CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 1, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph
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
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three (3) 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).
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 6:33 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph
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 - Filipino Heritage Month
Mayor Garcia announced the Filipino Heritage Month proclamation. It was received by President Jodl Cruz and other members of Fil-am American Canyon.
4. Proclamation - October 2024 National Code Compliance Appreciation Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Community Development Director Brent Cooper and Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford.
5. Proclamation - National Community Planning Month 2024 Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Planning Commissioner Brando Cruz, Planning Commissioner Davet Mohammed, Community Development Director Brent Cooper, Senior Planner William He, Deputy City Clerk Nicolle Hall, Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford and Permit Technician Laura Welch.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Melissa Lamattina was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole 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 CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Vice Mayor David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph
6. Minutes of September 17, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 17, 2024.
7. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council meeting of September 17, 2024.
8. Contract Amendment #3 with Robert Half International Inc. for Temporary Staffing Services Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-73 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #3 (Agreement 2024-A145) to Agreement No. 2022-A148 with Robert Half International Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Major Modification
Council received an Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Major Modification staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. 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 2024-74 approving a Major Modification to the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project Parcel A and B Design Permits located on the east side of Oat Hill south of Napa Junction Road (PL24-0009) made by Vice Mayor David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and FAILED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro Nays: Mayor Leon Garcia
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph Council recessed at 7:47 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-74 approving a Major Modification to the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project Parcel A and B Design Permits located on the east side of Oat Hill south of Napa Junction Road (PL24-0009) made by Vice Mayor David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph Excused: None
BUSINESS
10. City Council Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols Council received a City Council Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols 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. No action was taken on this item.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
11. Wastewater Enterprise Update
Council received a Wastewater Enterprise Update presentation from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk