CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 5, 2023
AMENDED AGENDA
4: 30 P. M. — CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 4: 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
Closed Session public comments were opened. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to closed session at 4: 33 p. m. 4: 30 P. M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 1):
a. American Canyon I, LLC vs. Napa Unified School District ( Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
b. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34- 2022- 0327471).
c. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt ( Napa County Superior Court Cases No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161).
d. Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511).
e. Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510).
f. 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.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property:
APN ADDRESS
a. 059- 351- 008
b. 058-40- 018 205 Wetlands Edge Road
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: 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 A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by members of the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
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 Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
5. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2023.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of August 15, 2023
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of August 15, 2023.
7. Watson Ranch Specific Plan Technical Amendment
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023- 07 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the Watson Ranch Specific Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing Notification Ordinance Amendment and Discretionary Project Site Posting Policy
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: Beth Marcus was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Mayor Garcia reopened the public hearing and took a comment from Fran Lemos. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending American Canyon Municipal Code ( ACMC) Chapter 19. 40. 050to increase hardcopy property owner and tenant notification from 300 feet to 500 feet of a proposed project location. made by Councilmember David Oro, 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- 71 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a Discretionary Project Site Posting Policy 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
BUSINESS
9. Vehicle Miles Traveled ( VMT) policy to implement Senate Bill (SB) 743 Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with consultant Colin Burgett, GHD. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023- 72 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, California approving a Citywide policy establishing Vehicle Miles traveled ( VMT) as the standard of measurement for potential vehicle traffic impacts consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) 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
10. Support for ACA 13 ( Ward)
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2023- 15 authorizing the mayor to sign a letter of support for ACA 13 ( Ward) 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
11. Public Works Department Quarterly Update
Council received a Public Works Department Quarterly Update from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
12. Building & Safety Division Update
Council received a Building and Safety Division Update from Community Development Director Brent Cooper and contract Building Official Joshua Anderson.
Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced upcoming community events.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Council members reviewed their committee reports and commented on items of interest.
14. Future Agenda Items of Note:
September 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
National Community Planning Month
Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Purchasing Policy
General Plan Update
Water Presentation
October 3, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
National Code Enforcement Appreciation Month
Fire Prevention Month
Filipino Heritage Month
Paoli Watson Annexation EIR/ General Plan Amendment/ Pre- zoning City Council Compensation
Parks & Recreation Presentation
October 17, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Environmental Compliance Presentation
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 28 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
sa Geilfus , C, City