CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 5, 2026
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council 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
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period for Closed Session Items. 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 - 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).
2. 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 Matthew Summers.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation: 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week May 3 - May 9, 2026 Mayor Washington announced the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week May 3 - May 9, 2026 proclamation. It was received by City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss, Deputy City Clerk Nicolle Hall, and Office Assistant Alejandra Zambrano.
4. Proclamation: National Bike Month
Mayor Washington announced the National Bike Month proclamation. It was received by Karen Vernor, Napa County Bicycle Coalition; with OSATS Commissioners Nance Matson and Debbie Chavarria.
5. Proclamation: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Washington announced the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation. It was received by Davet Mohammed with other members of the AANHPI community.
6. Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Washington announced the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation. It was received by Joseph Hallet, Napa County Health and Human Services.
7. Proclamation: 2026 Older American's Month
Mayor Washington announced the 2026 Older American's Month proclamation. It was received by Soroptimists Davet Mohammed, Nance Matson and Kasama Lee.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
called to speak; Jeannette Goyetche was called to speak; Kevin Maxemin was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais 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 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. Minutes of April 21, 2026
Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council meeting held April 21, 2026.
9. Closed Session Report for April 21, 2026
Action: Approved the Closed Session Report for the meeting held on April 21, 2026.
10. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarter 3 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
11. Authorized Signers for Bank Account with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-29 authorizing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director to be authorized signers on the City's bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
12. American Canyon Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Adaption Plan Grant Execution Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-30 by the City of American Canyon approving the Application for and/or Execution of Grant Funds from the Ocean Protection Council under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84), Prop 68, Environmental License Plate Fund, Once Through Cooling, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and/or General Funds.
13. Contract Award for Zone 5 Water Pump Station Project (WA25-0200) Action: Adopted Resolution 2026-31 on awarding a Construction Contract (Agreement 2026-72) to Azul Works, Inc. in the amount of $4,550,000.00 and authorize the Public Works Director to approve and execute contract change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget, in conjunction with the Zone 5 Water Pump Station Project (WA25-0200).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing matters.
BUSINESS
14. Public Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Council received a Public Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan staff report and presentation from Deputy City Manager Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Karen Brophy was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Valerie Zizak-Morais was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
The meeting recessed at 8:15 p.m. to 8:22 p.m.
15. Potential Revenue Measure: Polling Results
Council received a Potential Revenue Measure: Polling Results staff report and presentation from City Manager Jason Holley with Richard Bernard, FM3 Research. Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Scott Myer was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Chris Cheigo was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT / STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no management reports.
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 9:44
p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk