REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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December 5, 2023
6:30 PM
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Mayor: Leon Garcia
Vice Mayor: Pierre Washington
Councilmembers: Mariam Aboudamous, Mark Joseph, David Oro CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2023
1 5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor will call the meeng to order and conduct role call. Council will immediately convene into Closed Session a-er hearing any public comment on Closed Session items. At 6:30 p.m. the Council will reconvene into Open Session and then resume Closed Session at the end of the meeting to address outstanding items, if necessary.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. Comments must be made in person and are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session. Comments for Items not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda will be heard during the Open Session Public Comment period.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – An%cipated Li%ga%on. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2).
Three Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Exis%ng Li%ga%on. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
b. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt (Napa County Superior Court Cases No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161).
c. Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511).
d. Golden State Environmental Jus!ce Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510).
e. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al . (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517).
3. MaEers Rela%ng to Public Employment: Public Employee Performance Evalua%ons - Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.
Positions: Jason Holley, City Manager; and William D. Ross, City Attorney Recommendation: Ma2ers Rela-ng 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
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2023
2 CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There are no Proclamation and Presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda and are within the subject ma5er jurisdicon of the City Council. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session.The City Council is prohibited by law from taking any acon on ma5ers discussed that are not on the agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the City Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
AGENDA CHANGES
The Mayor and Council may change the order of the Agenda or request discussion of a Consent Item. A member of the Public may request discussion of a Consent Item by making that request during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes of November 7, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the regular City Council mee-ng of November 7, 2023.
5. Report Upon Return from Closed Session - November 7, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the mee-ng of November 7, 2023.
6. 2024 City Council and Commission Calendars
Recommendation: Approve the 2024 Regular City Council and Commission mee-ng calendars.
7. Appointments to Napa County Committees with Terms Expiring December 2023 Recommendation: Reappoint by Minute Order Deborah Maffei to the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board for an addi-onal two-year term, ending December 31, 2025; and reappoint Barry Chris-an to the NVTA Ac-ve Transporta-on Advisory Commi2ee for an additional two-year term ending December 31, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no Public Hearing Items
BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2023
3 8. Animal Shelter Services Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on Animal Shelter Services
9. Measure T 5-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on approving a Five-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 under Measure T (Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act.)
10. Human Resources Annual Presentation
Recommendation: Receive and file a report on City workforce trends and demographics from the Human Resources Division.
11. Update the Parks and Facility Naming Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2007-168 with the updated City Facility Naming Policy.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
12. Maintenance and Utility Department Update – Fleet, Buildings, and Parks Maintenance Recommendation: Information Only
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Mayor and Council may comment on ma5ers of public concern and announce ma5ers of public interest; no collective council action will be taken.
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
14. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
December 06, 2023, Joint Planning Commission/Open Space Ac!ve Transporta!on and Sustainability Commission Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Development Standards for Active Transportation & Sustainability December 14, 2023, Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation User Fee Schedule Update
December 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Recology Franchise Agreement
Selection of Vice Mayor and 2024 City Council Committee Assignments December 21, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Eco Center Design Permit
January 02, 2024, No City Council Meeting.
January 03, 2024, No Open Space Active Transportation and Sustainability Commission Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2023
4 January 11, 2024, No Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting.
January 16, 2024, City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Citizen Advisory Commissions Mid-Year Update
National Community Survey
Utility Rates
Annual Auditors Report
Public Works Quarterly Update
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk for the City of American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda of the City Council was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date. ______________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2023
5 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
November 7, 2023
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
City Council convened in Closed Session. Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous joined Closed Session.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
American Canyon I, LLC vs. Napa Unified School District (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022- 00327471).
City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt (Napa County Superior Court Cases No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161).
Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511).
6 Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510).
City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517).
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Absent: None
Excused: None
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION A report on Closed Session and confirmation of reportable action was given by City Attorney William Ross.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - Acknowledging Diwali
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Arvind Nischal, who provided cake for Councilmembers, staff and members of the audience.
4. Proclamation - Veteran's Day
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Beth Marcus and Hugh Marquez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
Action: Motion to move Business Item 17 to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
7 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, 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
5. Minutes of October 17, 2023
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 17, 2023.
6. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 17, 2023.
7. Quarterly Investment Report for City and Fire District for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Quarter 1 Action: Received and filed the City and Fire District's Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
8. AB1600 Annual Report
Action: Received and filed the Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.
9. Lance Soll and Lunghard LLP contract amendment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-78 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to sign Amendment #3 (Agreement 2023-A181 with Lance Soll and Lunghard LLP for accounting and audit support services in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $219,990 and amend the fiscal year 2023/24 budget to account for the additional contract cost.
10. Nova Wine Warehouse Public Water Main Improvements
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-79 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the public water mains and appurtenances associated with the Nova Wine Warehouse Project. 8 11. 2024 City Conflict of Interest Code - Adding Environmental Services Manager Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-80 taking the following actions in conjunction with the City's Conflict of Interest Code: Approving the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code as amended to add the title of Environmental Services Manager; authorizing future updates by Resolution; and authorizing the City Clerk to Complete and file the Amended 2024 Local Biennial Notice.
12. Minimum Wage Update to Part-time Temporary Staff Pay Rates Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-81 approving part-time temporary staff pay rates and updating the salary schedule and compensation plan for FY 2023/2024.
13. Annual Impact Fee Inflation Adjustment
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-82 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon adopting the 2024 annual Inflation-adjustment to the Traffic Impact Fee, Water Capacity Fee, Wastewater Capacity Fee, Parks and Recreation Fee, Civic Facilities Fee, General Plan Update Fee, and Affordable Housing Nexus Fee.
14. CalRecycle Grant Application Authorization
Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-83 authorizing submittal of grant applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs for which the City of American Canyon is eligible.
15. Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure (MBI) Phase 1 Improvements Project Action: Adopted Resolution 2023-84 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon for partial acceptance of the public improvements associated with the Watson Ranch Master Backbone Infrastructure (MBI) Phase 1 Improvements Project.
BUSINESS
17. Little League Lease Agreement
Council received a staff report from City Manager Jason Holley. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Ron Hall, American Canyon Little League, was called to speak; Derek Flathers was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Ken Leary was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-87 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement (Agreement 2023-A182 with American Canyon Little League for the Little League Complex at 280 Napa Junction Road and amending the FY2023/24 Budget made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam 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
9 Absent: None
Excused: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project
Council received a staff report and presentation from Community Development Director Brent Cooper with Rincon Consultants, Inc. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: City of Vallejo. Oral comments: Ladeena Ford was called to speak; Charles Lemmon was called to speak; Yvonne Baginski was called to speak; Terrence McGrath was called to speak.
The public comments period was closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-85 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon (i) Certifying the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022090097), (ii) Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, and (III) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; approximately 83 acres located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County and approximately 3-acres in the City of American Canyon east of SR-29 made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, 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
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-86 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving a General Plan Amendment for the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project for land currently designated Agriculture to Industrial and Residential Estate, approximately 83 acres located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County made by Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, 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
10 Action: Motion to waive the first reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 2023- 11 by the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Pre-Zoning from Agriculture to Paoli Light Industrial, Paoli Commercial Overlay District, Residential Estate, and Railroad Right-of-Way for the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation Project, approximately 83 acres, located within the City of American Canyon Sphere of Influence in unincorporated Napa County east of State Route (SR-29) and Paoli Loop Road; and an approximately 3-acre Rezoning within the City of American Canyon between SR-29 and Paoli Loop Road from Light Industrial to Paoli Light Industrial with a Paoli Commercial Overlay District; and the addition of American Canyon Municipal Code Section
19.10.050(F) Special Development Requirements for the Residential Estate Zoning District on Watson Land and Paoli Loop Road made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph, 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
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
There were no updates.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
19. Council Committee Report - Councilmember David Oro
The mayor and council members provided oral reports and announced items of community interest.
Action: Motion to agendize model electric reach municipal code update for discussion made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember Mariam 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
11 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
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November 17, 2023
VIA E-MAIL
The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Re: Report Upon Return from Closed Session; Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of the American Canyon City Council of November 7, 2023 Dear Mayor Garcia and Members of the City Council:
This communication sets forth reportable action, if any, of the City Council (“Council”) of the City of American Canyon (“City”), consistent with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Opening Meeting Act (Government Code Section 54950, et seq.) resulting from the Closed Session of the Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of November 7, 2023, consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1.
Mayor Leon Garcia called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:34 p.m. with all Council Members present and after determining that there were no public comments on Closed Session matters, Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m.
There were two matters agendized for City Closed Session consideration.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
Two Matters.
2. Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. American Canyon I, LLC v. Napa Valley Unified School District (Napa County Superior Court Case No.
22CV001145).
b. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al.
(Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
14 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
November 17, 2023
c. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt, (Napa
County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041 and
23PR00161).
d. Center for Biological Diversity v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511) e. Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510)
f. City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517)
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1., there was no reportable action for either of the two matters considered under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.a., American Canyon I, LLC v. Napa Valley Unified School District (Napa County Superior Court Case No 22CV001145), there was no reportable action other than to indicate that dismissal of the Cross-Complaint against the City had been confirmed in records of the Napa County Superior Court. Except as indicated, there was no other reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.b., City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471), there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.c., City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt, (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041 and 23PR00161), there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.d., Center for Biological Diversity v.
City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000511), 1.e. (Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000510)) and 1.f. (City of Vallejo v. City of American Canyon et al. (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000517)), which have been consolidated for trial 15 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
November 17, 2023
and will be from now on collectively referred to as the Golden State matter,1 there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Your Council concluded the Closed Session at 6:12 p.m.
In Open Session, it was indicated that a written report upon return from Closed Session consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1, would be prepared concerning the matters agendized for Closed Session.
This communication should be reviewed under the Consent portion of the Agenda of your next Regular or Special City Council Meeting.
Should you have questions concerning this Report, it may be taken off the Consent calendar when agendized in the future, or our office may be contacted in the interim.
Very truly yours,
William D. Ross
City Attorney
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cc: Jason B. Holley, City Manager
Maria Ojeda, Assistant City Manager
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
Cherri Walton, Deputy City Clerk
1 Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of American Canyon; Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000055.
16 Approved at the City Council meeting of December 5, 2023
AMERICAN CANYON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR - 2024
Regular Meetings 1st and
3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
January 2 (unscheduled)
16 February 6
20 March 5
19 April 2
16 May 7
21 June 4
18 July 2 (unscheduled)
16 August 6
20 September 3
17 October 1
15 November 5
19 December 3
17 17
The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except in November and December. *Those meetings are held on a special date due to holidays.
Planning Commission
Meeting Dates
2024
January 25, 2024
February 22, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 25, 2024
May 23, 2024
June 27, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 22, 2024
September 26, 2024
October 24, 2024
*November 21, 2024
*December 19, 2024
18 Planning Commission
Meeting Dates for Youth Commissioners
2023- 2024
October 24, 2023
November 16, 2023
December 21, 2023
January 25, 2024
February 22, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 25, 2024
May 23, 2024
19 The Parks and Community Services Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month, except for January and July.
Parks and Community Services Commission
Meeting Dates
2024
February 8, 2024
March 14, 2024
April 11, 2024
May 9, 2024
June 13, 2024
August 8, 2024
September 12, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024
20 Parks and Community Services Commission
Meeting Dates for Youth Commissioners
2023- 2024
October 12, 2023
November 9, 2023
December 14, 2023
February 8, 2024
March 14, 2024
April 11, 2024
May 9, 2024
21 The Open Space, Active Transportation, and Sustainability Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month, except for January and July.
Open Space, Active Transportation,
and Sustainability Commission
Meeting Dates
2024
February 7, 2024
March 6, 2024
April 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
June 5, 2024
August 7, 2024
September 4, 2024
October 2, 2024
November 6, 2024
December 4, 2024
22 Open Space, Active Transportation,
and Sustainability Commission
Meeting Dates for Youth Commissioners
2023- 2024
October 4, 2023
November 1, 2023
December 6, 2023
February 7, 2024
March 6, 2024
April 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
23 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 7.
TITLE
Appointments to Napa County Committees with Terms Expiring December 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Reappoint by Minute Order Deborah Maffei to the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board for an addi/onal two-year term, ending December 31, 2025; and reappoint Barry Chris/an to the NVTA Ac/ve Transporta/on Advisory Commi6ee for an addi/onal two-year term ending December 31, 2025.
CONTACT
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
City Council appoints members to the following three Napa County commi6ees. Currently two are filled, with member terms ending on December 31, 2023. The City Clerk's office conducted an open recruitment for the three vacancies from October 31 to November 17, 2023. The terms will begin January 1, 2024, and end December 31, 2025.
NAPA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
One two-year term for the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board. The board members represent all of the ci/zens that reside within the area served by the District and may or may not be mosquito and vector control experts. Board mee/ngs are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office, 15 Melvin Road, American Canyon.
NVTA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ATAOCn)e two-year term as for the NVTA’s Ac/ve Transporta/on Advisory Commi6ee (ATAC). ATAC is an Advisory Commi6ee to the Napa Valley Transporta/on Authority to promote and encourage safe bicycling and walking to further Napa County’s goal of becoming bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The commi6ee meets Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., six times a year, at the NVTA offices at 625 Burnell Street, Napa.
NVTA NAPA COUNTY CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One two- year term for the NVTA Ci/zen’s Advisory Commi6ee. The commi6ee addresses growing conges/on issues and provides advice, comments and sugges/ons pertaining to plans, programs and projects administered by the NVTA. Commi6ee mee/ngs are held the first Wednesday of every 24 other month at 5:00 p.m. at the NVTA offices at 625 Burnell Street, Napa.
Applications were received from:
Deborah Maffei, Incumbent - Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board Barry Christian, Incumbent - NVTA Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Based on the applica/ons received, it is not necessary to schedule City Council interviews of the applicants. The Clerk's office will con/nue to accept applica/ons for the unfilled commi6ee positions until qualified applications are received and will bring them to Council at that time.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Board, Commission and Committee member appointments.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board - Deborah Maffei
2. NVTA Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Barry Christian 25 26
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29 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 8.
TITLE
Animal Shelter Services Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update on Animal Shelter Services
CONTACT
Maria Ojeda, Assistant City Manager
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Animal Shelter Contract
Napa County currently operates the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adop,on Center. The Shelter provides for the sanitary and humane treatment and care of animals. On October 13, 2009, the City entered into Agreement No. 7298/2009-108 with Napa County establishing a direct alloca,on funding mechanism whereby the City and other jurisdic,ons (Napa, Napa County, and Yountville) pay for costs associated with accep,ng and providing care, shelter, and other services for those animals brought to the Animal Shelter.
In July 2019, the City and County terminated Agreement No. 7298/2009-108 and redefined the terms and conditions of services under a new Agreement No. 200021B/2091-97 (Attachment 1). The 2019 Agreement has a three-year term (July 1, 2019, un,l June 30, 2022) and provides for automa,c renewal for an addi,onal three-year term (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025). The 2019 Agreement provides for Organiza,onal Controls whereby annual mee,ngs are held at least once per year for the purposes of establishing priori,es, alloca,ng fiscal, human and other resources, and analyzing critical elements of the Animal Shelter operations for the subsequent fiscal year.
On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved a Minute Order to con,nue with the exis,ng contract with Napa County for Animal Shelter Services through June 30, 2025. At that ,me, the City Council received community feedback expressing displeasure with the lack of services to address the increasing popula,on of feral/community cats in American Canyon. The City Council directed staff to work with community members to understand the issue in more depth. 30 Since then, staff has taken the following steps to gain a be@er understanding of needs and to support the need for increased services for feral cats.
Held two in-person community mee,ngs to discuss the possibility of issuing Requests for Proposals for Animal Shelter Services (in partnership with two Napa County municipali,es) and review a draft scope of work.
Individual meetings (in person and by telephone) with stakeholders.
Met with Jameson Humane to discuss a spay and neuter mobile clinic for American Canyon.
Met with the newly formed American Canyon Community Cats (ACCC), a non-profit group and helped facilitate a date for a spay and neuter clinic scheduled for December 2023. The City will also provide financial support for this event.
Provided the use of the Napa Junc,on Community Center to Jameson Humane for a pet vaccine and food clinic.
Provided the use of the Adult Ac,vity Center and use of Civic Rec, registra,on soBware, and communica,ons support for four community workshops led by community members on the topics of: Stray and Feral Cat Management 101 and Fostering 101.
Staff met with a veterinarian to learn more about feral cat popula,ons, best prac,ces, and staff shortage in the veterinary profession.
Efforts were made to secure appointments at a local, private veterinary clinic for spay and neuter appointments for feral cats. Due to the increased work volume and staff shortage, the veterinary clinic was unable to agree to a meeting and further discussions did not occur.
Spay and neuter services (for cats, feral cats, dogs, and rabbits) are funded through a local grant and operate as a voucher program redeemable at the Napa Humane Clinic. The grant is not part of the Napa County Animal Shelter budget. The Animal Shelter provides services for feral (or community) cats on a case-by-case basis and can include veterinary emergencies and abandoned ki@ens, for example. A trap rental program is available, requiring residents to deposit $50 to rent the trap for a two-week period. Napa Humane provides spay/neuter services to Napa County residents that request an appointment program via a tex,ng hotline that will randomly select a number of those requestors and will assign an appointment the following week.
As part the annual Animal Shelter Contract and budget planning in Fall 2022, staff met with Napa County Animal Shelter staff to discuss service needs, and proposed recommenda,ons for an amended scope of work. County staff indicated that increased services were not an op,on and suggested American Canyon look for opportuni,es elsewhere. As a result, staff from the City of Napa, Town of Yountville, and City of American Canyon developed a DraB Request for Proposals (DraB RFP) for Animal Shelter Services to determine if increased service models, be@er pricing or both were available from other providers. Of note, the Napa City Council has already directed their staff to similarly solicit proposals.
Draft Request for Proposals
Staff from the City of Napa, Town of Yountville, and City of American Canyon collaborated on a scope of work that would allow an RFP respondent to view this as an opportunity to serve three 31 jurisdictions with similar but unique needs.
Staff held two in-person community mee,ngs, accommodated individual mee,ngs for those that could not a@end in person and telephone calls, to discuss the possibility of an RFP and the scope of work. The draft scope of services for American Canyon includes input from community stakeholders, balanced with known best prac,ces and language from the exis,ng scope of work that is currently in place with Napa County (A@achment 1). Stakeholder interests included increased public outreach and public educa,on, transparency regarding services provided and sta,s,cal data, dedicated services for stray/feral cats and the community groups serving that interest. Community stakeholders expressed concern over the possibility of entering into a contract with a different service provider, outside of Napa County that may not provide the same level of response as one that is locally placed, traveling a greater distance for services or to pick up a pet. Recently, community members have cited that the general concerns were not with Napa County Animal Shelter services, only with the absence of services for feral and stray cats, the limited public information campaign related to operational changes, and limited statistical information.
Issuing a Request for Proposals does not require the City to change providers, but rather allows the opportunity to review op,ons for Animal Shelter Services. For example, a provider could render the same services at a lower cost. Savings generated from lower costs could be appropriated to spay and neuter ini,a,ves led by American Canyon Community Cats or could be used to contract other providers for specific needs.
If the City requests proposals from vendors, there is no obliga,on to choose the lowest cost provider in this scenario. This is because selec,on criteria for awarding a contract under a Request for Proposals could include other factorsin addion to the contractor’s price - for example, the contractor's experience, reputa,on, staffing, appropriate facili,es/equipment, and methodology for performing the work, and other factors.
Alterna,vely, upon review of the proposals received from vendors, the City could elect to remain with Napa County, the exis,ng provider. Should the RFP process not occur, conversa,ons with Napa County (in advance of the contract expiration) will be necessary.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
For Fiscal Year 2023/2024, American Canyon will pay Napa County $329,844, for Animal Shelter Services, an increase of approximately 31% compared to last fiscal year. This amount is included in the current budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
32 15378(b) - The ac,on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec,ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Scope of Work Animal Shelter and Licensing Services.pdf 33 Atachment D – Dra� Scope of Services
The Provider shall provide the full range of Animal Shelter, Licensing and Control services for the City of American Canyon. Provider shall propose a suitable loca�on for services within a 25- mile range of the City of American Canyon jurisdic�on limits.
Animal Sheltering Services
I. Overview: Provider shall operate and maintain an animal shelter and adop�on center (“Shelter”) in a manner which sa�sfactorily:
a. Supports the secure and sanitary temporary habita�on, physical and behavioral health, medical treatment, adop�on, placement or other disposi�on of permissible stray, impounded, unwanted or surrendered domes�c animals, livestock, exo�c pets and wildlife that originate from within the jurisdic�onal boundaries of City;
b. Advocates for the general welfare of all animals and educa�on about responsible pet ownership;
c. Demonstrates and encourages the public toward prac�cal measures for managing the animal popula�on at-large through spay and neuter programs; and d. Provides all services in accordance with California Penal Code 597.1, California Food and Agriculture Code 32000 et seq, and sec�ons 30503 and 31751.3, and all other state statutes and City ordinances governing animal shelters for care, physical and medical treatment, holding periods, placements, disposi�ons and record keeping.
II. Services: Provider shall render a spectrum of common animal shelter services, as opera�onally feasible, including but not limited to the following:
a. Conduct ini�al behavioral, physical and medical needs assessments and seek appropriate veterinary care;
b. Administer vaccina�ons and microchips, and effectuate the spaying and neutering of all dogs and cats transferred to the custody of the Animal Shelter for reasons other than temporary impounds or boards through the coordina�on of services with agencies and/or veterinarians licensed to perform such procedures; c. Accommodate impounded, stray, including sick or injured stray animals, quaran�ned, or temporarily boarded animals;
Provide (or coordinate with local Sheriff) response to Animal Control transport, holding, pick up and release of impounded animals.
34 d. Promote and coordinate animal adop�ons via an applica�on process through various outreach programs, events and during public walk-in opera�ng hours; e. Maintain opera�ng hours and public access a minimum of 5 days per week. f. Arrange for the alterna�ve placement of animals that require specialized or otherwise inaccessible care, or to op�mize adop�on probability; g. Perform humane euthanasia and disposal of remains for animals in the care of the shelter or at owner's request a�er:
i. Reasonable steps have been taken to no�fy the owner of the impoundment and compliance with applicable California Food and Agriculture Code has been met;
ii. Assessments of behavioral or medical condi�ons have been completed by qualified staff or medical Respondent that determine humane euthanasia is appropriate;
iii. No�fica�ons have been made to non-profit organiza�ons or other municipal shelters regarding the no�ce of destruc�on who have requested such no�fica�on and reasonable �me has been permited for poten�al release to such an organiza�on.
These steps should be followed except in the cases where an animal carrying or exhibi�ng signs of rabies, an animal is exhibi�ng irremediable physical suffering, or a dog, in the care of the shelter, that has physically atacked a person or other animal and is deemed to be dangerous by a qualified professional.
h. Manage a cat trap rental program that includes training on trapping feral cats; and
i. Disseminate educa�onal materials and informa�on using assorted forms of media:
i. Develop and maintain a public educa�on program, with informa�on and tools that are available on-line, as well as community events that promote, spay neuter programs, microchipping, vaccines and pet ownership and adop�on, and teach about TNR.
ii.
iii. Provide, in-person community clinics/events that provide spay/neuter, microchipping and low-cost vaccine clinics for pets and trapped feral cats. 35 F. Partner with community groups or individuals to develop rou�ne services that provide spay/neuter clinics for stray or feral cats.
III. General Requirements for Opera�ons: For the successful administra�on and opera�on of the Animal Shelter and to ensure daily delivery of promised services, Provider shall meet the following requirements:
a. Staff. Provider shall maintain sufficient staff, volunteers and supervisory oversight thereof. All kennel staff shall possess valid cer�fica�ons, educa�on and training mandated by the State of California to perform appointed du�es, including humane euthanasia and animal management. All volunteers shall be assigned only those tasks commensurate with their level of training and experience. b. Supplies. Provider shall provide animal care supplies, feed, and all other necessary provisions.
c. Facili�es and Equipment. Provider shall provide and maintain all facili�es, infrastructure and equipment. An acceptable loca�on shall be provided within 25 miles of the City of American Canyon boundaries.
d. Communica�on. Provider shall hold regular mee�ngs with the City (at a minimum of quarterly, or more frequently at the request of City representa�ves) and ensure regular communica�on to appointed representa�ves, including quarterly updates on shelter sta�s�cs that are reported by city/town e. Provider shall share changes to services and obtain consensus on major opera�onal changes pertaining to services or opera�ons before implementa�on. f. Provider shall develop and maintain a transparent website and constant social media presence to promote public educa�on that can include up to but not limited to: informa�on about pet adop�ons, caring /owning pets, feral cat trapping, low-cost clinic dates that provide for spay/neuter, vaccines, microchipping services, sta�s�cs of animals serviced by type of service rendered and by jurisdic�on.
36 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 9.
TITLE
Measure T 5-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu.on approving a Five-Year Expenditure Plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 under Measure T (Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act.)
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The 2012 “Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act” (also known as “Measure T”) imposes a ½ cent sales tax to pay for road repairs countywide. The Napa Valley Transportation Authority – Tax Agency (NVTA-TA) distributes these sales tax revenues to American Canyon on a monthly basis. The City of American Canyon receives 7.7% of the sales tax revenues per year, as of July 1, 2018.
In order to receive Measure T funds, the City must submit a list of projects to be funded to NVTA – TA. This list is known as the Five Year Expenditure Plan (Plan) and is updated every 2 years.
Expenditure plans are developed considering the following factors: recommenda.ons from the Pavement Management Program (PMP) report, known u.lity deficiencies, local priori.es and the an.cipated funding schedule. Importantly, the Plan is not annual “construc.on schedule” per se; rather, it is a “5-year look ahead” of streets to be addressed in successive years based upon available funding and priori.es. The result is a list of streets with various pavement treatments proposed over the next five years.
It is important to note the Plan is a living document and it will be con.nually updated and approved by Council every two years (during the 25-year life of Measure T.) The Council last approved the current Plan (2022/23-2026/27) in December 2021. Since December 2021, the City has completed 4.6 miles in pavement rehabilita.on and included complete street elements: bike facilities, sidewalk gap closures, upgraded curb ramps, and crosswalk improvements.
Staff has prepared a five-year expenditure plan for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 that is similar to 37 prior plans and includes addi.onal streets that City Council has priori.zed based on adopted capital projects and earlier Council discussions.
On March 15, 2022, City Council priori.zed u.lity and pavement rehabilita.on projects in the Rancho Del Mar and Knightsbridge areas with one-.me American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with the intent to supplement the road rehabilita.on por.on of the project with Measure T funding. A majority of the streets iden.fied with the ARPA projects were not included in the 2021 Measure T Plan and have been included in the proposed 2023 Plan.
In addi.on to the ARPA projects, City Council has expressed interest in priori.zing addi.onal work in the Rancho Del Mar Subdivision for u.lity and pavement rehabilita.on. The addi.onal Rancho Del Mar street segments have been included in the Plan and will be iden.fied in the 2024 Five-year Capital Improvement Program for design with construc.on to follow in subsequent fiscal year(s).
City staff is currently in design on the FY 2023/24 annual pavement project as well as managing consultants who are working on the ARPA projects that are scheduled to be advertised in 2024.
It is also recommended that City staff con.nue on the path of stretching pavement funding by implemen.ng various street surface treatments other than a standard grind and overlay. The amount of street work completed in the past two years is aLributed to staff implemen.ng rubberized and standard cape seals on appropriate streets. Studies have shown that when these various treatments are u.lized appropriately can extend the life of the pavement as well as provide a new riding surface for the public at a fraction of the cost of a grind and overlay.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."
FISCAL IMPACT
By adop.ng this Resolu.on and submiNng the five-year plan to NVTA-TA, the City of American Canyon will remain eligible to con.nue collec.ng 7.7% of the annual revenues available through the collec.on of the ½ cent sales tax. The Measure T revenue amount for FY 2024/25 is es.mated to be $1.72 million.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Approval of the Five-Year Measure T Expenditure Plan and MOE cer.fica.on is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the ac.on is not a “Project” as defined under CEQA, and because ac.ons that have no poten.al to cause a significant effect on the environment and ac.ons that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment are exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3); 15060(c)(2)), and 15378(b).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Measure T 5-Year Update 2023
38 2. Exhibit A - Proposed NVTA Measure T 5-Year List of Projects 2024
3. Exhibit B - Map Measure T 5-Year 2024
4. 2022-2023 Completed Streets Map
39 RESOLUTION NO. 2023‐_______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON APPROVING A FIVE‐YEAR EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FY 2024/25 THROUGH FY 2028/29 UNDER MEASURE T (NAPA COUNTYWIDE
ROAD MAINTENANCE ACT)
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012 the voters of Napa County passed the Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act, also known as Measure T, which imposes a half cent transaction and use (sales) tax to provide supplemental funding for road maintenance as detailed in the Measure T Expenditure Plan; and WHEREAS, the Napa Valley Transportation Authority – Tax Agency (NVTA‐TA) is the designated agency that administers and oversees Measure T revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon is an eligible recipient of Measure T funds; and WHEREAS, the tax proceeds will be used to pay for the projects outlined in the Measure T Expenditure Plan allocated to the County of Napa and the cities and town within Napa County ("Local Agencies") as set forth in Measure T; and
WHEREAS, under the Measure T Expenditure Plan, Measure T funds are provided to the Local Agencies to be used for streets and roads projects as defined in the Measure; and WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon has entered into a Master Agreement with NVTA‐TA that outlines procedures for Measure T expenditures; and
WHEREAS, Measure T project(s) will comply with the requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Code Sections 21000 et seq.; as implemented through California Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections15000 et seq.); and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of American Canyon does resolve as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby adopts the Five‐Year Expenditure Plan (for FY 2024/25 through FY 2028/29 attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and authorizes the Public Works Director to file the list with NVTA‐TA.
2. The Resolution is hereby adopted and becomes effective and in full force immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 5th day of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
40 ____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 41 Measure T Napa Countywide Road Maintenance Act
Jurisdiction Name:
Primary Contract #1 Email: Phone:
Secondary Contract #2 Email: Phone:
FY #1 2024-25 FY #2 2025-26 FY#3 2026-27 FY#4 2027-28 FY#5 Planned Measure T Expenditures
Please provide Five (5) year planned streets and road maintenance projects beginning in FY 2024-29 (add rows as needed):
Fiscal Year Program Project Description Total Project Cost Measure T Funds Other Funds Project Location (Main Street, Intersection, Mile Marker) Start End Project Phase (If applicable) 2023-24 Reconstruct Full Reconstruction (AC) 358,330.00 $ 139,545.00 $ 218,785.00 $ Benton Wy Hummingbird Huntington Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Reconstruct Full Reconstruction (AC) 776,808.00 $ 302,515.00 $ 474,293.00 $ Benton Wy Huntington Wy Elliott Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Reconstruct Full Reconstruction (AC) 299,462.00 $ 116,620.00 $ 182,842.00 $ Benton Wy Hummingbird Wetlands Edge Rd Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 155,239.38 $ 155,239.38 $ Knightsbridge Wy Elliott Dr Danrose Dr Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 27,832.72 $ 27,832.72 $ Arden Ct Knightsbridge Wy End Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 33,420.35 $ 33,420.35 $ Lansford Ct Knightsbridge Wy End Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 27,832.72 $ 27,832.72 $ Linwood Lane Knightsbridge Wy End Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 27,832.72 $ 27,832.72 $ Park Lane Knightsbridge Wy End Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 33,314.92 $ 33,314.92 $ Regent Ct Knightsbridge Wy End Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 216,878.32 $ 216,878.32 $ Cartagena Way Broadway East End Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 16,153.70 $ 16,153.70 $ Aranda Ct Cartagena Way N End Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 33,279.60 $ 33,279.60 $ Barcelona Dr Cartagena Way Entrada Cir Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 34,924.89 $ 34,924.89 $ Catalonia Dr Cartagena Way Entrada Cir Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 252,775.42 $ 252,775.42 $ Entrada Cir Cartagena Way W End Cartagena Way E End Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 26,922.83 $ 26,922.83 $ Marbella Ct Cartagena Way N End Design, PS&E, Construction 2023-24 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 10,096.06 $ 10,096.06 $ Palencia Ct Cartagena Way N End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 35,315.44 $ 35,315.44 $ Condor Ct Highridge Dr S End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 14,583.20 $ 14,583.20 $ Eisenhower Ct Ventana S End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 147,327.69 $ 147,327.69 $ Ford Dr Independance Independence Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 114,987.06 $ 114,987.06 $ Goldfinch Dr Montevino Montevino Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 16,245.10 $ 16,245.10 $ Highridge Ct Ventana N End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 126,853.04 $ 126,853.04 $ Highridge Dr Ventana Starling Ct Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 34,609.13 $ 34,609.13 $ Hillcrest Ct Highridge Dr S End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 15,480.62 $ 15,480.62 $ Independence Ct Ventana Dr South End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 85,704.33 $ 85,704.33 $ Independence Dr Ventana Dr East End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 35,315.44 $ 35,315.44 $ Mockingbird Dr Montevino Highridge Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 63,567.78 $ 63,567.78 $ Montevino Dr South Goldfinch Ventana Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 33,196.51 $ 33,196.51 $ Oriole Ct Hidgeridge Dr S End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 18,364.03 $ 18,364.03 $ Starling Ct Highridge Dr N. End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 23,407.90 $ 23,407.90 $ Truman Ct Ventana Dr S End Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 57,784.36 $ 57,784.36 $ Ventana Dr Broadway Highridge Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 80,394.55 $ 80,394.55 $ Ventana Dr Highridge East West Independence Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 52,973.15 $ 52,973.15 $ Vine Terrace Way Broadway Goldfinch Design, PS&E, Construction 2024-25 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 744,758.04 $ 253,389.40 $ 491,368.64 $ Rio Del Mar Carolyn Dr W Los Altos Dr Construction 2024-25 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 545,806.86 $ 185,700.14 $ 360,106.72 $ Rio Del Mar W Los Altos Dr Cassayare Dr Construction 2024-25 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 276,830.10 $ 94,186.04 $ 182,644.06 $ Rio Del Mar Cassayare Dr Hwy 29 Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 54,842.79 $ 18,659.19 $ 36,183.60 $ Carolyn Dr Rio Del Mar Los Altos Dr Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 69,654.50 $ 23,698.59 $ 45,955.92 $ Joan Dr Carolyn Dr Los Altos Dr Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 151,960.24 $ 51,701.51 $ 100,258.73 $ Los Altos Dr Carolyn Dr Rio Del Mar Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 37,081.21 $ 12,616.16 $ 24,465.05 $ Los Altos Dr Theresa Ave Rio Del Mar East Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 36,196.24 $ 12,315.07 $ 23,881.18 $ Del Rey Ct Los Altos Dr End Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 108,588.73 $ 36,945.20 $ 71,643.53 $ Alta Loma Dr Joan Dr End Of Circle Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 67,099.33 $ 22,829.24 $ 44,270.09 $ Flamingo Ct Rio Del Mar End Construction 2024-25 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 52,786.19 $ 17,959.47 $ 34,826.72 $ Cassayare Dr Rio Del Mar West Rio Del Mar East Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 126,686.85 $ 126,686.85 $ Melvin Rd Wilson Wy Cassayare Dr Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 95,912.57 $ 95,912.57 $ Rio Del Mar Rio Grande Donaldson Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 123,265.41 $ 123,265.41 $ Rio Del Mar Donaldson Wy Carolyn Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 87,873.11 $ 87,873.11 $ Donaldson Wy Rio Del Mar Amarillo Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 70,967.41 $ 70,967.41 $ W Carolyn Dr Donaldson Wy Rio Del Mar Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 38,389.96 $ 38,389.96 $ Carolyn Dr Los Altos Dr Amarillo Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 47,769.32 $ 47,769.32 $ Landana Dr Rio Grande Donaldson Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 51,415.12 $ 51,415.12 $ Landana Dr Donaldson Wy W Carolyn Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 87,249.90 $ 87,249.90 $ Joan Dr W End Carolyn Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 72,392.49 $ 72,392.49 $ Amarillo Dr Carolyn Dr W. End Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 71,617.63 $ 71,617.63 $ Los Altos Dr Donaldson Wy Carolyn Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Overlay Mill+Overlay 306,575.28 $ 306,575.28 $ Theresa Av Napa Junction Rd 422' North Of Eucalyptus Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Overlay Mill+Overlay 485,555.84 $ 485,555.84 $ Eucalyptus Dr Donaldson Wy 450' W Of Theresa Ave Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 135,784.00 $ 135,784.00 $ Brixton Ct North Hampton Dr E. End Design, PS&E, Construction 2025-26 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 271,568.00 $ 271,568.00 $ Dorchester Pl Knightsbridge Wy S. End Design, PS&E, Construction 2026-27 Reconstruct Reconstruct inc. SD & C&G 392,076.30 $ 392,076.30 $ Andrew Rd Thayer Wy Crawford Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2026-27 Reconstruct Reconstruct inc. SD & C&G 816,401.30 $ 816,401.30 $ Andrew Rd Crawford Wy Donaldson Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2026-27 Reconstruct Reconstruct inc. SD & C&G 604,238.80 $ 604,238.80 $ Andrew Rd Donaldson Wy Wilson Wy Design, PS&E, Construction 2027-28 Reconstruct Full Reconstruct (AC) 1,629,408.00 $ 1,629,408.00 $ Flosden Rd American Canyon Road South City Limits Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Overlay Mill+Overlay 308,579.04 $ 308,579.04 $ Marla Dr Kilpatric St Blanco Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Overlay Mill+Overlay 43,718.40 $ 43,718.40 $ Marla Dr Kilpatric 240 Feet West Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Overlay Mill+Overlay 45,418.56 $ 45,418.56 $ Tyler Ct Kimberly Dr N. End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 43,076.52 $ 43,076.52 $ Bettona Way San Marco Way Vinci Way Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 21,687.83 $ 21,687.83 $ Blue Elder Ct Red Clover Wy East End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 21,895.57 $ 21,895.57 $ Bresso Ct Vinci Way E End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 12,040.49 $ 12,040.49 $ Bullrush Ct Red Clover Wy East End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 20,412.32 $ 20,412.32 $ Carrara Ct Vinci Way East End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 17,163.30 $ 17,163.30 $ Gull Peacock E End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 101,708.45 $ 101,708.45 $ Hummingbird Benton Way W. Am. Can. Rd Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 49,059.37 $ 49,059.37 $ Kensington Wy Chaucer Wetlands Edge Rd Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 31,397.50 $ 31,397.50 $ Knightsbridge Wy W. End Chaucer Ln Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 62,383.68 $ 62,383.68 $ Knightsbridge Wy Chaucer Ln Elliott Dr Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 17,163.30 $ 17,163.30 $ Lark Peacock E End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 10,469.99 $ 10,469.99 $ Northhampton Dr Chaucer San Marco Way Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 22,601.88 $ 22,601.88 $ Northrup Ln Chaucer West End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 20,482.95 $ 20,482.95 $ Northrup Ln Chaucer West End Design, PS&E, Construction City of American Canyon
Erica Smithies [email protected] 707-647-4366 Ron Ranada [email protected] 707-647-4559 Please note: Eligible expenses include local streets and roads maintenance and supporting infrastructure within the public right of way for pavement, sealing, overlays, reconstruction, associated infrastructure, as required, excluding any local revenues expended storm damage repair as verified by an independent auditor. One time allocations that have been expended for local streets and road maintenance, but which may not be available on an ongoing basis shall not be considered when calculating an Agency's annual m effort.
42 Fiscal Year Program Project Description Total Project Cost Measure T Funds Other Funds Project Location (Main Street, Intersection, Mile Marker) Start End Project Phase (If applicable) 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 109,407.22 $ 109,407.22 $ Peacock Humming Bird Humming Bird Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 132,669.70 $ 132,669.70 $ Red Clover Wy North End South End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 22,435.69 $ 22,435.69 $ Reed Grass Redclover E End Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 150,319.11 $ 150,319.11 $ San Marco Way Wetlands Edge Rd Bettona Way Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 209,773.69 $ 209,773.69 $ Spikerush Cir S Wetlands Edge Rd N Wetlands Edge Rd Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 69,700.21 $ 69,700.21 $ Vinci Way San Marco Way Bettona Way Design, PS&E, Construction 2028-29 Surface Treatment Cape Seal 25,127.97 $ 25,127.97 $ Water Fern Redclover E End Design, PS&E, Construction Equivalent Fund Class 1 Multi-Purpose Paths:
Please provide a five year multi-purpose Expenditures beginning in FY 2024-29 (add rows as needed):
43 Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
5 YEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
23-24 2.01 Miles of Cape Seal
23-24 0.42 Miles of Reconstruction
24-25 4.04 Miles of Cape Seal
24-25 0.45 Miles of Reconstruction
25-26 2.04 Miles of Cape Seal
25-26 0.32 Miles of Overlay
25-26 0.15 Miles Reconstruction
26-27 0.40 Miles of Reconstruction
27-28 0.50 Miles of Reconstruction
28-29 3.044 Miles of Cape Seal
28-29 0.45 Miles of Overlay
³
44 Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Completed Streets
1.7 Miles Completed in 2023
2.9 Miles Completed in 2022
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45 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 10.
TITLE
Human Resources Annual Presentation
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file a report on City workforce trends and demographics from the Human Resources Division.
CONTACT
Maria Ojeda, Assistant City Manager
Scott Corey, Human Resources Officer II
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The Human Resources Division of the City Manager's Office is staffed by (1) Human Resources Officer II and (1) Human Resources Assistant with general execu:ve oversight by Assistant City Manager. The Division is responsible for a;rac:ng, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and diverse City workforce, and implemen:ng organiza:onal policies and procedures. In addi:on to overall Human Resources and Risk Management administra:on, staff provides the following key services: recrui:ng, classifica:on and pay, risk and workers compensa:on management, re:rement and benefits coordina:on, safety and staff development training, policy review and development, and labor/employee relations.
The 2022 Human Resources report focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ini:a:ves the Division implemented to remove barriers to City employment, including:
DEI training for Human Resources staff
Focus on applicant "knowledge, skills and abili:es" (KSA) rather than educa:on and work history
Acknowledge non-traditional paths to employment
Broaden advertising methods and coordinating outreach efforts to reach diverse audiences.
Matching employment testing methods to KSAs
Diversifying Oral Board membership
Digitizing onboarding materials
Updating new employee checklist
Standardizing employee welcome information
Use blind applications to further reduce bias in the hiring process 46 In 2023, we fully incorporated these strategies into our baseline Human Resources processes and procedures and held an all-staff training on identifying Implicit Bias.
In the rest of this report, we provide an overview of our technology improvements, recruitment ac:vity, workforce demographics, trends related to employee separa:ons and re:rements, an analysis of employee hours worked, and look at what lies ahead in 2024. The figures shown in Attachment 1 provide a graphical representation of the data described below.
Technology Improvements
A key 2023 ini:a:ve was to upgrade our recruitment tools and replace CalOpps.org as our primary recrui:ng plaDorm. Staff has fully implemented the Recrui:ng and Onboard modules of our NEOGOV suite of Human Resources tools, with two addi:onal modules (Learn and Perform) coming going live in 2024. Staff has transi:oned to the GovernmentJobs.com recruitment plaDorm using CalOpps.org for advertising purposes only during a limited term transition.
Using NEOGOV generated the following benefits:
Enhanced compe::veness within our market as most use the NEOGOV plaDorm. This enables applicants to use a single account to apply for opportuni:es with any agency that is a NEOGOV member.
Improved job opportunities and job interest card components for the City's website.
An integrated, trackable and internally transparent process to follow recrui:ng and hiring processes.
Improved ability to review, process and score applica:ons throughout the recruitment process.
Elevated communications with applicants using both email and texting.
Ability for applicants to see their application status.
A personalized online portal for prospec:ve employees to complete their pre-employment tasks, and to complete their new employee paperwork.
Reduc:on of staff :me by automa:ng repe::ve tasks and sending process reminders through the use of checklists tailored to specific job classifications, types and/or departments.
Enhanced collection of recruitment data and analytics tools.
In January, Onboard portals for all exis:ng City employees will go live in conjunc:on with the launch of Learn - a professional development and training module that will greatly improve our delivery and tracking of online, classroom and conference training opportunities.
Recruitment Activity
In FY 22-23, the City experienced a slight up:ck in employee separa:ons compared to historical averages, primarily due to workers seeking other employment opportuni:es in a fer:le market for job-seekers or deciding their job with the City was no longer meeting their needs. Since FY 16-17, the City has averaged about 10 employee separa:ons per year mostly related to re:rements and other 47 career opportuni:es. In FY 22-23, 15 employees departed - 1 re:red, 9 sought other career opportuni:es and 4 resigned. The average tenure of the depar:ng staff of just over 5 years was well below the historic 9.2 years of experience. (See Figure 1 in Attachment 1) In the recruitment arena, the City is successfully a;rac:ng new, qualified talent to fill its vacancies.
Over the past five years, the City has averaged 10 recruitments per year drawing a total of 245 applica:ons. In FY 22-23, the Human Resources Division conducted 21 recruitments, processed 460 applica:ons and hired 69 employees (full- and part-:me). Hiring managers are reviewing full slates of final applicants that exceed minimum qualifica:ons, usually in both educa:on, experience and job-knowledge for each recruitment. The applicant pools are well-stocked with highly qualified local residents who want to serve their community and eliminate commutes into the greater Bay Area. (See Figures 2-4 in Attachment 1)
An early trend emerging in FY 23-24 is a much higher applica:ons per recruitment ra:o of 66. We've seen an entry-level Administra:ve Clerk recruitment that a;racted 100 applica:ons and robust response for the Police Technician vacancies and part-:me Office Assistants. They only significant change in the Human Resource Division outreach efforts was running all these recruitments through our new NEOGOV tools.
We con:nue to support the career development of City employees with advancement opportuni:es. In FY 22-23, we conducted two internal promo:onal recruitments. We also hired a part-:me Office Assistant as a full-:me Administra:ve Clerk through an open compe::ve process.
The reduc:on in promo:onal opportuni:es compared with prior years reflects the significant number of employees we promoted previously. Professional development of our commi;ed and qualified City staff continues to be a very high priority.
Time-to-Hire
A key metric in a highly compe::ve hiring market is :me-to-hire, which measures how long it takes to recruit and hire a new employee. This can be measured in several ways:
Time-to-Offer - the amount of :me lapsed between an applica:on submi;ed and offer le;er accepted
Time-to-Start - the :me between an applica:on submi;al and the employee's first day on the job
Time-to-Fill - the :me between the Department submiLng a requisi:on and the employee's first day on the job
The average :me-to-fill for municipali:es in the western United States is 132 days, according to a recent NEOGOV survey. San Francisco has been in the news lately because they take upwards of 255 days to fill vacancies.
The Human Resources Division began tracking these figures in FY 21-22 and was able to reconstruct 48 this history to FY 19-20. In FY 21-22, a job offer was accepted 98.7 days aNer an applica:on was submi;ed (:me-to-offer); the new employee started work 132 days aNer applying (:me-to-start); the en:re process took 174.3 days on average (:me-to-fill). By FY 22-23, those rates were 35.3 for time-to-offer, 50.8 for time-to-start, and 133.1 for time-to-fill. (See Figure 5 in Attachment 1) In the eight recruitments for which we've used our NEOGOV tools, our :me-to-fill average is 82 days.
Applicant Diversity
As we con:nue to focus on the diversity of our workforce, we're aware that is only possible if we can attract a diverse pool of applicants.
Between FY 17-18 and FY 23-24 YTD, the number of non-White applicants has increased to 72% from 54%. The greatest gains have been among applicants iden:fying as being of Two or More ethnic groups, followed by Hispanics, Asians and African-Americans. (See Figure 6 in Attachment 1) Over this 6.5-year measurement period, the average applicant pool is 36% White, 23% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 11% African-American, 9% Two or More Races, 3% Pacific Islander and 1% Native American.
Workforce Demographics
Diversity of the workforce is a mul:-faceted dynamic that can be indicated by factors such as racial/ethnic iden:ty, gender, age, tenure and loca:on of residence. Last year, staff began collec:ng and analyzing City workforce demographic data. A two-year comparison provides limited insight, but it is clear the workforce is generally becoming more diverse and more locally oriented.
Gender
Compared to FY 2022-23, the workforce is 3% less female (41% in FY 2023-24 compared with 44% in FY 2022-23). Males con:nue to comprise a workforce majority with 59% in FY 2023-24 compared with 56% in FY 2022-23 (See Figure 7 in A;achment 1). When FY 2023-24 figures are compared with FY 2021-22, the workforce is 2% more female. The year-to-year varia:ons are a reflec:on of what types of classifica:ons have the most vacancies; white-collar classifica:ons tend to have more female incumbents than blue-collar classifica:ons. In the overall American Canyon community, the binary gender split is 50% male and 50% female, according to U.S. Census data.
These figures represent a tradi:onal binary measure of gender as the City does not currently collect, non-binary gender identity information.
Age
The average age of the full-:me City workforce is 45.80, nearly iden:cal to the 45.92 years reported in FY 2022-23 (see Figure 8 in the A;achment 1). The majority of the workforce (62%) is between 40 49 and 59 years of age, a 6% decrease from 68% in FY 2022-23. This is consistent among men and women. Overall, men in our workforce tend to be slightly older than women.
It is helpful to know that the full CalPERS re:rement age is 55 for Classic employees and 62 for PEPRA employees, with the percentage of PEPRA employees representing about 57%.
One area of increasing interest is the emergence of Gen Z has a growing presence in the na:onal workforce. (See Figure 9 in A;achment 1) In American Canyon, we have four genera:ons that comprise our full-time workforce:
Baby Boomers - 12%
Gen X - 51%
Millennials - 27%
Gen Z - 9%
Tenure
Given the age of the City workforce, it is worthwhile to examine the tenure, or length of service, of our employees (see Figure 10 of Attachment 1).
About half of the City workforce has been employed by the City for less than 5 years. The other groups breakdown at 20% between 5-10 years, 7% 10-15 years, 18% 15-20 years, and 7% more than 20 years. Compared to FY 2022-23, we are seeing good reten:on rates for the first 10 years of employment, and for those who remain past 15 years. In recent years, we've seen a number of employees in the 10-15 year range depart due to retirement or other career opportunities.
Even as the City sees turnover in the workforce, newer employees are hired in a variety of age ranges, indica:ng that the City remains a;rac:ve to mid-career workers, which tend to have a higher level of experience and professional proficiency.
Place of Residence
A considera:on when evalua:ng how well the full-:me City workforce reflects the overall American Canyon community is the loca:on where City employees choose to live. It is reasonable that one method of helping to ensure the workforce be;er reflects the community is to hire more employees who live in the community.
According to City payroll data, 88% of full-:me employees live in Napa and Solano coun:es; a 2% decrease over the prior year. Overall, 58% of full-:me employees live in Napa County (59% in FY 50 2022-23), and 42% live in American Canyon (a 2% decrease from prior year) (see Figure 11 in Attachment 1).
Race/Ethnicity
Staff asks all newly hired employees to provide this informa:on about how their ethnic iden:fica:on, which the City is required to maintain by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Below are the year-to-year results for the past three years:
Racial/Ethnic Identity of City of American Canyon Employees Group
FY22
Percentage
FY23
Percentage
FY24
Percentage
3-Year
Change
Asian 4% 4% 4% 0%
Black 1% 6% 8% +7%
Hispanic 15% 18% 24% +9%
Native Hawaiian/Other
Pacific Islanders
9% 7% 5% -4%
Two or more 18% 13% 9% -9%
White 53% 51% 49% -4%
While most (49%) of the City’s full-:me workforce iden:fies as White, 51% iden:fies as an ethnic minority. This trend also is present in the diversity of the applicants seeking to work for the City.
The table below presents the racial/ethnic iden::es of American Canyon residents as captured in the annual American Community Survey Data collected by the US Census Bureau.
Racial/Ethnic Identity of American Canyon Residents
Group
Percent of
Total
Asian 33%
Native American/Alaskan 1%
Black 7%
Hispanic 31%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islanders 1%
Two or more 7%
White 20%
51 This data indicates that 20% of City residents iden:fy as White while 80% iden:fy as an ethnic minority. These broad snapshot measures indicate that the City's full-:me workforce is racially diverse, but not as diverse as the overall community. The City has recruited a diverse group of local residents represen:ng every major ethnic/racial grouping (See Figure 12 in A;achment 1). Staff will con:nue to monitor recruitment trends to iden:fy any systemic barriers preven:ng certain ethnic groups from progressing to hire.
Workforce Trends
When reviewing a workforce, it can be helpful to consider future retirement.
In the next six years, it is likely that the workforce will con:nue to lose senior members as employees age and become eligible for retirement. Currently, 14% of the workforce is eligible for full CalPERS re:rement having reached age 55 for Classic employees or 62 for PEPRA employees, an increase of 1% compared to 2022-23 projec:ons. By 2028, that number is expected to increase to 24%, a decrease of 3% compared to 2022-23 projections. (See Figure 15 in the attachments).
While many of these employees will work well past their minimum re:rement age, there will need to be an increasing focus on succession planning and leadership development with each passing year. Key staff departures have highlighted the importance of con:nual review of our overall staffing needs, as well as cross-training and succession planning to improve organiza:onal resilience.
Next Steps
Tracking the City's progress in diversity, equity and inclusion prac:ces is an ongoing annual sta:s:cal measure. Human Resources will con:nue to focus on its effec:veness and efficiency in providing services to all its internal and external customers.
Some of the items the division is planning to incorporate during 2023 include:
Implement use of our NEOGOV Recrui:ng, Onboarding and Learning tools across the organization
Assist departments with detailed staffing assessments
Re-focus on increased services for Risk Management processes Increase mid-management training opportunities
Review and develop appropriate response for the results of the employee survey that is underway
Review and implement recommendations for Organizational Assessment(s) Staff recognizes that American Canyon is a diverse and welcoming community, and City employees work everyday to provide high-quality services for local residents.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
52 Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac:on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec:ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Demographic Data
53 Exhibits for Annual Human Resources Presentation
Figure 1 – Employee Separations
Figure 2 – Number of Recruitments
54 Figure 3 – Number of Applicants
Figure 4 – Recruitments by Type
55 Figure 5 – Time to Hire
Figure 6 – Applicant Diversity
Figure 7 – Workforce Gender Identity
56 Figure 8 – Workforce Age
Figure 9 – Workforce Generations
Figure 10 – Employee Tenure
57 Figure 11 – Workforce by County of Residence
Figure 14 – Workforce Ethnicity and Residency
Figure 15 – Workforce Eligibility to Retire
58 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2023
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 11.
TITLE
Update the Parks and Facility Naming Policy
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu+on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to repeal and replace Resolution 2007-168 with the updated City Facility Naming Policy.
CONTACT
Alexandra Ikeda, Parks and Recreation Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Renaming a park or facility is a significant decision that can have social, historical, and cultural implica+ons. The City of American Canyon City Council adopted Resolu+on 2007-168 (A8achment 1) on November 6, 2007, approving the Park and Facility Naming Policy. This policy outlines the procedures for naming a City park or facility - including forming a Technical Advisory Commi8ee (TAC) when more than one park or facility is to be named. The TAC would include one Council Member, one Parks and Community Services Commissioner, one Resident At Large, and one Resident Youth. The TAC would be responsible for conduc+ng community engagement and public mee+ng opportuni+es, solici+ng feedback from the community, and formally bringing a recommenda+on back to the Parks and Community Services (PCS) Commission for discussion, with a final recommendation from PCS to the City Council.
At the Joint Special City Council mee+ng with the PCS on June 20, 2023, the Council expressed an interest in renaming the "former" Napa Junc+on Elementary School, which was acquired by the City in September 2022, as well as Community Park I and Community Park II. This was made official through the approval of PCS' Work Plan for FY2023/24. In addi+on, the Council expressed a desire to document the history of American Canyon from 1992 (the City's incorpora+on) to the present day.
This indicates their inten+on to create a record or archive that captures our community's significant events, milestones, and iden+fies past community members who have helped shape American Canyon and the cultural aspects of our community. City staff is currently working with five American Canyon High School volunteers to complete this portion of the project.
To date, the Parks and Facility Naming Policy has not been used. In 2022, the Adult Ac+vity Center 59 went through the renaming process, however, this process did not follow the current renaming policy. The TAC included 2 members of the PCS, and seven other members with various backgrounds connected to adult aging and support. The TAC did not include a Council Member or a Youth Member. On August 10, 2023, the PCS Commission reviewed the Parks and Facility Naming Policy with the intent to start the renaming process for the "former" Napa Junc+on Elementary School, Community Park I, and Community Park II. However, aGer careful considera+on and a thorough discussion, the Commission recommended an update to the policy to ensure that the naming of a City park or facility is relevant and reflects the community's values, iden+ty, history, culture, and diversity, and is inclusive and representative to the American Canyon community.
The proposed updated City Facility Naming Policy (A8achment 2) was reviewed and discussed at the October 12, 2023 and November 9, 2023 PCS mee+ngs. This comprehensive approach included an examina+on of the current policy, and added thoughIul changes: 1) A broader Naming Criteria that are inclusive to our community; 2) Procedures that iden+fy a realis+c +meline to rename a City park or facility; 3) Changed the TAC to the Parks and Community Services Commission which would require a thorough public engagement process with the intent to receive a broader community perspective; and 4) Updated Definitions to navigate and guide this policy into the future.
The Commission is confident that the proposed changes will enhance the effec+veness and relevance of the policy, and will provide an opportunity for the City to receive valuable insight into our community's perspec+ve, memories, and connec+ons to loca+on. The Commission recommends the approval and adoption of the updated City Facility Naming Policy.
Once the policy is approved and adopted by City Council, and the History Project is completed, the Commission will start the renaming process for the "former" Napa Junc+on Community Center, Community Park I, and Community Park II.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Community and Sense of Place: "Build on the strength of our local community to develop a clear 'sense of place' and establish our unique identity."
FISCAL IMPACT
Not Applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac+on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec+ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2007-168 Naming Policy
2. Resolution and Revised City Facility Naming Policy
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RESOLUTION NO. ________ - 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON TO REPEAL AND REPLACE RESOLUTION 2007-168 WITH THE UPDATED CITY FACILITY NAMING POLICY.
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon wishes to adopt a written policy for naming City Facilities, which is broadly defined to include parks, parklands, trails, open spaces, facilities, monuments or landmarks, and parking lots; and
WHEREAS, naming a City Facility is a significant decision that can have social, historical, and cultural implications; and
WHEREAS, the City Facility Naming Policy will provide an opportunity to receive valuable insight into our community’s perspectives, memories, and connections to location, which needs to be taken into consideration before making any changes; and
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon strives to identify names for City Facilities that best reflect the significance of a feature and the community it serves, while also ensuring a worthy and ensuring legacy for the City’s parks and recreation system; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this policy is to establish a criteria and process to guide the naming of City Facilities and ensure that names honor places, history, persons, organizations, events, and natural environments that focus on local American Canyon significance and may also reflect California or natural names when appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure that this policy reflects principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the naming process – reflecting everyone in the American Canyon community and intentionally broadening representation; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Community Services Commission shall serve as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC will review and discuss the qualified applications at a regularly scheduled Parks and Community Services Commission meeting – this will be an agenized item and will be subject to Public Comment. The TAC is encouraged to engage with the community and listen to their feedback during the PCS meeting and make a final recommendation to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of American Canyon approved the City Facility Naming Policy as outlined in Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the ______ day of ________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
74 ________________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________ ________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 75 EXHIBIT A
CITY FACILITY NAMING POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
It is the City of American Canyon’s goal to establish a uniform policy to name and rename City Facilities, which is broadly defined to include parks, parklands, trails, open spaces, facilities, monuments or landmarks, and parking lots. The naming of a City Facility is a significant decision that can have social, historical, and cultural implications. The City of American Canyon strives to identify names for City facilities that best reflect the significance of a feature and the community it serves, while also ensuring a worthy and enduring legacy for the City’s parks and recreation system. This policy does not cover the naming of new streets that are being considered within the development of a new subdivision, this occurs through the City’s planning process and ensures that engineering and public safety criteria are met.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a criteria and a process to guide the naming of City Facilities and ensure that names honor places, history, persons, organizations, events, and natural environments that focus on local American Canyon significance and may also reflect California or natural names when appropriate. It is the policy of the City to reflect the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the naming process. Facility names should reflect everyone in the American Canyon community and intentionally broaden representation.
3. NAMING CRITERIA
In selecting the name for a City Facility, the following criteria shall be used. Please note the criteria are not listed in a particular order, and a name is not required to meet all the criteria listed below.
a. Names should reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion and be representative of the American Canyon community. Names should intentionally broaden the representation of people in our community.
b. Names should prioritize local American Canyon significance, however, names that reflect California or a national lens may be considered. c. Names should be appropriate to the facility by reflecting the expression of the place (itstopography, geology, etc.), history, flora and fauna, and use of an area. d. Geographic location.
e. Park features: natural or constructed (wildlife, lakes, memorials, etc.). f. An adjoining subdivision, street, school, or natural feature. No City Facility shall be given the same name as an existing school site or public facility, except where the site abuts one another.
g. A commonly recognized historical event, group, organization, or individual (living or deceased).
76 h. Any individual who provided outstanding accomplishments for the good of the community. Quality of the contribution, length of service, and other factors should be considered.
i. Any individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system.
When naming a City Facility after a person or group, an in-depth description of the contributions to the City must be provided.
j. A City Facility may be named after an individual (living or deceased) or organization that contributed significantly through sponsorship, donation, services, or monetary contribution, or through a lasting significance to the acquisition of the piece of land, planning, development, construction, or renovation of that facility. This shall not constitute an obligation by the City to name the City Facility after the individual or organization.
4. PROCEDURES
The City of American Canyon’s Parks and Recreation Department will conduct public engagement and outreach opportunities, including soliciting input from American Canyon residents, and holding public meetings with the Parks and Community Commission and City Council. The timeframe for naming a City Facility is estimated to take approximately 4 to 6 months.
a. Any American Canyon residents, business owners, or organizations may submit a request to name or rename a City Facility to the City Manager by completing the City Facility Naming Application. In addition, the City Council may direct City staff to initiate the naming process. Such requests will be required to follow this policy. b. The City may purchase privately owned property within the City’s boundaries. In this case, the City may choose to rename the facility to better fit the use and purpose of that facility. If this occurs, the renaming of this facility is subject to this policy. c. The Parks and Community Services Commission will serve as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
d. The City of American Canyon’s Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a public notification process soliciting community input through the City Facility Application – Applications will be accepted for 30 days. Once the 30 days have concluded, the Parks and Recreation Department will review all submitted applications; qualified applications will be given to the TAC.
e. City staff will prepare a staff report for the TAC that should include the following:
i. Number of qualified Applications with suggestions.
ii. Background, history, geographical, and/or identifying features of the City Facility.
iii. Document public outreach efforts and community engagement opportunities. iv. Overview of submissions, including the fiscal impact of naming. f. The TAC will review and discuss the qualified application at the regularly scheduled Parks and Community Services (PCS) Commission meeting – this will be an agenized 77 item and will be subjected to Public Comment. The TAC is encouraged to engage with the community and listen to their feedback during the PCS meeting and make a final recommendation to the City Council.
g. The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Parks and Community Services Commission and make a final decision to name the City Facility.
5. DEFINITIONS
• City Facility: Broadly defined to include parks, parklands, trails, open spaces, facilities, monuments or landmarks, and parking lots.
• Parks: Open space owned and managed by the City of American Canyon for recreational and/or natural resource values. This includes all traditionally designed parks, gardens, and specialized parks under the stewardship of the City. • Trails: Any Class 1 trail or path that is located on property owned and managed by the City.
• Open Space: All natural, preserved, and agricultural land that is owned and operated by the City.
• Facilities: Any buildings or structure that is located on property owned and managed by the City.
• Diversity and Inclusion: American Canyon is home to a diverse and multicultural community, and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a welcoming and equitable community. These are aspects that our City is proud of and are essential in creating a thriving and harmonious society. • Functional: Geographical, location, event, natural, historic, and cultural significance. • Honorarium/Memorial: Honors a person (living or deceased) or organization who has made significant and/or major contributions to the American Canyon community, Napa County, or the State of California.
• Regional: A Napa County or State of California lens that is applicable to American Canyon directly or broad association.
• Donation: A donation of property, goods, or cash generally with no expectations in return. If this gift is contingent upon a special request, it is made subject to a “condition”.
• Sponsorship: Financial or in-kind support from an individual or corporation for a specific service, program, facility, park, or event in return for certain benefits. 78 City Council Update
December 5, 2023
Maintenance and Utilities Department
Fleet, Building, and Parks Maintenance Divisions
79 Fleet Maintenance
Maintains Safe Vehicles and Equipment.
Staffed by 1 Full-Time Mechanic
Manages fleet-wide registration and vehicle inspections Public Works Fleet – 53+ Vehicles & Equipment
Parks Maintenance Tractors & Mowers
Police Fleet – 18+ vehicles
Performs 90-day California Highway Patrol Safety
Inspections
Manages Fleet Procurement through Enterprise Fleet
Leasing Contract
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More hybrid pickups received from
Enterprise
Heavy Equipment Trailer
purchased & received
General maintenance of
equipment and fleet
Fleet Maintenance Highlights
81 Building Maintenance
Maintains Facilities to Provide a Safe and
Comfortable Environment.
Staffed by 1 Full-Time Maintenance Worker –
onboarded in January 2023
For 13 City-owned Facilities:
Manages electrical, plumbing, HVAC, keycard
access systems, gates, and roofing
Procurement and inventory of all janitorial
supplies
All miscellaneous maintenance
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Building Maintenance Highlights
Napa Junction Classrooms 3,
4, 5 & 6 ready for public use
Remodeling of existing
buildings on westside
continuing
Old play structure removed
Site Survey complete,
infrastructure plan started
New shop building delivered
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Parks Maintenance
Maintains outdoor facilities in a safe and clean
manner.
Staffed by a Parks Supervisor, 1 Senior Maintenance
Worker, and 4 Maintenance Workers
Maintenance of Newell Open Space & Wetlands Bay
Trail
Maintenance of Water Chemistry at Phillip West Aquatic Center
22 Parks: Trash & Debris Removal on Weekly Basis,
Weed Abatement, Graffiti Removal, and the Care of
Playgrounds, Shrubs and Turf
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Parks Maintenance Highlights Fall weed abatement
complete (open space
mowing)
New Irrigation
Controller
replacement project
underway
New larger gate at
Newell Open Space
installed
Holiday Tree Lighting
decoration complete
85 Holiday Tree
86 Questions?
87 City Council Committee Report
Submitted
by: * Councilmember David Oro
Council
Meeting
Date:
12/05/2023
Event
Date: 2023-11-13
Event Type Committee Report
Event Title:* Napa Valley Tourism Corporation Board
Event Report: Visit Napa Valley invited hotel GMs to learn about Watson Ranch and development in American Canyon. It was a two part series. First was a luncheon held on November 6th at Cliff Lede Vineyards where developer Terry McGrath gave a presentation of the project and took questions to approximately a dozen attendees. The second was a week later with an on-site tour of Watson Ranch where another dozen attendees toured Lemos Pointe, the hotel site, concert venue and the Ruins. The main purpose was to educate those in the tourism industry about another opportunity coming in Napa Valley.
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Date: 2023-11-11 Event Type Community Event
Event Title:* Veteran's Day Ceremony
Event Report: American Canyon Troop Support and our staff do an excellent job of putting this together for our community. Always a great event.
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Date: 2023-11-15 Event Type Committee Report
Event Title:* Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District Event Report: Our local Napa Valley Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) committee met on one topic: changing the frequency and dates of our meetings. Since we were having trouble with getting quorum on a quarterly basis, we voted to amend the bylaws to meet bi-annually. The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec 6th, with the following meeting to be held in May. This adjustment mirrors other TBIDs in the Valley and should improve the efficiency of committee operations, not to mention attendance.
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Event Title:* Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation (APALF) Conference 88 Event Report: Attended the 9th Annual California Asian Leadership Network of Elected and Appointed Officials (CALNET) leadership retreat in San Francisco. A day and half conference hosted by the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation, this was a historic, first-ever national gathering of AAPI elected and appointed officials. More than 200 participants from California, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and beyond connected and strategized on building a national organization focused on creating a larger network of AAPI leaders across the nation.
Speakers and attendees included Ambassador Katherine Tai, Rep Judy Chu, Rep Ted Lieu, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Oakland Mayor Sheng TaoCalifornia and State Attorney General Rob Bonta to name a few.
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91 City Council Committee Report
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by: * Councilmember Mark Joseph
Council
Meeting
Date:
12/05/2023
Event
Date: 2023-11-15
Event Type Committee Report
Event Title:* Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Event Report: Attended the agenda-setting meeting and then the regular board meeting. We discussed the latest regarding a proposed revision to the Measure T Road Tax (mainly to allow bonding to get projects delivered sooner rather than later). We also received updates on Transit and other programs. We voted to purchase 6 used busses, since new busses take too long to deliver (think Fire Engines), and our fleet is beginning to have higher maintenance costs.
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Date: 2023-11-14
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Event Title:* Napa Valley Unified School District 2x2
Event Report: After a very long time, we met with the School District Trustees and their staff. We received an update on how Measure 2A funds will be used to upgrade Donaldson Way elementary, as well as minor upgrades to Canyon Oaks. We also heard about the ongoing concerns with a charter school issue, and the potential impacts if NVUSD continues to lose revenues-- the State would no longer have to financially backfill the District and therefore, the School's share of the property tax would be at the expense of all the other local jurisdictions! This issue was being worked on by St. Sen. Dodd some 2 or 3 years ago, so it may not be as bad as it could be.
We also talked about the rezoning requests for their two remnant parcels in American Canyon. We explained our rationale for taking no action (save the sites for the next round of RHNA quotas). They did talk about exploring the use of their land to create affordable housing for School District employees (and potentially other government employees). This could be something to consider, but one unknown was just how much housing density they would want (examples they cited were dramatically higher than surrounding densities).
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Event Title:* Chamber's Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Event Report: The GAC met and decided to meet quarterly, with the main focus being on reviewing pending development projects, as well as working with our business community. The GAC would still host candidate forums, such as the upcoming March 2024 primary. Attendance has been poor, and we need to bring on more business members--most of the people attending are elected officials, or their representatives.
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92 Event Title:* Climate Action Committee
Event Report: We held a special meeting (and canceled the December meeting). The main purpose was to endorse a $6 million GHG monitoring pilot project in Napa County. This would be a partnership with the UN and the Livermore Laboratory in Berkeley. It would also be a one of its kind in California and possibly the country. I joined the ad hoc committee to work with the partners and help to secure funding.
We also reviewed the two Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) proposals. The Committee agreed with staff's recommendation to hire Ascent, who did the GHG inventory. They were the most qualified, but they also were asking for over twice as much as the other firm (roughly $650k vs. a little over $300k). Some of that reflected a more realistic proposal, but they also had a couple of sub-consultants that pushed up the costs. Staff and the Board of Supervisors will work to reduce the total request, but we will pay for our fair share of the amount over $500,000.
I also met with CAC staff and members of the Napa Climate NOW group to discuss the Scoreboard concept that I and others have advocated. The goal is to focus on metrics that are already being collected and post them regularly online.
The RCAAP includes an element that would also create this database, so our efforts will integrate with the consultants work.
Lastly, I listened to a webinar on GRID grant funding. This is something we should work with MCE and/or PGE to see if Napa County can't secure funding to explore micro-grids and other ways of improving the electric grid.
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Event Report: Attended the badge-pinning ceremony for our newest Firefighter Enjoyed the Veterans' Day services--the crowd is growing each year, and Sindy Biederman et al, are doing an incredible job putting together the program and speakers.
On the last day of class, I made it to the Citizen's Academy at the wetlands, where they planted several native plants. I was on my way to another event out of town, but it is great to see this program grow and evolve.
I was honored to be interviewed for the American Canyon Oral History project. It was a fun chance to relive some of the history of this community over the last 30 years. Hopefully, we will continue to interview more and more of the community, in order to preserve a large reservoir of community "institutional memory." File/Photo Upload Max file size for all uploads is 25 MB Event
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Event Report: Members of the FilAm Club came to our home and caroled us. It was a lot of fun (and a fundraiser for the club!) I helped box food for the Food Pantry, and later helped with the last drive-thru distribution (from here on, we distribute food at our new Food Pantry at Napa Junction Community Center).
Attended the Kiwanis Board meeting, in which the main topics related to moving into our new facility, and planning for our holiday party.
Worked with Jamie Butler and Clarence Mamaril to begin planning for the second annual ACHS Arts and MusicFest, funded in part by a grant from Napa Valley Presents and produced by the American Canyon Arts Foundation (ACAF). It will be Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Also attended the ACAF Board meeting, in which we received updates on all our pending projects. Clarence and I also met with Brenda Knight to review the upcoming Juneteenth celebration.
ACAF was also honored to receive the Barnabas Award from the One Church, located on James Road by the Fire Station. This was partly because of our work with Brenda Knight on Juneteenth and partly because long-time member, Bonnie Waxman, was a member of that church before she relocated to Arizona.
Moving to a more political front, attended the California Democratic Party Convention, and voted on party nominations. It was exciting to see the candidates. Also attended the monthly Napa County Democratic Central Committee and the local Napa Democrats Club meeting, in which we heard all the candidates and voted on who we wanted to endorse.
Watched the performance of "The Elixir of Love." This was a play that included performers from the SF-based Opera Together and local Donaldson Way students. It was fun. 93 Helped decorate Christmas Trees for DoubleTree's "Illumination of Trees" fund raiser for the Food Pantry. There are 9 entries--come by December 2 and bid high!!
Met with Yvonne Baginski and Jeanette Goyetche to discuss the pending initiative, Measure K, relating to industrial zoning in American Canyon. They plan to organize the opposition to that initiative, if it qualifies and is placed on the ballot.
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