, 6:30 p.m.
Active Adult Program Fee Waiver Policy
Municipal Code Chapter 2.29 and Guidelines
September 15, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation: Community Planning Month
Proclamation: National Recovery Month
NVTA SR29 Multi-Modal Project Local Funding
Commitment
Promontory DP and WRSPA
Q1 CIP Update
September 24, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30
p.m.
TBD
October 6, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness
Proclamation: Filipino American Heritage
Q2 CIP Update
October 7, 2026, Joint OSATS & PCS 6:30p
E-Bike Ordinance
October 8, 2026, PCS 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
October 20, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation: Code Compliance Month
Proclamation: Veteran’s Day
Code Enforcement Process Review
October 22, 2026, Planning Comm. 6:30 p.m.
TBD
November 3, 2026, City Council 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled Due to Election
November 4, 2026, OSATS. 6:30 p.m.
Residential Tree Program
Reusable Food ware Ordinance
E-bike Ordinance
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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