CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 19, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor David Oro
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous is participating by teleconference under the provisions of AB2449.
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
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 6:30 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, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor David Oro
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous is participating by teleconference under the provisions of AB2449.
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. Presentation - American Canyon High School Link Crew Council received a presentation from Linda Colin Juradu and Sarah Satake of the American Canyon High School Link Crew.
4. Presentation - Napa Valley Transportation Authority
Council received a Measure U presentation from Kate Miller, Executive Director of Napa Valley Transportation Authority with Addrell Coleman, Assistant Program Planner/Analyst and Danielle Schmitz, Director – Capital Development & Planning.
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
5. Proclamation - March 25, 2024, Holi in American Canyon Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Arvind Nischal, who shared pictures of past Holi events and provided a cake to share.
The meeting recessed for 15 minutes to share cake provided by Arvind Nischal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Ken Leary 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 Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor David Oro
6. Minutes of March 5, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 5, 2024.
7. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of March 5, 2024.
8. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-19 adding Capital Improvement Project Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (CF24-0100); Authorizing a project budget of $230,526 for CF24-0100; Authorizing a purchase order (Agreement 2024-33) with Beam Global for a not to exceed amount of $190,000; and Authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase order.
9. Green Island Road Project Amendments and CFD Financing Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-20 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #7 (Agreement 2024-34) to Agreement 2016-15 with CONSOR North America, Inc., in the amount of $383,500 for design services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,414,030, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700); Adopted Resolution 2024-21 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #2 (Agreement 2024-35) to Agreement 2022-A166 with CONSOR North America, Inc., in the amount of $100,000 for construction management services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Rule 20 A/B Utility Undergrounding Project (TR16-0703); and
Adopted Resolution 2024-22 authorizing the City Manager to engage the financing team related to the second issuance of special tax bonds for and on behalf of the City of American Canyon Community Facilities District No. 2018-1, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700).
10. Increase Project Budget for the Adult Activity Center Flooring Replacement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-23 increasing the project budget for the Adult Activity Center Flooring Replacement (PR23-0900) from $50,000 to $80,000 and authorizing a budget transfer from Civic Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund in the amount of $30,000 to PR23-0900.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports and Housing Element Municipal Code Updates
Council received a staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper and Senior Planner William He. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Waived first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending American Canyon Municipal Code (ACMC) Chapter 19.39 Accessory Dwelling Units, and additional ACMC amendments consistent with current State Law and Housing Element Implementation Program C made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor David Oro Action: Motion to adopt Receive and File 2023 Calendar Year General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor David Oro
BUSINESS
12. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
Council received a staff report and presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-23 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2023-30 with the updated Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Vice Mayor David Oro
13. 2023 Annual Communications Report
Council received a staff report and presentation from Communications Manager Jen Kansanback. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Melissa Lamattina was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
14. American Canyon Police Department Annual Report
Action: Receive and file the American Canyon Police Department’s 2023 Annual Report.
Council received a staff report and presentation from Police Chief Rich Greenberg. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received an oral update from Environmental Services Manager Pam Phillips. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced upcoming community events.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members announced items of interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. Future Agenda Items of Note:
April 2, 2024; 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation National Fair Housing Month
Proclamation April Arts Month
Proclamation Sexual Assault Awareness
Utility Rate Protest Hearing
Traffic Calming Program Update
New Sustainability Goal, Strategies, and 2024 Key Initiatives
April 16, 2024; 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation - April Volunteer Week
Proclamation - Earth Day
Proclamation - National Building Safety Month
Presentation - Spirit Horse
Presentation - ACPD Cadets
Police Services Agreement
Proposed Staffing Plan - FY 24/25 and Beyond
May 7, 2024; 6:30 p.m.
Presentation - Municipal Clerk Week
Proclamation - Older Americans Month
Presentation - Historic Preservation Month
Presentation - CalGreen Building Code
2024 Water Supply Update
May 21, 2024: 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation - Memorial Day
Proclamation - Public Works Week
Proclamation - Bike Month
Presentation - Juneteenth 2023 Event
Proposed FY 24/25 Budget
Kids Commerce Fee Waiver
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m. in honor of Cecil Shaver.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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