CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 15, 2022
AMENDED AGENDA
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
Action: There was reportable action. A written report will be provided.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. City of American Canyon v. Pamela Smith, et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV000041).
Action: There was reportable action. A written report will be provided. b. City of American Canyon v. GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 18CV001027).
Action: There was reportable action. A written report will be provided. 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
A meeting announcement pursuant to AB 361 was made by Mayor Garcia.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/ CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral report on Closed Session. Closed Session commenced at 5:33 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:29 p.m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no proclamations or presentations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: Chris James, Russel Moulder, Michelle Leightly, Rose Maldonado, Rose Negrete, Tammy James. Oral comments: Humberto Rodriguez was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Rose Maldonado was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Russel Moulder was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt Consent Calendar made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting - January 18, 2022 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 18, 2022.
4. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting - February 1, 2022 Action: Approved the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of February 1, 2022.
5. City Attorney February 1, 2022, Closed Session Report Action: Approved the City Attorney Closed Session Report for the meeting of February 1, 2022.
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6. Continued Use of Remote Teleconference for Meetings
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-08 reaffirming that a local emergency exists, re-ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and authorizing continued use of remote teleconferenced meetings of legislative and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of February 15, 2022 - March 17, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
7. Amendment #3 to Agreement 2016-A177 with Questa Engineering Corporation Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-09 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #3 Agreement 2022-16) to Agreement 2016-A117 with Questa Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $31,623 for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 184,790, for the Newell Open Space Trail Project (PR13-0200).
8. North Bay Agency Chemical Pool Adjustment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-10 authorizing an adjustment of purchase of chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant for FY 2021/ 22.
9. Police Vehicles Outfitting and Teardown
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-11 authorizing the outfitting of seven ( 7) 2022 Ford Police Interceptors by Wattco Emergency Equipment Installers in the amount of $292,400.
10. Chemical Equipment Purchase for Water Treatment Plant Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-12 authorizing the purchase of Qdos Chemical Pumps and Pod Style Duplex Skids from MISCOwater for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $78,474.33.
11. Amendment #1 PG& E Rule 20B for Green Island Road (TR16-0700) Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment # 1 Agreement 2022-17) to Agreement # 2020-A125 with Pacific Gas & Electric Company, for the relocation and undergrounding of existing overhead electrical facilities, in the amount of 10,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $840,000 in conjunction with the Green Island Road Reconstruction and Widening Project (TR16-0700).
12. Award Agreement for Wetlands Restoration Plan PR20- 0300 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement Agreement 2022-18) with Environmental Science Associates in the amount not to exceed 448,814 for the Wetlands Restoration Plan (PR20- 0300).
13. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Quarter 2 Investment Report
Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District Treasurer' s Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
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14. Syar Warranty Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute an extended warranty agreement ( Agreement 2022-19) with Syar Industries, Inc. for recently completed paving projects in the City of American Canyon.
15. Watson Ranch Lots 14 and 15 Final Map & Subdivision Improvement Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-16 approving the Final Map to subdivide Watson Ranch Lots 14-15 (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 059-430-027, 059-430-029 and 059-430-035) to create 98 lots and one parcel; and approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Agreement 2022 -20).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
16. Senior Multi-Use Center Name Change
Council received a staff report from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda with Recreation Supervisor Alana Behn and citizens Kristin Einberger and Fran Lemos. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-17 renaming the City's Senior Multi-Use Center to the Adult Activity Center made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
17. Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2021-22
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Lincoln Bogard. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-18 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget made by Councilmember Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
18. "NO on Initiative 21-0042A1" Coalition
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. Mayor Garcia closed Public Comments.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-19 opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, joining American Canyon to the NO on Initiative 21-0042A1 coalition, and directing staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at BallotMeasures@calcities. org. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Finance Director Lincoln Bogard reported that our Transparency Portal is now live on our website and a tutorial will be coming soon. We will add a direct button from the home page to the portal.
Communications Manager Jen Kansanback announced the State of the City presentation will be on February 23, 2022, and the National Research Center's Community Survey is out to the citizens that were randomly selected. Survey results will be shared.
Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced March 3, 2022 will be Get this info from Allie. February is Heart your Parks Month, self-paced get from video
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor and Councilmembers commented on their written reports and items of community interest.
Future agenda items:
Councilmember Washington volunteered to meet with the citizens concerned for feral cats around town.
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Councilmember Aboudamous requested a report regarding Village at Vintage Ranch parking.
Action: Motion to add the Urban Limit Line to a future agenda made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
19. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro Action: Received and filed report.
20. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Action: Received and filed report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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