CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 1, 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 6:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Daisy Co-op Troop #31566 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Daisy Troop Co-op Troop #31566.
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
6. Proclamation - April 22, 2025, as Earth Day
Mayor Washington announced the Earth Day proclamation. It was received by ACCPF Teen Wild volunteers Quinn Hilton, Tate Hilton and Amanda Long.
7. Presentation - Community Benefits Program
Council received a Community Benefits Program presentation from Business Representative, District 1 Alicia Mijares of Sheet Metal Worker's Local Union No. 104.
8. Presentation - AC Community Cats
Council received a Community Cats presentation from Director of Development Gina Griggs of Community Cats.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; Russell Charpentier was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Sebastian Pridmore was called to speak; Sienna Salstus was called to speak; Janelle Sellick 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 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
9. Minutes of March 18, 2025
Action: Approved the Regular City Council minutes from the meeting of March 18, 2025.
10. Minutes of March 21, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Workshop of March 21, 2025.
11. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of March 18, 2025.
12. Juneteenth Independence Day Special Event
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-20 approving a donation of $10,000 to the American Canyon Arts Foundation for the 2025 Juneteenth Independence Day Special Event.
13. Information Technology Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-21 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract extension (Agreement 2025-45) with Definitive Networks, Inc for the lease, warranty, maintenance and support services of information technology equipment, software licensing and telephone systems and equipment.
There were no public hearing items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
14. Statement of Support for Marginalized Communities
The Statement of Support was read by Mayor Washington and signed by all councilmembers.
15. Capital Improvement Project Update on Park Projects Council received a Capital Improvement Project Update on Park Projects staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Scott Myer was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
16. Q4 FY24/25 Capital Project Schedule Update
Council received oral updates from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
17. Council Committee Report - Commissioner Brando Cruz
18. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
19. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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