CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
August 16, 2022
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (4 matters). Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000772).
Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Solano County Water Agency, and City of Yuba City v. California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-0032338).
Russell Charpentier and William Baker v. City of Vallejo, et. al (Solano Superior Court Case No. not yet available).
In the Matter of Inspection and Order to Abate at 106 Wilson Way (APN: 058-370-002) (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000850)
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Jason Holley and Labor Counsel Sloan, Sekai, Yeung & Wong Employee Organization: Teamsters
4. 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 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 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 4:35 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:12 p.m. A written report will be provided.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5. Presentation - Eagle Scouts Troop 7062 Wetlands Edge Project Council received a presentation from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda honoring Zachary Bernard for his Eagle Scout Troop 7062 project. Zachary was available to answer any questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak; James Cisney was called to speak; Margaret Sharkey was called to speak; Homar Crespo was called to speak; Patricia Krueger was called to speak; Hugh Marquez was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Bridjet Toles was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
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, Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Councilmember Pierre Washington Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
6. Minutes of August 2, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 2, 2022.
7. AB361 In Person and Remote Teleconferenced Meetings - August 16, 2022 - September 15, 2022
Action: Adopted Resolution 2202-68 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 August 16, 2022 - September 15, 2022 pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
8. City Conflict of Interest Code
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-69 taking the following actions in conjunction with the City's Conflict of Interest Code: approving the 2022 Conflict of Interest Code; authorizing future updates by Resolution; authorizing the City Clerk to complete and file the 2022 Local Biennial Notice.
9. Coastland Development Engineering Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-70 authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement 2022- A117 with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for Development engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $330,000.
10. Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act (Measure T) - 2022 Master Funding Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-71 authorizing the City Manager to execute the 2022 Master Funding Agreement 2022-A118 with Napa Valley Transportation Authority-Tax Agency relating to Measure T.
11. Napa Logistics Park Phase 2 Public Improvements
Action: Adopted Resolution 20225-72 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the public streets and appurtenant utilities improvements associated with the Napa Logistics Park Phase 2 Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Proposed Residential Solid Waste Rate Increase for Enhanced Services (SB 1383) Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Derek Nelson of Recology available for questions. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Larry Toles was called to speak; Patricia Krueger was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak; Karen Fritz was called to speak; Marion Sullivan was called to speak; Larry Toles was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-74 approving a residential solid waste rate increase 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
BUSINESS
13. City of American Canyon Local Roadway Safety Plan
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies with Kathryn Kleinschmidt of GHD. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Hugh Marquez was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-75 approving the City of American Canyon Local Roadway Safety Plan 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
Excused: None
14. Adoption of Labor Agreements, Salary Schedules and related documents.
Council received a staff report from Assistant City Manager Maria Ojeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: None. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-75 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Memorandums of Understanding with the Teamsters Local 315 General and Mid-Management Units 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
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-76 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon revising the Unrepresented Compensation Program for at will managers, confidential and part time/seasonal employees 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
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-77 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Salary Schedules made by Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, 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
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-78 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon revising the Recruitment and Retention Strategic Plan and the Performance Management Guidelines, Policies and Procedures for At Will Managers 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
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-79 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon modifying the City of American Canyon's FY 2022-23 Classification Plan made by Vice Mayor Mariam Aboudamous, 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
Excused: None
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no management and staff oral reports.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The mayor and council members announced items of community interest.
15. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
16. Anticipated Future Agenda Items of Note:
Council reviewed anticipated future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
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Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City (