CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
August 18, 2026
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
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 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. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957)Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
b. American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002277) c. American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon, County of Napa, et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 26CV001286) d. Orchard Partners v. City of American Canyon (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 26CV000115)
e. City of American Canyon v. Timothy Shea (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 20CVB)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter.
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 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.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation: Honoring Chris Morris for 18 Years of Dedicated Service
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Adelaida Domingo.
Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; Sandra Wall was called to speak; Rhonda Zumga was called to speak; Gary Keimach was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Janelle Sellick was called to speak; Toni Dickinson was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Consent item 7 was removed from consent for discussion on a request from Vice Mayor Joseph.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR, with exception of Item 7 which will be heard separately, 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
5. Minutes of August 4, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held August 4, 2026.
6. Contract Award for South Kelly-Highway 29 Intersection Project (TR23-0200) Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-65 awarding a Construction Contract (Agreement 2026-A163) to Carone and Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,128,499.50; authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement (Agreement 2026-A164) between the City of American Canyon and the County of Napa to complete the construction of the Project for an amount not to exceed $2,149,156; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2026-A165) for Construction Management and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Construction Budget, in conjunction with the South Kelly-Highway 29 Intersection Project (TR23-0200).
8. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarter 4 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
7. Green Island Road Project Budget Reconciliation
Removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Vice Mayor Mark Joseph. The City Manager provided additional information regarding the item. Following discussion, the Council approved the item.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-66 amending the FY2026-2027 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $20,074,000 to $22,600,000, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700) 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Ordinance Council received a Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Ordinance staff report and presentation from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2026-01 to amend the American Canyon Municipal Code adding Chapter 13.08 to Title 13 relating to backflow prevention and cross-connection control; amending Chapter 13.04 relating to water and sewer systems; amending Chapter 13.06 relating to water rates and connection fees; amending Section 16.14.080 relating to irrigation efficiency; amending Section 19.51.060 relating to standard conditions of approval; amending Title 14 relating to sewer and sanitation services; and amending Title 1 relating to General Provisions. 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
10. Utility Finance Update
Council received a Utility Finance Update staff report and presentation from Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Gary Keimach was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
11. Sites Reservoir Project
Council received a Sites Reservoir Project update and presentation from City Manager Jason Holley and Management Aide Phil Brun. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Gary Keimach was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
12. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update
Council received a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update staff report and presentation from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: None. The public comment period was closed.
13. Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting
Council received a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting staff report from City Manager Jason Holley Action: Motion to adopt by Minute Order 2026-06 Mayor Washington as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Lamattina as the Alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, 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
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
14. Utility Update
Council received a Utility Update from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods with Interim Wastewater Operations Manager Nolan Garcia and Environmental Services Manager Pam Phillips.
Council received oral updates from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
15. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
16. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_______________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk