CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
December 16, 2025
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 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.
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. Property: 4000 Paoli Loop (APN 057-120-036) 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:35 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: American Canyon Community Cats
Council received an American Canyon Community Cats presentation from Gina Griggs, Director of Development of American Canyon Community Cats.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: Oscar De La Torre, LiUNA; Jay Bradshaw, Nor Cal Carpenter's Union. Oral comments: Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Melanie was called to speak; The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Item 9.) Promontory Subdivision Project was removed from the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the CONSENT CALENDAR, except for Item 9.) Promontory Subdivision Project made by Councilmember David Oro, 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 December 2, 2025
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held December 2, 2025.
5. AB1600 Annual and Five-Year Findings Report
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-96 accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual and Five-Year Findings Report on Development Impact Fees and reaffirming the necessity of development impact fees.
6. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-97 to repeal and replace Resolution 2024-91 with the updated Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule.
7. Standard Proclamation List for 2026
Action: Approved by Minute Order 2025-26 the Standard Proclamation List for Calendar Year 2026.
8. Minimum Wage Update to Part-time Temporary Staff Pay Rates Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-98 to update the FY2025/2026 Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for Part-Time Temporary Staff
10. 205 Wetlands Sanitary Sewer Demolition Project (WW26-0100) Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-R100 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget to include the 205 Wetlands Sanitary Sewer Demolition Project (WW26-0100) for an amount not to exceed $100,000 and appropriating $100,000 from Fund 540 Wastewater Operations to the project budget.
9. Promontory Subdivision Project
Item 9.) Promontory Subdivision Project was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Steve Reilly was called to speak; Nick Stocker was called to speak; Alicia Guerra was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-99 approving the "Promontory Parcel Map", the "Promontory Lot 1 Final Map Phase 1", the "Promontory Lot 2 Final Map Phase 2", and a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Agreement 2025-A237) for Promontory Subdivision Project (PL 22-0034) 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map The applicant requested this item be continued to a future meeting. A written comment was received from Jack Farrell.
Action: Motion to continue the Crawford Way Multifamily Condominium Tentative Subdivision Map item to the next Regular City Council meeting of January 20, 2026, 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
BUSINESS
12. FY 25/26 Community Grant Funding Awards
Council received a FY 25/26 Community Grant Funding Awards staff report from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments:
Yvonne Baginski. Oral comments: Belia Ramos was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-27 allocating the FY 25/26 Community Grant Funding Awards as recommended by the Parks and Community Services Commission 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
13. Selection of Vice Mayor and City Council Committee Appointments for 2026 City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss introduced the item regarding the selection of Vice Mayor for 2026.
Councilmember Oro nominated Councilmember Lamattina. Councilmember Lamattina requested that Vice Mayor Mark Joseph remain in the position for 2026 and serve as her mentor.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-28 appointing Vice Mayor Joseph to continue in that role for 2026 and provide mentorship to Councilmember Melissa Lamattina made by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, 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
City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss introduced the 2026 City Council Appointments List for council consideration. Councilmember Brando Cruz has a conflict with his appointment with the North Bay Watershed Association. Councilmember Melissa Lamattina volunteered to replace Councilmember Cruz on that committee. Additionally, the former Wall that Heals Ad-hoc committee will transition to a Veteran's Ad-hoc Committee.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2025-29 approving the 2026 City Council Appointments List with the following changes: Councilmember Lamattina will replace Councilmember Cruz on the North Bay Watershed Association Committee and the former Wall that Heals Ad-hoc committee will transition to the Veteran's Ad-hoc Committee 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
Excused: None
14. City Manager Employment Agreement
Council received a City Manager Employment Agreement staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: Ernie Knodel. Oral comments: Gina Griggs was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-R102 approving an Employment Agreement 2025-A220 with Jason B. Holley for employment as City Manager 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, Mayor Pierre Washington
Nays: Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from City Manager Jason Holley who announced holiday closures of City Hall in December 2025.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members had no announcements.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda Clarke Ranch improvements made by Councilmember David Oro, 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk