CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 1, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, 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 Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8Property: 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
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, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
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: Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Washington announced the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. It was received by Karina Ceravantes.
4. Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Month
Mayor Washington announced the Suicide Prevention Month proclamation. It was received by John Bennett on behalf of Mentis.
6. America Canyon Library Update
Council received an American Canyon Library Update and presentation from Elizabeth Goff.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Yvonne Baginski 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
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the 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, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
7. City Council Minutes of August 18, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on August 18, 2026.
8. Second Reading and Adoption of the Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Ordinance
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and introduced Ordinance 2026-01 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
Council received a Hess/Laird Territory Special Study Pre-Zoning staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Coopeer. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public comment period. Written comments: Yvonne Baginski, Susan Burns Cochran, Esq. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Jeannete Goyche was called to speak; Travis McDowell was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2026-02 to approve Special Study Pre-Zoning for the Hess/Laird Territory consistent with the General Plan (American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.50) made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
10. Accessory Dwelling Unit, Density Bonus, and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update Council received an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Density Bonus, and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public comment period. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Travis McDowell was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2026-03 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 made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
11. Accessory Animal Husbandry and Livestock Keeping Regulations Zoning Code Amendment Council received an Accessory Animal Husbandry and Livestock Keeping Regulations Zoning Code Amendment staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and a public comment period. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: Sam J. Clerici was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak.
The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2026-04 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 made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
BUSINESS
12. Napa Olympia Rent Stabilization Mediation Budget Amendment Council received a Napa Olympia Rent Stabilization Mediation Budget Amendment staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Tani K Murray was called to speak; Travis McDowell was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Claudia Sanchez was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-67 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 made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
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.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
Future agenda items were reviewed.
13. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicolle Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk