CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 17, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 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 - Existing Litigation One Matter (People of the State of California v. Sean Vickers; Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CR000124)
3. 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 6:52 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
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 4:30 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:40 p.m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - Memorial Day, May 31, 2022
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Councilmember Pierre Washington on behalf of VFW POST 1123.
5. Proclamation - Historic Preservation Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Ernie Schlobohm, president of the Napa County Landmarks Board.
6. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. The proclamation was accepted by Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies and Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III on behalf of Public Works and Maintenance and Utilities Departments, with many employees of those departments in attendance. Karina Servente requested to comment on this item and was called to speak.
7. Proclamation - Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Clarence Mamaril.
8. Presentation - Parks and Community Services CAPRCBM Recognition Award Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda announced the CAPRCBM award; it was accepted by the Parks & Community Services Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: Consent Item 11 Jason Kishineff. Oral: Michelle Leightly was called to speak; Sylvia Quidit was called to speak; Rose Negrete was called to speak; Rose Maldanado was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karina Servente was called to speak; Clarence Mamaril was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Councilmember Washington recommended closing tonight's meeting in a moment of silence for those 10 people killed in mass shooting in Buffalo, NY.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to approve the consent calendar 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
Excused: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
9. Minutes of May 3, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 3, 2022.
10. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - May 17, 2022 - June 17, 2022 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-35 reaffirming that, due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, a local emergency exists, re-ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and authorizing in-person and remote teleconferenced meetings of legislative and advisory bodies of the City of American Canyon for the period of May 17, 2022 - June 17, 2022 pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act.
11. Mower Purchase Parks Maintenance
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-36 approving the purchase of a new RC MOWER TK -52XP for Parks Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
12. 3rd Quarter Investment Report for the City and Fire District Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2022.
13. Water Meter Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-37 approving the purchase of water meters from Aqua-Metric Sales, Co. in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearings.
BUSINESS
14. Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget
Council received a staff report from Finance Director Lincoln Bogard. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: Tammy Wong. Oral: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. No council action was taken.
15. Law Enforcement Services Contract Amendment
Council received a staff report from Police Chief Rich Greenberg. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-38 approving Amendment 18 Agreement 2022- 59 to Napa County Agreement No. 3220 with the Napa County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services for the period January 7, 2023, through June 30, 2024. 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
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
16. Projects Funded by SB1/RMRA for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: None. Oral: none.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-39 approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III, Community Development Director Brent Cooper and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda provided oral reports to Council.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
18. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Pierre Washington Mayor and Councilmembers announced items of community interest, including the Labor Partnership Awards from the California State Legislature and the US House of Representatives presented to the American Canyon City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. with a moment of silence.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Selfis
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC
American Canyon City Clerk