CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
November 7, 2023
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
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
City Council convened in Closed Session. Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous joined Closed Session.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
2. 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 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).
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The City Council 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 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 - Acknowledging Diwali
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Arvind Nischal, who provided cake for Councilmembers, staff and members of the audience.
4. Proclamation - Veteran's Day
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Beth Marcus and Hugh Marquez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to move Business Item 17 to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar 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
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 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 October 17, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 17, 2023.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 17, 2023.
7. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Quarter 1 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
8. AB1600 Annual Report
Action: Received and filed the Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.
9. Lance Soll and Lunghard LLP contract amendment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-78 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to sign Amendment #3 (Agreement 2023-A181 with Lance Soll and Lunghard LLP for accounting and audit support services in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $219,990 and amend the fiscal year 2023/24 budget to account for the additional contract cost.
10. Nova Wine Warehouse Public Water Main Improvements
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-79 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the public water mains and appurtenances associated with the Nova Wine Warehouse Project.
11. 2024 City Conflict of Interest Code - Adding Environmental Services Manager Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-80 taking the following actions in conjunction with the City's Conflict of Interest Code: Approving the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code as amended to add the title of Environmental Services Manager; authorizing future updates by Resolution; and authorizing the City Clerk to Complete and file the Amended 2024 Local Biennial Notice.
12. Minimum Wage Update to Part-time Temporary Staff Pay Rates Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-81 approving part-time temporary staff pay rates and updating the salary schedule and compensation plan for FY 2023/2024.
13. Annual Impact Fee Inflation Adjustment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-82 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon adopting the 2024 annual Inflation-adjustment to the Traffic Impact Fee, Water Capacity Fee, Wastewater Capacity Fee, Parks and Recreation Fee, Civic Facilities Fee, General Plan Update Fee, and Affordable Housing Nexus Fee.
14. CalRecycle Grant Application Authorization
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-83 authorizing submittal of grant applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs for which the City of American Canyon is eligible.
15. Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure (MBI) Phase 1 Improvements Project Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-84 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon for partial acceptance of the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure (MBI) Phase 1 Improvements Project.
BUSINESS
17. Little League Lease Agreement
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ron Hall, American Canyon Little League, was called to speak; Derek Flathers was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-87 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement (Agreement 2023-A182 with American Canyon Little League for the Little League Complex at 280 Napa Junction Road and amending the FY2023/24 Budget made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project
Council received a staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with Rincon Consultants, Inc. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: City of Vallejo. Oral comments: Ladeena Ford was called to speak; Charles Lemmon was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Terrence McGrath was called to speak.
The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-85 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon (i) Certifying the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022090097), (ii) Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, and (III) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approximately 83 acres located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County and approximately 3-acres in the City of American Canyon east of SR-29 made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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 2023-86 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a General Plan Amendment for the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project for land currently designated Agriculture to Industrial and Residential Estate, approximately 83 acres located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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 waive the first reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 2023- 11 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Pre-Zoning from Agriculture to Paoli Light Industrial, Paoli Commercial Overlay District, Residential Estate, and Railroad Right-of-Way for the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project, approximately 83 acres, located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County east of State Route (SR-29) and Paoli Loop Road; and an approximately 3-acre Rezoning within the City of American Canyon between SR-29 and Paoli Loop Road from Light Industrial to Paoli Light Industrial with a Paoli Commercial Overlay District; and the addition of American Canyon Municipal Code Section
19.10.050(F) Special Development Requirements for the Residential Estate Zoning District on Watson Land and Paoli Loop Road made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, 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
There were no updates.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
19. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
Action: Motion to agendize model electric reach municipal code update for discussion made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk