CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 15, 2025
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:00 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
5:00 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).
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 6:38 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
3. Proclamation - Years of Service for Jen Kansanback
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Jen Kansanback. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Pam Phillips was called to speak; Tom Phillips was called to speak; Christina Lee was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Supervisor Belia Ramos was called to speak; The public comment period was closed.
4. Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2025 Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Christina Gomez, Sexual Assault Victim Services Program Manager for NEWS – Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments were received from: _______ Oral comments: Cindy Lederer was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetch was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Arvind Nischal was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Laura Previlo was called to speak; Karen Fritz 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
5. Minutes of April 1, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 1, 2025.
6. Napa County Animal Shelter Contract Extension
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-22 authorizing an extension of the term of the Professional Services Agreement (Agreement 2025-45) with Napa County for Animal Shelter Services through June 30, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
7. The Wall That Heals
Council received a Wall That Heals staff report and presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Sophie was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-08 appointing Councilmember Cruz and Mayor Washington to an ad hoc subcommittee to assist in planning The Wall That Heals event and report back to the City Council on event logistics and community engagement. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, 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. Fil-Am Dual Citizenship Outreach Event Fee Waiver
Council received a Fil-Am Dual Citizenship Outreach Event Fee Waiver staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Joseph Mangapot was called to speak; Sophie was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-09 approving the waiver of the facility rental fee for the use of a city facility by the Philippine Consulate General's Office 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
9. General Plan Comprehensive Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Zoning Code Amendment Workshop
Council participated in a received General Plan Comprehensive Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Zoning Code Amendment Workshop with Gianna Meschi, Rincon Consultants. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Chris Benz was called to speak; Jim Wilson was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Katherine Bit was called to speak. The public comment period was closed. No action was taken on this matter.
10. FY 2025-26 Strategic Work Plan
Council received a FY 2025-26 Strategic Work Plan staff report from City Manager Jason Holley.
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none.
The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-10 approving the FY 2025-26 Strategic Work Plan made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, 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
11. Parks and Recreation Department Update
Council received a Parks and Recreation Department Update staff report and presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: Karen Fritz 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.
12. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda a presentation by the Audubon Society 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk