CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 2, 2026
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was called to order at 4:30 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 MATTERS
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 - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
American Canyon 1, LLC and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002277)
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
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 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: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Mayor Washington announced the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period for items not on the agenda. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS
4. Elections Code § 9212 Report - Measure M
Mayor Washington opened a public comment period. Written comments: Cori Bardertscher.
Oral comments: Christina Mocker was called to speak; Sam Clerici was called to speak; Jaquelynn Buresh was called to speak; Robert Raven was called to speak; Sam Clerici Senior was called to speak; Jeannete Goyche was called to speak; Debbie Runkey was called to speak; Matt Francois was called to speak; Jessica Sanders was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to Receive and File the Elections Code § 9212 Report and call a Special City Council Meeting for Friday, July 10th to determine whether to adopt the Measure M as-is or submit it to the voters made by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz and CARRIED by a 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
ADJOURNMENT
The Special City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicolle Hall, Deputy City Clerk