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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
JANUARY 11, 2022
Members of the City Council Participating Remotely via Zoom:
Councilmember Loera-Diaz: Miguel Hidalgo #108, Ojocaliente, Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico, 20800
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom. All in-person participants will be required to wear a face covering.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Selection of Vice Mayor may do so in person by submitting a completed speakers card to the City Clerk or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900- 6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420. In person speakers will be recognized first.
A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING A VICE MAYOR
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution electing a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor from January 11, 2022 to January 3, 2023 Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
6. SELECTION OF COUNCIL SEATING
7. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION HONORING JEREMY SNYDER AS
POET LAUREATE FOR THE CITY OF VALLEJO
B. PRESENTATION OF CHECKS FOR 2021 WATERFRONT WEEKEND
8. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Council on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Council to resolve. Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the First Community Forum may do so in person by submitting a completed speaker’s card to the City Clerk or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his/her name for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to a maximum of three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.300.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Consent Calendar items may do so in person by submitting a completed speaker’s card to the City Clerk or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.310. Requests for removal of Consent Items received from the public are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar and Agenda.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of December 7 and 14, 2021.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
B. WAIVE READING AND AUTHORIZE INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this Agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
C. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT - WESTNET INC.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Equipment Purchase Agreement with WestNet Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,331,000 and to purchase various Motorola equipment and programming support from current vendors for a total project amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET TO
INCREASE EXPENDITURES BY $753,488 AND RE-AUTHORIZING
FUNDING
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget to increase the expenditure budget by $753,488 and reauthorize funding for projects and activities in progress.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 (ORGANIC WASTE
RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Notice of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 to the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Acting Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Derek Crutchfield, Recycling Coordinator (707) 648-5346 [email protected]
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO COBABE BROTHERS PLUMBING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,627,175.00 FOR WATER MAINS CIP FY20-21 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Water Mains Capital Improvements Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $1,627,175.00 to Cobabe Brothers Plumbing, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Acting Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
11. ACTION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Action Calendar Items may do so in person by submitting a completed speakers card to the City Clerk or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420. In person speakers will be recognized first.
A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER FINAL
CENSUS DATA FROM THE CONSULTANT AND OBTAIN INPUT FROM THE
COMMUNITY REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF ELECTION DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES -THIS PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00 P.M.
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file final Census data report;
2. Provide direction to staff and consultants relative to the drawing of final district maps; or
3. Open the public hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of election district boundaries; and
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR PROHIBITION OF POSSESSION
OR SALE OF NON-SERIALIZED, UNFINISHED FIREARMS OR RECEIVERS
AND NON-SERIALIZED FIREARMS
Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 7.90 to the City of Vallejo Municipal Code, "Non-serialized, unfinished firearm frames or receivers, and non-serialized firearms."
Contact: Jason Potts, Captain of Police (707) 651-7105
[email protected]
C. PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Recommendation: Receive the presentation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
D. CONSIDER AND REALLOCATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
FUNDS OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE
DOWNTOWN STREETS TEAM TO HOMELESS RESPONSE EFFORTS AND
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
FIGHTING BACK PARTNERSHIP TO FUND HOUSING VOUCHERS FOR
TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THE UNHOUSED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Consider and reallocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds of four hundred thousand dollars from the Downtown Streets Team to Homeless Response Efforts and adopt a resolution approving a grant agreement with Fighting Back Partnership to fund housing vouchers for temporary shelter for the unhoused in an amount not to exceed two hundred ninety thousand dollars and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager
[email protected]; (707) 648-4163
Natalie Peterson, Administrative Analyst
[email protected], (707) 649-3415
E. DISCUSSION TO EITHER CONTINUE ALLOWING MEETINGS OF
LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO BE HELD IN PERSON IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ANY FACE-MASK REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE
MEETING OR ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RETURN TO REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 OMICRON SURGE
Recommendation: Following discussion, either continue to allow meetings of legislative bodies to be held in person in compliance with any face-mask requirements in place at the time of the meeting or adopt a resolution to return to remote teleconference meetings of legislative bodies of the City of Vallejo in light of the COVID-19 Omicron surge and the number of positive cases.
Contact: Mike Malone, Interim City Manager
[email protected]
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk
[email protected]
12. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Information Calendar Items may do so in person by submitting a completed speakers card to the City Clerk or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420. In person speakers will be recognized first.
A. UPDATE ON HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action or staff report associated with this item.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Interim Assistant City Manager [email protected]
13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
14. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
15. COMMUNITY FORUM
Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the last Community Forum may do so in person by submitting a completed speakers cards to the City Clerk or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first.
16. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
17. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Robert H. McConnell, Mayor I, Dawn Abrahamson, City Clerk do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the Vallejo City Council, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Dated: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk
SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR 5.A.
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING A VICE MAYOR
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution electing a member of the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor from January 11, 2022 to January 3, 2023
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
Section 319 of the City Charter was amended by the voters at the November 5, 2013, General Municipal Election (Measure E). This section now requires that on the first Tuesday following January 1 of each year the Council shall select from amongst its members a Vice Mayor who shall serve for a term of one year and until a successor is elected by the Council. In addition to the regular duties as a member of the Council, the Vice Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability, and may perform at any time any duty of the office of the Mayor as may be delegated by the Mayor.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
City Charter Section 319 requires the Council to elect a member of the Council to serve as Vice Mayor on the first Tuesday following January 1 of each year. Historically, the Council rotated the position of Vice Mayor based on the seniority of the members of the Council. The post would go to the most senior councilmember who had not had the chance to be vice mayor yet, and in the case where two or more members of Council had the same seniority, the Council elected the member that received the most votes at the preceding election.
This historical practice has not always been followed and the Council has not adopted a formal policy indicating a particular process or practice. There is no obligation by any member of the Council to accept a nomination to serve as Vice Mayor. If the Council chooses not to follow its historical practice, the Council may nominate and elect any councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor.
Following is information on when each Councilmember was elected and if they have served as Vice Mayor. This information is provided in order of seniority per the process noted above.
Councilmember Miessner was originally elected in November 2013 and re-elected in November 2018 receiving a total of 18,093 votes. She served as Vice Mayor from January to December 2018.
Councilmember Verder-Aliga was originally elected in November 2013 for a two year seat, and re- elected in November 2016 with a total of 14,837 votes and in 2020 for the District 1 seat with a total of 4,258 votes. At the time of the election, total voter registration in District 1 was 12,739. She served as Vice Mayor from January to December 2016 and from January to December 2021.
Councilmember Dew was elected in November 2013 and re-elected in 2018 with a total of 16,471 votes.
She served as Vice Mayor from January to December 2019.
Date: January 11, 2022
Subject: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING A VICE MAYOR
Councilmember Brown was elected in November 2018 with a total of 23,288 votes. He has not previously served as Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Loera-Diaz was elected in November 2020 for the District 3 seat with a total of 5,820 votes. At the time of the election, total voter registration in District 3 was 13,319.
Councilmember Arriola was elected in November 2020 for the District 6 seat with a total of 3,866 votes.
At the time of the election, total voter registration in District 6 was 10,515.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact in the selection of the Vice Mayor position.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Electing Vice Mayor 011122 CAO Stamp
CONTACT
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
RESOLUTION NO. 22-__ N.C.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO ELECTING AND APPOINTING A VICE MAYOR FOR 2022
WHEREAS, Section 319 of the Vallejo City Charter requires that on the first Tuesday following January 1 of each year, the City Council shall elect from amongst its members a Vice Mayor who shall serve for a term of one year and until a successor is elected by the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Vallejo elects Councilmember ______________________ to serve as Vice Mayor from January 2022 to January 2023.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Vallejo at a regular meeting held on January 11, 2022 with the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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December 7, 2021
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:13 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner
Absent: None
Staff present: Interim City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb, City Clerk Abrahamson, Human Resources Director Love, Charles Sakai and Burke Dunphy (Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP).
Speakers: Mike Thompson
The City Council convened into closed session in the City Attorney’s Law Library at 5:18 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 Negotiators: Mike Malone, Interim City Manager; Mark Love, Human Resources Director; Charles Sakai and Burke Dunphy (Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP); Employee Organization: International Association of Firefighters, IAFF 1186; Vallejo Police Officers Association (VPOA); International Association of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW); Confidential, Administrative, Managerial and Professional Association of Vallejo (CAMP); and Unrepresented Employees
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: North Mare Island; APN's 066-020-110, 066-020-140, 066-020-150, and 066-020-130
Agency Negotiators: Mike Malone, Interim City Manager; Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager; and Paul Kelley, Special Advisor to City Manager - Economic Development Manager
Negotiating Parties: The Nimitz Group - Thomas D'Alesandro Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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December 7, 2021
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner
Absent: None
Staff present: Interim City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
Report Out of Closed Session - City Attorney Nebb reported Council gave direction to its negotiators with respect to Closed Session Item 3A and gave direction to its real property negotiators with respect to Closed Session Item 3B.
4. PRESENTATINS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: Interim City Manager Malone provided introductory comments. City Attorney Nebb, Acting Water Director Schoenberger, IT Director Ashraf, Human Resources Director Love, and Special Advisor to the City Manager – Economic Development Manager Kelley introduced new employees from their respective departments.
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
5. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Ken Szutu, Ruscal Cayangyang, Anna Bergman, David Belef, Garrett Toles, and Fernando Diaz.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Richard Hybels and Melissa Swift (Consent Item 7E).
7. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes of the special and regular meetings of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2021
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November 9 and 16, 2021
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
Action: Approved minutes.
B. WAIVE READING AND AUTHORIZE INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this Agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G, Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
Action: Waived reading and authorized introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this Agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY
BOARD ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AND REPLACING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH AN AMENDED
SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance repealing the Surveillance Advisory Board Ordinance Adopted by the City Council on September 28, 2021 and replacing it in its entirety with an amended Surveillance Advisory Board Ordinance
Contact: Randy Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1859 N.C. (2d).
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO EMA, INC. TO PREPARE
SCADA MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Approving a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with EMA of Minnesota, Inc. (EMA) to perform professional engineering and environmental services to develop a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan, for an amount not to exceed $429,944 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Acting Water Director
[email protected]
Dakari Barksdale, Associate Civil Engineer (707) 567-7245 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-136 N.C.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE SOLANO
ABANDONED VEHICLE SERVICE AUTHORITY REGISTRATION FEE UNTIL APRIL 2032
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the extension of the Solano Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority Registration Fee until April 2032.
Contact: Shawny Williams, Chief of Police
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-137 N.C.
F. AMEND THE BUDGET TO ACCEPT ESG-CV2 GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED
THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SOLANO, JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Emergency Disaster Fund budget to recognize revenue and authorize the expenditure of grant funding and the carryforward of funds to support activities associated with Project Roomkey Contact: Felicia Flores, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 648-4577 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-138 N.C.
G. AUTHORIZE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TOUCHSTONE GOLF LLC
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the first amendment to a professional services agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC, for City Golf course management services
Contact: Emi Thériault, Economic Development Program Manager (707) 648- 5454
[email protected]
Paul Kelley, Special Advisor to City Manager - Economic Development Manager (707) 648-4109
[email protected]
Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Authorized the City Manager to approve the first amendment to a professional services agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC, for City Golf course management services
H. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CREATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
FUNDING PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a process for the allocation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 as outlined in this Staff Report.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
Chari Barrera, Administrative Analyst (707) 553-7204
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-139 N.C.
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I. RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MOBILITY HUBS PILOT FUNDING
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) regional discretionary Mobility Hubs Pilot funding in the amount of $200,000.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works Director, (707) 648-3401 [email protected]
Mark Helmbrecht, Transportation Program Superintendent, (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-140 N.C.
J. APPLICATION FOR CALRECYCLE CITY/COUNTY BEVERAGE CONTAINER GRANT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for CalRecycle beverage container recycling and litter reduction grant funding.
Contact:
Terrance Davis, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-141 N.C.
K. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER FORTHE RESOURCE
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CDBG
2118 AND 2134/2136 SACRAMENTO STREET ABATEMENT AND
DEMOLITION PROJECT
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract change order to the construction contract with Resource Environmental, Inc., increasing the contract amount from $85,500 to $150,000 for the CDBG 2118 and 2134/2136 Sacramento Street Abatement and Demolition Project.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Melissa L. Tigbao, Assistant Public Works Director / City Engineer (707) 648- 4085
[email protected]
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract change order to the construction contract with Resource Environmental, Inc., increasing the contract amount from $85,500 to $150,000 for the CDBG 2118 and 2134/2136 Sacramento Street Abatement and Demolition Project.
L. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SHELTER, INC.
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Shelter, Inc. for Project Roomkey provision of case management, property oversight, and program administration support for an amount not to exceed $303,368 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Felicia Escover, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 648-4577 Felicia. [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-142 N.C.
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8. ACTION CALENDAR
A. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE CITY’S POSITION
ON CALIFORNIA'S CONGRESSIONAL, STATE ASSEMBLY & STATE
SENATE DISTRICT VISUALIZATIONS
Recommendation: Discuss the City Council’s position on the Citizens Redistricting Commission's current Congressional, State Assembly, and State Senate District visualization and provide direction to staff regarding comments to provide to the Commission
Contact: Felicia Escover, Assistant to the City
Manager, [email protected], (707) 648-4577 Assistant to the City Manager Escover reviewed the intention, provided background information, defined the current congressional and proposed congressional district as of November 10, 2021, the current state senate and assembly and proposed districts as of November 10, 2021 and the proposed assembly district as of December 6, 2021, recapped the redistricting process criteria and timeline, and concluded with a review of the public participation opportunities.
Speakers: Deborah Dickson.
Councilmembers provided comment and direct to staff on its preferred position on the current Congressional, State Assembly, and State Senate District visualization as presented by the Citizens Redistricting Commission.
B. REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR VERDER-ALIGA TO ADD AN AGENDA
ITEM AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING REGARDING SMOKE FREE MULTI
DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE
Recommendation: Consider Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga's request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting.
Contact: Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga
[email protected]
Mayor McConnell recused himself from discussion and action on this item due to a conflict of interest related to having real property interest in multi dwelling units and left the dais and the Council Chamber. Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga resumed presiding over the meeting.
Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga discussed the nature of her request.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Amaya Wooding, Kristen Vinluan, Maricruz Octaviano Laurels, Rhonda Renfor (Club Stride), Erica Costa, and an unidentified member of the public.
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comment.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Miessner and carried to direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting (Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest – Mayor McConnell).
Mayor McConnell resumed his seat at the dais.
9. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Malone reported on the Governor’s executive order calling on Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%.
11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
12. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Andrea Source, Stephen Hallett and Melissa Swift.
13. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL A. REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBERS LOERA-DIAZ AND MIESSNER
REGARDING THEIR VISIT TO THE POLICE SERVICE OF SALINAS
BUILDING
Following Councilmembers Loera-Diaz and Miessner’s report, Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
14. CLOSED SESSION – City Attorney Nebb provided the report at the beginning of the meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga (arrived during Closed Session), Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner (arrived during Closed Session).
Absent: None
Staff present: Interim City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb, City Clerk Abrahamson, Interim Assistant City Manager Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager Davis, and Deputy City Attorney Hussein.
Council convened into Closed Session in the City Attorney’s Law Library at 4:38 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Pritchett v. City of Vallejo, et al, Solano County Superior Court, Case No.
FCS054074
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2160 & 2166 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, California Agency Negotiators: Mike Malone, Interim City Manager; Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager; Veronica Nebb, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Rey Bernardes, Board Director, Global Center for Success Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two Cases
D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two Cases
4. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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VALLEJO
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner
Absent: None
Staff present: Interim City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported Council provided direct to its legal counsel with respect to Closed Session Items 3A, 3C and 3D and provided direction to its property negotiators with respect to Closed Session Item 3B.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: Pedro Quintana (CalTrans Public Information Officer) and and Quang Tran (CalTrans).
Public speaker: Robert Breke.
A. CALTRANS UPDATE ON SIX BRIDGES PROJECT
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Larry Oppenheimer, Anna Bergman, Patrick Maisano, Beau Defehr, Dan Seltzer, Yannick Albright-Phillips, Henry Beecher, Gary Wettstein, Ann Wheat, and Robert Brekke.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar.
A. WAIVE READING AND AUTHORIZE INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
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Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this Agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
Action: Approved minutes.
B. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: OCTOBER 2021
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Ratified payment of claims for October 1-31, 2021.
C. RECEIVE THE CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST AND PROVIDE NOTICE OF
INTENT TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
Recommendation: Receive and file the City Manager's request and provide a notice to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 in the anticipated amount of $1,454,830.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Received and filed the City Manager's request and provided a notice to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 in the anticipated amount of $1,454,830.
D. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND FILING THE SB 165 ANNUAL REPORT FY 20-21
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to receive and file the annual report relating to special taxes levied in the City's Northeast Quadrant Improvement District No. 2003-01 and Hiddenbrooke Improvement District No. 1998-1 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-143 N.C.
E. RECEIVE & FILE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
Action: Received and filed the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
F. ACCEPT PHASE I OF THE RESERVOIR INSPECTION AND
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REHABILITATION (WMY01) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO
RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY
RECORDER
Recommendation: Accept Phase I of the Reservoir Inspection and Rehabilitation Project performed by DN Tanks of El Cajon, California as complete and authorize and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s office.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Acting Water Department Director, (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
Action: Accepted Phase I of the Reservoir Inspection and Rehabilitation Project performed by DN Tanks of El Cajon, California as complete and authorized and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s office.
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF
VALLEJO FOR THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PARTNERSHIP AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Approving a Funding Agreement between the Solano Transportation Authority and the City of Vallejo for the Housing Element Update Partnership and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same at a cost of $264,074.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Interim Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-144 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH LAND LOGISTICS, INC. TO AUGMENT PLANNING STAFF TO PROCESS THE SOLANO 360 SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Land Logistics, Inc. to Augment Planning Staff to Process the Solano 360 Specific Plan Amendment Application in the amount of $69,600 for planning consulting services to process Solano County’s proposed amendment to the Solano 360 Specific Plan.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Interim Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-145 N.C.
I. AB 1600 ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting, filing and making the findings identified in the attached AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-146 N.C.
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J. ADOPT RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO INCUMBENT IN THE POSITION OF
CITY MANAGER OR IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CITY MANAGER, THE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR ACTING CITY MANAGER, AUTHORITY TO
MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF DISABILITY UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21156
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution delegating signing authority to the incumbent City Manager or in the absence of the City Manager, to the Interim City Manager or Acting City Manager, to approve Industrial Disability Retirements through CalPERS.
Contact: Mark Love (707) 648-4852
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-147 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE NORTH MARE ISLAND EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the Nimitz Group, LLC for North Mare Island.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Interim Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Paul Kelley, Special Advisor to City Manager, Economic Development Manager, (707) 648-4109
[email protected]
Erin Hanford, Economic Development Program Manager, (707) 648-5406 [email protected]
Interim Assistant City Manager Hayes provided introductory comments. Special Advisor to the City Manager, Economic Development Manager Kelley reviewed the history of negotiations with Nimitz, explained the reasons for the extension, and identified key remaining terms. Economic Development Program Manager Hanford provided a progress report to date and concluded by outlining next steps. Interim Assistant City Manager Hayes provide closing comments.
Tom D’Alesandro (Southern Land Company) provided comments.
Speakers: Andrea Source and Robert Brekke.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the 6th Amendment to the ENA with Nimitz Group, LLC for North Mare Island.
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the 6th Amendment to the ENA with Nimitz Group, LLC for North Mare Island extending the term by an additional 90 days through March 31, 2022 and to return to Council for any further extensions (Noes: Verder-Aliga and Miessner).
B. RATIFY THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO
AND THE CONFIDENTIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL, AND
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (CAMP)
Recommendation: Ratify the Tentative Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the Confidential, Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Association of Vallejo (CAMP), with final MOU language to be brought before the City Council at a later date.
Contact: Mark Love, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Love provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Speakers: Anne Carr, Stephen Hallett and Melissa Swift.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried to adopt Resolution No. 21-151 N.C., a resolution ratifying the Tentative Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the Confidential, Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Association of Vallejo (CAMP), with final MOU language to be brought before the City Council at a later date (Noes – Arriola).
C. RATIFY THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO
AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1245 (IBEW)
Recommendation: Ratify the Tentative Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), with final MOU language to be brought before the City Council at a later date.
Contact: Mark Love, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Love provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Anne Carr.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 21-152 N.C., a resolution ratifying the Tentative Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW), with final MOU language to be brought before the City Council at a later date.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REVISING THE UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION, LEAVE, AND BENEFITS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution revising compensation and benefits for Unrepresented Executive Management Employees.
Contact: Mark Love, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Love provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Ken Szutu and Anne Carr.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 21-149 N.C., a resolution revising compensation and benefits for Unrepresented Executive Management Employees.
The meeting recessed at 9:51 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 10:03 p.m.
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. UPDATE ON BUSINESS LICENSE POLICY WITH RESPECT TO
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
Recommendation: Informational item only. No staff report is associated with this item or action required.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Mayor McConnell and Councilmember Dew recused themselves on this item due to conflicts of interest related to real property and ownership of commercial and residential rental properties and left the dais and the Council Chamber.
Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga resumed residing over the meeting.
Finance Director Nayar provided an overview of Business License Municipal Code Chapter 5.04, reviewed the business license application process, discussed revenue trends in Vallejo and with neighboring cities, provided a status on the business license renewal and concluded with information on the commercial property rental business license policy.
Staff and Ian Davis (HdL) responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Stephen Hallett.
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Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
Mayor McConnell and Councilmember Dew resumed their seats at the dais.
B. WATER DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Recommendation: To receive and consider the information in the presentation.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Department Director, (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
Action: This item was rescheduled to the January 11, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Malone acknowledged Human Resources Director Love, IBEW and CAMP bargaining units for their efforts in reaching tentative agreements, provided the Council with an update on plans for Council goal setting efforts and reminded the Council and the public that City Hall would be closed December 26 through January 2.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: HelenMarie Gordon, Stephen Hallett, Anne Carr, Chris Platzer, and Ken Szutu.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
CONSENT CALENDAR 10.B.
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
SUBJECT: WAIVE READING AND AUTHORIZE INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
RECOMMENDATION
Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this Agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
FISCAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
None
CONTACT
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
CONSENT CALENDAR 10.C.
DATE: January 11, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kyle D. Long, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT - WESTNET INC.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Equipment Purchase Agreement with WestNet Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,331,000 and to purchase various Motorola equipment and programming support from current vendors for a total project amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Department, like most professional fire agencies, uses a tone alert system to notify firefighters when they are being dispatched to an emergency call. This system will turn on lights in all rooms and common areas, and makes an increasing sound to alert and/or wake up staff at all hours of the day to ensure swift response.
The current tone alert system is severely antiquated, with all stations having major parts of the system taped together. Due to its age, there are no vendors that know how to repair the system, and there are no replacement parts available.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
City Council approved the purchase of a tone alert system for the Fire Department with ARPA funds on September 28, 2021. At that time, Council approved $2,000,000 for the project, based on estimated costs from neighboring agencies and the current status of the station infrastructure.
Vallejo Municipal Code Section 3.20.090 (A)(7) authorizes the purchase through cooperative purchasing agreements when the procurement of the other agency substantially complies with the City's procurement process. Staff's comparison of the City's and HGACBuy's procurement processes supports the finding that they are substantially similar. HGACBuy published an RFP for 911 Equipment & Emergency Notification Software and Services on December 4, 2019 for a contract through June 30, 2022.
Department staff contacted the two major vendors providing tone alert systems to fire agencies in the Bay Area that are of similar size and age to the department and are compatible with our current communication system. Of those, staff found that Westnet Inc. met the needs of the department and was the lowest priced.
Further, staff concluded that the HGACBuy Cooperative obtains lower prices than those the City would obtain through its own competitive bidding.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project was approved by City Council using ARPA funds. There will be no impact to the General Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
Date: January 11, 2022
Subject: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT - WESTNET INC.
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.
ATTACHMENTS
1. WestNet - City of Vallejo Purchase and Service Agreement_Final draft_12.20.21_KJ-Stamped
CONTACT
Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer
[email protected]
Vallejo Fire Department
Statement Of Work For First-In Alerting System
and Platform Installation, Spares, RAAM Software
and 5 Year Maintenance
Westnet, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(800) 807-1700
www.FirstInAlerting.com
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PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this project is for the providing and installing of Westnet First-In® Fire Station Alerting System (System). The parties to this project are: Westnet, Inc. (West net or “Contractor”) as the provider, installer, and implementer of the system and Vallejo Fire Department, as the “Client”, or “Customer.” Vallejo Fire Department will be referred to as the “City.”
Westnet will provide and install a First-In Alerting Platform a nd Fire Station Alerting for the Vallejo Fire Stations 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 and Dispatch.
Upon receipt of a properly formatted alert from the Client's CA D, the System will utilize the Client's network and radio system to activate the Westnet Systems in the Client Fire Stations. Depending upon Station relays and interfaces, the various First-In Smart Station Units (Units ) and/or other non-Smart Station units, if implemented (i.e. Client's public address system, traffic light s, stove, etc.) will emit an audible and/or visual indication of an incoming alert from Dispatch.
EXHIBITS:
The Exhibits listed below are incorporated into and made a part of the Contract. In interpreting these Exhibits any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which they are listed.
Exhibit A Delivery and Insta llation Verification Forms Exhibit B Warranty
Exhibit C Contract Price and Deliverables
Exhibit D Payment Schedule
Exhibit E Acceptance Test Plan
Exhibit F Final System Acceptance Certificate
Exhibit G Maintenance and Support Statement of Work
Exhibit H Insurance Requirements
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
The estimated project timeline starts upon Westnet’s acceptance of the Customer’s purchase order which includes by reference this Statement of Work (“SOW”). The timel ine for completion is ninety (90) days from the later of the accepted Purchase Order or Westnet’s receipt o f all programming information necessary to deliver the System. Factors that may expedite or delay this sch edule include: each party completing their respective tasks, the technical assistance or items provided by Client third parties (i.e. CAD vendor) and successful completion of a project milestone.
Customer acknowledges that the system to be provided is highly customized and the result of significant resources in the design, manufacturing, programming, and shippi ng processes. Should Customer, after authorizing Westnet to proceed with this project, decide to cancel the project, the Customer will remain liable for all special engineering services, project coordination charges, licensed software, computers, and the cost of any Smart Station equipment alr eady designed or programmed a s of the time of the cancellation, without regard to whether that equipment was already shipped or delivered.
CHANGE ORDERS:
No changes to this SOW that result in additional charges will b e implemented without an approved written Change Order executed by both parties.
WESTNET TO PROVIDE:
1. The Deliverables as listed in Exhibit C.
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2. Installation of the Deliverables, which includes installatio n and testing of the new station cabling.
3. Participation in on-site acc eptance testing as listed in Exhibit E.
4. A Westnet Representative at the conclusion of the installati on to certify the installation and provide operator training. Operating training will take place during a single mobilization at the conclusion of station installation and consis t of one (1) class per fire stat ion.
5. Project management and coordination with Customer technical staff on system configuration.
6. A one (1) year warranty per E xhibit B. The warranty and tech nical support period commence upon completion of the Acceptance Testing Plan.
7. As-built drawings depicting t he Westnet equipment in the fire station(s).
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE:
1. Bonding information for the complete project, as well as fin ancial information and, if deemed necessary, payment bond in favor of Westnet.
2. Complete and return to West net all RFI documents and provide written approval of a completed Voice Track Configuration Sheet thirty (30) days prior to scheduled equipment shipment. Project completion is dependent upon the timely receipt of completed ZIRDs (Zone, Incident, Response, and District level announcements) and Pre-Alert Tones.
3. Prior to Westnet m obilization, a Westnet -approved VPN or IP connection for remote system adjustments, maintenance, troubleshooting and updates shall be verified at each station where installation is to be completed. It is estimated that the System will need one (1) additional IP address for maintenance purposes.
4. Removal or disposal of any existing equipment.
5. Rough-in of boxes and any c onduit required by the electrical code or Customer.
6. Confirmation that all rough-in is complete prior to scheduling installation of the System.
7. Existing amplifier or speake r troubleshooting, repair or replacement.
8. Any interfaces in Dispatch (i. e. CAD or radio console) or licenses to other dispatcher centers.
9. Locked storage for the equipment. The Customer will bear the risk of loss on the equipment once it has been delivered to the Customer or has been permanently affi xed to the fire station. The Customer’s Project Manager will inspect the equipment as each Station’s equipment is delivered and will execute the Delivery Verification Form in Exhibit A-1.
10. All antivirus and operating system updates for any Dispatch or station computers supplied for or used in this project. The Customer will need to schedule the updates with Westnet in order to minimize system interruption. Customer will be responsible for all ongoing virus and operating system updates.
11. Provide a minimum of five (5 ) business day notice to the We stnet Project Manager or Westnet’s Installation Company should the Customer need to postpone the scheduled installation or any project- related visits. Remobilization charges may apply if the Custome r has not provided all items listed in this Statement of Work prior to the scheduled installation and if Westnet is unable to reasonably continue work at another Customer location.
12. One (1) unused electrical wall outlet for each UPS, Applian ce and Systems Interface Unit, flat panel display, Server, and Messenger. Westnet highly recommends using wall outlets that are part of the generator back-up supplied power system.
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13. Adequate space to install the System. If the Customer desires the System to be installed in a rack, a First-In Rack Mount Kit and other accessories will be required. The Master Control Unit (MCU), Power Module and UPS must not be more than six (6) feet from the fire station radio(s), the network switch and a 110-volt outlet.
14. Provide the radio equipment necessary for integration. The installed radio equipment includes, but is not limited to, a properly operating radio, installed outside a ntenna and feedline, and a lightening arrestor with a five-ohm earth ground circuit connected to the radio antenna lightening suppressing circuit. The radio must produce an acceptable level of signalin g, as well as an acceptable level of Dispatch voice audio. An acceptable level of signaling shall be a fixed line level output of 500 millivolts peak-to-peak of Dispatch audio and alerting data (e.g. DTMF, P25, Digital, 2-tone sequential, etc.).
15. Access for Westnet to insta ll, at its discretion, a Westnet -owned Performance Monitoring Computer in Dispatch. The computer is used to administer technical suppo rt and maintenance services. The computer will be returned to Westnet at the conclusion of the warranty and/or maintenance period.
16. Technical assistance on integration with the Customer equip ment to be integrated with the alerting system and associated with fire station alerting (e.g. radio, network equipment).
17. If permits are required, the Customer will provide electron ic drawings of the station. These drawings must be capable of being edited and used for the permit process . Unless otherwise listed as a Deliverable, a separate fee will be assessed for permit fees and related time and expenses.
18. The supply or install of any conduit work, power receptacle s, shunt trip circuit breakers, coils for the kitchen appliances, gas solenoid, power contactors, any wiring in excess of 24-volts, bond fees, or any other work and/or materials not specifically included or listed herein
19. A Client provided analog paging port to the station’s phone switch which will interface with the Telephone Interface Module to provide in-house/intercom paging over the newly installed System speakers. If the station has Vo IP telephone system, the Client shall provide an analog telephone adapter (ATA) that will include Caller Party Control and assign an extension for in-house paging.
20. The Appliance and Systems Int erface Unit (SS-SAIU-10) will only control a gas solenoid valve rated
1.51 amps 24V AC. The Westnet t ested and accepted natural gas v alve is the ASCO Red Hat Normally Closed gas valve.
Normally closed means that the valve will flow gas when the 24VAC power is applied to the gas valve control coil. When the fire station is in an alerted mode, the SS-SAIU-10 removes the 24 VAC power from the gas control coil and the gas valve closes shutting off the flow of natural gas to the appliances.
The SS-SAIU-10 requires a 120V recep tacle located in accessible area and is to be installed by a licensed electrician. The approved ASCO Red Hat valves are as follows: 8215B060, 821 5B050 or 8215G030. This valve must be furnished and installed by others. They a re not to be mounted outside as they are not rated as weatherproof. The solenoid must be installed in a ventilated area and by a licensed plumber. Each additional electrical appliance(s) and/or fixture(s), to be controlled by the SS-SAIU-10, requires a Client provided, 50 Amp (Minimum), 600V, 24VAC Coil, continuous-duty contactor to be installed by a licensed electrician. The SS-SAIU-10 must be installed on a dedicated circuit (supplied and installed by others).
Appliances utilizing the SS-SAIU- 10 must utilize an electric pi lot ignitor. If the stove has an automatic ignitor, Westnet recommends having an electrician ins tall a power contactor (relay) in the AC power line to the stove as well as the gas valve. The Appliance Controller would then control two outputs, one for the gas and the second output to control the stove’s AC power. The relay for the AC power should have a coil control voltage rating of 24 V AC.
21. Provide Westnet with any other support to ensure successful installation and integration of the alerting Systems.
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DEPENDENCIES AND ASSUMPTIONS:
1. The Customer will obtain any required installation approval of the Historical Society or other agencies having jurisdiction over installing/relocating equipment in the Fire Stations. The Customer agrees to pay the permit fees if any.
2. The number of contact closures in a Control Remote will not exceed eight (8). Stations requiring more zones or contact closures will require an additional Control Remote. There is no physical limit to the number of Control Remotes that can be installed in a station. W estnet will not do any high-voltage wiring.
3. Alerting Equipment Tone, Voi ce or Programming Changes: Any c hanges in the wording or tones of the voice announcements or reprogramming to any units once the Customer had signed the System Configuration Form may be billable to the Customer.
4. If during the installation process, Westnet suspects or enco unters asbestos or other hazards, Westnet will inform the Customer. Westnet will use best efforts to utilize alternate installation methods but will not drill any holes or disturb the asbestos in the related area . Westnet shall have no liability to the Customer, its employees or to any other persons for any asbesto s related claims, including, without limitation, removal or cleanup costs, loss of use, lost profits or personal injury or property damages.
5. Westnet will use best efforts to conceal all wiring. However, due to station construction or other installation limitations (i.e. the possibility of asbestos, inaccessibility), certain cables and raceway may need to be surface-mounted or devices relocated to a more practical location. Westnet understands that the term “optimal” is subjective. Although Westnet will attempt to place the equipment in the Customer’s desired locations, Westnet reserves the right to place the equipment in the safest and most beneficial location for system performance
6. Any issue affecting the insta llation such as corrections or repairs, discrepancies among Customer personnel regarding the placement, mounting methods or other installation matters, must be resolved within twenty-four (24) hours wh ile Westnet personnel is on-sit e. If such resolution does not occur, Westnet may bill the Customer and customer agrees to pay for an y standby time until such discrepancy is resolved.
EXCLUSIONS:
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following items are e xcluded from the goods and services to be provided by Westnet:
1. Any equipment not listed in t he Contract Deliverables Schedule (Exhibit C), including, but not limited to, access doors and hatches.
2. Spare/loaner equipment unless an on-site warranty is purchased.
3. Westnet does not warranty equi pment provided under this Stat ement of Work should a party other than Westnet or Westnet’s insta llation subcontractor or Westnet trained installer install or integrate any non-Westnet equipment into t he alerting or dispatch systems . An exception to this is the CAD interface and Customer’s radio system.
4. Westnet and/or any Westnet -supplied equipment will not make a recommendation as to which apparatus or personnel assigned to an emergency call. Rather, Dispatch personnel, the CAD and/or any other Customer mechanism are responsible for equipment and personnel assignment.
5. The Customer will be notified of any non-functioning Custome r equipment. Westnet's proposal does
not include repair or replacement of any Customer-owned systems . If a station’s public address,
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6. Westnet's pricing does not i nclude any new circuits, breakers or upgrades to the electrical system or wiring to the emergency panel or generator.
7. Aesthetic restoration of ins tallation areas (e.g. color/text ure matching), of ceilings, walls, or conduit runs, beyond what Westnet determines is commercially viable.
8. Taxes and Permit Fees: Unless specifically included in Exhib it C, the Contract Price excludes federal, state, or local sales, use, or other taxes (other than federal, state, and local taxes based on Westnet's income or net worth), all of which will be paid by Customer exc ept as exempt by law. Any increases in any tax rate as listed in the Contract shall be reimbursed by the Customer.
9. The Customer agrees to pay or reimburse Westnet plus overhead for all permit fees, fees by others, time expended in drafting and submittal of permits, and related expenses unless specifically listed and at the amount in Exhibit C. If permits are required, Customer a grees to pay for permit fees (plus overhead or carrying costs), permitting costs, permit expeditin g fees, as well as additional project management fees.
In witness whereof, the parties hereby agree to this Statement of Work on the dates set forth below.
W E S T N E T : C U S T O M E R :
WESTNET, INC. VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT
By: ____________________________ By: _________________________ _____
Name: _________________________ Name: ________________________ ____
Title: __________________________ Title: _____________________ ________
Date: __________________________ Date: _______________________ ______
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DELIVERY VERIFICATION FORM*
First-In Fire Station Alerting Equipment
The signature below serves as verification that the boxes with equipment listed for Station ______ in Exhibit C were delivered with no apparent damage.
____________________________________ _________________ C u s t o m e r R e p r e s e n t a t i v e D a t e
____________________________________
Printed Name & Title
(For partial deliveries, the following form shall be used.)
The signature below serves as verification that the following boxes with equipment listed for Station ______ in Exhibit C were delivered with apparent damage:
1. _______________________ 3. _______________________
2. _______________________ 4. _______________________
____________________________________ _________________ C u s t o m e r R e p r e s e n t a t i v e D a t e
____________________________________
Printed Name & Title
* Print and execute one copy of this form for each station.
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INSTALLATION VERIFICATION FORM*
The signature below serves as verification that the Fire Station Alerting Equipment enumerated in Exhibit C, plus or minus the following mutually agreed upon changes, has been installed in a commercially reasonable manner and functions properly in the System Test Mode. Any punch-list items will be resolved prior to final System Acceptance.