CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 3, 2025
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 4:30 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
Councilmember Brando Cruz arrived at 4:37 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
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).
e) Cherri Walton v. City of American Canyon (Napa Superior Court Case No. 25CV000796). 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:40 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
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. Update from Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos
Council received a presentation from Napa County Supervisor of District 5 Belia Ramos.
4. Proclamation: June 2025 as PRIDE Month
Mayor Washington announced the June 2025 as PRIDE Month proclamation. It was received by Kylee of LGBTQ Connection Napa Valley.
5. Juneteenth Proclamation and Business License Fee Waiver Mayor Washington announced Juneteenth proclamation. It was received by Brenda Knight with other community members.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Minute Order 2025-14 waiving Business License Fees for performers in the 2025 Juneteenth Event. 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Scott Myer was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Arvind Nischal was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Meeting recessed at 7:28 p.m. to enjoy refreshments.
Meeting resumed at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Washington reopened public comments. Oral comments: Fran Lemos 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 the 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, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
6. Minutes of May 20, 2025 - Special Closed Session
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Closed Session City Council meeting held on May 20, 2025.
7. Minutes of May 20, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on May 20, 2025.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for May 20, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of May 20, 2025.
9. Napa Pasture Protein Grazing Agreement Amendment No. 1 Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-41 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 (Agreement 2025-76) to Agreement No. 2024-71 with Napa Pasture Protein, increasing the contract amount $118,000, for a total amount not to exceed $236, 000 for Fiscal Year 25/26 citywide grazing.
10. Annual Communications Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-42 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement (Agreement 2025-71) with Tripepi Smith for strategic communications, graphic design, and marketing support services in the amount not to exceed $233,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26, contingent on budget adoption for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
11. General Plan Municipal Code Consistency Updates
Action: Waived final 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.
12. Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project Construction Budget Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-43 amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing Project Budget from $2,539,438 to $2,714,438 in conjunction with the Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project (TR23-0100).
13. Permit Technician Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-44 approving Amendment 3 (Agreement 2025-78) to Agreement 2022-A136 with the BPR Consulting Group to extend the contract for Permit Technician Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2025/26 and increase the total contract amount by $120,000 not to exceed $444,500.
14. Open Gov CMMS Amendment #1
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-45 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment #1 (2025-81) to Agreement 2025-08 - OpenGov (CMMS) to add the Transportation Domain.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2025/26 Council received a Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2025/26 staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-46 approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer's Report for the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, approving the budgets within the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment diagram and the annual assessment amounts, and authorizing the levy and collection of annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26 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
16. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget for Adoption Council received a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget staff report and presentation from Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez and Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-47 to approve the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and authorize the City Manager to increase the appropriations for FY 2025-26 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount encumbered for expenses that did not occur prior to the end of FY 2024-25 but are expected to be expended in FY 2025-26 consistent with the original purpose. 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
BUSINESS
17. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2025/26 - 2029/30) Council received a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2025/26 - 2029/30) staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Scott Myer was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-48 adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26 - 2029/30. 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest
18. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
19. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk