CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 3, 2023
CLOSED SESSION CANCELLED
Assistant City Attorney David Schwarz announced that consistent with AB2449 Councilmember David Oro is participating remotely.
6: 30 P. M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/ CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION As Closed Session was cancelled, there is no Report Upon Return for Closed Session.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Filipino American Heritage History Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by representatives of following community groups: Clarence Mamaril, FLAGG; Romeo C. Blanquera, Grand Knight, Holy Family Council 15750; Elmer Manaid, Board Advisor, Fil- Am Association of American Canyon; Rodny B, Suspene, Master, American Canyon Lodge No. 875, Grand Lodge of California; Eva M. Garcia, Solano Association of Realtors; Davet Mohammed, Planning Commissioner & Chair, Pastoral Council, Holy Family Church; Gio, Karla, Chrisaldo, Phillip, and Mike with Cooked by Gio.
2. Proclamation - October 2023 National Code Compliance Appreciation Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford with Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
3. Appointment of Youth Commissioners
Action: Motion to appoint by Minute Order 2023- 17 Youth Commissioners: DeAndre Lendsey to the Planning Commission, Alaina Rei Guido to the Parks and Community Services Commission, and Allison Bencsik to the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission; and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the Youth Commissioners made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Anne Payne was called to speak; Chris Sweet was called to speak; Fran Lemos 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 Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
4. Minutes of September 19, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 19, 2023.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 19, 2023.
6. Notice of Completion for the Wetlands Edge Court Extension Project Action: Adopted Resolution 2023- 76accepting the contracted work as complete, authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion, and releasing Retention payment to Argonaut Constructors in conjunction with the Wetlands Edge Court Extension Project ( TR22- 0200).
7. Purchasing System Ordinance
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023- 10 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code removing chapter 3. 12 - Purchasing System.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Ordinance Increasing the Monthly Salary of City Council Members Council received a staff report from Assistant City Attorney David Schwarz. Council members provided comments. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt an Ordinance supporting the proposed Councilmember compensation made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Pierre Washington
Councilmember David Oro was excused from the meeting at 7: 35 p. m.
BUSINESS
9. City Properties Review
Council received a presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Council provided comments. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Alyssa Lamatina was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
10. Parks and Recreation Department Update
Council received a presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Council provided comments. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Mayor Garcia allowed additional public comments on non -agenda items. Ken Leary was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
12. Future Agenda Items of Note:
October 17, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4th of July Re - Cap
New Affordable Condominiums on Surplus City Property
Environmental Compliance Presentation
November 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Veterans Day Proclamation
Quarterly Investment Report
Paoli/ Watson Lane Annexation
November 21, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
MEETING CANCELLED
December 5, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Minimum Wage Increase
2024 Council Meeting Calendar
Public Works Quarterly Update
Wastewater Enterprise Quarterly Update
December 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. 6: 30 p. m.
Selection of Vice Mayor and 2024 City Council Committee Assignments Human Resources Annual Presentation
FY 2022-023 Auditors Report
Water Enterprise Quarterly Presentation
Note: Council requested items are marked "*"
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 29 p. m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
a eilfuss, City Clerk