CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 2, 2024
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 Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: 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
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 6:35 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
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 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Sexual Assault Victim Services Program Manager Christina Gomez, of Napa NEWS.
4. Proclamation - April 2024 as Arts Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by American Canyon Arts Foundation President Clarence Mamaril, and on behalf of the American Canyon High School Visual and Performing Arts, ceramics teacher Adam Musto.
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak; Kap Prasad was called to speak; Karen Blandino was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Karen Fritz 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 Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
5. Minutes of March 19, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
7. Amendment No. 1 of the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-24 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 (Agreement 2024-41) to Agreement No. 2023-10 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $19,390, for a total contract amount not to exceed $156,832, for the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200).
8. Housing Element Municipal Code Updates
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2024-04 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.
9. CalOES Designation
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-26 designating the Authorized Agents with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the purpose of obtaining federal and state financial assistance for emergencies.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Utility Rate Increases - Proposition 218 "Protest Hearing" Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: David GarciaArreola was called to speak; Davet Mohammed was called to speak; David Murphy was called to speak; Richard Schram was called to speak; Sharon Robinson was called to speak; Al Donaldson was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Kap Prasad was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading and adopt by title only an Ordinance amending City of American Canyon Municipal Code (ACMC) Chapter 13.06: "Water Rates and Connection Fees", Chapter 13.14 "Water Conservation Plan", and Chapter 14.04:
"Wastewater Rates and Charges" to establish new potable water, recycled water and wastewater property related fees and charges made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Action: Motion to request an annual review of utility fee information made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
BUSINESS
11. New 'Environmental Sustainability' Goal
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Al Donaldson was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-27 approving a new 'Environmental Sustainability' Goal and various strategies as amended by City Attorney William Ross, made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received an oral update from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Mayor and Councilmembers commented on items of interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk