CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 3, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956. 8. Property: APN 058-320-015 (Right of Way at Napa Junction Road) Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School District Under Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, 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 upon return from closed session. Closed session commenced at 5:30 p.m. Closed session recessed at 6:30 p.m. with the intention of reconvening after the open session. A written report will be provided.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation recognizing May as Water Safety Month.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation.
4. Proclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Kara Venor of the Napa Valley Bike Coalition.
5. Proclamation recognizing May 1 - May 7, 2022, as Professional Municipal Clerk' s Week.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. City Clerk Taresa Geilfuss accepted it on behalf of the Office of the City Clerk.
6. Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation.
7. Receive a presentation from the Napa County Animal Shelter.
Council received a presentation from Leigh Sharp, Napa County Deputy Director of Public Works General Services and Katie Ribardiere, Animal Shelter Manager. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Rose Maldonado, Rose Negrete, Tammy Wong, Chris James, Michelle Leighty. Oral comments: Rose Negrete was called to speak; Michelle Leighty was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Rose Negrete spoke again; Jamie Holder was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Rose Maldonado, Rose Negrete, Tammy Wong, Chris James, Michelle Leighty, Karina Servente, Karen Brorby. Oral comments: Rick Hess was called to speak; Jamie Holder was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Brian Lopez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Silvia Regalado- Zachlod was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt the Consent Calendar made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
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Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous ( excused.)
8. Minutes of April 19, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the April 19, 2022, City Council meeting.
9. Report upon Return from Closed Session - April 19, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of April 19, 2022.
10. AB 481 Military Equipment Ordinance
Action: Waived second reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2022-03 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481 for the American Canyon Police Department.
11. Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project – Final Maps and Agreements Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-32 taking the following actions in conjunction with the Oat Hill Multifamily Residential Project (“ Project”): Approving a two Final Maps to subdivide sub-divide the Property for development of 291 residential units and associated amenities on Parcels A and B and to accept the referenced dedications offered thereon, approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement 2022-49 for the Project; and approving a Fee Credit Reimbursement Agreement 2022- 50 for the Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
12. Enhanced Solid Waste Services and Rates (SB 1383)
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, who introduced Derek Nelson, General Manager of Vallejo Recology who shared a presentation. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments Beth Marcus was called to speak; Sindy Biederman was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Council provided direction regarding enhanced solid waste services and rates required by SB 1383.
13. Award Construction Contract for the Eucalyptus Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (TR19- 0400) Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Sindy Beiderman was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-33 taking the following actions in conjunction with the Eucalyptus Sidewalk Gap Closure Project: Increase the Eucalyptus Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Budget (TR19- 0400) by $40,000 to $315,000; award construction contract DocuSign Envelope ID: 63593798- 6C51-4A4B-8D17-5478253E15AE 2022-51 to FJ & I Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $219,186; and authorize the Public Works Director to approve Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget.
made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous ( excused)
14. Residential Recycled Water Delivery Program
Council received a staff report from Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III with Pam Philips, ( title). Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Adopt Resolution 2022- 34 authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement 2022-52 with American Tank & Water Hauling in the amount not to exceed $ 194,000 to administer the Residential Recycled Water Delivery Program. made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III, Communications Manager Jen Kansanback, and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies announced items of community interest.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
16. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Pierre Washington Mayor Garcia provided his report orally.
Councilmembers commented on items of interest.
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Items of council concern were identified and follow up steps were provided by City Manager Jason Holley.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:55 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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