CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 21, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:38 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
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. 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
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 27, 2024, as Memorial Day
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by American Canyon Troop Support members Hugh Marquez and Beth Marcus.
4. "Kids Commerce" Business License Fee Waiver
Council received a Kids Commerce presentation from American Canyon Chamber of Commerce President Valerie Zizak-Morais. Kid's Commerce graduates received a certificate and their City of American Canyon business license.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopted Minute Order 2024-xx waiving Business License Fees for youth participants in the 2024 American Canyon Chamber of Commerce's "Kid's Commerce" program. 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
5. Introduction of American Canyon Police Explorers
Police Chief Rick Greenberg introduced the American Canyon Police Explorers and pinned their badges. The new explorers are Julian, Andrew, Issak and Ryan (last names withheld.
6. Proclamation Proclaiming Public Works Week
Mayor Garcia announced the Public Works Week proclamation. It was received by Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and public works staff.
7. Proclamation - May 2024 as Bike Month
Mayor Garcia announced the Bike Month proclamation. It was received by Julie Salvador of American Canyon Bike Shop.
8. Presentation - Vine Trail Update
Council received a Vine Trail Update presentation from Executive Director Shawn Casey-White, Napa Valley Vine Trail.
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. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR 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
9. Minutes of April May 7, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 7, 2024.
10. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of May 7, 2024.
11. Projects Funded by SB1/Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-37 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
12. Annual Communications Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-38 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 (Agreement 2024-70) to Agreement No. 2023-77 with Tripepi Smith, increasing the contract amount by $25,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $182,000 and enter into an agreement for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Strategic Communication, Graphic Design, and Marketing Support Services with Tripepi Smith, not to exceed $209,000, contingent on Budget adoption for FY2024/25.
13. 2023 Annual Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement Review Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-39 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, finding that G3 Kelly Devlin LLC demonstrated "Good Faith Efforts" to comply with the Napa Airport Corporate Center Development Agreement obligations during Calendar Year 2023 (PL24-0008).
14. Notice of Completion for the Andrew Road Emergency Sewer Repair Project (WW24-0100) Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-40 increasing the Project Budget, accepting the contracted work as complete, and authorizing the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion (Agreement 2024-06-R in conjunction with the Andrew Road Emergency Sewer Repair Project (WW24-0100).
15. Citywide Grazing Contract Award
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-41 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (Agreement 2024-71) with Napa Pasture Protein, for citywide grazing for an amount not to exceed $118,000.
16. Napa County Animal and Licensing Services Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-42 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to sign Amendment 8 (Agreement 2024-72), Napa County Agreement No. 170919B with the Napa County Sheriff's Office for animal and licensing services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
17. Watson Ranch Lot 8 (Adjusted Parcel B) Final Map
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-43 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Watson Ranch Lot 8 (Adjusted Parcel B) Final Map to subdivide the properties (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 059-430-037 and 059-430-012) to create 25 lots and three parcels.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Design Permit Ordinance Update
Council received an ordinance amending American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.41 "Design Permits" consistent with State Law and Housing Element Implementation Program C staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. Oral comments: none. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to Waive first reading, read by title only, and consider an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.41 "Design Permits" consistent with State Law and Housing Element Implementation Program C. 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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
19. Public Hearing for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2024/25 Council received a Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2024/25 staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Rick Clark, Harris & Associates, available for questions.
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 Resolution 2024-44 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Engineer's Report for the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, approving the budgets within the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment diagram and the annual assessment amounts, and authorizing the levy and collection of annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25. 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
BUSINESS
20. American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan
Council received an American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan staff report and presentation from ESA consultants Katie Dudney and Michelle Orr. Mayor Garcia called for public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: Jenelle Sellick was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-45 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan. 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
21. Corporation Yard Relocation
Council received a Corporation Yard Relocation staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Public Works Superintendent Brian Materne available for questions. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Jenelle Sellick was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-46 increasing the Project Budget for the Corporation Yard Relocation and Facility Upgrade Project (CF23-0300) from $700,000 to $1,780,000. 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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
22. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Council received a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget staff report and presentation 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.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and City Manager Jason Holley.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members commented on items of interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk