CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
August 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:30 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 for Closed Session items. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two (2) Matters.
Action:
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. (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).
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 6:41 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
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
There were no proclamation or presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Terrence McGrath 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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
3. Minutes of August 6, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 6, 2024.
4. Green Island Road Project Design Amendment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-63 approving Amendment #8 (Agreement 2024-A119) to Agreement 2016-15 with CONSOR North America, Inc., in the amount of $135,000 for design services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,549,030, in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700).
5. Brightview Landscape Services Amendment #11
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-64 approving Amendment #11 (Agreement 2024-A120) to Agreement # 2017-A111 with Brightview Landscape Services in the amount of $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $3,312,497 for annual landscape maintenance services.
6. Janitorial Services FY24/25
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-65 approving Amendment #1 (Agreement 2024-A121) to Agreement #2021-79 for $105,000, with Quali Serv Janitorial, for a total not to exceed of $540,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.
BUSINESS
7. Green Island Road Project CFD Financing
Council received a Green Island Road Project CFD Financing staff report from City Manager Jason Holley with Ralph Holmes of Piper-Sandler available to answer questions. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-66 authorizing the following in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700):
The issuance and sale of special tax bonds for and on behalf of the City of American Canyon Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Green Island Road Project); and The City Manager to execute approved agreements related to the issuance and sale of such bonds, a preliminary office statement, and other related documents and actions. 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
8. Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Business Meeting
Council received a staff report from City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2024-07 designating Mayor Leon Garcia as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor David Oro as the alternate for the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Business Meeting 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
No management staff reports
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda an informational update on Newell Drive 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk