CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 2, 2025
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The 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
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments on closed session items.
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). One (1) Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:43 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 Teresa Highsmith.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Leon Garcia.
3. Presentation - Audubon Society (Council Requested Item) Council received a presentation from the Napa-Solano Audubon Society president Mark Stephenson.
4. Presentation - Community Action Napa Valley
This item was rescheduled to September 16, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Karen Berry was called to speak; Bill Harper was called to speak; William Baker was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Vanessa was called to speak; 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 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
Excused: None
5. Minutes of August 5, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 5, 2025.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for August 19, 2025 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Special City Council Closed Session meeting of August 19, 2025.
7. TDA-3 Resolution of Local Support for Green Island Road Class I Trail Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-77 to request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding in conjunction with the Green Island Road Class I Trail Project.
8. Watson Ranch Lot 7 Final Map
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-78 taking the following actions in conjunction with the Watson Ranch Lot 7 Project: Approving the Final Map to subdivide the Watson Ranch Lot 7 Property to create 136 lots and 15 parcels and to accept the referenced dedication offered thereon; and Approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Agreement 2025-A179) for the Project.
9. Measure U Master Agreement - Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-79 approving the Measure U Master Agreement (Agreement 2025-A-180) between the City of American Canyon and the Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency.
10. 2025 Newell Open Space Management Plan
Action: Adopted a Resolution 2025-80 approving the 2025 Newell Open Space Management Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Business License Fee Program
Council received an Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2025-04 Amending the Municipal Code pertaining to Business Licenses Business from Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz.
Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak. The public comments period and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt the staff recommendation to waive reading and read by title only the first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 Amending the Municipal Code pertaining to Business Licenses 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
BUSINESS
12. Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Business Meeting
Council received a Voting Delegate staff report from City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-19 selecting Councilmember Brando Cruz as the Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Business Meeting, with no alternate selection 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
13. Community Grant Program Policy
Council received a Community Grant Program Policy staff report from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak; Farrah Coloma was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Council provided directions to staff to update the Community Grant policy to soften eligibility requirements more as guidance than disqualification and maximize flexibility for PCS discretion to ensure widespread community benefit with an emphasis on groups who donate any proceeds from events back into the community.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
14. Community Development Building & Safety Update
Council received a Community Development Building & Safety update from 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.
15. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
16. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk