CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 21, 2026
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was called to order at 5:00 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
PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Washington called for public comments on closed session matters. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
BUSINESS - CLOSED SESSION
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: APN’s: 057-090-065, 057-120-036, 057-090-066, 057-120-017.
Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager
3. Public Official Appointment; Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code Section 54957(b))Title: Contract City Attorney
4. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations (pursuant to Gov. Code section 54957)Position: Jason Holley, City Manager 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:39 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 Teresa Highsmith.
A moment of silence was held in honor of Fran Lemos. Fran's daughter Becky announced Rosary and Celebration of Life information, inviting the community to attend.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation: April 22, 2026, as Earth Day
Mayor Washington announced April 22, 2026, as Earth Day proclamation. It was received by Janelle Sellick, Executive Director of the American Canyon Community Parks Foundation with members of Students for Climate Action.
6. Proclamation: May 2026 as National Building Safety Month Mayor Washington announced May 2026 as National Building Safety Month proclamation. It was received by Community Development Director Brent Cooper, with Permit Technician Laura Welch and Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford.
7. Proclamation: National Volunteer Week
Mayor Washington announced the National Volunteer Week proclamation. It was received by many community volunteers.
8. Napa Youth Council Presentation
Council received a Tobacco presentation from members of the Youth Council of Napa County. A letter of support was received by Council from Teresa Smith, Programs Manager Community Health, Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center.
9. Napa Sierra Club: Sea Level Rise Presentation
Council received a Sea Level Rise presentation from Napa Sierra Club member Scott Thompson, Katherine Bit and Paulina Viera Zambrano.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period for items not on the agenda. Written comments: Karina Servente. Oral Comments: Karina Servente was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole 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 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
10. Minutes of April 7, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council meeting held April 7, 2026.
11. Reports Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the reports from the Closed Sessions held on March 3, 2026, and April 7, 2026.
12. Inflatable Play Equipment and Special Event Amenities Policy Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-24 to repeal and replace Resolution 2014-93 with the updated Inflatable Play Equipment and Special Event Amenities Policy.
13. Napa County Animal Shelter Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-25 authorizing City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement 2026-63) with Napa County for Animal Shelter Services through June 30, 2031.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing matters.
BUSINESS
14. Expanding City Limits Northerly to South Kelly Road Council received an Expanding City Limits Northerly to South Kelly Road staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period for items not on the agenda. Written comments: Karina Servente; Skyler Sanders. Oral Comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Leon Garcia was called to speak; Skyler Sanders was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Rick Hess was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2026-26 approving an Urban Limit Line and Regional Housing Needs Allocation Agreement (Agreement 2026-64) with Napa County.
Adopted Resolution 2026-27 approving the Paoli-Watson Lane Affected Territory Property Tax Sharing Agreement (Agreement 2026-65).
Adopted Resolution 2026-28 approving the Hess-Laird Affected Territory Property Tax Sharing Agreement (Agreement 2026-66) made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, 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
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
15. Q4 FY25/26 Capital Project Schedule Update
Council received a Q4 FY25/26 Capital Project Schedule Update from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies.
Council received oral updates from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Department Director Brent Cooper.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
16. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Mark Joseph
17. City Council Committee Report - Mayor Pierre Washington
18. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REVIEW
19. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk