CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 18, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:34 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. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055).
d) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24WM000078).
e) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000544).
f) Joanne Perez v. City of American Canyon (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV001474).
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter.
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 6:40 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. Presentation - American Canyon Community Cats
Council received a presentation from Gina Griggs, American Canyon Community Cats.
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; Valerie Zizak-Morias was called to speak;
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
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
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
4. Minutes of June 4, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 4, 2024.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session from June 4, 2024 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of June 4, 2024.
6. Two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-52 authorizing the City Manager to sign a two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement (Agreement 2024-51) with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN) for housing-related services for the City of American Canyon during Fiscal Year 2024/25 and 2025/26.
7. NBCAP - 2024-25 Chemical Purchases
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-53 authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Enterprise in the amount of $490,000; for the Wastewater Enterprise in the amount of $35,000 and for the Recycled Water Enterprise in the amount of $90,000. These amounts have been budgeted in FY 2024/25.
8. Increase to the Fire District's Development and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 by the change in the Consumer Price Index.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-54 approving an increase to the American Canyon Fire Protection District's Development Impact Fee and Fire Capital Facilities Fee for All New Construction and New Development to Fund Fire Protection Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by the Change in the Consumer Price Index of 3.8%.
9. Building & Safety Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-55 approving a two-year agreement (Agreement 2024-52) with BPR Consulting Group not to exceed $1,725,500 for Building Official, Plan Check, and Building Inspection services during Fiscal Year 2024/25 and 2025/26.
10. Construction Inspection Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-56 approving Amendment #2 (Agreement 2024-53) to Agreement #2023-A147 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services in an amount of $375,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $475,000.
11. Update City Classification Plan
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-57 updating the City's Classification Plan.
12. Amend Employee Agreements to Update Certification Programs Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-58 authorizing amendments to employee agreements to update certification programs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
13. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Salary Schedule
Council received a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Salary Schedule staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments:
none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-59 approving the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Salary Schedule 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received an oral update from Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members commented on items of interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. Future Agenda Items of Note
Future agenda items were reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk