CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 6, 2025
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The 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
Councilmember David Oro arrived at 5:05 p.m.
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). e) City of American Canyon v. Rudy Ornelas Jr. (Napa County Superior Court Case No 25CV000776). 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 6:36 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. ACHS Link Crew Presentation
Council received a presentation from the American Canyon High School Link Crew students.
4. Special Recognition of Napa Valley Youth of the Year Melody Kondor Mayor Washington presented a special recognition honoring American Canyon youth Melody Kondor who was selected as Boys & Girls Club Napa Valley Youth of the Year. It was received by Melody.
5. Proclamation - May 2025 is Water Safety Month
Mayor Washington announced May 2025 as Water Safety Month. The proclamation was received by City of American Canyon lifeguards.
6. Proclamation: Asian American and Native Hawaiian - Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Washington announced the Asian American and Native Hawaiian - Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation. It was received by Bobby Seronio, Jr., with his son Bobby Seronio III, and Planning Commissioner Davet Mohammed.
7. Proclamation: Older American's Month
Mayor Washington announced the Older American's Month proclamation. It was received by Anne Payne of Area Agency on Aging with Planning Commissioner Davet Mohammed representing Soroptimists and other members of the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar 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
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - April 1, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return for Closed Session for April 1, 2025.
9. Minutes of April 15, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of April 15, 2025.
10. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - April 15, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for April 15, 2025.
11. Minutes of April 29, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of April 29, 2025.
12. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - April 29, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Special City Council Closed Session meeting of April 29, 2025.
13. Water Bottle Filling Stations
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-23 increasing the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Public Works Solid Waste Budget in the amount of $275,000 for the purchase and installation of water bottle refill stations, the purchase of beverage recycling receptacles and the purchase of a portable hydration station.
14. Notice of Completion for the Newell Open Space Improvements Project (PR13-0200) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-24 accepting the project as complete and authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion (Agreement 2025-62) in conjunction with the Newell Open Space Improvements Project (PR13-0200).
15. Notice of Completion for the Benton Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR22-0400) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-25 accepting the project as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion (Agreement 2025-63), and releasing a Retention payment to Ghilotti Construction Company in conjunction with the Benton Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR22-0400).
16. 2025 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy Action: Adopted Minute Order 2025-11 approving the 2025 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy.
17. Sourcewell Purchase of Two CXT, Inc. Denali Restrooms Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-26 increasing the project budget for the Northampton Park Restroom Project (PR23-0500) from $165,000 to $195,000, increasing the project budget for the Silver Oak Park Restroom Project (PR23-0700) from $165,000 to $195,000, and authorizing the purchase of two CXT Incorporated Denali restrooms in an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,654 in conjunction with the respective park projects.
18. Update City Classification Plan
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-27 updating the City's Classification Plan.
19. Projects Funded by SB1/Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-28 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
20. Hampton Inn Hotel - Development Impact Fee Deferral Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-29 deferring the payment timing for certain Hampton Inn Hotel Impact Fees from prior to Building Permit issuance to prior to Certificate of Use and Occupancy; 3443 Broadway (BP24-0124)
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
21. Measure U 5-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 Council received a Measure U 5-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-30 approving a Five-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 under Measure U (Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act.) made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, 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
22. Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project Construction Budget Council received a Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project Construction Budget staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-31 amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $7,666,232 to $8,216,232 in conjunction with the Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project (TR24-0300) 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
23. Council Committee Appointments
Council received a Council Committee Appointments 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 2025-12 modifying the 2025 Council Committee Appointment List and creating a Communications subcommittee with Councilmember Oro and Mayor Washington as members 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
24. AB 2561 Presentation on Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment & Retention Efforts in 2024 Council received an AB 2561 Presentation on Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment & Retention Efforts in 2024 staff report from Human Resources Officer II Scott Corey. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed. No action was taken on this matter.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
25. Public Works Utilities Update
Council received a Public Works Utilities Update from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods. An additional oral update was given by Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
26. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Cruz
27. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
28. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda Parking Issue/Options for Broadway Project 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk