4:30 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
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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. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957) Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager
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
2. Proclamation: National Community Planning Month 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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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
3. City Council Minutes of September 1, 2026
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held September1, 2026.
4. Transportation Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Program Update Agreement Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing a $156,000 budget increase in the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Fund 320 and authorizing an agreement with Fehr & Peers in an amount not to exceed $156,000 to prepare a comprehensive update of American Canyon’s transportation impact fee program, including the impact fee nexus study, capital improvement project list, and fee schedules.
5. Approve an Addendum to the Certified General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) (SCH No. 2022070038) and Conduct Final Reading and Adoption of the Hess/Laird Territory Special Study Pre-Zoning Ordinance Recommendation:
Waive final 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) and approve an Addendum to the Certified General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, finding the Ordinance consistent with the General Plan Program EIR.
6. 2026 Biennial City Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the
2026 Conflict of Interest Code as amended,
authorizing future updates by Resolution, and a
uthorizing the City Clerk to complete and file the 2026 Local Biennial Notice.
7. Approve an exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and conduct Final Reading and Adoption of the Accessory Animal Husbandry and Livestock Keeping Regulations Zoning Code Amendment Recommendation:
Waive final 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.
8. Approve an exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and conduct Final Reading and Adopt the Accessory Dwelling Unit, Density Bonus, and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update Recommendation:
Waive final 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 .
9. Open Gov Budgeting, Financial Reporting, and Transparency Platform Software Agreement Recommendation:
Adopt a
Resolution
to enter into an agreement with OpenGov for budgeting and transparency software solution.
10. Approval of a Five-Year Agreement with Govinity, Inc. for Legislative and Public Meeting Management Software Services.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving a five-year agreement with Govinity, Inc. for legislative and public meeting management software services in an amount not to exceed $182,500 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
11. Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement and Underdrain Repair Project (WA23-0200) Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution: 1) Amending the FY2026-27 Capital Budget and increasing the WA23-0200 project budget from $350,000 to $600,000; 2) awarding a Construction Agreement to ERS Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $492,800; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute contract change orders in an amount not to exceed the $600,000 project budget, in conjunction with the Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement and Underdrain Repair Project (WA23-0200).
12. Melvin Road Pavement and Sewer Improvements
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget from $115,000 to $175,000 for the Melvin Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR27-0100) and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Coastland | DCCM for an amount not to exceed $194,446 for design services for the Melvin Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR27-0100) and Melvin/Wilson Way Main Repair Project (WW27-0400).
13. Support and Funding Commitment for State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project Recommendation:
Adopt a Reso
lution supporting the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project and committing up to $5,000,000 in funding for future project phases.
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.
14. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
The City Council will review upcoming agenda items. Councilmembers may request that items be added to future City Council agendas.
15. 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 15, 2026