American Canyon public meetings in 2024

CANCELLATION NOTICE - Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 23, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve minutes from May 2024, and review a financial report. Informational updates will be provided from Visit Napa Valley, local hotels, the city, chamber, and a developer.

• Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Review and approve the Financial Report
• Approve minutes of May 1, 2024 meeting
• Informational updates on tourism and hotel activity

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District committee approved the minutes from May 1, 2024, selected Valerie Zizak-Morais as chair and Eric Burrow as vice chair for 2025, and approved financial reports through September 2024. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions. Informational updates were provided by Visit Napa Valley, American Canyon Hotels, the City of American Canyon, and the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved minutes of May 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Valerie Zizak-Morais as chair for 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Burrow as vice chair for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved financial reports through September 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The American Canyon Planning Commission will vote on three agenda items: approval of the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes, a design permit for a vertical metal post perimeter fence at parcels 059-430-032 and 059-430-025, and the list of active planning projects for November 2024. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda. No other business is scheduled.

• Approve Minutes of October 24, 2024
• Approve Design Permit for NVRG Vertical Metal Post Perimeter Fence (Parcels 059-430-032 & 059-430-025)
• Approve Active Planning Projects for November 2024

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2024-17, granting a Design Permit for a vertical metal post perimeter fence at Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens, covering the Rio Del Mar East and Rolling Hills property frontage. The vote was unanimous (4-0), with Commissioner Eric Altman absent. The meeting also included a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 2024-17 for Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens fence design permit (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2024 (4-0)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will review recommended updates to City Code Section 12.40.051 regarding skatepark use and trespass when closed. The Commission will also approve minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting and welcome a new Youth Commissioner. No other business items are listed.

• Welcome Youth Commissioner Heather Mora
• Approve minutes of October 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Review updates to Municipal Code 12.40.051 'Skate Park Use - Use of or Trespass at Skate Park When Closed'

The Parks and Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting. The commission also received a staff report on updating the municipal code for skatepark use and discussed the proposed update, but no action was taken on it. An update on Capital Improvement Program projects was provided, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 (unanimous)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and adopt a resolution setting the meeting dates for 2025. The session includes a closed session regarding anticipated litigation and recognitions for board members.

• Approve minutes of October 22, 2024 meeting
• Adopt resolution for 2025 Board meeting dates
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation
• Recognize Board Member Mariam Aboudamous
• Recognize Chair Leon Garcia for 22 years of service

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a resolution for the 2025 board meeting dates and approving minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. The Board also recognized Board Member Mariam Aboudamous for service since 2016 and Chair Leon Garcia for 22 years of service. No public hearings or new business items were discussed.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0 roll call vote)
• Adopted resolution for 2025 board meeting dates
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting
• Approved report on return from October 22 closed session
• Presented proclamation to Board Member Mariam Aboudamous
• Presented proclamation to Chair Leon Garcia

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will receive a presentation on the Countywide Active Transportation Plan. The body will also receive an update on the Bicycle Friendly Community Application.

• Countywide Active Transportation Plan presentation from the Napa Valley Transportation Authority
• Bicycle Friendly Community Application update from the Napa County Bicycle Coalition
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The American Canyon Planning Commission will decide on two major land-use items: a 136-home subdivision at Watson Ranch and a 219,834 sq ft warehouse with a conditional use permit. They will also receive and file a General Plan Technical Update Draft Environmental Impact Report for public review.

• Watson Ranch Lot 7: 136 single-family homes on 12.86 acres west of Marcus Road (APN 059-430-045)
• SDG 220 Warehouse: 219,834 sq ft wine warehouse at 1055 Commerce Court (APN 058-030-069)
• General Plan Technical Update Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) public review workshop
• NVR&G Vertical Metal Post Perimeter Fence Design Permit continued to November 21, 2024

The American Canyon Planning Commission approved a tentative subdivision map and design permit for 136 single-family homes on Watson Ranch Lot 7. They also recommended that the City Council certify the environmental impact report and approve a conditional use permit for a 219,834-square-foot wine warehouse at 1055 Commerce Court. Additionally, the commission continued a fence design permit to November 21, 2024, received the General Plan Technical Update Draft Environmental Impact Report, and approved the September 26, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed the General Plan Technical Update Draft Environmental Impact Report
• Continued NVR&G Vertical Metal Post Perimeter Fence Design Permit to November 21, 2024 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 recommending City Council approve a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Watson Ranch Lot 7 for 136 single-family homes on 12.86 acres (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 approving a Design Permit for Watson Ranch Lot 7 for 136 single-family homes on 12.86 acres (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-15 recommending City Council certify the Final EIR and MMRP for the SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center at 1055 Commerce Court (3-1, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 recommending City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for a 219,834 square foot wine warehouse on a 10.45-acre site at 1055 Commerce Court (4-0, 1 absent)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will approve the September 24 meeting minutes and adopt a resolution for the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act for FY 2024‑2025. It will also consider authorizing an IT services contract with Definitive Networks, Inc., accepting a $73,569 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, and approving an air ambulance agreement with REACH Air Medical Services. All items are presented as resolutions for board action.

• Approve minutes of the September 24, 2024 board meeting
• Adopt resolution for employer's contribution under PEMHCA for FY 2024‑2025
• Authorize IT services agreement with Definitive Networks, Inc.
• Accept $73,569 OTS grant for airbags and struts for extrication and stabilization
• Approve air ambulance agreement with REACH Air Medical Services, LLC

The board approved a resolution authorizing an air ambulance agreement with REACH Air Medical Services, LLC, and also approved several consent calendar items, including a revised salary schedule for the Battalion Chief position. The board also received an update on the OTS Grant and adopted a resolution related to it. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with one member excused.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, PEMHCA contribution, IT services agreement, and revised Battalion Chief salary schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-31 regarding OTS Grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-32 authorizing air ambulance agreement with REACH Air Medical Services (4-0)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will review applications for renaming the former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II. The body will also review proposed updates to the Parks and Recreation Refund Policy.

• Naming recommendations for former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II
• Proposed updates to the Parks and Recreation Refund Policy
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. Commissioners submitted top name choices for Community Park I, Community Park II, and the former Napa Junction Elementary School, and received a report on the Parks and Recreation Refund Policy.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will review and comment on trail standards and a draft management plan for the Newell Open Space Preserve. The body will also receive an update regarding electric bicycles in the preserve.

• Review and comment on Newell Open Space trail standards
• Review and comment on the draft Newell Management Plan
• Update on electric bicycles in Newell Open Space Preserve

The commission approved the minutes of its September 4, 2024 meeting by roll call vote. It received informational reports on Newell Open Space trail standards, electric bicycles in the preserve, and the draft Newell Management Plan, with no formal action taken on these items. Public comments were heard on the trail standards and e-bike items.

• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a design permit for a new single-family home development and a major modification for a multifamily residential project. The body will also review current active planning projects.

• Design Permit for Watson Ranch Lot 8 to develop 25 single-family homes on 2.3 acres north of Carter Street
• Major Modification to Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project Parcel A and B Design Permits south of Napa Junction Road
• Review of September 2024 Active Planning Projects

The Planning Commission approved a design permit for Watson Ranch Lot 8, allowing 25 single-family homes on 2.3 acres, and recommended City Council approval of a major modification to the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project. Both motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one commissioner absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2024-11, design permit for Watson Ranch Lot 8 (25 homes on 2.3 acres) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12, recommending City Council approve Oat Hill Multifamily Residential major modification (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 (4-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will hold a public hearing to approve the final budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Board will also consider policies regarding line-of-duty deaths and a revised salary schedule for the Battalion Chief position.

• Public hearing and resolution for Final Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Public hearing continuance for the formation of Community Facilities District No. 1 (Giovannoni Logistics Park)
• Proposed Policies and Procedures for Line-of-Duty Death and Injury Notification, Investigations, Family Support Liaison, and Funerals
• Resolution for Revised Salary Schedule and Educational Incentives for the Battalion Chief Position
• Minute Order for excused absence and compensation for Board Member Aboudamous (May 28, 2024 to November 12, 2024)

The board approved the consent calendar, including policies on line-of-duty deaths and a revised Battalion Chief salary schedule, and adopted the final operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2024-25. A public hearing on forming a community facilities district for Giovannoni Logistics Park was postponed to a later date at the landowner's request. All votes were unanimous with one member excused.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 on line-of-duty policies (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-28 on Battalion Chief salary and incentives (4-0)
• Approved excused absence for Board Member Aboudamous (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-29 for FY 2024-25 final budgets (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on CFD No. 1 to later date (4-0)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks & Community Services Commission will review applications to rename Community Park I, Community Park II, and the former Napa Junction Elementary School. The body will also discuss how community groups and events use city parks and facilities.

• Review of name suggestions for the former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II
• Discussion on the utilization of City parks and facilities for community groups and events
• Oral update on the Parks and Community Services Master Plan update
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Parks and Community Services Commission approved the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes. The commission voted to continue the facility naming item for the former Napa Junction Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II to a future agenda for additional review. No action was taken on the utilization of city parks and facilities item, which included public comments.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Continued facility naming item to future agenda (3-0)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will meet to review progress on specific city projects. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from its August 7, 2024, meeting.

• Capital Project update: Newell Open Space Improvements
• Capital Project update: Green Island Road Class I Trail
• Capital Project update: Wetlands Edge Enhancement
• Approval of August 7, 2024, meeting minutes

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider several agenda items, including a change order authorizing $10,454.59 for modifications to two Type I fire engines. The board will also adopt local goals and policies for the Mello‑Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and approve new policies on valuables, photography, drug‑free workplace, and nepotism. Additional items include approving the July 23 meeting minutes and adopting a resolution to form the Giovannoni Logistics Park. A closed‑session discussion with legal counsel on anticipated litigation is also scheduled.

• Approve Change Order #1: $10,454.59 for modifications to two Type I fire engines
• Adopt local goals and policies for the Mello‑Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
• Approve policies and procedures on valuables, photography, drug/alcohol‑free workplace, and nepotism
• Approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024 Fire District Board meeting
• Adopt a resolution to form the Giovannoni Logistics Park (Community Facilities District No. 1)

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board approved the consent calendar, adopting resolutions for Mello-Roos goals, policies and procedures, and modifications to two fire engines. The board also approved a resolution of intention to form the Giovannoni Logistics Center. All votes were unanimous among the three present members, with two excused.

• Approved consent calendar including July 23, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 on Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act goals (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-24 on policies for valuables, imaging, drug-free workplace, nepotism (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-25 for modifications to two Type I fire engines (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-26 for intention to form Giovannoni Logistics Center (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a setback variance for a single-family home and modifications to a multifamily residential project. The body will also review the August 2024 active planning projects list.

• Public hearing for a rear yard setback variance at 21 Capri Court (File No. PL24-0019)
• Public hearing for a Major Modification to the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential project on 13.6 acres (PL24-0009)
• Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a setback variance for 21 Capri Ct and voted to approve 12 of 14 items in the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Major Modification, with conditional approval for items 7 and 9 pending applicant alternatives. The meeting was continued to September 4 to review alternatives and make a final recommendation. The consent calendar, including minutes and a closed session report, was also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10 for 21 Capri Ct setback variance (4-0)
• Approved 12 of 14 Oat Hill modification items, conditional on items 7 and 9 (4-0)
• Continued Oat Hill hearing to September 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
• Approved consent calendar including July 25, 2024 minutes and closed session report (4-0)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its May 1, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will also receive an update on fuel reduction, tree conditions, and replanting efforts at the Clarke Ranch site. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the May 1, 2024 Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission meeting
• Receive update on fuel reduction, tree conditions, and replanting at Clarke Ranch

The commission approved the minutes of its May 1, 2024 meeting as amended. It received a staff report on the Clarke Ranch fuel reduction and replanting project, with public comments, but took no action on it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Rescheduled Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding major modifications to the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential project. The body will also review a draft environmental report for a distribution center and discuss active planning projects.

• Public hearing for Major Modification to Oat Hill Multifamily Residential project (PL24-0009) on 13.6 acres south of Napa Junction Road
• Public review workshop for the SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding two matters of anticipated litigation

The Planning Commission voted to continue the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Major Modification public hearing to a later date, likely August 22, 2024, due to technical difficulties preventing a speaker from commenting. The commission also received and filed the SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center Draft Environmental Impact Report workshop and approved the May 23, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Major Modification to August 22, 2024 (4-0)
• Received and filed SDG Commerce 220 Distribution Center DEIR workshop (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2024 (4-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will meet to discuss a successor agreement regarding wages and benefits for firefighters. The board is also considering a revised job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee position.

• Resolution No. 2024-22: Successor Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1186 regarding wages and benefits
• Resolution No. 2024-21: Revised job description for Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee (Policy Number 200.09)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of anticipated litigation
• Retirement honor for Captain Jose Martin (20 years of service)
• Recognition of Captain Max Etchieson (15 years of service)

The board approved the consent calendar, which included a successor labor agreement with the firefighters' union, a revised job description for a firefighter/paramedic trainee, and the prior meeting's minutes. No public hearings or separate business items were held. The fire chief reported on a $130,000 regional training grant and other operational updates.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved June 25, 2024 closed session report
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 for revised Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee job description
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 for successor union agreement with IAFF Local 1186

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes approving cost-of-living increases for various fees and a tentative agreement with IAFF Local 1186.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 preliminary budget
• Approval of tentative agreement with IAFF Local 1186
• 3.8 percent increase to Fire Mitigation Fees
• Write off of $386.58 in uncollectible Fire Service Fees

The Board approved the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and adopted a resolution approving the Total Tentative Agreement with the firefighters' union. The Board also adopted resolutions increasing the First Responder Fee, Fire Mitigation Fees, and Fire Service Fee Special Tax, while authorizing the write-off of $386.58 in uncollectible fees.

• Approved Preliminary Budget for FY 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved Total Tentative Agreement with Firefighters IAFF Local 1186
• Adopted Annual Appropriations Limit for FY 2024-2025
• Approved annual cost-of-living increase to First Responder Fee
• Increased 1986 Mitigation Fee by 3.8 percent for FY 2024-2025
• Approved cost-of-living increase to Fire Service Fee Special Tax ($850,489.10 assessment)
• Authorized write-off of $386.58 in uncollectible Fire Service Fees
• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes and closed session report

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board will consider a settlement agreement regarding employee overtime disputes at the Fire Academy. The agenda also includes approving water tender repairs and new department policies.

• Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims regarding fire academy overtime disputes
• $25,946.91 for Water Tender repairs
• New policies for the Explorer Program and on-duty grocery/dining
• Confirmation of Beth Marcus to the Fire Service Fee Board of Review
• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board approved a consent calendar that included a $25,946.91 resolution for water tender repairs and a settlement agreement resolving disputes with certain District employees over overtime payments and practices at the Fire Academy. The Board also confirmed Beth Marcus to the Fire Service Fee Board of Review, approved five new policies and procedures, adopted a resolution on annual mandated inspections, and received and filed a proposed Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting included a closed session on three matters, with a written report to follow under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

• Approved consent calendar by roll call vote (3-0, two members excused)
• Approved $25,946.91 resolution for water tender repairs
• Approved settlement agreement with certain District employees over overtime payments and practices at the Fire Academy
• Confirmed appointment of Beth Marcus to the Fire Service Fee Board of Review
• Approved policies and procedures: Explorer Program, Grocery Shopping On-Duty, Dining Out On-Duty, Administrative Staff Overtime, and Outside Employment
• Adopted resolution on annual mandated inspections under California Health and Safety Code sections 13146.2 and 13146.3
• Received and filed proposed Capital Improvement Plan (no action taken)
• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2024 and April 23, 2024 meetings and the March 26, 2024 closed session report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adopting a resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also review the list of active planning projects for May 2024.

• Approval of April 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Adoption of resolution for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Review of May 2024 Active Planning Projects

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2024-09, finding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-09 for FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The committee will also review and approve minutes from several previous meetings.

• Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
• Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 2022, May 2023, August 2023, and September 2023

The American Canyon Finance Subcommittee approved the minutes from previous meetings, including the January 11, 2024 session and several 2022 and 2023 sessions. The committee also received a staff presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget from Finance Director Juan Gomez, but no action was taken on the budget itself.

• Approved minutes from January 11, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2022; May 12, 2023; August 10, 2023; and September 14, 2023 meetings
• Received staff report on proposed FY 2024-25 budget (no action taken)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Commission will review the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan for consideration by the City Council. They will also review Capital Improvement Program projects for the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan
• Review of FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program Projects
• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes

The Parks and Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its previous meeting on April 11, 2024. Commissioners received staff presentations on the Draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan and the Capital Improvement Program Projects but did not vote on these items. No substantive decisions were made regarding the proposed plans or projects.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting (roll call vote)
• Received staff report on Draft FY2024/25 Annual Work Plan
• Received staff report on FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program Projects

Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District

The committee will review financial reports from October through December 2023 and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Additionally, members will review donation requests for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration and the 2024 Reindeer Run.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget
• Donation request for 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
• Donation request for 2024 Reindeer Run
• Review of financial reports from October through December 2023

The Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District committee approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and agreed to split a $7,000 donation equally between the American Canyon Arts Foundation for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration and the American Canyon Community Parks Foundation for the 2024 Reindeer Run. The committee also approved agenda changes consolidating the two donation requests and adding informational updates, and approved prior meeting minutes and financial reports from October through December 2023. All votes were unanimous by roll call, with members Eric Burrow and Buzz Butler absent. The minutes do not state the dollar amount of the approved FY 2024-25 budget.

• Approved FY 2024-25 budget (5-0, two absent)
• Approved splitting a $7,000 donation equally between the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration and the 2024 Reindeer Run (5-0, two absent)
• Approved agenda changes consolidating the donation requests and adding informational updates (5-0, two absent)
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2022 (5-0, two absent)
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2023 (5-0, two absent)
• Approved financial reports from October through December 2023 (5-0, two absent)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The commission will review the American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan and discuss bicycle improvement options for Rio Del Mar. Members will also review open space, transportation, and sustainability projects within the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program.

• Review of American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan
• Discussion of bicycle improvement options for Rio Del Mar between Highway 29 and West Carolyn Road
• Review of projects in the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes

The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes of April 3, 2024, by roll call vote with all present members voting aye. The commission received staff reports and updates on the American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan, the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program, and Rio Del Mar Bicycle Improvements, but took no action on any of the three. The meeting also included a presentation from the Napa County Bicycle Coalition and an oral staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies. The commission adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar including April 3, 2024 minutes (5-0, roll call)
• Moved Business Item 3 to Business Item 4 (voice vote)
• No action taken on American Canyon Wetlands Restoration Plan
• No action taken on Fiscal Year 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program
• No action taken on Rio Del Mar Bicycle Improvements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an update to the Design Permit Ordinance and receive a report on the Prohousing Incentive Program. The meeting also includes a review of active planning projects from March 2024.

• Design Permit Ordinance Update: recommendation to amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.41
• Prohousing Incentive Program Update
• Review of March 2024 Active Planning Projects

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.41 regarding Design Permits. The commission also received updates on the Prohousing Incentive Program and active planning projects.

• Approved Minutes of March 28, 2024 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08 recommending City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.41 Design Permits (4-0)
• Received and filed Prohousing Incentive Program Update
• Reviewed March 2024 Active Planning Projects

Special American Canyon Fire Protection Board

The American Canyon Fire Protection Board will meet to discuss legal litigation and a resolution regarding vessel pricing. The board is scheduled to ratify a resolution concerning an increased final price for a Patrol/Rescue Boat.

• Ratification of Resolution 2023-26 regarding an increase in the final price for the Patrol/Rescue Boat
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Denise Lynn Sanchez v Elton Weeks, Napa County Superior Court Case No. 21CV000455

The Board unanimously approved a settlement in the case of Lynn Sanchez v Elton Weeks. Additionally, the Board ratified a resolution to increase the final price for a Patrol/Rescue Boat.

• Approved settlement in Lynn Sanchez v Elton Weeks (Unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 2023-25 to increase final price for Patrol/Rescue Boat (5-0)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Commission will review a proposed scope of work and cost estimate to update the 2012 Parks and Community Services Master Plan. Members will also discuss the draft Annual Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

• Review of 2012 Parks and Community Services Master Plan Update scope and cost estimate
• Discussion of Draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan
• Approval of March 14, 2024, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed a proposed scope of work to update the 2012 Parks and Community Services Master Plan and discussed the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan.

• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The Commission will review and comment on the draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan for consideration by the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the March 6, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Plan
• Approval of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Updated 2024 meeting schedule report

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting. Members provided comments and suggestions on the Draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Work Plan presented by the City Manager.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design permit for a mini storage facility and a subdivision map for single family homes. The meeting also includes a review of active planning projects.

• Napa Junction Mini Storage Design Permit and Variance for 540-unit facility at 4484 Hess Road
• Watson Ranch Lot 8 Subdivision to create 25 single family lots on 2.3 acres north of Carter Street
• Review of March 2024 Active Planning Projects

The Planning Commission approved a design permit and variance for a 540-unit mini storage facility on Hess Road. The commission also recommended that the City Council approve a subdivision map to create 25 single-family home lots at Watson Ranch Lot 8.

• Approved Design Permit and Variance for 540-unit mini storage facility at 4484 Hess Road (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 25 single family home lots at Watson Ranch Lot 8 (3-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The Board will review a term sheet to establish a Community Facilities District for the Watson Ranch Specific Plan. Additionally, members will conduct a mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2023-2024 and approve updated personnel policies.

• Establishing a Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Watson Ranch Specific Plan
• Radio Usage Agreement between American Canyon, City of Fairfield, and City of Napa
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review and adjustment
• New policies regarding harassment, personnel complaints, and lactation breaks

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board approved its consent calendar, including a Radio Usage Agreement with the cities of Fairfield and Napa, new district policies and procedures, and a term sheet with American Canyon I, LLC for a Community Facilities District on parts of the Watson Ranch Specific Plan. The board also approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget and received and filed the 2023 Annual Report. All votes were by roll call with no nays; Board Members Aboudamous and Joseph were absent for the later budget and annual report votes.

• Approved consent calendar by roll call (4-0, Joseph absent)
• Approved minutes of the February 27, 2024 Fire District Board meeting
• Approved report upon return from closed session for February 27, 2024
• Approved Radio Usage Agreement between the City of Fairfield, the City of Napa, and the American Canyon Fire Protection District
• Approved policies and procedures on discriminatory harassment, personnel complaints, personal projects on duty, and lactation breaks
• Approved term sheet with American Canyon I, LLC for a Community Facilities District on portions of the Watson Ranch Specific Plan
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget (3-0, Aboudamous and Joseph absent)
• Received and filed the 2023 Annual Report (3-0, Aboudamous and Joseph absent)

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Commission will discuss the naming process for Community Park I, Community Park II, and the former Napa Junction Elementary School. The agenda also includes approving minutes from December 2023 and February 2024 meetings.

• Discussion of renaming process for Community Park I, Community Park II, and former Napa Junction Elementary School
• Approval of December 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of February 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Receipt of updated 2024 meeting schedule

The Parks and Community Services Commission approved the minutes of its December 14, 2023 and February 8, 2024 meetings on a single roll-call vote, with four commissioners voting aye and none opposed. Commissioner Clarence Mamaril was excused. The commission also received a staff report and discussed the facility naming process, including community outreach, policy, and application procedures, but took no action on it. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2023 regular meeting (4-0, one excused)
• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, one excused)
• Consent calendar adopted by roll call vote, 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
• Facility naming process: staff report received and discussed; no action taken

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The commission will receive updates regarding the Bicycle Friendly Community Application process and the Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project. The meeting also includes a recommendation to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting.

• Bicycle Friendly Community Application update
• Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project update
• Approval of February 7, 2024, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting. Members received updates on the Bicycle Friendly Community Application and the Wetlands Edge Enhancement Project, but no further actions were taken on those items.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP). The meeting also includes the approval of several new workplace policies and a memorandum of understanding for regional grant applications.

• Public hearing on joining the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP)
• Resolution to enter a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with CSCDA
• Approval of five new policies, including workplace violence and lactation breaks
• Memorandum of Understanding for regional grant applications

The American Canyon Fire Protection District Board adopted a resolution authorizing the District to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP), sponsored by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), and to enter a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with CSCDA, authorizing the Fire Chief to sign. The Board also approved its consent calendar, including January 23, 2024 meeting minutes, a closed-session report, Resolution 2024-04 for a regional grant application memorandum of understanding, and five policies and procedures. Policy #1027 was pulled from the consent calendar at the Fire Chief's request due to recent federal labor code amendments. No public comments were received, and no business items were taken up.

• Adopted resolution authorizing the District to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) and enter a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with CSCDA; authorized the Fire Chief to sign
• Approved consent calendar by roll call vote (4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain; Board Member Aboudamous absent)
• Approved minutes of the January 23, 2024 Fire District Board meeting
• Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for January 23, 2024
• Adopted Resolution 2024-04 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for regional grant applications from multiple government agencies
• Approved five policies and procedures: Reporting for Duty, On-Duty Voting in Statewide Elections, Workplace Violence, Lactation Breaks, and Pregnancy Disability Leave
• Policy #1027 removed from the consent calendar at the Fire Chief's request due to recent federal labor code amendments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a major modification for the Chicken Guy Restaurant. The meeting also includes discussions on accessory dwelling unit ordinance updates and annual progress reports for housing and the General Plan.

• Major Modification to Condition 23 for Chicken Guy Restaurant at 200 American Canyon Road
• Resolution recommending amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 19.39 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• 2023 Calendar year Housing Element Progress Report
• 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The Planning Commission approved a modification to a conditional use permit for the Chicken Guy restaurant and recommended updates to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The commission also received annual progress reports for the Housing Element and General Plan.

• Approved Resolution 2024-04 to substitute a utility undergrounding requirement with a financial contribution for Chicken Guy restaurant at 200 American Canyon Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 recommending City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.39 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (5-0)
• Adopted January 26, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Received and filed the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Parks & Community Services Commission

The Parks and Community Services Commission will conduct a second review of the proposed 2024 Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule. The commission will also review proposed projects for the FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program and receive an update on current FY2023/24 projects.

• Second review of the proposed 2024 Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
• Review of proposed FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program Projects
• Oral presentation regarding current FY2023/24 Capital Improvement Program Projects

The Parks and Community Services Commission met on February 8, 2024 and received staff presentations on the proposed 2024 Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule and proposed FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program projects. Commissioners also heard an oral update on current FY2023/24 capital projects. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the items were reviewed and discussed only. Public comment was opened and closed on the two business items with no written or oral comments received.

• No votes or formal actions recorded; user fee schedule reviewed only
• No votes or formal actions recorded; FY2024/25 capital projects reviewed only
• No consent calendar items
• No public comments received

Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission

The commission will select its new Chair and Vice Chair for the term starting March 1, 2024. Members will also review proposed capital improvement projects for Parks and Recreation and draft maintenance procedures for the Newell Open Space Preserve. An update on spring maintenance for the preserve is also scheduled.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair (March 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)
• Review of FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program Projects for Parks and Recreation
• Review of draft Newell Open Space Preserve Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures
• Update on Newell Open Space Preserve Spring Maintenance Project

The Commission approved the appointment of its leadership for the upcoming term. Members also reviewed proposed capital improvement projects and maintenance procedures for the Newell Open Space Preserve.

• Approved November 1, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Tara McClinton-Horner as Chair and Scott Artis as Vice Chair for March 1 to December 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Requested staff meet with Land Trust Board of Directors to discuss E-1 bicycle use at Newell Open Space Preserve (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design permit for the Napa River Ecology Center. They will also review recommendations for two new city ordinances regarding industrial use sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Design Permit for redevelopment of a 5,000 square foot building into an Ecology Center at 205 Wetlands Edge Road
• Ordinance implementing Industrial Use Green House Gas Standards
• Ordinance implementing Industrial Commerce Centers Sustainability Standards
• Approval of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a design permit to redevelop a building into an Ecology Center. It also recommended that the City Council adopt two ordinances regarding industrial sustainability and greenhouse gas standards.

• Approved Design Permit for Napa River Ecology Center at 205 Wetlands Edge Road (3-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Industrial Use Green House Gas Standards Ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Industrial Commerce Centers Sustainability Standards Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved December 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

American Canyon Fire Protection District Board

The Board will consider a term sheet for a Community Facilities District related to the Watson Ranch Specific Plan. They will also review a property tax agreement regarding the annexation of 1661 Green Island Road. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of eleven new department policies and procedures.

• Term Sheet for Community Facilities District at Watson Ranch
• Property Tax Agreement for 1661 Green Island Road annexation
• Approval of 11 new policies and procedures
• Disposition of a surplus 2001 Ford F-250
• Proclamation of February as American Heart Month

The Board approved a property tax allocation agreement with Napa County for a property annexation and authorized a term sheet for a Community Facilities District at Watson Ranch. The Board also adopted 11 new policies and procedures and designated a 2001 Ford F-250 as surplus.

• Approved Property Tax Allocation Agreement for 1661 Green Island Road annexation (5-0)
• Approved term sheet for Community Facilities District on portions of Watson Ranch Specific Plan
• Approved 11 Policy and Procedures including Minimum Staffing Levels and Liability Claims
• Adopted Resolution 2024-02 to surplus and dispose of a 2001 Ford F-250
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved November 23, 2023 Closed Session report

Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23. This includes reviewing communications from the City's external auditor.

• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and year-end financial results for Fiscal Year 2022-23

The Finance Subcommittee received a staff report and presentation regarding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and year-end financial results for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The committee reviewed communications from the City's external auditor.

• Reviewed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and FY 2022-23 financial results