CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
November 18, 2025
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council 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
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 - 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)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two (2) Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:36 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. Polco Best in Governance Award
Council received a Polco Best in Governance Award presentation from City Manager Jason Holley. it was received by Valerie Zizak-Morais, Chamber of Commerce; NVUSD Board members Eve Ryser, President, Lisa W. Chu, Ph.D. – Vice President, Rosanna Mucetti, ED.D. – NVUSD Superintendent; and Arts Foundation Board members.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Jason Kishineff was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Milan Alas was called to speak; Mialani Boutain was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais 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 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
Excused: None
4. Minutes of November 4, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on November 4, 2025.
5. Closed Session Report - October 21, 2025
Action: Approved the Closed Session Report from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2025
6. Closed Session Report - November 4, 2025
Action: Approved the Closed Session Report from the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025.
7. Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0400 and PR23-0500) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-90 1) Awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2025- A212) to Benchmark Civil Construction in the amount of $257,032; and 2) Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the approved project budgets, in conjunction with the Northampton and Silver Oak Park Restroom Projects (PR23-0400 and PR23- 0500).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. American Canyon Building and Construction Codes Update Council received an American Canyon Building and Construction Codes Update staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 2025- 05 amending American Canyon Municipal Code Title 16 to repeal and replace the 2022 California Building Standards Code with the 2025 edition with local amendments; and repeal and replace the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with the 2024 edition and related model codes with appendices and amendments as identified through express findings of local necessity. made by Councilmember David Oro, 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
Excused: None
BUSINESS
9. Veterans Park Playground Replacement Project Contract Award Council received a Veterans Park Playground Replacement Project staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies and Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda.
Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-91 taking the following action 1) reallocating funds by reducing the Northampton Park Shade Structure Project (PR23-0400) budget by $110,000 and increasing the Veterans Park Playground Replacement Project (PR25-0400) budget from $515,000 to $625,000 in the Parks Impact Fees Fund (Fund 310); 2) awarding a contract (Agreement 2025-A213) to Miracle Play Systems, Inc. in the amount of $499,974 for the Veterans Park Playground Replacement Project (PR25-0400) under Sourcewell Contract No. 010521-LTS; and 3) authorizing the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the approved project budget. made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, 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
10. Ratifying 2040 General Plan (Nov. 2025)
Council received a Ratifying 2040 General Plan (Nov. 2025) staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-92 ratifying the 2040 General Plan (dated November 2025). 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
11. Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Policy
Council received a Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Policy staff report and presentation from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda.
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 8:03 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk