CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
August 15, 2023
5: 30 P. M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
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
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 1, 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 Cases No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161).
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).
City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 (d)( 2). One Matter.
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, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/ CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no proclamations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Joan Bennett was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karen Fritz 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 Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 1, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 1, 2023.
4. Award Contract for the Irrigation Controller Upgrade Project ( PR23- 0150) Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 6 awarding a construction contract ( Agreement 2023- A129) to SiteOne Green Tech in the amount of $394, 862 and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the Irrigation Controller Upgrade Project ( PR23- 0150).
5. Uniform Services Agreement with the Cintas Corporation Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 64 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a five- year Agreement ( Agreement 2023- A130) with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for a cumulative amount not to exceed $ 205, 000.
6. City Travel Policy
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 65 approving the Revised City Travel Policy.
7. City Investment Policy
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 66 amending the City' sInvestment Policy.
8. Acceptance of Completion of Deferred Improvement Agreement/ Release of Lien: 1111 Green Island Road
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 67 accepting the satisfaction of the Deferred Improvement Agreement ( Agreement 2006- 143) and release of the lien thereto for the Deferred Improvement Agreement associated with 1111 Green Island Road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Watson Ranch Specific Plan and General Plan Technical Amendment Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Jeffery Gale was called to speak; Terrence McGrath was called to speak; Carlotta Sainato was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 68 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the General Plan to ensure consistency with and between the General Plan and the Watson Ranch Specific Plan 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
Action: Motion Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the Watson Ranch Specific Plan 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
10. Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens Hotel and Condominiums Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 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: none. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 69 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Hotel and Condominiums to subdivide a 17. 98 -acre site into fourteen lots for condominium purposes in the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Mixed -Use Zoning District, APN 059- 430- 020 and 059- 430- 021 (File No. PL23- 0007) made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
11. Promontory Subdivision Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 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: Karen Fritz was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Reed Robinson was called to speak; Sarah Brunt was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 70 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, California approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for development of 216 single- family residential lots and 54 junior accessory dwelling units ( JADUS) on a 56. 94 - acre site in the Watson Ranch Specific Plan area, APN 059-30- 007 (File No. PL22- 0034) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
12. Voting Delegate and Alternate( s) for the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Business Meeting
Council received a staff report from City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss. Garcia/ Aboudamous Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2023- 14 designating Mayor Leon Garcia as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous as the alternate for the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Business Meeting made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
13. Wastewater Operations Quarterly Update
Council received oral updates from Wastewater Operations Manager Jay Atkinson.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers gave oral updates on their committees.
15. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
16. Future Agenda Items of Note:
September 5, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Latino Heritage Month
National CERT Week
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Development Project Notice Requirements
Vehicle Miles Traveled Policy Resolution
Building and Safety Update
Public Works Quarterly Update
September 19, 2023, Special City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
National Community Planning Month
Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Paoli/ Watson Annexation EIR, General Plan Amendment and Pre -zoning General Plan Update
Purchasing Policy - CUPCCAA
Water Presentation - MUD
October 3, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
National Code Enforcement Appreciation Month
Fire Prevention Month
Filipino Heritage Month
Youth Commissioner Appointments
Action: Motion to add a future agenda item: 4th of July feedback and planning for 2024 made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
Action: Motion to add a future agenda item: Identify City owned properties suitable for low- income condos 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
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember David Oro
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 25 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk