CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 17, 2026
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was called to order at 5:30 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
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no public comments for closed session items.
MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - BUSINESS
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: APN’s: 057-090-065, 057-120-036, 057-090-066, 057-120-017.Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager
2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Govt. Code Section 54957(a)(1). Consultation with City Manager Jason Holley
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT / 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: Red Cross Month
Mayor Washington announced the Red Cross Month proclamation. It was received by the American Canyon High School Red Cross Club officers.
4. Proclamation: Government Finance Professionals Week
Mayor Washington announced the Government Finance Professionals Week proclamation. It was received by Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez with members of our Finance team.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Beth Marcus was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to move Item 11 to be heard before Item 8 made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. Minutes of February 25, 2026, Special City Council Town Hall Meeting.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Town Hall meeting held February 25, 2026.
6. Minutes of February 26, 2026, Special City Council Town Hall Meeting.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Town Hall meeting held February 26, 2026.
7. Minutes of March 3, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held March 3, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing matters.
BUSINESS
11. House Concurrent Resolution 46 (Thompson)
Council received a House Concurrent Resolution 46 (Thompson) staff report and from City Manager Jason Holley with District Director Maira Ayala Calderon from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Lori Stelling. Oral comments: Arya Adhye was called to speak; Alexander Gallegos was called to speak; Katherine Bit was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-17 endorsing House Concurrent Resolution 46 regarding climate restoration goals made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
8. 2025 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report Council received and filed an annual 2025 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
9. City Banking Services with JPMorgan Chase Bank
Council received a City Banking Services with JPMorgan Chase Bank staff report from Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez with representatives from JPMorgan Chase Bank. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for banking and merchant services made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph,seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10. Fiscal and Budgetary Policies Update
Council received a Fiscal and Budgetary Policies Update staff report and from Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-16 approving amendments to the Fiscal and Budgetary Policies to update Section 3 (Reserves/Unallocated Funds) made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Yea: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12. Napa Countywide Climate Action Committee Regional Climate Action and Adaption Plan Implementation
Council received a Napa Countywide Climate Action Committee staff report as introduced by City Manager Jason Holley. and authored by Councilmember Lamattina and Vice Mayor Joseph.
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period was closed. Direction was provided to the committee members.
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
13. Communications Update
Council received a Communications Update presentation from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Council received oral updates from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
14. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
15. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
16. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk