CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 16, 2024
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 Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, 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 comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
b. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt (Napa County Superior Court Cases No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161).
c. Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511).
d. Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510).
e. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517).
f. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV001600).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two (2) Matters.
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 6:38 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, 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
There were no Proclamations and Presentations items.
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
Action: Motion to amend the agenda to add Consent Item 8 Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Vice Mayor David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor David Oro requested to pull item 5 from the consent calendar for discussion.
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR, except for Item 5 Cooperative Agreement for the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement made by Vice Mayor David Oro,seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
3. Minutes of December 19, 2023
Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of December 19, 2023.
4. Measure T MOE and Equivalent Fund Certification
Action: Take the following actions related to Measure “T” (The Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act):
Adopt Resolution 2024-01 approving the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) certification of $370,015 as required under Measure “T” Program (The Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act) and adopt Resolution 2024-02 approving certification of Equivalent Fund expenditures under the Measure "T" Program (The Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act).
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approve the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of December 19, 2023.
7. Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Action: Adopt Minute Order 2024-01 increasing FY 23/24 General Fund appropriations by $8,641 to cover American Canyon's share of the cost for Napa Countywide Climate Action Committee to prepare a Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) with the source of funding being the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance.
8. Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure (MBI) Phase 1 Improvements Project Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-04 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.
Vice Mayor Oro requested the removal of Item 5 from the Consent Calendar.
5. Cooperative Agreement for the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project
Council received an update of item 5 from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Mark Mehelis was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-03 authorizing the City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement 04-2957 (Agreement 2024-04) with Caltrans and Napa Valley Transportation Authority for Project Approval and Environmental Document phase services associated with the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project. made by Vice Mayor David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
9. Utility Rate Changes
Council received a staff report and presentation from City Manager Jason Holley with Alan Highstreet of NBS and Communications Manager Jen Kansanback. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Jim Potter was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-04 of Intention to adopt new utility rates, setting a public hearing date for April 2, 2024, and directing the issuance of Notices of a Proposition 218 Public Hearing to all utility customers and property owners within the City of American Canyon’s service area. made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Vice Mayor David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
10. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Year-end Financial Results Council received a staff report and presentation from Finance Director Juan Gomez. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
11. Parks and Community Services Commission Mid-Year Update Council received a Parks and Community Services Commission update from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none.
Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
12. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Sewer/Wastewater Division Update Council received a Maintenance and Utilities Department, Sewer/Wastewater Division Update from Jay Atkins (title). Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
13. Measure K Update
Council received a Measure K Update from City Attorney William Ross. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. Future Agenda Items of Note:
February 2, 2024, Special City Council Meeting. 9:00 a.m.
Update Sustainability Goal (Financial and Environmental) Financial Forecast (FY 24/25 Budget and beyond)
Citywide Staffing, Technology and Service Delivery
February 6, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation Black History Month
Napa Valley Transportation Authority Presentation on Measure X Air Quality Standards of Review
February 20, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Mid-Year Budget Update
Eco-Center Long-Term Lease
State of the City Road Show:
February 21: Online presentation (evening)
February 22: Active Adult Center (morning)
March 1: ACHS Presentation (daytime)
March 12: Chamber of Commerce (lunchtime)
March 5, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation National Women's History Month
Proclamation American Red Cross Month
Annual Police Report
Annual Communications Report
March 19, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation Acknowledging Ramadan
Housing Element: Annual Report and Zone Changes
Circulation Element Review*
Note: Council requested items are marked "*"
Mayor Garcia announced his retirement at the end of his term in December 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk