CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 17, 2024
4:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 4:07 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
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 Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055).
c) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24WM000078).
d) City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Marin County Superior Court Case No.
CV0003752).
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
a) Property: Northeast corner of Eucalyptus Drive and Greenwing. APNs: 058-030-016-000, 058-030-018-000; Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager; Under negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
b) Property Address: 25 Medeiros Lane (APN 058-270-001-000); Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment c) Property Address: 5750 South Kelly Road (APN's 057-090-065, 066 & 068) Agency negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. 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 6:34 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 - Suicide Prevention Month
Mayor Garcia announced the Suicide Prevention Month proclamation. It was received by Prevention Director Jeni Olsen and Bilingual Prevention Specialist Arturo Garcia of MENTIS, Napa's Center for Mental Health Services.
5. Proclamation - National Recovery Month
Mayor Garcia announced the National Recovery Month proclamation. It was received by Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Nathan Hobbs, Napa County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division.
6. Presentation - Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Council received a Napa County Mosquito Abatement District presentation from District Manager Wes Maffei.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Steve Reilly was called to speak; Bernice Newell was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the CONSENT CALENDAR 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
7. Minutes of September 3, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 3, 2024.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of September 3, 2024.
9. City Investment Policy
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-69 amending the City's Investment Policy.
10. Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project Design Amendment Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-70 approving Amendment #1 (Agreement 2024-A138) to Agreement 2023-64 with Bennett Engineering Services for design services, increasing the contract amount $19,160, for a total contract amount not to exceed $553,182, in conjunction with the Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements Project (TR24-0300).
11. Approve Excused Absence for Council Member Aboudamous.
Action: Adopted Minute Order 2024-08 approving excused absence for Council Member Aboudamous from June 4 to December 3,2024 and authorizing the regular compensation due to Council Member Aboudamous for the City Council meetings, former County Water District Board meetings, and American Canyon Fire Protection District Board meetings during this time period.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.
BUSINESS
12. Wastewater Capacity Fee Deferral for SDG Commerce 217 Warehouse Distribution Center Project
Council received a Wastewater Capacity Fee Deferral for SDG Commerce 217 Warehouse Distribution Center Project 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 2024-71 approving Wastewater Capacity Fee Deferral Agreement (Agreement 2024-A139) for the SDG Commerce 217 Warehouse Distribution Center Project (PL 21-0006) 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
13. Newell Open Space Improvements Project (PR13-0200)
Council received a Newell Open Space Improvements Project (PR13-0200) staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-72 amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $354,235 to $610,133; awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2024-A140) to Globe Engineering Development in the amount of $401,534 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 Newell Open Space Improvements Project (PR13-0200) 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates 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
14. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to add to a future agenda Foodware Ordinance 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
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Community Update
Proclamations
Suicide Prevention Month: Proclamation
received by Prevention DirectorJeni Olsen and
Bilingual Prevention Specialist Arturo Garcia from
MENTIS, Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services
Recovery Month: Proclamation received by
Nathan Hobbs, the Assistant Deputy Director of
Behavioral Health at Napa County Health and
Human Services Behavioral Health Division
City Action
Adopted a Resolution approving the Wastewater
Capacity Fee Deferral Agreement for the SDG
Commerce 217 Warehouse Distribution Center
Project
Adopted a Resolution amending the FY 2024-25
Capital Budget, awarding a construction contract
to Globe Engineering Development and approving
the Public Works Director to approve and execute
Contract Change Orders for the Newell Open
Space Improvements Project
Oat Hill Apartment Project
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