CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 4, 2025
4:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 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 COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments on Closed Session items.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three (3) Matters.
2. 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).
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 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 6:35 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
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation - March 2025 as Women's History Month
Mayor Washington announced the March 2025 as Women's History Month proclamation. It was received by members of the American Canyon Soroptimists.
6. Proclamation - March 2025 as Red Cross Month
Mayor Washington announced the March 2025 as Red Cross Month proclamation. It was received by Napa County Disaster Team Coordinator Pam Chappell and ACHS Red Cross Club President Yesha Sacatani.
7. Proclamation - Acknowledging the Muslim Holiday of Ramadan Mayor Washington announced the Acknowledging the Muslim Holiday of Ramadan proclamation. It was received by Mariam Aboudamous.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments received from: Charles Plummer; Raffi Boloyan. Oral comments: Suhani Gir was called to speak; David Gilbrath was called to speak; Rob Hall was called to speak; Aaron Plascencia was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Shanda Neumeyer was called to speak; Janelle Sellick was called to speak; Fran Lemos 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 CONSENT CALENDAR made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, 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
8. Minutes of February 4, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 4, 2025.
9. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for February 4, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting held on February 4, 2025.
10. Minutes of February 18, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Rescheduled City Council Meeting held on February 18, 2025.
11. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for February 18, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting held on February 18, 2025.
12. Minutes of February 25, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes for the Special City Council Closed Session meeting held on February 25, 2025.
13. Notice of Completion for the Green Island Road Rule 20A/B Utility Undergrounding Project (TR16-0703)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-09 accepting the contracted work as complete, and authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion in conjunction with the Green Island Road Rule 20A/B Utility Undergrounding Project (TR16-0703)
14. Notice of Completion for Skatepark Relocation (PR22-0100) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-10 accepting the Skatepark Relocation Project (PR22-0100) as complete and authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion.
15. Coastland, Amendment #1 to Task Order #2 for Inspection Services Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-12 approving Amendment #1 (Agreement 2025-30) to Agreement #2024-A101 with Coastland Civil Engineering for Construction Inspection Services in the Amount of $210,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $460,000.
16. Watson Ranch Lot 10 Public Improvements Acceptance
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-12 accepting the public streets and appurtenant utilities improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Lot 10 Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Improvements Project.
17. Chavan and Associates, LLP Audit Services Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract (Agreement 2025-31 with Chavan and Associates, LLP to provide professional auditing and reporting services for three years beginning with the FY2024-25 Audit in the amount not to exceed $159,500.
18. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarter 2 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Giovannoni Logistics Center Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit Extension Council received a Giovannoni Logistics Center Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit Extension staff report from Senior Planner William He with Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comment received from: Ernie Knodel. Oral comments: Senior Vice President, Development and Entitlements, Joe Livaich of Buzz Oats; Jim Moose, Remy-Moose LLD. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-14 for a twelve-month extension to the Giovannoni Logistics Center Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit from March 21, 2025, to March 21, 2026, APNs 057-130-034 and 057-130-036 (File No. PL24-0031) 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
20. American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 12.04.051 Skatepark Use Council received an American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 12.04.051 Skatepark Use staff report from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2025-01 of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Chapter 12.04.051 "Skatepark Use" to the American Canyon Municipal Code made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, 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
BUSINESS
21. Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project (PR19-0100)
Council received a Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project (PR19-0100) staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with consultant Senior Associate Rachel Brinkerhoff, Studio 1515 Landscape Architect. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-15 1) amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $450,000 to $950,000; 2) awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2025-32) to Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $679,065.95, and 3) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget, in conjunction with the Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project (PR19-0100) made by Councilmember David Oro, 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
22. Community Service Awards Selection Policy
Council received a Community Service Awards Selection Policy staff report introduction from City Manager Jason Holley, with clarifying information from Vice Mayor Mark Joseph and Councilmember David Oro. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-16 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2020-26 with the updated Community Service Awards Selection Policy to be effective May 1, 2025, made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, 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
23. Parks and Recreation Refund Policy
Council received a Parks and Recreation Refund Policy staff report from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-17 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2009-113 and Resolution 2008-153 with the updated Parks and Recreation Refund Policy made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda, Community Development Director Brent Cooper, and Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
24. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
25. Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
26. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
27. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to the March 18, 2025, agenda, discussion of Green Island SOI Letter of Support made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk