CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 18, 2023
5: 30 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
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 the public comments for closed session items. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The open session was recessed to reconvene 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
3. Threat to Public Services of Facilities - Pursuant to Government Code 54957( a) Consultation with: Jason B. Holley, City Manager/ Director of Emergency Services & William D.
Ross, City Attorney
6: 30 P. M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The Council reconvened in open session with a called to order at 6: 32 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. Closed session commenced at 5: 32 p. m. Closed session adjourned at 6: 15 p. m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - National Building Safety Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Community Development Director Brent Cooper with Permit Technician Laura Welch and Administrative Technician Nicolle Hall.
5. Proclamation - National Volunteers Week April 16th -22nd, 2023 Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Adrian Peet and Cheryl Jackson - Peet.
6. Proclamation - Nation Earth Day, April 22, 2023
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Janelle Sellick with other members of the American Canyon Arts Foundation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hassan Khattak was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Karina Servente 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
7. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023.
9. 6th Cycle Housing Element Municipal Code Implementation Action: Waived second reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023-- 0 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.
10. Circle K Gas Station Off -Site Public Improvements
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-6of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the Off -Site Public Improvements associated with the Circle K Gas Station Project ( Agreement 2023- 11- R).
11. BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician Contract Amendment and Extension Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-7 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Amendment 1 ( Agreement 2023- 37) to Agreement 2022- A136 with BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services to increase the total contract amount by $ 157, 500 to an amount not to exceed $ 207, 500, extend the contract term to June 30, 2024, and amend the Fiscal Year 2022/3 budget to account for the additional contract cost during the current fiscal year.
12. Annual 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Action: Received and filed the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
13. Credit Card Processing Fees
Action: Approve changes to the City' scredit card processing practices (Minute Order 2023- 10) so that fees will no longer be absorbed by the city and instead passed through to end users.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Summary Vacation of Easement
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: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-8 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to summarily vacate the 25 -foot -wide water easement ( Agreement 2023- 12- R), containing 61, 924 square feet described in Exhibit A, Parcel B, in Resolution 2009- 08 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
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous left the meeting at 7: 10 p. m.
15. Speed Survey Update
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with consultant Ashlee Takushi available for questions. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: Carlotta Sainato. Oral comments: Sindy Biederman was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-9 approving the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys and the Speed Limit recommendations therein and directing the City Clerk to file the Report with the Napa County Traffic Court made by Councilmember David Oro, 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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 10 - Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10. 56 Speed Limits of the American Canyon Municipal Code made by Councilmember David Oro, 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
BUSINESS
16. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
Council received a staff report from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Cathy Margolati. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 30to amend the Parks and Recreation User Fee Schedule to update and establish new user fees for the performance of various Parks and Recreation Department services made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, 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
17. Annual Communications Report
Council received a staff report from Communications Manager Jen Kansanback. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
18. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update Council received a staff report and presentation from Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick.
Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda provided updates.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
19. Future Agenda Items of Note:
May 2, 2023
Municipal Clerk Week
Earth Day
Older Americans Month
Mental Health Month
Bike Month
Secondhand Smoke Prohibition
Kids Commerce Business License Fee Waiver
Facility Rental Insurance
May 16, 2023
Memorial Day
Public Works Week
National Building Safety Month
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
LLAD Draft Engineers Report
Proposed FY 23/4 Budget
June 6, 2023
Juneteenth
LGBTQ Pride Month
Philippine Cultural Month
Final FY 23/4 Budget
LLAD Annual Budget
20. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Councilmembers discussed future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 28 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Gei uss, CMC, Cit Clerk