CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 21, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Jason Holley and Labor Counsel Sloan, Sekai, Yeung & Wong Employee Organization: Teamsters
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. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 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: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous (excused)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/ CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral repot upon return from closed session.
Closed session commenced at 4:40 p.m. and adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation honoring Henry Davidson for 21 Years of Public Service Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Henry Davidson.
5. Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Relay for Life month.
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Barbara Miles, event lead for Relay for Life.
Presentation of Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in recognition of the first Juneteenth celebration in the City of American Canyon.
Mayor Garcia received the certificate.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written: none. Oral: Kim McDonald was called to speak; Lan Nguyen was called to speak; Jason Kishineff was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Sophie was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Tammy Wong was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Silvia Regalado- Zachlod was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to approve the consent calendar made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Council Member Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous ( excused)
6. Annual Water Meter Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-43 approving the purchase of water meters from Aqua-Metric Sales, Co., in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
7. NBCAP - 2022-23 Chemical Purchases
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-44 authorizing the purchase of chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $422,141 and Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of 52,000 for FY 2022/ 23.
8. Two-year Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN)
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9. Calling the General Municipal Election and Consolidating with Napa County Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-46 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of American Canyon on November 8, 2022, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of Napa County consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
10. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Action: Approved Resolution 2022-47 establishing the Appropriations Limit of $22,461,800 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
11. CalRecycle Grant Applications
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-48 authorizing submittal of applications for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of American Canyon is eligible.
12. Interwest Consulting Group contract augmentation and extension to the end of Fiscal Year 2022/ 23 and amend the Fiscal Year 2021/ 22 to reflect additional revenues and expenses Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-49 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Agreement 2022-75 to Agreement 2011-A105 with the Interwest Consulting Group to extend the contract for Building and Safety Services to the end of Fiscal Year 2022/ 23, increase the total contract amount by $500,000 not to exceed $ 3,152,500, and amend the Fiscal Year 2021/ 22 budget to reflect additional Building and Safety revenues and expenses.
13. Tripepi Smith Communications Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-50 approving Agreement 2022-76 with Tripepi Smith for a twoyear contract amount not to exceed $160,000 for Strategic Communication, Graphic Design, and Marketing Support Services.
14. ECS Imaging, Inc. 3-year Agreement for Laserfiche Cloud Software Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-51 approving Agreement 2022-72 with ECS Imaging, Inc. for a three-year contract amount not to exceed $128,528 for cloud based Laserfiche software.
15. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - June 21 to July 19, 2022 Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-52 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 June 21, 2022 to July 19, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommended Budget for Adoption Council received a staff report from Finance Director Lincoln Bogard. Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies reported on Capital Improvement projects. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments Beth Marcus was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-53 approving the Proposed Budget for FY 2022- 23 and authorize the City Manager to increase the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-23 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount encumbered for expenses that did not occur prior to the end of Fiscal Year 2021-22 but are expected to be expended in Fiscal Year 2022-23 consistent with the original purpose made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
17. Public Hearing for Citywide LLAD Fiscal Year 2022/ 23 Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies Introduced Rick Larkin (check tape to confirm last name) of Harris & Associates who provided presentation. Communications Manager Jen Kansanback reported on the outreach efforts for the LLAD. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: Gina Griggs was called to speak; John Vicis was called to speak. The Public Comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution 2022-54 approving the 2022/ 23 Annual Engineer’s Report for the American Canyon Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, approving the budgets within the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessment diagram and the annual assessment amounts, and authorizing the levy and collection of annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/ 23 made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous ( excused)
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BUSINESS
18. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 22/ 23 -26/ 27) Council received a presentation from Public Works Erica Ahmann Smithies. City Attorney William Ross provided additional information. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral Comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Lan Nguyen was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Jamie Holder was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-55 approving the Five-year Capital Improvement Program ( Fiscal Years 22/ 23-26/ 27) made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
19. Napa County Animal Shelter Contract Extension
City Manager Jason Holley introduced the item. Administrative Technician Nicolle Jones read the names of people who submitted written comment. Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written Comment: Amanda Chavez, Anita Bates, Carlos Maldanodo, Chris James, Connie Adams, Connie Olson, Dana Altman Emma Cordoba, Ethan Leightly, Farrah Reza, Francisco Jimenez, Jason Leightly, Herry Negrete, Joe Lam, Juan Chavez, Kat Silver, Krysten Stoddard, Lilian Diaz, Michelle Leightly, Nadia Pena, Nikole Clima, Norma Hermocillo-Cogliantry, Rose Maldonado, Rose Negrete, Sage Jones, Sharleen Maglione, Tammy Wong. Oral Comments: Rose Negrete was called to speak; Michelle Ethan Leightly were called to speak; Janette McNaughton was called to speak; Gina Griggs was called to speak; Rose Maldanado was called to speak; Celia Kanet was called to speak; Andre Garten was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Chris James was called to speak; Tammy Wong as called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak. The Public Comment s period was closed. Councilmember Pierre Washington spoke on the item.
Action: Motion to adopt Minute Order 2022-02 approving an extension of the term of the Professional Services Agreement 2022-78 with Napa County for Animal Shelter Services through June 30, 2025, was made by Councilmember Mark Joseph with direction for staff to set up a public workshop with the intent of renegotiating some of the services within the contract , seconded by Councilmember Pierre Washington and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 79146A5C- 524D-4249- 8D6D- 0E0DBE640698 Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
20. Watson Lane Annexation - CEQA Consultant Services
Council received a report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened Public Comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The Public Comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-56 appropriating $ 362,538 from the Economic Development Reserve and approving Professional Services Agreement 2022-79 with Rincon Consultants in an amount not to exceed $ 362,538 for environmental review and consulting services in conjunction with the Watson Lane Annexation made by Councilmember David Oro with the direction to amend the “not to exceed” amount from $362,538,000 to $362,538.00”, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous ( excused)
21. Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder for the Recycled Water System Expansion Project (RW17 -0100) Council received a report from Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies. Mayor Garcia Opened Public Comment. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The Public Comment period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-57 authorizing a short-term, inter-fund loan from Fund 510 Water Ops in the amount of $2,030,000, 2) amending the FY 2021-22 Capital Budget and increasing the Project Budget, 3) authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed the Project Budget, and 4) authorizing 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 Recycled Water System Expansion Project ( RW17-0100) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
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Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous (excused)
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-58 authorizing the City Manager to apply for American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Funds through Napa County, including accepting and executing associated agreements in conjunction with the Recycled Water System Expansion Project (RW17- 0100) made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro and CARRIED by a roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Council Member David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Marian Aboudamous ( excused)
MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
22. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no management or staff oral reports
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
Nicolle Jones, Administrative Technician
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