CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 1, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
A meeting announcement pursuant to AB 361 was made by Mayor Leon Garcia.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION Closed Session commenced at 5:33 p.m. after Council added the evaluation of City Manager as a matter to be Considered in Closed Session. Closed Session adjourned at 6:22 p.m. City Attorney William Ross provided an oral report upon return from Closed Session, and stated that a written report would also be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - Black History
Mayor Garcia announced the Proclamation with Brenda Knight to accept. Ms. Knight also announced the Juneteenth event that will take place on June 19, 2022.
4. Oath of Office - Alexandra Ikeda
DocuSign Envelope ID: C71A0F8B-5AFC-45B9-A827-5D5223FA42FF City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss administered the Oath of Office to Alexandra Ikeda, Parks & Recreation Director. Written comment: Clarence Mamaril.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: Andre Gardiner, Rose Maldorado, Sharon Rucker, Tammy Wong, Cecilia Medeiros. Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Joy Hilton was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
AGENDA CHANGES
There are no agenda changes
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt Approve the Consent Calendar. made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
5. Minutes of January 7, 2022 - Special City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of January 7, 2022, Special City Council meeting.
6. City Attorney January 18, 2022 - Closed Session Report Action: Approved the City Attorney Closed Session Report for the meeting of January 18, 2022.
7. Zoning Code Amendment - Fuel Stations
Written comments: Linda Brown, and Lori Stelling
Action: Waived second reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2022-02 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, California, amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.04 Definitions; Chapter 19.05 Commercial Classifications; Chapter 19.11 Commercial Zoning District; Chapter 19.49 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots; and Broadway District Specific Plan Table 2-3 Permitted Uses; to prohibit new and expanded service stations in all zoning districts in the City of American Canyon that engage in retail sale of motor vehicle fossil fuels (PL21-0028).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Acquisition of Certain Property for Public Purposes
Council received a staff report from City Attorney William Ross. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing. Written comment: Rose Maldonado. Oral comments: None. Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing.
DocuSign Envelope ID: C71A0F8B-5AFC-45B9-A827-5D5223FA42FF Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-06 finding and determining that the public interest, convenience, and necessity require the acquisition of certain property for public purposes and to initiate eminent domain proceedings for property bearing Assessors' Parcel Number 059-030-007, which is necessary for the construction of portions of the Watson Ranch Backbone Improvement Project, including the northern extension of Newell Drive and the construction of the Napa Valley Vine Trail made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
BUSINESS
Action: Motion to move item 10 to be heard before item 9. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10. Declaration of a Climate Emergency
Councilmember Joseph and Councilmember Washington introduced the Resolution and Alisa Karesh commented with thanks to Council. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comment: Lori Stelling. Oral comments: Jim Wilson was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak. Celeste Mirassou was called to speak; Linda Brown was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-07 adopting the AD-HOC Climate Action Committee's recommendation to declare a Climate Emergency. made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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9. Citywide Capital Improvement Needs and American Rescue Plan Act Funding Discussion City Manager Jason Holley introduced this item. Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III and Finance Director Lincoln Bogard. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: recorded in Public Comments, Items Not on the Agenda. Oral comments: Tammy Wong was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Steve Brook was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments. City Manager Jason Holley provided a recap of Council direction.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda spoke regarding the success of the recent job fair. Finance Director Lincoln Bogard reported that the grant for water utilities was approved. They will be submitting a similar grant request for wastewater. Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced the launch of the new P&R registration software, and a few upcoming events. City Manager Jason Holley announced his and Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda's attendance at a City Manager's conference for the rest of the week.
11. Public Works Department Update
Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies provided an update on Public Works projects.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
13. City Council Committee Report- Councilmember David Oro Mayor and councilmembers reviewed their summitted Committee Reports, commented on items of interest, and thanked staff for their work and dedication to the city.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in recognition of Chinese New Year at 8:49 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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