CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 4, 2022
AMENDED AGENDA
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). One Matter.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (3 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).
In the Matter of Inspection and Order to Abate at 106 Wilson Way (APN: 058-370-002) (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV000850)
Russell Charpentier and William Baker v. City of Vallejo, et. al (Solano Superior Court Case No FCS058765)
3. Matters Relating to Public Employment Public Employee Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.
Position: Jason Holley, City Manager
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.
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 5:31 p.m. Closed session will reconvene after open session. A written report will be provided
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - Code Enforcement Appreciation Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation with Community Development Director Brent Cooper. It was received by Code Enforcement Officer Tiffany Ford.
5. Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Tracy Lamb, Executive Director of N.E.W.S.
6. Proclamation - Filipino American History Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Elmer Manaid, President of Filipino American Association of American Canyon; Dr. Sherry Tennyson and Nicollette Murales, Coordinator of Kasaysayan Learning Community-Napa Valley; Dr. Mary Jane Salos, President of Philippine Nurses Association of Napa-Solano; and Clarence Mamoril, Coordinator of FLAGG along with members of those organizations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ken Leary was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Dr. Sherry Tennyson was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak; Justin Hamilton Hole was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no agenda changes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Minutes of September 20, 2022
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of September 20, 2022.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of September 20, 2022 Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the meeting of September 20, 2022.
9. Award of Contract for the Elliot Drive Enhanced Crosswalk (TR22-0600) Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-99 awarding a Construction Contract (Agreement 2022-A144) to D.C. Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $35,606 and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed the Project Budget in conjunction with the Elliot Drive Enhanced Crosswalk Project (TR22-0600).
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR 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
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearing items.
BUSINESS
10. Wetlands Edge Court Extension Project (TR22-0200) Contract Award Action: Resolution 2022-90 to amend the FY22/23 Capital Budget to increase the project budget by $207,860; award a construction contract (Agreement 2022-A145) to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $341,160; and authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed the project budget
Council received a staff report from Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed,
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-90 to amend the FY22/23 Capital Budget to increase the project budget by $207,860; award a construction contract (Agreement 2022-A145) to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $341,160; and authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed the project budget 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
11. Receive an update on water main repair: 200 block James Rd Council received oral updates from Maintenance & Utilities Director Felix Hernandez, III, Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda, and Public Works Director Erica Ahman Smithies.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. Anticipated Future Agenda Items of Note were reviewed.
13. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned to closed session at 7:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully-Submitted,
Taresa Geitfuss, CMC, Cit