CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 18, 2025
4:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 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
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M. 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 6:30 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
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 Acknowledging Holi
Mayor Washington announced the Holi proclamation. It was received by Arvind Nischal and his family, who provided refreshments for council and community.
6. Presentation - Community Leaders Coalition
Council received a presentation from Director Michele Grupe, Community Leaders Coalition, requesting a letter of support for the Immigrant/LGTBQ+/BIPOC Community.
Mayor Washington called for a 10 minute recess.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Rhonda Zuniga was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole 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 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. Minutes of February 28, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Workshop held on February 28, 2025.
8. Minutes of March 4, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 2025.
9. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 2025.
10. Tripepi Smith Communications Services Agreement Amendment Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-18 approving Amendment No.1 (Agreement 2025-35) to Agreement No. 2024-89 with Tripepi Smith adding an additional $50,000 for Strategic Communication, Graphic Design, and Marketing Support Services.
11. American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 12.04.051 Skatepark Use Action: Waive the second reading, read by title only, and adopt 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.
BUSINESS
12. 2024 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report Council received and filed a 2024 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper, with Senior Planner William He. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Zoe Siegel was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
13. American Canyon Police Department 2024 Annual Report Council received and filed an American Canyon Police Department 2024 Annual Report staff report and presentation from Police Chief Rick Greenberg. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ingrid Schubert was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Father Frederick K.A. Kurubebi was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Sophie Borgeand was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
14. Brand and Editorial Style Guide Update and 2024 Annual Communications Report Council received a Brand and Editorial Style Guide Update staff report and presentation from Communications Manager Jen Kansanback. Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Communications Manager Jen Kansanback then presented the 2024 Annual Communications Report for Council to receive and file.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-19 approving the updated Brand and Editorial Style Guide as amended to incorporate council comments 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
15. Funding for the Juneteenth Festival Celebration
Council received a Juneteenth Festival Celebration staff report from City Manager Jason Holley with event organizer Brenda Knight. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Joan Bennett was called to speak; Frank Coppola was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comment period was closed. Council provided direction to staff.
16. 1661 Green Island Road Property
Council received a 1661 Green Island Road Property staff report from City Manager Jason Holley with a presentation from Andrea Matarazzo, Pioneer Law Group, LLC and property owner David Gilbreth.
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments received from: Nathell Buford, Jerry Negrete, Robert Scalcione, Jerry Hoffman, Joy Malinowski, Jeannette Goyetche, Lauren Buford, Julia Salvador, Veronika Annal, Andrea Maniscalco, Nicola Areshenko, Chris James, T L Wong, Elmer Manaid, Fran Lemos, Colleen Hershon, Charesa Harper, Yvonne Baginski, Susan Crosby, Lori Stelling, Elaine Herrick, Tara McClinton-Horner, Jose Rangel, Anne Ramos, Wayne Antol, Pat Friday, Robert Raven, Lupe Vazquez, Greenbelt Alliance, Napa Solano Audubon Society.
Oral comments: Patti Heidl was called to speak; Kimberly Richard was called to speak; Scott Thomason was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Joey Palma was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Sarah Sherertz was called to speak; Eunice Malley was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Zoe Siegel was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Jake Ruygit was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Joan Bennett was called to speak; Sophie Borgeand was called to speak; Debbie Runkey was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-07 authorizing the mayor to sign a "Letter of Support" for a landowner application to LAFCO for the expansion of American Canyon's Sphere of Influence to include the 1661 Green Island Road property 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, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no Management Staff items.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
18. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
19. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk