CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 19, 2023
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 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 called for Public Comment on Closed Session Items. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to convene in Closed Session at 5: 30 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):
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- 00327471).
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.
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: 44 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
3. Proclamation - September 2023 Suicide Prevention Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Jeni Olsen, Prevention Director of Mentis and Cassandra Eslami, Behavioral Health Director of Napa County Health and Human Resources.
4. Proclamation - September 2023 National Recovery Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by William Chadwick, member of the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Programs of Napa County with Cassandra Eslami, Behavioral Health Director of Napa County Health and Human Services.
5. Proclamation - National Community Planning Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Planning Commissioners Brando Cruz and Davet Mohammed.
6. Presentation - American Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Council received a presentation from Valerie Zizak- Morais, President/ CEO of the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce.
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. 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 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 the Regular City Council meeting of September 5, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 5, 2023.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 5, 2023
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 5, 2023.
9. Public Hearing Notification Ordinance Amendment
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023- 08 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending American Canyon Municipal Code ( ACMC) Chapter 19. 40. 050 to increase hardcopy property owner and tenant notification from 300 feet to 500 feet of a proposed project location.
10. Annual Water Meter Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 7 approving the purchase of water meters from Badger Meter within the authorized budget of $ 100, 00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Amended Purchasing Policy and Procedures
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Juan Gomez. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to 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 removing chapter 3. 12 - Purchasing System made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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- 74 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the revised City Purchasing Policy and Procedures made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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- 75 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon electing City participation in the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ( CUPCCAA) 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
BUSINESS
12. General Plan Update
Staff received a presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Jeanette Goyetche. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Gary Margadant was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Mayor Garcia reopened Public Comments.
Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2023- 16 maintaining the existing zoning for parcels 058-30- 067 and 059-40- 090, while acknowledging the possibility of additional analysis of those parcels in the future 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
13. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update Council received a presentation from Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick.
Council also received oral updates from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Police Chief Rich Greenberg, and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Napa County Local Agency Formation Commission ( LAFCO) Update ( Aboudamous) Napa Countywide Climate Action Committee ( CAC) Update (Garcia/ Joseph) Napa Valley Transportation Agency ( NVTA) Update (Garcia/ Joseph) Napa Valley Tourism Improvement Board ( NVTID) Update (Oro) Councilmembers announced items of Community interest.
15. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
16. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
17. City Council Committee Report - Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
18. Future Agenda Items of Note:
October 3, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
National Code Enforcement Appreciation Month
Filipino Heritage Month
Appointment of Youth Commissioners
City Council Compensation ( SB 329)
Parks & Recreation Update
October 17, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4th of July Re -Cap
New Affordable Housing on Surplus City Property
Environmental Compliance Presentation
November 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Veterans Day Proclamation
2024 Minimum Wage Increase
City Investment Policy
Paoli/ Watson Lane Annexation
Note: Council requested items are marked "*"
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 45 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Suy- itted,
resa Ge fuss, ity Clerk