CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 15, 2025
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
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) Cherri Walton v. City of American Canyon (Napa Superior Court Case No. 25CV000796). f) Liability Claim: Orchard Partners LLC & Napa Logistics Associates, LLC.
3. Matters Relating to Public Employment - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). Position: City Attorney 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
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
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
4. Proclamation: July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by the members of the Parks and Recreation Department. A presentation was made by Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda with Recreation Manager Alana Behn.
5. Presentation - Friends of the Napa River
Council received a presentation from the Barry Christian, Treasurer, Friends of the Napa River with Francie Winnen, President, Friends of the Napa River. They presented Council with an ecology atlas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Farrah Coloma was called to speak; Sophie Borgand was called to speak; Karla Ivan was called to speak; Joan Bennett was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Robert Raven was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Consent Items 9, 11 and 14 will be heard as Business Items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to approve Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 9, 11 and 14, which are pulled for discussion made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
6. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held on June 17, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held on June 17, 2025.
7. Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Open Space Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee Meeting held on June 17, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the special Joint City Council/Open Space Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee Meeting held on June 17, 2025
8. Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Parks and Community Services Committee Meeting held on June 17, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the special Joint City Council/Parks and Community Services Committee Meeting held on June 17, 2025
9. Facility Naming
Pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Lamattina to commend the hard work of the Parks and Community Services Commission in this project. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-63 renaming Community Park I, Community Park II, and the "former" Napa Junction Elementary School made by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
10. Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-64 Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to Initiate Reorganization Proceedings for the Paoli Watson Territory.
11. PACE Supply Annual Purchase Order
Pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Oro. Additional information provided by City Manager Jason Holley with Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-65 authorizing the City Manager to approve a purchase order for Pace Supply not to exceed $200,000 annually. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
12. Acceptance of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-66 authorizing the Police Chief to accept a grant award in the amount of $87,557.44 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Program for the purchase of a 2025 Ford Mustang enforcement vehicle. Including overtime wages for officers to perform DUI/Drug Enforcement operations targeting impaired driving within the City of American Canyon.
13. On-Call Tree Services Agreements
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-67 authorizing the City Manager to enter into on-call agreements 2025-A130, 2025-A131 and 2025-132 with three (3) tree servicing companies for tree cutting, trimming, removal and maintenance.
14. Rio Del Mar Extension to State Route 29
Pulled from the Consent Calendar by Vice Mayor Joseph. Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Barry Christian was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to continue the item awarding a design contract to Kimley-Horn for an amount not to exceed $367,080 in conjunction with the Rio Del Mar Extension Project (TR26-0200) to the first meeting of September made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
15. Wetlands Restoration Grant Acceptance
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-68 accepting grant funds from the San Francisco Restoration Bay Authority for the American Canyon Wetlands Restoration and Public Access Project (PR26- 0100)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Extension Council received a Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Extension staff report and presentation from Senior Planner William He with Property Development Manager Steven Lay, G3 Enterprises. Exparte disclosures from Vice Mayor Joseph, Councilmember Oro, Councilmember Lamattina, and Mayor Washington. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ernie Knodel was called to speak. The public comment period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2025- 03 to approve a Development Agreement (2025-A137) for a 5-Year extension to the Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement from September 3, 2025, to September 3, 2030, located at the southeast corner of Devlin Road and South Kelly Road APN 057-090-086 (PL25-0008) as modified during the meeting. made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
BUSINESS
17. Parking Restrictions on Broadway and in Municipal Lots Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Police Chief Rick Greenberg. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; On the Russell Charpentier was called to speak.
The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-69 restricting overnight parking on Broadway (from 2801 Broadway to southerly City limits) made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-70 restricting overnight parking on municipal lots made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
18. Business License Fee Program
Council received a Business License Fee Program staff report and presentation from Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Barry Christian was called to speak; Joan Bennett was called to speak; Farrah Coloma was called to speak. The public comment period was closed. No council action was requested on this matter.
19. Legal Services Agreement
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley with Teresa Highsmith of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Joan Bennett was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to approve by Minute Order 2025-17 a legal services agreement (Agreement 2025-138) with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley and approve by Minute Order 2025-18 the appointment of Teresa Highsmith as City Attorney made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Brando Cruz
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
20. Q1 FY25/26 Capital Project Schedule Update
Council received a Q1 FY25/26 Capital Project Schedule Update from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
21. Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
22. Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
23. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk