CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 19, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Jason Holley and Labor Counsel Sloan, Sekai, Yeung & WongEmployee Organization: Teamsters
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated LitigationPursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2).Three Matters.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.
Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000772)
4. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. Property: APN 058-320-015 (Right of Way at Napa Junction Road)Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City ManagerNegotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School DistrictUnder Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral report upon return from closed session. Closed session commenced at 4:36 p.m. Council received one comment from Russ Charpentier. Agenda Item 1 had an action and direction given to staff, not reportable. Item 2 three matters, no reportable action. Item 3, no reportable action. Item 4, no reportable action. Closed session adjourned at 6:15 pm.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentation - Parks and Recreation Month, July 2022 Council received a presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda in recognition of Parks & Recreation month.
6. Presentation - Local Roadway Safety Plan
Council received a presentation on our Local Roadway Safety Plan from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Kathryn Kleinschmidt of GHD. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Chris James was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. William Baker was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar 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
Excused: None
7. Minutes of the June 7, 2022 City Council Meeting
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 7, 2022.
8. Minutes of the June 21, 2022 City Council Meeting
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 21, 2022.
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9. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - July 19 to August 18, 2022 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-59 reaffirming that, due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, a local emergency exists, re-ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and authorizing in-person and remote teleconferenced meetings of legislative and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of July 19, 2022 to August 18, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
10. Declaration of the Result of the Primary Election of June 7, 2022 - Ballot Measure IA and IB Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-60 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon reciting the fact of the primary election held on June 7, 2022, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law.
11. Annual Granicus Agreement FY 2022-2023
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-61 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement(s) with Granicus for a combined amount not to exceed $54,100 for website and meeting management applications.
12. Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project
Action: Adopted Resolution 2202-62 accepting the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Offsite Public Utility Project in conjunction with the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
13. 2022 National Community Survey Report
Council received a staff report from Communications Manager Jen Kansanback with Damema Mann and Brandon Barnett of POLCO. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
14. Ballot Measure "J"
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Frank Cappola was called to speak; Eve Kahn was called to speak; Gary Margadant was called to speak; Evan Beganski was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-63 accepting the certification of the Napa County Registrar of Voters as to the sufficiency of the initiative petition entitled "Add 157 Acres Owned by Green Island Property, LLC to the City of American Canyon Urban Limit DocuSign Envelope ID: 87F61699-998F-4DCB-A07C-C2B064E701DA Line and Amend the General Plan to Expand Potential City Industrial Development" 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
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-64 ordering the submission of "Measure J" to the qualified electors of the City, relating to the addition of 157 acres of property to the American Canyon Urban Limit Line and requesting consolidation of the measure with the General Election to be held on November 8, 2022, and increasing elections budget item 100-10-130-42160 by $50,000 from the unassigned general fund to accommodate the expenses of the Measure J addition 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
Excused: None
15. Water Supply and Demand Update, Enhanced Customer Portal Presentation Council received a staff report from Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III with Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick and Communications Manager Jen Kansanback.
16. Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Business Meeting
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Council directed by minute order to appoint Mayor Leon Garcia as the voting delegate, with no alternate selected.
Action: Motion to direct by Minute Order that Mayor Leon Garcia is designated as the Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Business Meeting 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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 87F61699-998F-4DCB-A07C-C2B064E701DA Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received management oral updates from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and Police Chief Rich Greenberg.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Mayor and Councilmembers made comments on items of community interest.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
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