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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
MAY 10, 2022
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom.
City Hall and the Council Chambers will be open to members of the public 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. CITIZEN AWARD & SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO TWO LOCAL HEROES
FOR THEIR LIFE SAVING EFFORTS
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the joint special meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission of April 18 and the special and regular meetings of April 26, 2022
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
B. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR
ADOPTION OR 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. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET BY ALLOCATING
$1,000,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PW9819 NORTH MARE
ISLAND BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT FUND
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project budget to allocate General Fund balance in the amount of $1,000,000 to PW9819 North Mare Island Building Demolition.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, 707-648-4085 [email protected]
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BUDGET FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND JFK LIBRARY RELOCATION
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Recommendation: Receive the Notice of Intent to amend the Capital Improvement Project budget to allocate $500,000 from the General Fund to Project PW9818 to cover the costs of the feasibility study requested by the City Council.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, 707-648-4085 [email protected]
E. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2022 AS "OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH"
Recommendation: At the request of Carquinez Village, issue a proclamation recognizing May 2022 as "Older Americans Month"
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
F. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING 45 YEARS OF THE
FLORENCE DOUGLAS CENTER
Recommendation: At the request of Center Director Peter Wilson, issue a proclamation commemorating 45 years of the Florence Douglas Center Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
G. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING WEEK OF MAY 15 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS APPRECIATION WEEK"
Recommendation: At the request of Public Works Director Tigbao, issue a proclamation declaring the week of May 15 as "National Public Works Appreciation Week"
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
H. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NURSES MONTH - MAY 2022
Recommendation: At the request of Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Public Affairs Director Shiyama Clunie, issue a proclamation recognizing National Nurses Month - May 2022
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
9. 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. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC FORENSICS AND ANALYTICS, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2022 VALLEJO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $245,000 AND
ALLOCATING $155,000 TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECTS RECOMMENDED
BY THE PLAN
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Economics, Forensics & Analytics, Inc. (EFA) for development of the Economic Development Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $245,000 and allocate $155,000 to implement the projects recommended by the plan.
Contact: Emi Thériault, Economic Development Program Manager (707) 649- 5454
[email protected]
Paul Kelley, Special Advisor to City Manager - Economic Development Manager (7070 648-4109
[email protected]
Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163
[email protected]
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FIREWORKS
Recommendation: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Vallejo Municipal Code by Repealing and Replacing Chapter 12.28 Relating to Fireworks.
Contact: Vincent Sproete, Fire Prevention Manager (707) 648-4566 [email protected]
C. PUBLIC HEARING OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF
REQUEST TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR USE
PERMIT #20-0008 AUTHORIZING V-TOWN FARMS TO OPERATE A
RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 5184 SONOMA
BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
Recommendation: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a Resolution denying Appeal (APP) #22-0001, and uphold the Planning Commission denial of a request to amend Major Use Permit (UP) #20-0008 for V-Town Farms at 5184 Sonoma Boulevard, Suite 300.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
D. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.68 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE
PROHIBITION OF SMOKING
Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 7.68 of the Vallejo Municipal Code, Regulation of Smoking in Public Places and Work Places, to prohibit smoking in and around multi-unit residences and other publically accessible places and to update outdated provisions of the Chapter to conform with State law.
Contact: Veronica Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545
[email protected]
10. 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. QUARTERLY COUNCIL UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICCES DEPARTMENT AND THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Recommendation: Item is for informational purpose only and no action is required. There is no staff report associated with this item.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Planning & Development Services Manager (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Paul Kelley, Special Advisory to City Manager/Economic Development Director (707) 649-5452
[email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. 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.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Wednesday, May 4, 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 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Dated: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk