CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 7, 2023
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8Property:
APN: 057-040-018-000
ADDRESS: 205 Wetlands Edge Road, American Canyon
Agency negotiator(s): City Manager Jason B. Holley & City Attorney William D. Ross Under negotiation: Terms of property acquisition.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Three Matters.
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING The
meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CAL L
Present: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, and Councilmember David Oro.
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 adjourned at 6:28 p.m. A written report summarizing the closed session will be provided 54957.1.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - Black History
Mayor Garcia read the proclamation and Brenda Knight accepted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: None.
Alma Gonzalez, Bridget Toles, Kenneth Leary, Hugh Marquez, William Baker, Brian Olson, Fran Lemos and Tammy Wong were called to speak
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to pull Consent Item No. 11 Design of the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) and to approve the Consent Calendar, made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Councilmember Joseph requested to pull the item to discuss the scope of the project, Council Members Oro and Aboudamous raised questions. Public Works Director Erica Ahmann Smithies responded.
Action: Motion to approve Consent Item No. 11 Design of the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200), made by Councilmember Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and Mayor Leon Garcia.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on January 17, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 17, 2023.
5. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of January 30, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 30, 2023.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2022.
7. Energy Efficiency Resiliency and Sustainability Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-07 accepting the Citywide Energy Efficiency Resiliency and Sustainability Project (UM20-0100) as complete, Authorizing the Public Works Director to file a "Notice of Completion", and releasing a retention payment to Engie Services, U.S., Inc.
8. The addition of Chapter 2.30 to the American Canyon Municipal Code creating the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission Second Reading.
Action: Take the follows actions related to the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission:
1. Waive second reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance 2023-01 of the City of American Canyon adding Chapter 2.30 to the American Canyon Municipal Code and creating the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission; and
2. Adopted Minute Order 2023-06 appointing members of the former Open Space Advisory Committee to the Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission with terms expiring on December 31, 2024.
9. Summary Vacation of Portion of Easements
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-08 of the City Council of City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to summarily vacate portions of easements dedicated for public roads and public utilities over, under and across a strip of land described in Watson Ranch Large Lot Final Map, recorded December 18, 2019, in Book 28 of Subdivision Maps at pages 6 through 13, Napa County Official Records.
10. Street Sign Purchase Approval
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-09 authorizing the purchase of street name signs from Sign Solutions USA in an amount not to exceed $39,125.
11. Design of the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-10 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement 2023-10 with Coastland for the Melvin Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project (TR24-0200) for an amount not to exceed $137,442.
12. Heavy Equipment Trailer Purchase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-11 authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Felling FT-24-2 LP heavy equipment trailer for use by the four maintenance divisions in Maintenance and Utilities and Public Works Departments in the amount of $39,577.28.
13. One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG 3) Compliance Resolution Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-12 of the City Council of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, California agreeing to comply with State Housing Laws.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Confirm Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP") Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia opened the Public Hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: None. Oral Comments Terrance McGrath was called to speak. Public comments and public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt an Amended and Restated Resolution 2023-13 to Confirm Participation in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority's ("CSCDA") Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP"). made by Councilmember David Oro, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, and Councilmember David Oro.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
BUSINESS
15. Skate Park Relocation and Upgrades to former Napa Junction School and Various Parks.
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: Cindy Lederer, Sande Sutter, Xavier Burruel, Janelle Sellick, Karina Servente. Oral comments: Elizabeth Goth, Alma Gonzalez, Hugh Marquez, Kenneth Leary, Issac Biera, and Janelle Sellick were called to speak.
Take the following actions related to the relocation of the Skate Park, upgrades to the former Napa Junction School, and various City parks:
1. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-14 increasing the Project Budget for the Skatepark Relocation Project (PR22-0100) from $380,000 to $708,000 with the source of funding being Fund 240 - "Federal Grant" (American Rescue Plan Act); awarding a construction contract to American Ramp Company in the amount of $630,000 in conjunction with the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to award contract change orders in an amount not to exceed the Project Budget. made by Councilmember Aboudamous, seconded by Vice Mayor Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, and Councilmember David Oro.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-15 amending the FY 2022/23 Capital Budget to create a new capital project "Former Napa Junction School Upgrades Project (CF23-0300)"; establishing a Project Budget in the amount of $700,000 with the source of funding as the General Fund Capital Reserve; and authorizing the City Manager to award contracts and contract change orders in an amount not to exceed the Project Budget made by Councilmember Oro, seconded by Councilmember Joseph, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, and Councilmember David Oro.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
3. Action: Motion to adopted Minute Order 2023-07 calling for a "Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget Workshop" to discuss priorities for funding other capital improvements at various parks, including a shade structure at Northampton Park, permanent bathrooms at Northampton and Silver Oak Parks, and a new playground surface at Via Bellagio Park. made by Councilmember Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Aboudamous, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Mayor Leon Garcia, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, and Councilmember David Oro.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Maintenance and Utilities Department, Parks, Building Maintenance, Fleet Update Action: Council received a staff report and presentation from Maintenance and Utilities Director Felix Hernandez. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: None. Oral comments: Kenneth Lear, and M. Negrete.
16. Parks and Recreation Department Quarterly Update
Action: Council received a staff report and presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: None. Oral comments: Justin Hamilton Hole and Fran Lemos.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
Council received oral updates from City Manager Jason Holley and Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. Council Committee Report - Mark Joseph
Action: Receive and file the Council Committee Report from Councilmember Mark Joseph.
Council received oral updates from Council Members Mark Joseph, Mariam Aboudamous and Vice Mayor Pierre Washington.
18. Future Agenda Items of Note:
February 21, 2023
AC Wolves Football Presentation
Certificate of Recognition for outgoing commissions
Giovannoni Project Mid-Year Budget
PG&E Traffic Impact Fee Reduction
March 7, 2023
Women's History Month
Utility Rate Study Update
FY 2021-2022 Auditors Report
Public Works Quarterly Update
MUD Sewer/Wastewater Presentation
Fee Study for American Canyon Fire Protection District
March 21, 2023
Acknowledging Ramadan Month (April)
Fee Study for Parks and Recreation Department
April 4, 2023
Proclamation Acknowledging Arts in April
Communications Annual Report
Action: Council Members Mark Joseph, Mariam Aboudamous, David Oro, and Vice Mayor Pierre Washington requested Air BNB, Gun Safety Ordinance, traffic calming workshop and a proclamation for Older American Month be added as a future Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cherri Walton, CMC, Deputy Clerk