CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 20, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:31 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. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Council convened in Closed Session.
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) 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). Three (3) 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 6:36 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 proclamation or presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Barry Christian. Oral comments: Barry Christian was called to speak; Arvind Nischal 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 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 February 2, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of February 2, 2024.
4. Minutes of February 6, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of February 6, 2024.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of February 6, 2023.
6. Contract Amendment #2 with Robert Half International Inc. for Temporary Staffing Services Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #2 (Agreement 2024-19) to Agreement No. 2022-A148 with Robert Half International Inc.
7. Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Prezoning
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2024-01 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 (SR29) 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.
8. Ordinances Establishing Industrial Use Sustainability Standards and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted the following:
Ordinance 2024-02 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, adopting an Ordinance to implement Industrial Use Greenhouse Gas Standards; and Ordinance 2024-03 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, adopting an Ordinance to implement Industrial Commerce Centers Sustainability Standards.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
9. Solid Waste Hauling and Disposal Agreement
Council received a staff report from Environmental Services Manager Pam Philips with General Manager Derek Nelson of Recology American Canyon. Mayor Garcia called for public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement (Agreement 2024-20) between City of American Canyon and Recology American Canyon for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organic Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services, as amended by Council to include future city facilities at no charge 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
10. Napa River Ecology Center at American Canyon Wetlands Action: Motion to appoint Councilmember Mark Joseph as Presiding Officer for Item 10 made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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
Mayor Leon Garcia and Vice Mayor David Oro recused themselves from Item 10 and exited the Council Chamber.
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley with Executive Director Janelle Sellick, American Canyon Community Parks Foundation. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Nick Cheranich submitted a comment; Raffi Boloyan submitted a comment. Oral comments: Barry Christian was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Janelle Sellick was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-15 approving a Lease Agreement (Agreement 2024-21) with the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation for development of the 'Napa River Ecology Center at the American Canyon Wetlands' at the former City Corporation Yard (205 Wetlands Edge Road) and appropriating $1,000,000 towards site improvements related to stormwater detention and flood protection, and pollutant remediation on the property made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia (recused)
Absent: None
Excused: None
Mayor Leon Garcia and Vice Mayor David Oro returned to the Council Chamber.
11. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Juan Gomez. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-16 approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
12. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update Council received a staff report and presentation from Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick.
Council received an oral update from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. Future Agenda Items of Note:
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
Measure K Election Code 9212 Report*
March 19, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation Acknowledging Ramadan
National Community Survey
Housing Element: Annual Report and Zone Change
Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule
April 2, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation National Fair Housing Month
Proclamation April Arts Month
Proclamation Sexual Assault Awareness
Utility Rate Protest Hearing
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda a presentation on CalGreen Building Standards made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, 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
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, CMC City Clerk