CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL – CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENT – CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
4:30 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). Two (2) Matters.
3. Matters Relating to Public Employment - Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(e) and 54957(b).Position: City Attorney
4. Matters Relating to Public Employment - Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(e) and 54957(b).Position: City Manager 5:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. State of the City and City Council Open House: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (In Person Only) Council recessed to the in-person open house at 5:35 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Consent Calendar items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
6. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
Council received a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Amendments staff report and presentation from Interim Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Joey Palma was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak.
The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-09 approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
7. Human Resources Annual Presentation
Council received and filed a Human Resources Annual report and presentation from Human Resources Officer II Scott Corey. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda, Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk