CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 20, 2025
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
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
4:30 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, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
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: Meet Me in the Street with Kids Commerce Program and Business License Fee Waiver Mayor Washington announced the Meet Me in the Street proclamation. It was received by Valerie ZizakMorais, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-13 waiving Business License Fees for youth participants in the 2025 American Canyon Chamber of Commerce's "Kid's Commerce" program. made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
4. Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Mayor Washington announced the National Public Works Week proclamation. It was received by Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and the staff of Public Works.
5. Proclamation: Memorial Day 2025
Mayor Washington announced the Memorial Day 2025 proclamation. It was received by veterans Hugh Marquez, Sindy Biederman and Beth Marcus.
6. Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Washington announced the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation. It was received by Nathan Hobbs, Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health.
7. Presentation: American Canyon Annual Report from the City of Napa Housing Authority Council received an American Canyon Annual Report from the Jonathen Sakamoto City of Napa Housing Authority.
8. Presentation: Fair Housing Napa Valley Annual Report Council received a Fair Housing Napa Valley Annual Report from Patty James, Fair Housing Napa Valley.
9. Presentation: Napa Sonoma ADU Annual Report
Council received a Napa Sonoma ADU Annual Report from Scott Johnson, Director of Napa Sonoma ADU.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Jeff Tragger was called to speak; Brenda Knight was called to speak; Ronnie Stewart was called to speak; Scott Meyer was called to speak; Shirley Plum 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 Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
Excused: None
10. Minutes of May 6, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 6, 2025.
11. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of May 20, 2025.
12. Notice of Completion for Playground Replacement Project (PR21-0100) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-32 accepting the Playground Replacement Project (PR21-0100) for Linwood Park, Via Bellagio Park, and Northampton Park as complete and authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion (2025-08-R).
13. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarter 3 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
14. MTC Resolution of Local Support
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-33 authorizing the filing of an application for funding assigned to MTC and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurance to complete the Melvin Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR27-0100).
15. ECS Imaging, Inc. 5-year Agreement for Laserfiche Cloud Software Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-34 approving Amendment No. 1 (Agreement 2025-68) to Agreement No. 2022-77 with ECS Imaging, Inc., extending cloud-based Laserfiche software services through June 2030, in an amount not to exceed $189,810.
16. Granicus, LLC. 3-Year Agreement for Government Transparency Suite Software Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-35 a resolution approving Amendment No. 3 (Agreement 2025-69) to Agreement No. 2018-163 with Granicus, LLC. extending website and meeting management services through June 2028, in an amount not to exceed $112,950.
17. Canyon Estates Public Improvements Final Acceptance Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-36 for final acceptance of the public improvements associated with the Canyon Estates Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. General Plan Comprehensive Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Zoning Code Amendment Council received a General Plan Comprehensive Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Zoning Code Amendment staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments received from:
Scott Thomason; Napa Climate Now. Oral comments: Maia Medalalle was called to speak; Madeline Chiu was called to speak; Sophie Wassef was called to speak; Arua Adhme was called to speak; Mr. Wilson was called to speak; Kate Bit was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; CJ Mintalar was called to speak; The public comments period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-37 to: (i) Certify the Comprehensive Technical General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2022070038), (ii) Adopt CEQA Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and (III) Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-38 adopting the Comprehensive 2040 Technical General Plan Update and Policies to sustain compliance with the 2024 Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan amending section 9.2 to include the word public and adding language “to achieve its goal of net zero climate pollution by 2030” made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
Action: Motion to adopt Waived the first reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2025- 02 amending the Zoning Code, American Canyon Title 19 to be consistent with the General Plan and the Napa County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
BUSINESS
19. Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2025/26 Council received an Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2025/26 staff report 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 2025-39 initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect annual assessments, and setting the Public Hearing for consideration of the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessments for FY2025/26 for June 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
20. Contract Award for the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700) Council received a Contract Award for the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16- 0700) staff report 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 2025-40 amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the FY24-25 Budget from $13,791,725 to $16,353,725; awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2025-70) to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $12,116,149; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2025-71) with Consor North America, Inc. for Construction Management Services in an amount not to exceed $1,102,000; and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Construction Budget in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700). made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
21. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Council received a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget staff report and presentation from Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez with Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz. 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
There were no management and staff oral reports.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
22. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
23. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda item considering the waiver of business license fees for participants of the Juneteenth event to the June 3, 2025 agenda, and to review all special event fees at a later meeting date made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember David Oro
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk