CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 21, 2023
5: 30 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session was called to order at 5: 33 p. m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Garcia opened public comments. Written: none. Oral: none. The Public Comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5: 30 P. M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 (d)( 2). Two Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 1):
American Canyon I, LLC vs. Napa Unified School District ( Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34- 2022- 00327471).
City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt, Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041 6: 30 P. M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 6: 34 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
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. AB2449 Councilmember David Oro is participating remotely. Closed session commenced at 5: 33 p. m.
Closed session adjourned at 6: 17 p. m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Recognizing Fran Lemos as Congressman Thompson' sNapa County Woman of the Year Mayor Leon Garcia and all Councilmembers recognized Fran Lemos as Congressman Mike Thompson' sNapa County Woman of the Year.
4. Proclamation Acknowledging Ramadan
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Amal Ahmad.
5. Juneteenth Presentation
Council received a presentation on the Juneteenth Event from Brenda Knight and Clarence Mamaril.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Arvind Nischal and Eva Garcia were called to speak; Valerie Zizak- Morais was called to speak; Jason Kishineff was called to speak; Natalie Aliga was called to speak; Harold Collins was called to speak; Russell Charpentier was called to speak; William Baker was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Victor was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
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 Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
6. Minutes of Special Joint City Council/ Planning Commission Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council/ Planning Commission Meeting of January 31, 2023.
7. Minutes of March 7, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes for the City Council meeting of March 7, 2023.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of March 7, 2022.
9. Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Levying a Fire Capital Facilities Fee on New Construction and Development
Action: Waived second reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023- 02 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Levying a Fire Capital Facilities Fee on New Construction and Development to Fund Fire Protection Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 2022 Calendar Year Housing Element Progress Report
Council received a staff report from Senior Planner William He. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Jason Kishineff was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
11. Giovannoni Logistics Center Warehouse Project
This item was continued from February 21, 2023. City Attorney William Ross summarized the meeting proceedings prior to the continuation. Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with the applicant and consultants.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-2 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon ( i) Approving a Water Supply Assessment, ( ii) Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report ( SCH # 2021010104), (iii) Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, (iv) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and ( v) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Giovannoni Logistics Center Project located north of Green Island Road and bisected by Devlin Road, APN 057-90- 008, 057- 130- 034, 057- 130- 036 File No. PL 20- 0042) 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
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Giovannoni Logistics Center Phase 1 Design Permit to allow up to 1, 069, 904 square feet of High Cube Warehouse Uses on 70. 2 acres, located north of Green Island Road and east of Devlin Road, APN 057-90- 008, 057- 130- 034, 057- 130- 036 File No. PL 20- 0042) made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-4 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Giovannoni Logistics Center Tentative Parcel Map to create a Two - Lot Subdivision for up to 1, 069, 904 square feet of High Cube Warehouse Uses on 70. 2 acres, located north of Green Island Road and east of Devlin Road, APN 057-90- 008, 057- 130- 034, 057- 130- 036 (File No. PL 20- 0043) made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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
Councilmember David Oro left the meeting at 8: 18 p. m.
BUSINESS
12. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Juan Gomez with consultant Brian Nash available for questions. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
13. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Sewer/ Wastewater Division Update Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Joseph Mayor and Councilmembers commented on items of interest.
15. Future Agenda Items of Note:
March 24, 2023
Council Workshop
April 4, 2023
National Fair Housing Month
Arts in April Month
American Canyon Police Department Annual Report
Communications Annual Report
April 18, 2023
Volunteer Week
Speed Survey
Utility Rate Study ( Informational)
Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
May 2, 2023
Municipal Clerk Week
Older Americans Month
Mental Health Month
Bike Month
Secondhand Smoke Prohibition
Kids Commerce Business License Fee Waiver
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023/024 Budget
May 16, 2023
Memorial Day
Public Works Week
National Building Safety Month
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
Water Presentation
LLAD Draft Engineers Report
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 21 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk