CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 16, 2025
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Washington opened Public Comments. Written: Ernie Knodel. Oral: 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). One (1) Matters.
2. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957) Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:37 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
3. Presentation - Community Action Napa Valley
Council received a Community Action Napa Valley presentation from Board Chair Doug Hawker, with Board Member Leon Garcia.
4. Proclamation - National Community Planning Month 2025 Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Planning Commissioner Marilyn Abelon.
5. Proclamation - Suicide Prevention Month 2025
Mayor Washington announced the Suicide Prevention Month 2025 proclamation. It was received by Prevention Director Jeni Olsen, MENTIS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Barry Christian was called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Hugh Marquez 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, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
6. Minutes of September 2, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on September 2, 2025.
7. Closed Session Report for September 2, 2025
Action: Approved the Closed Session Report for the meeting of September 2, 2025.
8. Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) Adoption
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-81 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon adopting the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).
9. Business License Fee Program Amendments Second Reading Action: Approved second reading by title only, adopting Ordinance 2025-04 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, amending chapter 5.04.220 and chapter 5.04.410 of the City of American Canyon Municipal Code, regulating exemption for charitable and nonprofit organizations and business license fees - flat rate.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing Items.
BUSINESS
10. Contract Award for the Synagro Water Reclamation Facility Sludge Hauling and Biosolids Project (WW-26-0400)
Council received a Synagro Water Reclamation Facility Sludge Hauling and Biosolids Project staff report from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods with Environmental Services Manager Pam Phillips and Chief Plant Operator Nolan Garcia.
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-82 amending the FY2025-26 Capital Budget and increasing the FY2025-26 Project Budget from $500,000 to $620,000; awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2025-A-187) to Synagro in the amount of $610,987, and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget, in conjunction with the Sludge Removal and Hauling Project (WW26-0400) 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
11. Public Works Utilities Update
Council received a Public Works Utilities update from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods with Environmental Services Manager Pam Phillips, Chief Plant Operator Nolan Garcia, and Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick. No action was taken on this matter.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
12. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
13. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk