CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
December 5, 2023
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:03 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 comments on Closed Session items. 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.
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
• 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).
3. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations - Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.
Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager; and William D. Ross, City Attorney 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 6:37 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.
Action: Motion to confirm action taken in Closed Session to execute a tolling agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, 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
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Action: There were no proclamation and presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Marc North, Jeanette Goyetche, and Yvonne Baginski. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Councilmember David Oro and Vice Mayor Pierre Washington presented the American Canyon Youth Football League with a personal donation resulting from a friendly bet. It was accepted by Brian Olson.
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 David Oro, 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
4. Minutes of November 7, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 7, 2023.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - November 7, 2023 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of November 7, 2023.
6. 2024 City Council and Commission Calendars
Action: Approved the 2024 Regular City Council and Commission meeting calendars.
7. Appointments to Napa County Committees with Terms Expiring December 2023 Action: Reappointed by Minute Order 2023-18 Deborah Maffei to the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board for an additional two-year term, ending December 31, 2025; and reappointed Barry Christian to the NVTA Active Transportation Advisory Committee for an additional two-year term ending December 31, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action: There were no Public Hearing Items.
BUSINESS
8. Animal Shelter Services Update
Action: Received an update on Animal Shelter Services.
Council received a staff report from Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Rosy Negrete was called to speak; Michelle Leighty was called to speak; Rose Maldonado was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
9. Measure T 5-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-88 approving a Five-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 under Measure T (Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act) 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 add Corbin, Reed and Rio Grande to the plan 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
10. Human Resources Annual Presentation
Council received a staff report from Human Resources Officer II Scott Corey with Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Gina Griggs was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
11. Update the Parks and Facility Naming Policy
Council received a staff report from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-89 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2007-168 with the updated City Facility Naming Policy made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, 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
12. Maintenance and Utility Department Update - Fleet, Buildings, and Parks Maintenance Council received a Maintenance and Utilities update from Superintendent Brian Materne.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
14. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Council members commented on items of interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk