REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
December 3, 2024
6:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor: Leon Garcia
Vice Mayor: David Oro
Councilmembers: Mariam Aboudamous, Mark Joseph, Pierre Washington CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 3, 2024
1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Declaration of the Result of the General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu"on accep"ng the results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Elec"on for Mayor and City Council and administer the Oath of Office to electees.
2. Oath of Office for New Mayor and Councilmembers
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda and are within the subject ma
er jurisdicon of the City Council. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session.The City Council is prohibited by law from taking any acon on ma ers discussed that are not on the agenda, and no
adverse conclusions should be drawn if the City Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
AGENDA CHANGES
The Mayor and Council may change the order of the Agenda or request discussion of a Consent Item. A member of the Public may request discussion of a Consent Item by making that request during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of November 19, 2024
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the City Council mee"ng of November 19, 2024.
4. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Recommendation: Approve the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the City Council Meeting of November 19, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Ordinance Modifying Certain Compensa%on Provisions for the Members of the City Council
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Ordinance (1) postponing the start date of increases to the monthly salary of City Council Members, and (2) removingcompensa"on provided to City Council Members when agenda items include ma4ers related to the former American Canyon County Water District (“Water District”).
BUSINESS
6. Selection of Vice Mayor and City Council Committee Appointments for 2025 Recommendation:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 3, 2024
2 1. By Minute Order, nominate and select a Vice Mayor to serve for a one-year term, January to December 2025.
2. By Minute Order, approve the 2025 City Council Appointments List.
7. Selec%on of Nominee for Napa County Representa%ve on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Recommendation: Consider poten"al nominees for the Napa County City Selec"on Commi4ee to consider for appointment to the Metropolitan Transporta"on Commission (MTC) and adopt a Minute Order direc"ng staff to submit the name to the Napa County City Selection Committee.
8. Standard Proclamation List for 2025
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order the Standard Proclama"on List for Calendar Year 2025
9. 2025 City Council and Commission Meeting Calendars
Recommendation: Approve by Minute Order the 2025 City Council and Commission meeting calendars.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Mayor and Council may comment on ma
ers of public concern and announce ma
ers of public interest; no
collective council action will be taken.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
11. Conference with Legal Counsel – An%cipated Li%ga%on. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter; initiation of litigation.
Recommendation:
12. Matters Relating to Public Employment Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Position: Jason Holley, City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk for the City of American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda of the City Council was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 3, 2024
4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 1.
TITLE
Declaration of the Result of the General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu,on accep,ng the results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Elec,on for Mayor and City Council and administer the Oath of Office to electees.
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On June 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolu,on 2024-48, calling for a General Municipal Elec,on on November 5, 2024, to elect one Mayor and two City Councilmembers. These officials will serve four-year terms ending in 2028.
On November 5, 2024, American Canyon voters considered four candidates for the two City Councilmember posi,ons: Melissa Lama8na, Brando Cruz, Davet Mohammed, and Elmer Manaid.
Voters also considered two candidates for Mayor: David Oro and Pierre Washington.
Elec,on Code Sec,on 10263 requires that “upon the comple,on of the canvass and before installing the new officers, the governing body shall adopt a resolu,on reci,ng the fact of the elec,on…” This must occur at its usual meeting place no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following the presentation of the canvass of returns.
As of this report's wri,ng, Registrar of Voters John Tuteur has issued unofficial final elec,on results, with a high degree of certainty regarding the outcomes. However, the elec,on results have not yet been officially cer,fied. To minimize impacts on city opera,ons and considering the certainty of the unofficial results, the city may legally proceed by accep,ng these results. The uncer,fied elec,on results are attached to this staff report.
The unofficial results indicate that Pierre Washington has been elected as Mayor, while Melissa Lamattina and Brando Cruz have been elected as Councilmembers. 5 COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to declaring the result of the November 5, 2024, election.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac,on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec,ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Statement of Election Results
2. Eighth Unofficial Post Election Report
6 RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON ACCEPTING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, voters in American Canyon participated in a General Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, the Napa County Registrar of Voters has, in accordance with applicable law, received, canvassed and determined the results; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Election Code Section 10263, the City Council of the City of American Canyon must adopt a resolution accepting the results of the election and declaring elected the persons for whom the highest number of votes were cast on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of American Canyon as follows:
1. The results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024,shall be entered into the record through the adoption of this resolution.
2. That a complete and correct copy of the results of said election as canvassed by the office of John Tuteur, County Registrar of Voters, is attached and shows:
• Two candidates, Melissa Lamattina and Brando Cruz, were elected as Council Members; and • Pierre Washington was elected as Mayor to serve four-year terms.
3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the County Registrar of Voters.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon on the 3rd day of December 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 7 Page: 1 of 11 11/25/2024 1:17:48 PM
November 5, 2024 General Election
Napa County Election Division
Eighth Unofficial Post Election Night Report
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Voters Cast: 66,622 of 85,150 (78.24%)
President and Vice President (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
KAMALA D. HARRIS / TIM
WALZ 43,203
DONALD J. TRUMP / J D
VANCE 20,355
ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. /
NICOLE SHANAHAN 979
JILL STEIN / RUDOLPH WARE 477
CHASE OLIVER / MIKE TER
MAAT 297
CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ /
KARINA GARCIA 227
Total Votes 65,550
United States Senator, Full Term (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
ADAM B. SCHIFF 42,236
STEVE GARVEY 21,984
Total Votes 64,220
United States Senator, Partial Term (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
ADAM B. SCHIFF 40,765
STEVE GARVEY 21,529
Total Votes 62,294
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United States Representative in Congress, District 4 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
MIKE THOMPSON 45,309
JOHN MUNN 19,292
Total Votes 64,601
State Senator, District 3 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
CHRISTOPHER CABALDON 41,034
THOM BOGUE 21,829
Total Votes 62,863
Member of the State Assembly, District 4 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
CECILIA M. AGUIAR-CURRY 43,497
DARREN T. ELLIS 20,140
Total Votes 63,637
Napa County Board of Education Trustee Area 5 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 23 of 23 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 11,524 / 14,157 81.40%
Candidate Total
GERALD PARROTT 5,341
RORY MORAN 2,163
Total Votes 7,504
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Solano County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 1 of 1 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 155 / 191 81.15%
Candidate Total
BONNIE HAMILTON 49
AMY SHARP 40
CAROL J. KALAMARAS 18
Total Votes 107
Napa Valley College Trustee Area No. 6 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 26 of 26 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 10,606 / 12,923 82.07%
Candidate Total
INES DE LUNA 4,838
SCOTT OWENS 3,182
Total Votes 8,020
Napa Valley Unified School District Trustee Area No. 2 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 19 of 19 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 7,609 / 10,831 70.25%
Candidate Total
LISA W. CHU 4,602
KEVIN "KDUB" WEST 1,949
Total Votes 6,551
Napa Valley Unified School District Trustee Area No. 4 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 24 of 24 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 7,187 / 9,493 75.71%
Candidate Total
EVE RYSER 3,874
DEVIN JONES 2,087
Total Votes 5,961
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Napa Valley Unified School District Trustee Area No. 5 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 19 of 19 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 6,554 / 8,525 76.88%
Candidate Total
JOHN HENRY MARTIN 3,094
DAVID T. GRACIA 2,178
Total Votes 5,272
Napa Valley Unified School District Trustee Area No. 7 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 29 of 29 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 9,451 / 11,759 80.37%
Candidate Total
JULIANNA HART 3,914
MARIE DENNETT 3,199
Total Votes 7,113
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Trustee Area No. 3 (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 1 of 1 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 155 / 191 81.15%
Candidate Total
JUDI HONEYCHURCH 56
BRIGETTE HUNLEY 43
Total Votes 99
Mayor City of American Canyon (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 19 of 19 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 9,757 / 13,869 70.35%
Candidate Total
PIERRE WASHINGTON 4,655
DAVID ORO 4,342
Total Votes 8,997
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City Council City of American Canyon (Vote for 2)
Precincts Reported: 19 of 19 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 9,757 / 13,869 70.35%
Candidate Total
MELISSA LAMATTINA 4,311
BRANDO R. CRUZ 3,538
DAVET MOHAMMED 3,043
ELMER ANDREI MANAID 2,796
Total Votes 13,688
Mayor City of Calistoga (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 5 of 5 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,103 / 2,708 77.66%
Candidate Total
DONALD WILLIAMS 1,509
Total Votes 1,509
City Council City of Calistoga (Vote for 2)
Precincts Reported: 5 of 5 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,103 / 2,708 77.66%
Candidate Total
IRAIS LOPEZ-ORTEGA 1,088
LISA GIFT 843
MARION VILLALBA 745
Total Votes 2,676
Mayor City of Napa (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 100 of 100 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 37,979 / 48,141 78.89%
Candidate Total
SCOTT SEDGLEY 26,668
TUESDAY D. ALLISON 6,596
Total Votes 33,264
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City Council District 2 City of Napa (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 26 of 26 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 10,310 / 12,988 79.38%
Candidate Total
BETH PAINTER 7,264
Total Votes 7,264
City Council District 4 City of Napa (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 22 of 22 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 7,414 / 9,717 76.30%
Candidate Total
BERNARDO "BERNIE"
NARVAEZ 5,211
Total Votes 5,211
Mayor City of St Helena (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,941 / 3,491 84.25%
Candidate Total
PAUL J. DOHRING 1,836
BILLY SUMMERS 826
Total Votes 2,662
City Council City of St Helena (Vote for 2)
Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,941 / 3,491 84.25%
Candidate Total
MICHELLE DEASY 1,580
AARON BARAK 1,516
HECTOR R. MARROQUIN 1,076
Total Votes 4,172
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Member of Town Council Town of Yountville (Vote for 2)
Precincts Reported: 4 of 4 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 1,464 / 1,757 83.32%
Candidate Total
ERIC E. KNIGHT 748
PAM REEVES 650
JOE TAGLIABOSCHI 483
ROBERT MOORE 234
Total Votes 2,115
State Proposition 2 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
YES 35,153
NO 26,999
Total Votes 62,152
State Proposition 3 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
YES 43,566
NO 18,972
Total Votes 62,538
State Proposition 4 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
YES 38,394
NO 24,268
Total Votes 62,662
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State Proposition 5 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,622 / 85,150 78.24%
Candidate Total
NO 34,669
YES 27,306
Total Votes 61,975
State Proposition 6 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
NO 32,926
YES 28,384
Total Votes 61,310
State Proposition 32 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
YES 33,937
NO 28,808
Total Votes 62,745
State Proposition 33 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
NO 37,941
YES 23,237
Total Votes 61,178
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State Proposition 34 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
NO 31,715
YES 27,761
Total Votes 59,476
State Proposition 35 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
YES 44,564
NO 17,273
Total Votes 61,837
State Proposition 36 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
YES 41,632
NO 20,476
Total Votes 62,108
Napa Valley Unified School District Measure B (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 146 of 146 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 45,725 / 57,899 78.97%
Candidate Total
BONDS YES 23,279
BONDS NO 18,981
Total Votes 42,260
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Napa Valley Transportation Authority Measure U (Vote for 1) Precincts Reported: 204 of 204 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 66,233 / 85,150 77.78%
Candidate Total
YES 44,224
NO 16,549
Total Votes 60,773
City of Napa Measure G (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 100 of 100 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 37,760 / 48,141 78.44%
Candidate Total
YES 19,956
NO 14,760
Total Votes 34,716
City of St. Helena Measure A1 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,923 / 3,491 83.73%
Candidate Total
NO 1,528
YES 1,191
Total Votes 2,719
City of St. Helena Measure A2 (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,923 / 3,491 83.73%
Candidate Total
NO 1,618
YES 1,123
Total Votes 2,741
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City of St. Helena Measure B (Vote for 1)
Precincts Reported: 6 of 6 (100.00%)
Total
Times Cast 2,923 / 3,491 83.73%
Candidate Total
NO 1,398
YES 1,366
Total Votes 2,764
18 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
November 19, 2024
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The 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
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
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.
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
19 CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by Deputy City Attorney Christina Bellardo.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leon Garcia received Congressional Record Statement and a video statement from the office of Congressman Mike Thompson. A certificate was presented to Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous.
Mayor Garcia received a State Resolution from the office of Senator Bill Dodd and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. A certificate was presented to Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous.
Nancy Hall Bennett of Cal Cities shared a statement for both Mayor Leon Garcia and Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous.
Valerie Zizak-Morais of the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce shared a statement for Mayor Leon Garcia and offered him an honorary chamber membership.
3. Proclamation Honoring Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous for 8 Years of Service Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation honoring Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous for 8 Years of Service. It was received by Councilmember Aboudamous with her family.
4. Proclamation Honoring Mayor Leon Garcia for 22 Years of Service Council members announced the proclamation honoring Mayor Leon Garcia for 22 years of service. It was received by Mayor Leon Garcia with his wife Eva.
Recess to refreshments at 7:15 p.m.
20 Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous left the meeting during recess.
Meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
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; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
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 Mark Joseph, Councilmember Pierre Washington, Vice Mayor David Oro, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
5. Minutes of October 15, 2024
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2024.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2024.
7. Annual Impact Fee Inflation Adjustment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-79 approving the 2025 annual Inflation-adjustment to the Traffic Impact Fee, Water Capacity Fee, Wastewater Capacity Fee, Parks and Recreation Fee, Civic Facilities Fee, General Plan Update Fee, and Affordable Housing Nexus Fee.
8. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarter 1 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
9. City Council Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols Ordinance Second Reading Action: Waived reading, read by title only, and adopted 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.
21 10. Design of the South Kelly and SR-29 Intersection Project Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-80 amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget, authorizing the City Manager to 1) enter into an agreement with BKF Engineers (Agreement 2024-A162 for design services for an amount not to exceed $241,000; and 2) execute a reimbursement agreement (Agreement 2024-A163) between the City of American Canyon and the County of Napa to complete the design of the Project for an amount not to exceed $124,013, in conjunction with the South Kelly-Highway 29 Intersection Project (TR23-0200).
11. Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID) Renewal Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-81 granting consent to the County of Napa to renew the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID) and include the City of American Canyon in the renewed NVTID.
12. Update Pay Rates for Part-time Temporary Staff
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-82 Updating the Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for FY 2024/2025 for Part-Time Temporary Staff
13. Water Treatment Plant Membrane Replacement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-83 approving Amendment #1 (Agreement 2024-A164) to Agreement 2024-A128 with Zenon Environmental Corporation in the amount of $37,163 for a total amount not to exceed $1,140,940 in conjunction with the purchase of ultra-membrane filters for the Water Treatment Plant.
14. State Water Project Carryover Water Transfer
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-84 authorizing the American Canyon Director of Public Works to agree to the attached draft term sheets with Tulare Lake Basin WSD and Westside Districts for a total transfer of 800 AF of Carryover Water.
15. Napa Countywide Climate Action Committee Regional Climate Action and Adaption Plan Action: Adopted Minute Order 2024-10 appropriating additional funds in the amount of $9,184 to Napa County for the Regional Climate Action and Adaption Plan (RCAAP).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Watson Ranch Specific Plan Lot 7 Tentative Subdivision Map Council received a staff report and presentation from Senior Planner William He. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak; Terrence McGrath was called to speak; Kyle Segal was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-85 approving a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Watson Ranch Lot 7 to create 136 single-family home lots on 12.86 acres within the Watson Ranch Specific Plan Medium Density Residential-16 zoning district located west of Marcus Road, Assessor's Parcel Number 059-430-045 (File No. PL24-0012). made 22 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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
17. SDG 220 Warehouse EIR and CUP
Council received a SDG 220 Warehouse EIR and CUP staff report from Senior Planner William He with a presentation from Neil Thompson of SDG Commerce - First Carbon Solutions. (Look at the presentation for slide). Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments.
Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Jeanette Goytche was called to speak; Alicia Mijares was called to speak; Rick Hess was called to speak; Steve Brock was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Ex parte disclosures: Vice Mayor David Oro called an applicant to see if he would be in attendance.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-86 to (i) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023100842), and (ii) adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, (iii) adopting a Statement of Overriding Conditions, and (iv) adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center Project located at 1055 Commerce Court, APN 058-030-069 (File Number PL23-0017) 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, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-87 approving the SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center Conditional Use Permit for development of a 219,834 square foot wine warehouse on a 10.45-acre site located at 1055 Commerce Court, APN 058-030-069 (File number PL23-0017). 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
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
23 BUSINESS
18. Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) Council received a Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Liz Donaldson was called to speak. The public comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-88: 1) amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $1,050,000 to $2,891,805; 2) awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2024-A165) to Kerex Engineering in the amount of $2,210,705 and 3) 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 Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200). 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
19. Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project (TR23-0100) Council received a Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project (TR23- 0100) staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-89: 1) amending the FY2024-25 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget from $1,712,538 to $2,539,438; 2) awarding a construction contract (Agreement 2024-A166) to ARB, Inc. in the amount of $2,035,773; and 3) 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 Knightsbridge Reconstruction and Water Main Improvements Project (TR23-0100). 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
24 MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council members announced items of community interest.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. Future Agenda Items of Note
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
25 William D. Ross
David P. Schwarz
Kypros G. Hostetter
Christina M. Bellardo
Law Offices of
William D. Ross
400 Lambert Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94306
Telephone: (650) 843-8080
www.lawross.com
Los Angeles Office:
11420 Santa Monica Blvd
#25532
Los Angeles, CA 90025
File No: 199/6
November 21, 2024
VIA E-MAIL
The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Re: Report Upon Return from Closed Session; Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of the American Canyon City Council of November 19, 2024 Dear Mayor Garcia and Members of the City Council:
This communication sets forth reportable action, if any, of the City Council (“Council”) of the City of American Canyon (“City”), consistent with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Opening Meeting Act (Government Code Section 54950, et seq.) resulting from the Closed Session of the Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of November 19, 2024, consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1.
Mayor Garcia convened the Council in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. and after ascertaining that there were no public comments on the matters agendized for Closed Session consideration and adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
There were two matters agendized for City Closed Session consideration:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Three (3) Matters
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 Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055)
26 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
November 21, 2024
[Giovannoni Project];
c. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al.
(Sacramento County Superior Court Case No.
24WM000078) [Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation].
d. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Marin County Superior Court Case No. CV0003752) [Measure K].
With respect to two (2) of the three (3) matters considered under Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
With respect to one (1) of the matters considered under Closed Session Agenda Item No.
1., there was reportable action in the form of Council direction (4-0) to deny a claim under the Tort Claims Act submitted to the City on October 11, 2024 and direction to Counsel to prepare and send a denial letter to the claimant.
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.a., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.b., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.c., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.d., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Your Council concluded the Closed Session at 6:07 p.m.
In Open Session, it was indicated that a written report upon return from Closed Session consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1, would be prepared concerning the matters agendized for Closed Session.
This communication should be reviewed under the Consent portion of the Agenda of your next Regular or Special City Council Meeting.
27 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
November 21, 2024
Should you have questions concerning this Report, it may be taken off the Consent calendar when agendized in the future, or our office may be contacted in the interim.
Very truly yours,
Christina M. Bellardo
Deputy City Attorney
cc: Jason B. Holley, City Manager
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
William D. Ross, City Attorney
28 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NUMBER: 5.
TITLE
Ordinance Modifying Certain Compensation Provisions for the Members of the City Council
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the proposed Ordinance (1) postponing the start date of increases to the monthly salary of City Council Members, and (2) removingcompensa1on provided to City Council Members when agenda items include ma3ers related to the former American Canyon County Water District (“Water District”).
CONTACT
William D. Ross, City Attorney
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The City Council’s compensa1on was increased to $950.00 per month effec1ve November 6, 2024 (City Municipal Code (ACMC) Chapter 2.04.060). Under Government Code sec1on 36516.5, no change in compensa1on may apply to a member of the City Council during his or her term of office, unless an elec1on was held a?er the passage of the ordinance and one or more members of such council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of beginning a new term of office. As of November 26, 2024, the November 5, 2024, Elec1on results have not yet been cer1fied by the Napa County Elec1ons Official. As such, the effec1ve date of the pay increase needs to be postponed un1l December 7, 2024, which also corresponds with the City’s pay period.
City Ordinance No. 2004-01 established compensa1on for City Council Members when agenda items included ma3ers related to the Water District. Consistent with the City’s recently adopted Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols Ordinance, the Council desires this addi1onal compensa1on be eliminated.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
The Recommended Ac1on will have no fiscal impact because the proposed compensa1on provisions were contemplated in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
29 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sec1on 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the Administra1ve Regula1ons Implemen1ng CEQA (Title 14, Cal. Code Regs., Sec1on 15000 et seq.) ("CEQA Guidelines"), the adop1on of the proposed Ordinance is not a "project" within the meaning of CEQA because pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sec1on 15378(b)(4) it involves only a government fiscal ac1vity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance
30 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
TO MODIFYING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36516(a)(2)(a), on October 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-10 amending City Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.060 to set City Council monthly compensation at $950.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2023-10 ordained the effective date for the increase in pay as November 6, 2024, after the next election cycle in accordance with existing law.
WHEREAS, as of November 26, 2024, the November 5, 2024 Election results have not been certified.
WHEREAS, December 7, 2024, is the beginning of the pay period following the anticipated December 3, 2024 Election results certification.
WHEREAS, City Ordinance No. 2004-01, adopted on August 19, 2004 established compensation for City Council Members when agenda items included matters related to the former American Canyon County Water District (“Water District”).
WHEREAS, City Ordinance No. 2009-02, adopted on January 20, 2009 modified the compensation for City Council Members when agenda items included matters related to the Water District.
WHEREAS, consistent with City Ordinance No. 2024-08, adopting the City’s Code of Conduct and Governance Protocols, the City Council no longer wishes to receive additional compensation for Water District matters.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 2.04.060 of the Municipal Code shall be amended to provide (amendments in bold):
31 3. Section 2.04.060(A)(4) is amended to provide:
Notwithstanding the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this chapter, consistent with Government Code Section 36516.5, the salaries of the members of the city council shall not be increased to nine hundred fifty dollars per month until December 7, 2024.
Section 2: All previous ordinances concerning additional compensation for City Council members when agenda items include matters related to the Water District are hereby rescinded.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be effective as of November 6, 2024.
Consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the Administrative Regulations Implementing CEQA (Title 14, Cal. Code Regs., Section 15000 et seq.) ("CEQA Guidelines") , the Board has determined that the adoption of this Resolution is not a "project" within the meaning of CEQA because pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) it involves only a government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. The City Clerk or designee may file a Notice of Exemption with the Napa County Clerk within three (3) days following adoption of this Resolution.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 3RD day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_____________________________
Pierre Washington, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 32 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 6.
TITLE
Selection of Vice Mayor and City Council Committee Appointments for 2025
RECOMMENDATION
1. By Minute Order, nominate and select a Vice Mayor to serve for a one-year term, January to December 2025.
2. By Minute Order, approve the 2025 City Council Appointments List.
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Per Resolu
on No. 2008-46, the City Council annually nominates and selects a Council member to serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year term. The Mayor or any Council member may nominate another Council member to assume this role for 2025, with the term beginning January 1, 2024. The nomination must be affirmed by a majority vote of the Council.
The Vice Mayor's primary responsibilities include:
Presiding over meetings and signing documents in the mayor’s absence.
Serving on the Finance Committee alongside the Mayor.
Organizing the Council's efforts for the annual performance evalua;on of the City Manager and City Attorney.
Finance Committee Responsibilities
The Finance Committee is tasked with reviewing and making policy recommendations to the Council on several key areas, including:
Investment Policy
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) – “the audit” Self-Insurance Program
Salary and Retirement Policy
Employee Benefits Policy
Liability Insurance Coverage
Budget and Fiscal Policy
Retention of a Financial Advisor
33 The Committee meets at least quarterly on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. 2025 City Council Appointments
Each year, the City Council evaluates and assigns its members to various boards and commiCees.
Some assignments are predesignated by City Governance Protocols, such as:
The Mayor and Vice Mayor serving on the Finance Committee.
The Mayor ac;ng as one of the City’s two representa;ves to the Napa Valley Transporta;on Authority Board.
When making assignments, it is essen;al to consider the ;me commitment involved, including aCending mee;ngs and reviewing materials. These assignments provide Council members with opportuni;es to deepen their knowledge of subject maCers relevant to these boards and commissions, representing an investment in their expertise.
While changing assignments is at the Council’s discre;on (except for predesignated roles), considera;on should be given to the value of con;nuity and the poten;al benefits of gaining new experiences through reassignment. A balanced approach ensures that changes support both Council members' professional growth and the City’s overall governance.
Appointments for 2025
Last year, the Council approved the “2024 CommiCee Appointments List” shown in ACachment 1.
Staff recommends the Council review the 2024 List and approve changes by Minute Order.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 City Council Appointments List
34 Approved by Minute Order 2023-19
2024 City Council: Committee Appointment List
Name Address Notes Contact First
Appointee
Second
Appointee
Alternate Form 700
Filiers
Compensation
City Council Standing Committee and Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Finance Subcommittee City Hall Standing: 9:00 am 2nd
Thursday, Quarterly.
Brown Act applies
City Manager Garcia Washington Not
Required
No
Public Art Subcommittee City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Joseph Oro Not Required
No
Legislative
Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Garcia Joseph Not
Required
No
Commission Interview
Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Oro Washington Not
Required
No
Watson Ranch
Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Aboudamous Washington Not Required
No
Eco Center Project
Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Washington Not
Required
No
Economic Development
Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Joseph Aboudamous Not
Required
No
Community
Grant/Volunteer Service
Award Subcommittee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Oro Joseph Not
Required
No
Newell Drive 2x2 City Hallq Ad-hoc City Manager
Multi-Jurisdictional 2 x 2 Committee
Napa County Airport
Industrial Area 2x2
Committee
TBD Ad-hoc City Manager Aboudamous Oro Not
Required
No
Napa Valley Unified
School District 2 x 2
Committee
City Hall Ad-hoc City Manager Washington Joseph Not
Required
No
35 Approved by Minute Order 2023-19
Local Agency
TBID Local Governing
Committee
City Hall Meets: 9:00 am 1st
Thurs. Bi-Monthly.
Brown Act applies
TBID Clerk
707-647-4369
Oro Joseph Not
Required
No
American Canyon Fire
Protection District Board
City Hall Meets: 4th Tuesday.
Monthly. Brown Act
applies.
ACFPD Fire Chief All Council
Members
Required Yes
2024 City Council: Committee Appointment List
Name Address Notes Contact First
Appointee
Second
Appointee
Alternate Form 700
Filiers
Compensation
Countywide Board, Commission or Committee
Napa County Flood
Control and Water
Conservation District
1195 Third Street,
Suite 310, Napa
94558
Meets: 1:30 p.m. 1st
Thursday. Monthly.
Brown Act applies
County Clerk
707-253-4196
Garcia Joseph Required No
Napa County Local
Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO)
1195 Third Street,
Suite 310, Napa
94558
Meets: 2:00 p.m., 1st
Monday. Bi-Monthly.
Appointment by City
Select Committee.
Brown Act applies.
Commission
Secretary
(707) 259-8645
Aboudamous Required No
Napa County Resource
Conservation District
(RCD)
1303 Jefferson
Street, Ste 500B
Napa, 94558
Meets: 8:00 a.m., 2nd
Thursday. Monthly.
Appointment made by
Board of Supervisors.
Board Secretary
(707) 252-4188
Washington Joseph Required No
Napa County Watershed
Information Center &
Conservancy (WICC)
1125 Thirst
Street, 2nd Floor
Conference
Room, Napa
Meets: 4:00 p.m. 4th
Thursday. Monthly.
Appointment made by
Board of Supervisors.
Commission
Secretary
(707) 259-5936
Oro Aboudamous Not
Required
No
Napa County Climate
Action Committee (CAC)
1195 Third Street,
Suite 310, Napa
94558
Standing: 9:00 am 4th
Friday. Monthly. Brown
Act applies
County Clerk
707-253-4196
Joseph Garcia Not
Required
No
Napa Vallejo Waste
Management Authority
(NVWMA)
City Hall Meets: 9:00 a.m., 1st
Thursday. Monthly.
Brown Act applies
Vallejo Clerk
707-253-4196
Garcia Oro Required $100 per
meeting
36 Approved by Minute Order 2023-19
Napa Valley
Transportation
Authority (NVTA)
625 Burnell
Street, Napa
94559
Meets: 1:30 p.m. 3rd
Wednesday. Monthly.
Brown Act applies
Valley Clerk
707-253-4196
Garcia Joseph Aboudamous Required No
37 Approved by Minute Order 2023-19
2024 City Council: Committee Appointment List
Name Address Notes Contact First
Appointee
Second
Appointee
Alternate Form 700
Filiers
Compensation
Napa Valley Tourism
Corporation
1001 Second
Street, Suite 330,
Napa 94559
Meets: 10:30 a.m. Last
Thursday. Quarterly.
Brown Act applies
Valley Clerk
707-253-4196
Oro Joseph Not
Required
No
Napa County City
Selection Committee
1195 Third Street,
Suite 310, Napa
94558
Meets: 1:00 p.m., 3rd
Tuesday. Quarterly. Rep
must be Mayor
County Clerk
707-253-4196
Garcia Not
required
No
Napa County Youth
Opportunity
Commission
Varies Meets: 4:30 p.m., on
3rd Wednesdays, As
needed.
District Attorney
707-253-4211
Aboudamous Washington Not
Required
No
Napa-Solano Agency on
Aging Oversight Board
1195 3rd Street.
Suite 310, Napa,
CA 94559
Meets: 10:00 a.m. 4th
Monday. Monthly.
Appointment made by
Board of Supervisors.
Board Secretary
Elaine Clark
707-784-8960
707-718-0091
N/A Oro Not
Required
No
Regional Agency
Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG)
Executive Board
375 Beale Street,
Suite 700 San
Francisco, 94105
Meets: 7:00 p.m., 3rd
Thursday. Monthly
Clerk
707-253-4196
(415) 820-7913
(415) 690-0529
Garcia Required $150 per
meeting
Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG)
General Assembly
375 Beale Street,
Suite 700 San
Francisco, 94105
Meets: Annually -
Usually in June Clerk (415 820-79-
13 (415) 690-0529
Oro Aboudamous Not
Required
No
North Bay Water Reuse
Authority
404 Aviation
Blvd., Santa Rosa
95404
Meets: 9:30 a.m. 3rd
Monday, Quarterly
Novato City Hall Council
Chambers
Clerk (510) 410-
5923
chuckweir@sbcgl
obal.net
Joseph Oro Required No
North Bay Watershed
Association
404 Aviation
Blvd., Santa Rosa
95404
Meets: 10:00 a.m., 4th
Thursday. Quarterly.
Clerk
(707) 235-8965
Garcia Not
Required
No
38 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 7.
TITLE
Selec
on of Nominee for Napa County Representa
ve on the Metropolitan Transporta
on
Commission (MTC)
RECOMMENDATION
Consider poten
al nominees for the Napa County City Selec
on Commi.ee to consider for
appointment to the Metropolitan Transporta
on Commission (MTC) and adopt a Minute Order
directing staff to submit the name to the Napa County City Selection Committee.
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Due to the upcoming vacancy created by two new members joining the Board of Supervisors in January 2025, there is a need to fill the unexpired term for the Napa County representa ve on the
MTC. The unexpired term began on February 10, 2023, and will end on February 9, 2027.
The Metropolitan Transporta
on Commission (MTC) is the transporta
on planning, financing, and
coordina
ng agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. As per MTC Government Code § 66503(b), the Napa County City Selec
on Commi.ee is tasked with providing the Board of
Supervisors with a list of three nominees, one of whom will be selected to fill this vacancy.
Nominees must be selected based on their familiarity with transporta on issues and their
commitment to addressing the transportation challenges facing the region.
The City Selec
on Commi.ee will meet to consider nominees for this vacancy. As part of this process, each city and town within Napa County must submit a nominee for considera on by
January 10, 2025. The nominee must be a current Mayor, Councilmember, or Board of Supervisors member who is interested in representing Napa County on the MTC.
Government Code Sec
on 66504 specifies that MTC commissioners must be selected based on their “special familiarity with the problems and issues in the field of transporta on.” The selected
representa
ve will be responsible for helping to shape regional transporta on policy, funding
priorities, and long-term planning efforts for Napa County and the wider Bay Area.
Council is requested to discuss poten
al nominees during this mee
ng, and if a suitable candidate
39 emerges, to formally approve a nominee to be submi.ed to the Napa County City Selec on
Committee.
Upon the Council’s approval of a nominee, staff will submit the name to the Napa County City Selec
on Commi.ee for considera
on before the deadline of January 10, 2025. The Commi.ee will review the nominees and provide the Board of Supervisors with three names for final appointment to the MTC.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
None
40 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 8.
TITLE
Standard Proclamation List for 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Approve by Minute Order the Standard Proclamation List for Calendar Year 2025
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The City regularly issues proclama/ons to recognize significant events, causes, or individuals. Each year, a standard list of proclama/ons is developed to streamline the proclama/on process and ensure consistency. These proclama/ons reflect events of local, state, and na/onal importance, as well as topics traditionally supported by the City Council.
The standard list does not preclude the Council from approving addi/onal proclama/ons throughout the year. It simply serves as a foundational guide for recurring, planned recognitions.
Approval of the Standard Proclama/on List for 2025 will help ensure an efficient process for issuing proclamations while maintaining recognition of significant community, state, and national events.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with approving the Standard Proclama/on List, as staff /me and resources required to prepare proclamations are already accounted for in the existing budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Standard Proclamation List
41 42
Standard Proclamation List
February
• Black History Month
March
• Acknowledging Holi
• Acknowledging Ramadan
• American Red Cross Month
• National Women’s History Month
April
• Arts Month
• Building Safety Month
• Earth Day
• National Volunteer Week
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month
May
• Asian American and Native HawaiianPacific Islander Heritage Month • Historic Preservation Month
• Mental Health Matters Month
• Municipal Clerk’s Week
• National Bike Month
• Older American’s Month
• Public Works Week
June
• Juneteenth Independence Day
• Pride Month
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43 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 9.
TITLE
2025 City Council and Commission Meeting Calendars
RECOMMENDATION
Approve by Minute Order the 2025 City Council and Commission meeting calendars.
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Each year, the City Council adopts a mee0ng calendar to ensure effec0ve planning and communica0on for City opera0ons. In addi0on to City Council mee0ngs, they approve the regular mee0ngs of City Commissions to promote transparency and provide opportuni0es for public engagement.
The proposed 2025 calendars align with established mee0ng schedules, City holidays, and any planned events that may impact meeting dates.
It is recommended that City Council approve the proposed 2025 mee0ng calendars for the City Council and City Commissions.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving the 2025 meeting calendars.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025 Meeting Calendars
44 American Canyon City Council
Meeting Dates 2025
• January 21, 2025
• February 4, 2025
• February 18, 2025
• March 4, 2025
• March 18, 2025
• April 1, 2025
• April 15, 2025
• May 6, 2025
• May 20, 2025
• June 3, 2025
• June 17, 2025 (Joint with PCS and OSATS)
• July 15, 2025
• August 5, 2025
• August 19, 2025
• September 2, 2025
• September 16, 2025
• October 7, 2025
• October 21, 2025
• November 4, 2025
• November 18, 2025
• December 2, 2025
• December 16, 2025
45 Planning Commission
Meeting Dates 2025
• January 23, 2025
• February 27, 2025
• March 27, 2025
• April 24, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• June 26, 2025
• July 24, 2025
• August 28, 2025
• September 25, 2025
• October 23, 2025
• November 20, 2025 (special date due to holiday)
• December 18, 2025 (special date due to holiday)
46 Parks and Community Services Commission
2025 Meeting Calendar
• February 13, 2025
• March 13, 2025
• April 10, 2025
• May 8, 2025
• June 17, 2025 (Joint w/ City Council)
• August 14, 2025
• September 11, 2025
• October 9, 2025
• November 13, 2025
• December 11, 2025
47 Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission Meeting Dates 2025
• February 5, 2025
• March 5, 2025
• April 2, 2025
• May 7, 2025
• June 17, 2025 (Joint/City Council)
• August 6, 2025
• September 3, 2025
• October 1, 2025
• November 5, 2025
• December 3, 2025
48 Future Agenda Items
December 4, 2024, OSATS Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
December 12, 2024, Parks and Community Services Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Cancelled
December 17, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Proclamation for Ken Leary
Commission Vacancies
FY 2023-24 Auditors Report
Rancho Del Mar Paving and Utility Improvements – Award Construction December 19, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. 6:30 p.m. - Special Date Due to Holiday Cancelled
Early January TBD Special City Council Meeting
Commissioner Interviews/Appointments
January 21, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Skatepark Municipal Code Update
Parks & Recreation Refund Policy
Human Resources Annual Report
Local Appointments List – Maddy Act Compliance
Highway 29 Multi-Modal Project (NVTA)
January 23, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Crawford Way Apartment Townhome Design Permit
Unscheduled
Council Requested Items Councilmember
Date of
Council Vote Notes
Review and File American Canyon
History Report Washington 7/18/2023 In progress, council date TBD Revisit Alignment of West Side
Connector Joseph 10/17/2023
On hold pending General Plan
update.
All Electric Reach Code (Discussion
only) Joseph 11/7/2023
On hold pending RCAAP and
Berkeley litigation.
Food Ware Ordinance Joseph 09/17/2024 In progress, council date TBD 49