CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 15, 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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
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. (Third District Court of Appeal Case No.
C102070; formerly 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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
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 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Vice Mayor David Oro announced the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation. It was received by Community Response Program Manager Erika Cazares, NEWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services.
4. Proclamation - Veterans Day 2024
Vice Mayor David Oro announced the Veteran's Day Proclamation. It was received by Hugh Marquez, Sindy Biederman and Beth Marcus.
5. Oath of Office for Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss administered an Oath of Office for Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods.
6. Appointment of Youth Commissioners
Council appointed Youth Commissioners Ramandeep Kaur Jawanda to the Planning Commission, Heather Mora to the Parks and Community Services Commission, and Calix Joel Delos Santos Mintalar to the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission; and City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss administered the Oath of Office for those in attendance.
Action: Motion to appoint by Minute Order 2024-09 Youth Commissioners: Ramandeep Kaur Jawanda to the Planning Commission, Heather Mora to the Parks and Community Services Commission, and Calix Joel Delos Santos Mintalar to the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission; and direct the City Clerk to administer an Oath of Office to the Youth Commissioners 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
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Vice Mayor David Oro called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
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
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
7. Minutes of October 1, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 1, 2024.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council meeting of October 1, 2024.
9. Oat Hill Final Map
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-75 taking the following actions in conjunction with the Oat Hill Multi Family Residential Project: Amending the two Final Maps approved under Resolution 2022- 32; and approving the revised Final Maps to subdivide the Property for development of 291 residential condominium units and associated amenities on Parcels 1 & 2 and to accept the referenced dedications offered thereon.
10. Adoption of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10: Consultant Selection Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-76 approving Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10: Consultant Selection
11. Renegotiated Administrative Service Agreement with MissionSquare Retirement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-77 approving (Agreement 2024-A150) a renegotiated Administrative Service Agreement with MissionSquare Retirement.
12. Water Reclamation Facility Membrane Replacement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-78 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement (Agreement 2024-A151) with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions for the procurement of eight hundred ninety-six (896) "ZW500D RX12 430 ft²" membrane modules, twelve (12) ZW500D LEAPmbr 16M cassette frames, and associated materials for existing cassette refurbishment and LEAPmbr upgrade, for use at the Water Reclamation Facility for a total cost of $3,121,330 and amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to increase Wastewater Operations Fund 540 by $422,087 and Wastewater Capacity Fee Fund 550 by $202,179 to account for the current Year 1 membrane cost of $624,266.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 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. Ex-parte disclosures: Council confirmed there were none. Vice Mayor David Oro called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Waived first reading and introduced by title only Ordinance 2024-08 modifying American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.050 "Adoption of procedures." to establish a City Council Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols 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
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
BUSINESS
14. Newell Drive Extension
Council received a Newell Drive Extension update from City Manager Jason Holley. Vice Mayor David Oro called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
15. Q2 FY24/25 Capital Project Schedule Update
Council received a Q2 FY24/25 Capital Project Schedule Update from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Vice Mayor Oro called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The vice mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. Future Agenda Items of Note
Action: Motion to adopt Purple Heart City Designation made by Councilmember Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Mayor Leon Garcia
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk