CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
November 4, 2025
AMENDED AGENDA
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. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957) Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager
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) American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002277)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (2) Matters.
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
4. Update from Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos
Council received an update from Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos.
5. Proclamation: Veterans Day
Mayor Washington announced the Veteran's Day proclamation. It was received by veteran Beth Marcus.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Nancy Nabrynski was called to speak; Susan Watkins 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
6. Minutes of October 21, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2025.
7. 2024 Annual Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Review Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-88 finding that G3 Kelly Devlin LLC demonstrated "Good Faith Efforts" to comply with the Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement obligations during Calendar Year 2024 (PL25-0012).
8. Marcus Road Extension
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-89 approving Partial Acceptance of the Public Improvements Associated with the Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure Marcus Road Extension Project (DV24-0011)
9. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarter 1 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
10. Energy Independence and Affordability Act Letter of Support Council received an Energy Independence and Affordability Act Letter of Support request from Anna Chouteau, Field Representative from Congressman Mike Thompson's Office. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Minute Order 2025-22 authorizing the mayor to sign a Letter of Support for the Federal Energy Independence and Affordability Act. 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Council returned to closed session. Closed session adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk