CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 21, 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
Excused: None
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). One (1) Matter.
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:41 p.m.
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. Proclamation - October 2025 National Code Enforcement Appreciation Month Mayor Washington announced the 2025 National Code Enforcement Appreciation Month proclamation. It was received by Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford. Following the proclamation was a Code Enforcement Update from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford.
10. Community Development Code Enforcement Update
4. Presentation: Spirit Horse
Council received a Spirit Horse presentation from Charlotte Dougherty, Spirit Horse Director.
5. Presentation: Manilla Munchies Event
Council received a Manilla Munchies Event recap presentation from Farrah Coloma with the Manilla Munchies team.
11. The Wall that Heals Recap
Council received a The Wall that Heals recap presentation from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda.
6. Presentation: Diwali - The Festival of Lights
Mayor Washington announced the Diwali - The Festival of Lights proclamation. It was received by Arvind Nischal, who made a brief Diwali presentation and brought cake for the council and community to enjoy.
Meeting recessed at 7:48 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Leon Garcia was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Barry Christian was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak.
The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Item 10 was moved to be immediately after Item 3.
Item 11 was moved to be immediately after Item 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, 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
7. Minutes of October 7, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on October 7, 2025.
8. Closed Session Report
Action: Approved the Closed Session report for the meeting of October 7, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
9. Watson Ranch Specific Plan Implementation
Council received a Watson Ranch Specific Plan Implementation staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Developer Terrence McGrath, McGrath Properties provided information and answered questions with Skyler Sanders and Will Carlson of CBG. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: Yvonne Baginski. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Barry Christian was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to approve a Notice of Intent to apply to the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control for an "Entertainment Zone" at the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens 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
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 - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
13. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
10. Community Development Code Enforcement Update - Heard after Item 3.
11. The Wall that Heals Recap - Heard after Item 5
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk