CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 7, 2025
3:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 3:31 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
There were no public comments.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
a. Property: APN: 059-020-023; Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager b. Property: APN’s: 057-090-065, 057-120-036, 059-020-044, 059-020-044, 059-020-043, 057-120-017, 057-430-001, 059-430-002; Agency negotiator: 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 6:32 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 Teresa Highsmith.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Executive Director Tracy Lamb of Napa NEWS.
4. Proclamation: Filipino American History Month
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Farrah Coloma of Friendors and President Jodi Cruz of Fil-Am.
5. Proclamation: The Wall That Heals Week
Mayor Washington announced the proclamation. It was received by Hugh Marquez and the members of the Wall that Heals Volunteer Committee.
6. Appointment of Youth Commissioners/Oaths of Office
Following the appointment, City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss administered an Oath of Office to the Youth Commissioners.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-20 appointing Youth Commissioners:
Abyssinia Belvin and Royce Hall to the Planning Commission; Saniya Chandy and Charles Plummer, V to the Parks and Community Services Commission; and Katherine Bit to the Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission and directing the City Clerk to administer an Oath of Office to the Youth Commissioners made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Michael Mendaros was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Leon Garcia 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 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
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
7. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on September 16, 2025
8. Minutes of Special Joint City Council/Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council/Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission meeting held on September 16, 2025.
9. Minutes of Special City Council Closed Session
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session held on September 30, 2025.
10. The Wall That Heals Special Event
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-83 authorizing a budget appropriation of $14,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Reserve to the Parks and Recreation Community Events Division (100-70-790-43115) for The Wall That Heals event.
11. Parking Restrictions on Danrose Drive
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-84 restricting overnight parking on Danrose Drive near City Limits.
12. Corporation Yard Relocation and Facility Upgrade Project Budget Increase Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-85 increasing the Project Budget for the Corporation Yard Relocation and Facility Upgrade Project (CF23-0300) from $1,780,000 to $2,015,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.
BUSINESS
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: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-86 approving the updated Community Grant Program Policy 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
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
14. Staff Position for Sustainability
Council received a Staff Position for Sustainability staff report from City Manager Jason Holley.
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Nance Matson was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-87 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to Increase Line Item 100-10-120-41120 "Wages - Part-Time" by $30,000 to add part-time, limited term personnel in the City Manager's Department in furtherance of the City's Sustainability Goal and Strategic Work Plan made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: Councilmember David Oro
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Brando Cruz
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
15. Q2 FY25/26 Capital Project Schedule Update
Council received a Q2 FY25-26 Capital Project Schedule Update from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies and provided feedback.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
16. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Future Agenda Items of Note
Council reviewed future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk