CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 7, 2023
5: 00 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 5: 00 p. m. by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
Excused: Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Vice Mayor Pierre Washington opened Public Comments. Written Comments: None. Oral Comments:
None. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5: 07 p. m.
Mayor Leon Garcia arrived at 5: 15 p. m. but recused himself from the Closed Session item heard first. He joined the meeting at 5: 26 p. m.
5: 00 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 1):
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34- 2022- 00327471).
American Canyon I, LLC vs. Napa Unified School District ( Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
In the Matter of Inspection and Order to Abate at 106 Wilson Way ( APN: 058- 370- 002) (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000850).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Two Matters. 6: 30 P. M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Council returned from Closed Session and the Open Session was called to order at 6: 32 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
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: 07 p. m. called to order by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington. Mayor Garcia joined at 5: 26 pm and Closed Session concluded at 6: 15 p. m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - March 2023, American Red Cross Month
The Proclamation was received by Pam Chappelle.
4. Proclamation - March 2023, National Women' sHistory Month The Proclamation was received by Beth Goff with all the women in the room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak. Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was dosed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
5. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on February 21, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February 7, 2023.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of February 21, 2022.
7. Measure T Equivalent Fund Certification
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-0 approving certification of Equivalent Fund expenditures under the Measure " T" Program ( The Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act).
8. 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project ( TR21- 0100) Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-1 amending the FY22- 23 Capital Budget and Project Budget, accepting the project as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a " Notice of Completion" (Agreement 2023- 08- R), and releasing a Retention payment to VSS International, Inc. in conjunction with the 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project ( TR21- 0100).
9. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District Fiscal Year 2022-3 Quarter 2 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District' sTreasurer' sReport for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Development Impact Fee imposed on behalf of the American Canyon Fire Protection District Council received a staff report from Fire Chief Geoff Belyea. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments and Public Hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to Waive first reading, by title only, and adopt an Ordinance accepting the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Levying a Fire Capital Facilities Fee on New Construction and Development to Fund Fire Protection Services made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
BUSINESS
11. Pavement Management Program Update P -TAP 23
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Council received the Pavement Management Program P -TAP 23 Budget Options Report Summary and filed it with the City Clerk.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
12. Public Works Department Quarterly Update
Council received a Public Works Department Quarterly Update presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies.
Council received Management Oral Reports from Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Councilmembers commented on their council reports and other items of interest.
14. Future Agenda Items of Note:
March 21, 2023
Juneteenth Event Presentation
Giovannoni Logistics Center Design Permit, PM, EIR
Housing Element 5th Cycle Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2021-022 Auditor Report
March 24, 2023
Council FY 2023/4 Budget Workshop
April 4, 2023
Proclamation Acknowledging Ramadan Month
Proclamation Acknowledging National Fair Housing Month
Proclamation Acknowledging Arts in April Month
AB 481 Military Equipment Ordinance
American Canyon Police Department Annual Report
Annual Communications Report
April 18, 2023
Proclamation Acknowledging April Volunteer Week
Speed Survey Ordinance
Facility Rental Insurance
Fee Schedule for Parks and Recreation Department
May 2, 2023
Utility Rate Study Session
FY 2023/4 Proposed Budget
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 12 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Cler