REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
April 7, 2026
6:30 PM
Mayor: Pierre Washington
Vice Mayor: Mayor Mark Joseph
Councilmembers: Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, David Oro
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
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
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
- City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
- City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Third District Court of Appeal Case No. C102070; formerly Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055).
- City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24WM000078).
- City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Marin County Superior Court Case No. CV0003752).
- American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002277)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter.
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
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
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held March 17, 2026.
Wetland Restoration and Public Access Project (PR26-0100)
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Environmental Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $1,237,057 for design, environmental review, and permitting services for the American Canyon Wetland Restoration and Public Access Project (PR26-0100).
Water Reclamation NPDES Permit Renewal Project
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Larry Walker Associates, Inc. for the Water Reclamation Facility NPDES Permit Renewal in the amount not to exceed $98,234.
Appointment to Napa County Library Commission
Recommendation:
Appoint by Minute Order Elizabeth Goff to the Napa County Library Commission for a three-year term ending January 31, 2029.
State Water Project Carryover Water Transfer
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to agree to the attached draft term sheets with San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) for a total transfer of 510 AF of Carryover Water.
Records Retention Schedule Update
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the updated Records Retention Schedule, authorizing the routine destruction of records in accordance with applicable law, and authorizing administrative updates to the Records Retention Schedule as needed.
Declaring Laserfiche Cloud a Trusted System and Adopting City Records Management Procedures
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution declaring Laserfiche Cloud a Trusted System for the storage, management, and preservation of city records.
Adopt a Resolution approving City Records Management Procedures as the official administrative policy governing the creation, management, storage, retention, digitization, and destruction of city records in all formats.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no public hearing matters.
BUSINESS
American Canyon Police Department 2025 Annual Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the American Canyon Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report
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.
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
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This meeting is a limited public forum. The City expects respectful conduct from all participants. Offensive language or discriminatory remarks based on any protected classification under federal, state, or local law will not be tolerated, and the speaker may be immediately disconnected.
Meetings are conducted in person and are also available via Zoom. Meetings are broadcast live on Napa Valley TV, the City’s website, and YouTube.
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Oral Comments: In person during Open/Closed Session, or via Zoom during Open Session only. Use “Raise Your Hand” during public comment periods only.
Written Comments: Submit via eComments on the City’s Meetings & Agendas webpage. eComments close at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Agenda Materials: Posted 72 hours in advance at www.americancanyon.gov.
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Need Additional Assistance? Contact the City Clerk by phone at (707) 647-4369 or by email at cityclerk@americancanyon.gov.