AMENDED AGENDA
This agenda has been amended to add item 5 Proclamation: North Hills Baptist Church 50th Anniversary. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The mayor will call the meeting 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 ITEMS
This time 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
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 4000 Paoli Loop Rd (APN 057-090-065)
Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager
Under negotiation: Price and terms of property acquisition.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): City of American Canyon v. Timothy Shea (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 20CVB) 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
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
4. Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
5. Proclamation: North Hills Baptist Church 50th Anniversary
6. America Canyon Library Update
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This time 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 jurisdiction. 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
7. City Council Minutes of August 18, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Co9uncil meeting held August 18, 2026.
8. Second Reading and Adoption of the Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Ordinance Recommendation:
Waive final reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.08 to Title 13 of the American Canyon Municipal Code relating to Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control; amending Chapter 13.04 relating to water service systems; amending Chapter 13.06 relating to water rates and connection fees; amending Section 16.14.080 relating to water efficient landscaping; 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Hess/Laird Territory Special Study Pre-Zoning
Recommendation:
Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance to approve Special Study Pre-Zoning for the Hess/Laird Territory consistent with the General Plan (American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.50).
10. Accessory Dwelling Unit, Density Bonus, and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update Recommendation:
Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance to amend the American Canyon Municipal Code to update Chapter 19.27 (Density Bonus), Chapter 19.28 (Inclusionary Housing), and Chapter 19.39 (Accessory Dwelling Units) consistent with current State laws and Housing Element Implementation Measures .
11. Accessory Animal Husbandry and Livestock Keeping Regulations Zoning Code Amendment Recommendation:
Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance to amend American Canyon Municipal Code Sections 19.05.090, 19.05.100, 19.10.040, and 19.31.020 to remove the prohibition on swine, limit livestock keeping to the Residential Estate (RE) Zoning district, and remove obsolete General Plan policy references.
BUSINESS
12. Napa Olympia Rent Stabilization Mediation Budget Amendment Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution increasing the Community Development Housing Division Contract Services Budget by $80,000 from $28,600 to $108,600 to fund Mediation Services related to the
Napa Olympia Mobilodge Rent stabilization matter.
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council may provide brief comments on matters of public concern, announce matters 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 Council agendas.
13. Future Agenda Items of Note
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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026