REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
March 18, 2025
6:30 PM
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Mayor: Pierre Washington
Vice Mayor: Mark Joseph
Councilmembers: Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, David Oro CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 18, 2025
4:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
The mayor will call the meeng to order and conduct roll call. Council will immediately convene into Closed Session aer hearing any public comment on Closed Session items. At 6:30 p.m. the Council will reconvene into Open Session and then resume Closed Session at the end of the meeting to address outstanding items, if necessary.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. Comments must be made in person and are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session. Comments for Items not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda will be heard during the Open Session Public Comment period.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – An'cipated Li'ga'on. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three (3) Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Exis'ng Li'ga'on. 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. Ma;ers Rela'ng to Public Employment - Public Employee Performance Evalua'on Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(e) and 54957(b). Position: City Attorney
4. Ma;ers Rela'ng to Public Employment - Public Employee Performance Evalua'on 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 18, 2025
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation Acknowledging Holi
6. Presentation - Community Leaders Coalition
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda and are within the subject ma(er jurisdicon of the City Council. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session.The City Council is prohibited by law from taking any acon on ma(ers discussed that are not on the agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the City Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
AGENDA CHANGES
The Mayor and Council may change the order of the Agenda or request discussion of a Consent Item. A member of the Public may request discussion of a Consent Item by making that request during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Minutes of February 28, 2025
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Special City Council Workshop held on February 28, 2025.
8. Minutes of March 4, 2025
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Mee"ng of March 4, 2025.
9. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Recommendation: Approve the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 2025.
10. Tripepi Smith Communications Services Agreement Amendment Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu"on approving Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2024- 89 with Tripepi Smith adding an addi"onal $50,000 for Strategic Communica"on, Graphic Design, and Marketing Support Services.
11. American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 12.04.051 Skatepark Use Recommendation: Waive the second reading, read by "tle only, and adopt an Ordinance of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Chapter 12.04.051 "Skatepark Use" to the American Canyon Municipal Code.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 18, 2025
12. 2024 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report Recommendation: Receive and file annual 2024 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
13. American Canyon Police Department 2024 Annual Report Recommendation: Receive and file the American Canyon Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report
14. Brand and Editorial Style Guide Update and 2024 Annual Communications Report Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu"on approving the updated Brand and Editorial Style Guide and receive and file the 2024 Annual Communications Report.
15. Funding for the Juneteenth Festival Celebration
Recommendation: Receive informa"on and provide direc"on to staff regarding a request from the American Canyon Arts Foundation in support of the Juneteenth Festival.
16. 1661 Green Island Road Property
Recommendation: Adopt a Minute Order authorizing the mayor to sign a "Le4er of Support" for a landowner applica"on to LAFCO for the expansion of American Canyon's Sphere of Influence to include the 1661 Green Island Road property.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Mayor and Council may comment on ma(ers of public concern and announce ma(ers of public interest; no collective council action will be taken.
17. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
18. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
19. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk for the City of American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda of the City Council was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date. ______________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
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