CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 17, 2023
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
2. Matters Relating to Public Employment Public Employee Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.
Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager and William D. Ross, City Attorney 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
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 5:34 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:34 p.m. after hearing item 1 only, written report to follow. Item 2 may be considered at the conclusion of this meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Administer Oath of Office to Finance Director Juan Gomez City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss administered the Oath of Office to Finance Director Juan Gomez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: None. Oral comments: Homar Crespo was called to speak; Margaret Sharkey was called to speak; William Baker was called to speak; Russel Charpentier was called to speak; Von Altizer was called to speak; Jason Giannini was called to speak; Lorenzo Servente was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Lisa Chu was called to speak; Rob Hall was called to speak; Silvia Regalado-Zachlad was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Due to many public requests to speak on Item 15. LAFCO Representative, the item was moved forward in the agenda to be heard directly after Public Comment on Non Agenda Items..
BUSINESS – (Item 15. Moved Up on the Agenda)
15. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Representative Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mark Joseph and Councilmember David Oro commented. City Manager Jason Holley provided information regarding the LAFCO appointment. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written Comments:
Karen Fritz, Jamie Potter, Gary Margadant, Debbie Runkey, Silvia Regalado-Zachlod, Shanda Neumeier, Jeannette Goyetche, Kimberly McDonald, Nance Matson, Melissa Lamattina, Eve Kahn, Beverly Saxon Leonard, Robert Scalcione, Lynne Baker, Chris James, Sharon Parham, Yvonne Baginski, Hugh Marquez, Tammy Wong, Paul Moser, Jason Kishineff, Mark Lederer.
Maglalang was called to speak; Gary Margadant was called to speak; Joy Barnes was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Eve Kahn was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Silvia Regalado-Zachlon was called to speak; Shanda Neumeier was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetache was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous commented.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Minute Order 2023-01 appointing Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous to the Local Agency Formation Commission made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Mayor Garcia Called for Recess at 8:50 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to continue Item 13. Confirm Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP") to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 7, 2023, made by Councilmember Mark Joseph,seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of December 6, 2022 Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council meeting held on December 6, 2022
5. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2022 Action: Approved the minutes of Regular City Council meeting held on December 20, 2022
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2022.
7. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - January 17, 2023 – February 16, 2023
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-01 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 January 17, 2023 – February 16, 2023, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
8. Measure T MOE Certification for FY 2021-22
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-02 approving the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) certification of $370,015 as required under Measure "T" (The Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act).
9. Green Valley Consulting Engineers - Amendment #6
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-03 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #6 to Agreement #2019-A167 with Green Valley Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $107,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $705,000, for ongoing construction inspection services.
10. Annual Cannabis Business Permit Status Report
Action: Received and filed the Annual Cannabis Business Permit Status Report.
11. Prohousing Designation Program Application
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-04 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizing an application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
12. City Conflict of Interest Code Amendment - Adding Senior Planner Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-05 taking the following actions in conjunction with the City's Conflict of Interest Code: Approving the 2022 Conflict of Interest Code as amended to add the title of Senior Planner and Authorizing future updates by Resolution; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Complete and file the Amended 2022 Local Biennial Notice.
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
BUSINESS
16. MCE Clean Energy Representative
Council received a staff report from City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: none. Mayor Garcia closed public comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2023-02 confirming continued representation for MCE Clean Energy by the Napa County Representative made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
17. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Napa County Appointment Council received a staff report from City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss. Councilmember David Oro nominated Councilmember Mark Joseph to the appointment. Councilmember Mark Joseph declined. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. Mayor Garcia closed public comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2023-03 confirming continued representation on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) by Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza the Napa County Representative by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilmember David Oro
Absent: None
Excused: None
Councilmember David Oro abstained from the vote because he nominated Councilmember Mark Joseph for the appointment, who declined.
18. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Parks, Building Maintenance, Fleet Update Item 18 was not heard.
19. Parks and Recreation Department Quarterly Update
Item 19. was not heard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Confirm Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP") Item 13 was continued to February 7, 2023, during Agenda Changes.
14. The addition of Chapter 2.30 to the American Canyon Municipal Code creating the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission First Reading.
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance of the City of American Canyon adding Chapter 2.30 to the American Canyon Municipal Code and creating the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission as amended made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous and Mayor Leon Garcia provided oral reports.
20. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Action: Receive and file the Council Committee Report from Councilmember Mark Joseph.
Councilmember Mark Joseph made additional comments to his report.
21. Future Agenda Items of Note:
January 31, 2023
Housing Element
February 3, 2023
Strategic planning retreat
February 7, 2023
Black History Month
Auditors Report
Upgrades to playgrounds, skateboard park and former Napa Junction Elem.
February 21, 2023
Giovannoni Project
Recreation and Facility Fee Schedule
American Canyon Fire Protection District Fee Schedule
PG&E Traffic Impact Fee Reduction
Mid-Year Budget
March 7, 2023
Women's History Month
Utility Rate Study Public Works Quarterly Update
MUD Sewer/Wastewater Presentation
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned to closed session at 9:40 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk