CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 7, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ AMERICAN CANYON FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. Property: APNs 058-320-015, 058-040-024, 058-040-026, 058-040-032, 058- 040-044Agency Negotiator: Jason Holley, City Manager. Negotiating Parties: City of American Canyon and Napa Valley Unified School District. Under Negotiation: Terms of Acquisition of Property
3. Matter Related to Public Employment – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54757(b)Position: District Chief
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:43 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Absent: None
Excused: 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 5:32 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:256 p.m.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation recognizing June 19th, 2022, as Juneteenth Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was accepted by Brenda Knight the organizer of the American Canyon Juneteenth event.
5. Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Pride Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Fernando Espinoza, Napa County Director of LGBTQ Connections.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: Tammy Wong; Michelle Leighty. Oral comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Chris James 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 Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, 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
Excused: None
6. Minutes of May 17, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 17, 2022.
7. Minutes of May 31, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the Joint City Council and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting of May 31, 2022.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - May 3, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of May 3, 2022.
9. Report upon Return from Closed Session - May 31, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon from Closed Session for the meeting of May 31, 2022.
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10. Award a Construction Contract to VSS International, Inc. for the 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project (TR21-0100)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-40 amending the FY 2021-22 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget, awarded a construction contract Agreement 2022-69 to VSS International, Inc. in the amount of $975,439.50 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve and execute Contract Change Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the 2021 Annual Pavement Management Project (TR21-0100).
11. National Community Survey Results
Action: Published 2022 National Community Survey Report of Results for a public feedback period followed by return to City Council for discussion at the July 19, 2022, meeting.
12. Engineer's Report for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year LLAD 22-23 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-41 initiating proceedings, preliminarily approving the 2022/ 23 Annual Engineer’ s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect annual assessments, and setting the Public Hearing for consideration of the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/ 23 for June 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
13. Water Supply and Demand Drought Emergency Stage 2
Action: Received and filed a report on water supply and demand in the City of American Canyon Water Service Area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearing items.
BUSINESS
14. Enhanced Solid Waste Services and proposed Residential Rate Increase (SB 1383) Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: Sindy Biederman. Oral Comments: Beth Marcus was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Derek Nelson, General Manager of Recology American Canyon answered additional questions.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-42 declaring the City's intention to adopt increased residential solid waste rates, setting a public hearing for August 16, 2022, and directing the issuance of notices of a Proposition 218 Public Hearing to all solid waste customers and property owners within the City of American Canyon 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
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Absent: None
Excused: None
15. Draft Comprehensive General Plan Update CEQA Notice of Preparation (NOP) Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments were received from: None. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed. Council provided comments to staff.
16. Property Exchange with Napa Valley Unified School District Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2022-01 providing notice of the City's intent to transfer approximately 4.6 acres of land where the community center/ gymnasium is located to the Napa Valley Unified School District in exchange for receiving the 6.57 -acre property where the former Napa Junction Elementary School is located (on Napa Junction Rd.) from the Napa Valley Unified School District 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
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies, Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Director Brent Cooper provided oral updates to council.
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph Councilmember Mark Joseph added to his report. Councilmember Pierre Washington requested clarification to a previous public comment. Councilmember David Oro will submit a written report.
Mayor Garcia commented on items of community interest.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
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