CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 7, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
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). Two (2) Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into Open Session at 6:42 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
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 - May 6 - May 12, 2024 as National Nurses Week Mayor Garcia announced May 6 - May 12, 2024, as National Nurses Week proclamation.
It was received by Lourdes Moldre, Mary J. Salo and Davet Mohammed with other nurses of our community.
4. Proclamation - May 2024 Older Americans Month
Mayor Garcia announced the May 2024 Older Americans Month proclamation. It was received by Kristin Einberger with ladies of the Soroptimists and members of the community.
5. Proclamation - May 2024 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mayor Garcia announced the May 2024 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation. It was received by Charlie and Dana Plummer and Family with other AAIP community members.
6. Proclamation - May 2024 as Mental Health Matters Month Mayor Garcia announced May 2024 as Mental Health Matters Month proclamation. It was received by Behavioral Health Assistant Deputy Director Nathan Hobbs, Napa County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division.
7. Proclamation - May 2024 as Historic Preservation Month Mayor Garcia announced May 2024 as Historic Preservation Month proclamation. It was received by Napa County Landmarks Board Member John Sensenbaugh.
8. Proclamation - May 2024 as National Building Safety Month Mayor Garcia announced May 2024 as National Building Safety Month proclamation. It was received by Community Development Director Brent Cooper, with Building Official Joshua Anderson, Building Official Sameh Zaki, Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford, Permit Technician Laura Welch and Administrative Technician Nicole Hall.
9. Presentation - CalGreen Building Code Tier 1 and 2
Council received a CalGreen Building Code Tier 1 and 2 presentation from Building Official Joshua Anderson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Jeanette Goyetche was called to speak; Gretchen Burgess was called to speak; Anne Payne was called to speak; Michelle Marin was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Hugh Marquez 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, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
10. Minutes of April 16, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 16, 2024.
11. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of April 16, 2024.
12. Prohousing Incentive Program
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-32 authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
13. Watson Ranch Highway 29 Sanitary Sewer Crossing Project Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-33 of the City of American Canyon authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2024-64) with RSA+ for the Highway 29 Sanitary Sewer Crossing Project for an amount of $218,000.00.
14. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Quarter 3 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
15. Contract Award for Benton Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR22-0400) Council received a Contract Award for Benton Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR22-0400) staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2024-34 amending the FY 2023-24 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget; awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2024-65) to Ghilotti Construction Company in the amount of $1,344,985.50; and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the Benton Way Pavement Rehabilitation Project (TR22-0400) 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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
16. Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2024/25 Council received an Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2024/25 staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2024-35 initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect annual assessments, and setting the Public Hearing for consideration of the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessments for FY2024/25 for May 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, 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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
17. Traffic Calming Program
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with a presentation from Ashlee Takushi and Steve Brown of Fehr & Peers. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Resolution 2024-36 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the 2024 City of American Canyon Traffic Calming Program Update made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, 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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
18. 2024 Water Supply and Demand Update
Council received a 2024 Water Supply and Demand Update staff report and presentation from Water Systems Manager Dominic Patrick. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed. No action was taken on this item.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
City Manager Jason Holley recognized Municipal Clerk's Week by complimenting City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss, Deputy City Clerk Cherri Walton, and Administrative Technician Nicolle Hall for the work they do in the City Clerk's Office.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Councilmembers announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk