CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 16, 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
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous is participating in this meeting remotely 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) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510) [Giovannoni Project]
d) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV001600) [Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation]
e) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000544)[Measure K]
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
Excused: None
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous is participating in this meeting remotely 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. Proclamation recognizing National Fair Housing Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation recognizing National Fair Housing Month. It was received by Executive Director Pablo Zatarain, Fair Housing Napa Valley.
4. Proclamation recognizing April 22, 2024, as National Earth Day Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation recognizing April 22, 2024, as National Earth Day. It was received by Executive Director Janelle Sellick, American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation with foundation board and staff members.
5. Proclamation recognizing April 21-27, 2024, as National Volunteer Week.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation recognizing April 21-27, 2024, as National Volunteer Week. It was received on behalf of all American Canyon Community Groups by 2023 Gateway Award Winner Clarence Mamaril, with former Gateway Award winners Beth Marcus, Joan Bennett and Fran Lemos.
6. Presentation - Rotary Club of Napa Spirit Horse Fundraiser Council received a presentation on the Rotary Club of Napa Spirit Horse Fundraiser from Rotarian Dorothy Salmon.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Joan Bennett was called to speak; Arvind Nischal was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole 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
7. Minutes of April 2, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 2, 2024.
8. 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.
9. 2024 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy Action: Adopted Minute Order 2024-02 approving the 2024 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy.
10. Utility Rate Municipal Code Updates
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2024-05 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon 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.
11. Proposed Measure U
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-28 approving the proposed Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency's Measure U - Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act, for the purpose of improving local streets and roads and investing in regional capital projects.
12. Amend Terms to Inter-Fund Loans made to the Recycled Water Enterprise from the Water and Sewer Enterprises
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-29 amending the terms of the Inter-Fund Loans made to the Recycled Water Enterprise Fund by the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds, setting the interest rate for these Inter-Fund Loans at 1% and extending the total term to thirty years from date of origination.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Watson Ranch Lot 8 Subdivision
Council received a staff report and presentation on the Watson Ranch Lot 8 Subdivision from Senior Planner William He with Terry McGrath available for questions. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Council members disclosed ex parte communications.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-30 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Watson Ranch Lot 8 to create 25 single family home lots on 2.3 acres within the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Medium Density Residential-16 zoning district located north of Cartier Street, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 059-430-012 and 059-430-037 (File No. PL22-0024) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
BUSINESS
14. Proposed Staffing FY 24/25 and Beyond
Council received a staff report and presentation on employee satisfaction surveys, organizational assessments and proposed staffing for Fiscal Year FY 24/25 and beyond from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. This item requires no Council action.
Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
15. Law Enforcement Services Contract Amendment
Council received a staff and presentation on the Law Enforcement Services Contract Amendment report from Police Chief Rick Greenberg. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Brando Cruz was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2024-31 approving Amendment 20 (Agreement 2024-53) to the Agreement No. 200005B (previously known as Agreement No. 3220) with the Napa County Sheriff's Office for Law Enforcement Services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, 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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Finance Director Juan Gomez.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda, an item regarding Parks and Community Services Commissioner David Garcia-Arreola made by Vice Mayor David Oro,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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk