CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 4, 2024
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 4:35 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 comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Matters Relating to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evaluations - Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.
Positions: City Attorney William D. Ross
2. 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]
3. 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
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:31 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
4. Proclamation - PRIDE Month, June 2024
Mayor Garcia announced the PRIDE Month, June 2024 proclamation. It was received by Training and Technical Assistance Director Heather "Coach" Bailie, LGBTQ Connection; and President Sofia Ortiz, LGBTQ+ Club at ACHS.
5. Proclamation - Juneteenth Independence Day
Mayor Garcia announced the Juneteenth Independence Day proclamation. It was received by Brenda Knight, coordinator of the annual Juneteenth Celebration with the American Canyon Arts Foundation.
6. Presentation - City of Napa Housing Authority Annual Report Council received a City of Napa Housing Annual Report presentation from Affordable Housing Representative Jonathan Sakamoto, City of Napa Housing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to Move Business Item 16. to be heard before Public Hearing items 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
BUSINESS
15. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2024/25 - 2028/29) Council received a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2024/25 - 2028/29) staff report and presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-51 adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024/25 - 2028/29 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. Presentation - Fair Housing Napa Valley Annual Report Council received a Fair Housing Napa Valley Annual Report from Executive Director Pablo Zatarain, Fair Housing Napa Valley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments:
none. Oral comments: NONE. The public comments period was closed.
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
7. Minutes of May 21, 2024, Special Meeting
Action: Approved the minutes of the Special Joint City Council/American Canyon Fire Protection District meeting of May 21, 2024.
8. Minutes of May 21, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of May 21, 2023.
9. Report Upon Return from Closed Session from May 21, 2024 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of May 21, 2024.
10. Design Permit Municipal Code Update
Action: Waived final reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 2024-06 amending American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.41 "Design Permits" consistent with State Law and Housing Element Implementation Program C.
11. Permit Technician Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-47 approving Amendment 2 (Agreement 2024-80) to Agreement 2022-A136 with the BPR Consulting Group to extend the contract for Permit Technician Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2024/25 and increase the total contract amount by $117,000 not to exceed $324,500.
12. Calling the Municipal Election and Consolidating the Election with Napa County Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-48 calling and giving notice of the Municipal Election to be held in the City of American Canyon on November 5, 2024, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of Napa County consolidate the Municipal Election with the Statewide Election.
13. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-49 establishing the Appropriations Limit of $24,403,653 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget for Adoption Council received a Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget for Adoption staff report and presentation from Finance Director Juan Gomez. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: William Baker. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-50 to approve the Final Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorize the City Manager to increase the appropriations for FY 2024-25 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount encumbered for expenses that did not occur prior to the end of FY 2023-24 but are expected to be expended in FY 2024-25 consistent with the original purpose. Council authorizes an additional transfer from the General fund to the Parks Renovation and Replacement fund in the amount of $250,000 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
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk