CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 4, 2023
5: 30 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
Closed session was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The meeting recessed to convene in closed session at 5: 31 p. m. 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
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
6: 30 P. M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6: 30 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
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: 30 p. m. Closed session adjourned at 6: 14 p. m. A written report will be provided.
City Council adjourned to open as the Fire Board and hear one item at 6: 34 p. m. Fire Board adjourned at 6: 36 p. m. and City Council reconvened at 6: 37 p. m.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - National Fair Housing Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Pablo Zatarian, Fair Housing Napa Valley.
4. Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Tracy Lamb, NEWS.
5. Proclamation - Recognizing April as Arts Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Crystal Tim, Arts Council Napa Valley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Albert Ile was called to speak; William Baker was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Jenelle Sellick 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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
6. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023.
7. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 24, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 24, 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 21, 2023.
9. 2023 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy Action: Adopted by Minute Order 2023- 09 the 2023 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 6th Cycle Housing Element Municipal Code and General Plan Amendment Implementation Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 05 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to delete General Plan Goal 1B Growth Control Policies consistent with current State Law made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19. 38 "Emergency Shelters"; and Chapter 19. 39 "Accessory Dwelling Units" consistent with current State Law made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
BUSINESS
11. American Canyon Police Department' s 2022 Annual Report Action: Receive and file the American Canyon Police Department' s2022 Annual Report.
Council received a staff report from Police Chief Rich Greenberg. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Albert Iliff was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
12. 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Session Report Council received a 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Session Report from City Manager Jason Holley.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Joseph City Council reviewed Council Member Reports and provided oral updates.
14. Future Agenda Items of Note:
April 18, 2023
Volunteer Week
Earth Day
National Building Safety Month
Speed Survey
Parks and Recreation User Fees
Communications Annual Report
May 2, 2023
Municipal Clerk Week
Older Americans Month
Mental Health Month
Bike Month
Secondhand Smoke Prohibition
Kids Commerce Business License Fee Waiver
Facility Rental Insurance
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 8: 31 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Tar sa Geilfuss, CMC, City Cler,