CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 18, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One Matter.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (2 matters). 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. 22CVO00772) Russell Charpentier and William Baker v. City of Vallejo, et. al (Solano Superior Court Case No FCS058765)
3. 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 - REGULAR MEETING - THIS MEETING IS ZOOM ONLY
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 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
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 4:32 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:32 p.m. A written report will be provided.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - THIS MEETING IS ZOOM ONLY Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Eve Kahn was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Jeff Servente was called to speak; Kare n Fritz was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to add to Consent Calendar Item 9.5 AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by unanimous 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of October 4, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 4, 2022.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of October 4, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of October 4, 2022.
6. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Initiative Action: Adopted Resolution 2022- 91 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon delegating American Canyon's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to the City of Napa to facilitate new low-income housing with an Accessory Dwelling Unit assistance program; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement 2022-A153 with the City of Napa to administer the PLHA program.
7. Coastland Inspection Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-92 to 1) Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget for Public Works Administration appropriations; 2) Approve Amendment # 1 (Agreement 2022-A154 to Task Order #1 (Agreement #2021-A126) for an amount not to exceed $400,000; and 3) Approve Amendment #1 for Task Order #2 (Agreement #2022-006) for an amount to exceed $195,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for inspection services within the Watson Ranch Development.
8. Devlin Road and Vine Trail Extension Project (TR14-0100) Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-93 amending the FY22/23 Capital Budget and Project Budget, accepting the contracted work as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a "Notice of Completion" Agreement 2022-A155, and releasing a Retention payment to DeSilva Gates Construction LP in conjunction with the Devlin Road and Vine Trail Extension Project (TR14- 0100).
9. New Green Island Road Sewer Pump Station
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-94 accepting the New Green Island Road Sewer Pump Station associated with the Napa Logistics Park Phase 2 Project.
9.5 AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-95 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 October 18, 2022 - November 15, 2022.
BUSINESS
10. New Commission(s)
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Nance Matson; Kara Vernor. Oral comments: Nance Matson was called to speak; Mario Valadez was called to speak; Carlotta Sainato was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to direct OSAC to first meet and discuss workplan to be followed by a City Council Special Meeting made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by 3-2 roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph
Nays: Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. Anticipated Future Agenda Items of Note:
November 1, 2022, City Council (Hybrid)
Veteran's Day Proclamation
Water Conservation Ordinance
2023 Building Code Update
106 Wilson Property Lien
MUD Presentation (Water)
November 15, 2022, City Council (Hybrid)
Smoke Free Multi-Family Housing
Playground Replacement Project
Developer Fees Report
December 6, 2022, City Council (Hybrid)
PARS 115 Trust
Giovannoni Logistics Center Design Permit and EIR
Certify Election Results
MUD Presentation (Wastewater)
December 20, 2022, City Council (Hybrid)
FY 21/22 Auditors Report
Annual Council Committee Assignments
Action: Motion to add future agenda items of Safe Routes to School and Traffic Calming made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, 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
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEE TING
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: None
Planning Commissioners
Present: Commissioner Andrew Goff, Commissioner Tyrone Navarro, Commissioner Eric Altman, Vice Chair Tammy Wong, Chair Crystal Mallare.
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - THIS MEETING IS ZOOM ONLY Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
JOINT CC/PC BUSINESS
12. 6th Cycle Draft Public Review Housing Element Workshop and Review of the Public Hearing Procedure Ordinance
Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with Nina Belluci of Rincon Associates and Ryan Lester of Mintier Harnish. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: none. Oral: Karina Servente was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Council received a presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper on public hearing notice practices. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Beth Marcus was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2022-06 authorizing staff to modify the public review draft 6th Cycle Housing Element consistent with public comments, submit the Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for the mandatory 90-Day review, and provide staff direction on a potential amendment to the public hearing procedure ordinance 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
ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk