CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
December 17, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
Action: Closed session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmembers Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Washington called for public comment. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: none The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. 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) 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). c) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24WM000078).
d) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Marin County Superior Court Case No.
CV0003752).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three (3) Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION Action: A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation Congratulating American Canyon High School on winning the 2024 CIF Division 5A State Football Championship
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by American Canyon High School Head Football Coach Trevor Hudson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt Consent calendar made by Vice Mayor Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
4. Minutes of December 3, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of December 3, 2024.
5. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-91 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2024-24 with the updated Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule.
6. AB1600 Annual Report
Action: Received and filed the Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.
7. City Facilities Security Upgrade
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-92 increasing the operating budget for the Water and Wastewater Enterprises, $21,118 and $46,531 respectively and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Safe House Corporation for facility security upgrades for an amount not to exceed $116,950.
8. Amendment #2 to Lease Agreement with SpectraSite Communications, LLC for Lease of Cityowned Parcel Action: Adopted resolution 2024-93 authorizing City Manager to execute Lease Amendment #2 with SpectraSite Communications, LLC
9. Watson Ranch Lots 14 & 15 Public Improvements Acceptance Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-94 accepting the public streets and appurtenant utilities improvements associated with Watson Ranch Lots 14 and 15 Public Improvements Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action: There were no Public Hearings.
BUSINESS
10. Final List of Commission Vacancies and Appointment Process Council received a Commission Vacancies and Appointment Process staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington called for public comments. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2024-16 order the final list of commission vacancies and approve the process for appointing new commission members made by Vice Mayor Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
11. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Year-end Financial Results Council received an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Year-end Financial Results staff report from Interim Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez. Mayor Washington called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to Receive the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related communications from the City's external auditor for Fiscal Year 2023-24. made by Vice Mayor Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
12. Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project Construction Contract Council received a Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman-Smithies. Mayor Washington called for public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-95 : 1) Amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $5,916,232 to $7,666,232; 2) Awarding a construction contract to Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,997,715; and 3) Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget, in conjunction with the Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project (TR24-0300). made by Council Member Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
13. Selection of Nominee for Napa County Representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Council received a Selection of Nominee for Napa County Representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission District (MYC) staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Council discussed the item and submitted Liz Alessio for consideration.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order No. 2024-16 directing staff to submit the name Liz Alessio to the Napa County City Selection Committee made by Vice Mayor Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra and Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Future Agenda Items of Note
Council review future agenda items.
Action: Motion to add a discussion about a certification program for non-profits and revisions to the community recognition program made by Vice Mayor Joseph, seconded by Council Member David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicolle Hall, Deputy City Clerk