CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 16, 2023
AMENDED AGENDA
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: None
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
Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. Council concluded Closed Session at 6:27 p.m. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized 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.
Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al., Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511.
Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al., Napa Superior Court Case No. 23cv000510.
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2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One Matter.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property APN: 057-040-018-000; Site Address: 205 Wetlands Edge Road, American Canyon Agency negotiator( s): City Manager Jason B. Holley & City Attorney William D. Ross Under negotiation: Terms of property acquisition.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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 gave a brief report from closed session. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation.
5. Proclamation - Public Works Week
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III, and staff from both departments.
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6. Proclamation - May 2023 as National Bike Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Karen Vernor, Napa County Bicycle Coalition.
7. Presentation from ACHS Link Crew
Council received a presentation from the American Canyon High School Link Crew, led by ACHS teacher Elizabeth Goff.
8. Presentation from Rotary of Napa & Spirit Horse
Council received a presentation from Jon Crawford, Rotary Club of Napa President. There will be a fundraising event on June 17, 2023, at Spirit Horse.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole 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 David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
9. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of December 20, 2022.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 2, 2023.
10. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council American Canyon Fire Protection District Closed Session meeting of May 2, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council American Canyon Fire Protection District Closed Session meeting of May 2, 2023.
11. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 2, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 2, 2023.
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12. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Special Joint City Council/ American Canyon Fire Protection District Closed Session Meeting of May 2, 2023 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Special Joint City Council/ American Canyon Fire Protection District Closed Session meeting of May 2, 2023.
13. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 2, 2023
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of May 2, 2023.
14. Smoke Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023-05 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter
9.04 "Neighborhood Preservation" to prohibit smoking in any unit of a multi-unit residence and any common area of a multi-unit residence in the City of American Canyon.
15. Contract Amendment # 1 with Robert Half International Inc. for Temporary Staffing Services Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-35 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment # 1 Agreement 2023-57) to Agreement No. 2022-A148 with Robert Half International Inc.
16. Napa County Animal and Licensing Services Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-36 approving Amendment 7 (Agreement 2023-52) to Napa County Agreement No. 170919B between the City of American Canyon and the Napa County Sheriff' s Office for animal and licensing services for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
17. Napa River Ecology Center Project Level Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-32 increasing the Wetland Restoration Plan ( PR20- 0300) Project Budget from $450,000 to $517,500 and approving a Project Level Agreement ( Agreement 2023-53) with the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation for an amount not to exceed $ 67,500.
18. Projects Funded by SB1/ Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account ( RMRA) for Fiscal Year 2023/ 24
Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023/ 24 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
Council received a staff report from Police Chief Rich Greenberg. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Sindy Biederman was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to waive first reading, read by title only and adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the City of American Canyon Municipal code to add Chapter 8.19 Safe Firearm Storage requiring residents to safely store firearms in their residences made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
20. 106 Wilson Way - Second Special Assessment Lien
Council received a staff report from City Attorney William Ross. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-39 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon confirming the second report of proceedings and accounting for the costs incurred in abating the public nuisance located at 106 Wilson Way and notice of ordering the imposition of a second special assessment lien made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
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BUSINESS
21. Review Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Juan Gomez. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
22. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Environmental Services Division Update Council received a staff report from Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez III and Environmental Services Manager Pam Philips.
Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced upcoming events.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Garcia gave an oral Council Committee Report.
23. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
24. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
25. Future Agenda Items of Note:
June 6, 2023, Council Meeting
Juneteenth
LGBTQ Pride Month
Philippine Cultural Month
Fair Housing Napa Valley Presentation
Napa Housing Authority Annual Presentation
Final FY 23/ 24 Budget
LLAD Engineers Report
Napa River Ecology Center Term Sheet
June 20, 2023, Regular Council Meeting ( 6:30p)
June 20, 2023, Special City Council Meeting with Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission ( 7:30p)
OSATS FY 23/ 24 Annual Work Plan
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PCS FY 23/ 24 Annual Work Plan
July 4, 2023 – No City Council Meeting Due to Fourth of July Holiday
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
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