CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 3, 2026
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:35 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 a public comment period for Closed Session Items. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Council immediately entered Closed Session.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. Orchard Partners LLC et al. vs. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 26CV000115).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter. 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 Theresa Highsmith.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation: Black History Month
Mayor Washington announced the Black History Month proclamation. It was received by Charles Walker, Brenda Knight, Kenneth Leary, and other members of the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Katherine Bit was called to speak; Alexander Gallegos was called to speak; Matthew Beeston was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Arvind Nischal was called to speak; Hugh Marquez called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Arya Adhye was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing Items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the 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
4. Minutes of January 20, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 20, 2026.
5. Marcus Road Extension
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-08 approving Final Acceptance of the Marcus Road Extension and Appurtenant Utilities Improvements Project from intersection of Cartier Street, Sta. 20+00 to Sta. 25+39, south of the future Marcus Road Bridge (DV24-0011)
6. Measure U 5-Year Expenditure Plan Update
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-09 approving an updated Five-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 under Measure U (Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act.)
BUSINESS
7. State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project Update
Council received a State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project presentation from Napa Valley Transportation Authority Program Manager/Engineer Grant Bailey, P.E.; with Caltrans Regional Project Manager Amani Meligy; Caltrans Project Manager Anthony Cabangangan; and Kimley Horn Engineering Consultants: Project Manager Parag Maura and Transportation Lead Ravi Putaguna available for questions.
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Jeanette Goyetche.
Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Scott Myer was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Michelle Omara was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Beth Marcus was re-called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
8. OpenGov Presentation (All Departments with OpenGov)
Council received an OpenGov presentation from Finance Director Jemelyn Cruz, Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods, and Community Development Office Assistant Julianne Geilfuss.
Council received oral updates from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda and Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
9. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda Endorsement of House Resolution 46 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
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk