CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES February 4, 2025 5:00 P.M. = CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Absent: None Excused: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comment period was closed. MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 1. Matters Relating to Public Employment Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Positions: William Ross, City Attorney 2. 1. 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). 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3): Claim(s) re Estate of Leon Dale Schmidt 3. Conference with Legal Counsel = Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One (1) Matter. 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 6:37 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION Present: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark. Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington 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 City Attorney' William Ross. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. Proclamation: Black History Month Mayor Washington announced the Black History Month proclamation. It was received by Orlando Harris with Ken Leary and Shirley Leary. 5. Proclamation - Kenneth Leary Mayor Washington announced the proclamation honoring former Council Member Ken Leary, who accepted it. 6. American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project Council received a presentation on the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project from NVTA Executive Director Kate Miller and Program Manager Grant Baily, along with consultants Parag Mehta and Sean Houck of Kimley-Horn. PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Arvind Nischal 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 Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Brando Cruz, and CARRIED by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark. Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Excused: None 7. Minutes of January 21, 2025 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 21, 2025. 8. Minutes of January 24, 2025 - Special City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 24, 2025. 9. Minutes of January 29, 2025 - Special City Council Meeting Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 29, 2025. 10. Report Upon Return from Closed Session Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Special City Council Meeting of January 24, 2025. 11. Local Appointments List of Boards, Commissions and Committees 2025 Vacancies Action: Adopted Minute Order 2025-05 approving the Local Appointments List of Boards, Commissions and Committees 2025 Vacancies. 12. Watson Ranch at the Square Memorandum of Understanding/letter - Temporary Uses Action: Adopted Minute Order 2025-06 approving a "City Letter of Understanding & Agreement" (Agreement 2025-14) to allow temporary amphitheater uses in the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. Establish Electric Vehicle Charging Fees Council received an Electric Vehicle Charging Fees staff report from Interim Assistant City Manager Juan Gomez. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak; Joan Bennett was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Nance Matson was called to speak; Vincent Lin was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-06 amending the Master Fee Schedule to include new user fees for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with an annual review of the fees made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark. Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Excused: None 14. Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Solid Waste Overage Fee and Amendment to the Recology American Canyon Franchise Agreement Council received a Proposed Solid Waste Overage Fee and Amendment to the Recology American Canyon Franchise Agreement staff report from Assistant Public Works Director Norman Woods. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-07 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment (Agreement 2025-19) to the City's Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Recology American Canyon to address Residential and Commercial Overage rates and language modification for overages made by Councilmember Brando Cruz, seconded by Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, and CARRIED by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Excused: None 15. Giovannoni Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit Extension Council received a Giovannoni Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit Extension staff report from Senior Planner William He. Mayor Washington opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ernie Knodal was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed. Action: Motion to continue approving a twelve-month extension to the Giovannoni Logistics Center Tentative Parcel Map and Design Permit from March 21, 2025, to March 21, 2026, APNS 057-130-034 and 057-130-036 (File No. PL24-0031) to the Regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2025. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmember Brando Cruz, Councilmember Melissa Lamattina, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Mark Joseph, Mayor Pierre Washington Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Excused: None BUSINESS 16. Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project (PR19-0100) Council received a Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project (PR19-0100) staff report from Senior Civil Engineer Ron Ranada. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Scott Thomason was called to speak; Janelle Sellick was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Mary Tabbert was called to speak. The public comment period was closed. This item was continued to the Regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2025. 17. Community Service Awards Selection Policy Council received a Community Service Awards Selection Policy staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Washington opened public comments. Written comments: Pastor Morris Curry. Oral comments: Joan Bennett was called to speak; Mary Tabbert was called to speak; Janelle Sellick was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Nance Matson was called to speak; Pablo Holmes was called to speak. The public comment period was closed. This item was continued to the Regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2025. MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS 18. Q3 FY24/25 Capital Project Schedule Update Council received a Q3 FY24/25 Capital Project Schedule Update oral update from Senior Civil Engineer Ron Ranada and provided feedback. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. Future Agenda tems of Note The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. CERTIFICATION Respectfully Submitted, - Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk