VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 24, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 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: City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb and Deputy City Clerk Joya
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported Council provided direction to its real property negotiators with respect to Closed Session Item 3A and that there was no reportable action for Item 3B.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: Presentations were made by Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and Councilmember Arriola
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2022 AS
PHILIPPINE CULTURAL MONTH
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES ON MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 30, 2022
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Christopher Beck Parson, David Haldane and Melissa Swift.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Maricruz Octaviano Luareles, Kelly Farias, Decontee Moses, Amaya Wooding and Calyn Kelley (Item C) David Haldane and Ruscal Cayangyang (Item P)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt the Agenda as revised reordering the Action Calendar making Item 9C as the first item with all other items to follow in the order as they appeared on the Agenda, approval of the DocuSign Envelope ID: C95EEE50-7014-4DB0-A347-4FAB7B2ECE9B Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 8P making it Item 8.1 and the following recusals due to Conflicts of Interests: 1) recusal of Mayor McConnell and Councilmember Brown from item 8C due to a business relationship and economic matter, 2) the recusal of Vice-Mayor Verder-Aliga and Councilmember Dew from Item 8K related to owning property within the Northeast Quadrant LMD, and 3) the recusal of Councilmember Loera-Diaz from Item 8L related to owning property within the Greenmont/Seaport LMD 1911 Act.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special meeting of May 3 and the special and regular meetings of May 10, 2022
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
Action: Approved Minutes
B. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 7.68 OF THE VALLEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING
Recommendation: Adopt 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]
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1863 N.C.(2d) (Abstained Due to Conflicts of Interest – McConnell and Brown)
D. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 OF THE VALLEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIREWORKS
Recommendation: Adopt 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: C95EEE50-7014-4DB0-A347-4FAB7B2ECE9B Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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[email protected]
Action: Adopted Ordinance 1864 N.C.(2d)
E. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: March 2022
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period from March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Ratified payment of claims for period of March 1-31, 2022
F. ADOPTION OF STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FY 2022-2023 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the (1) annual Statement of Investment Policy (Attachment 2) and (2) delegation of investment authority to the City Finance Director, serving as City Treasurer, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-081 N.C.
G. FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CITY OF VALLEJO GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Appropriations Limit at $167,991,471 for the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director. 707-648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-082 N.C.
H. CITY TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF 03/31/2022
Recommendation: Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022
I. CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF
TWO CITY COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS
Recommendation: Consider and adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to display the Juneteenth and Pride City commemorative flags at city facilities for the dates specified.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
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Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-083 N.C.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR URBAN GREENING PROGRAM
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Transportation Program Superintendent to submit an application for Urban Greening grant funds to the California Natural Resources Agency for construction of the Vallejo Bluff Trail in the amount of $7,140,000.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-3401 [email protected]
Mark Helmbrecht, Transportation Program Superintendent (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-084 N.C.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EXISTING 1972 ACT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 14, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report and declaring the intent to levy and collect assessments for the twelve Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 and setting a Public Hearing on this matter for June 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Jason Lacey, Landscape Maintenance Manager (707) 553-7219 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-085 N.C.(Abstained Due to Conflicts of Interest – Dew and Verder-Aliga)
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WITHIN EXISTING LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FORMED PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer's Report declaring the intent to levy assessments for 14 Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 and setting a Public Hearing on this matter for June 14, 2022 at 7:00pm.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Work Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Jason Lacey, Landscape Maintenance Manager (707) 553-7219 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-086 N.C. (Abstained Due to Conflict of Interest – Loera-Diaz)
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M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ASSESSMENT
ON PROPERTIES IN THE HIDDENBROOKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 14, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report and declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for the Hiddenbrooke Maintenance District (HMD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 and setting a Public Hearing on this matter for June 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Jason Lacey, Landscape Maintenance Manager (707) 553-7219 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-087 N.C.
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE VALLEJO CITY-FLEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROJECT (PW9438) TO PRO-CAL LIGHTING, INC.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving project plans and specifications for the Vallejo City-Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Project (PW9438) and authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract in the amount of $118,477.03, to Pro-Cal Lighting, Inc., of Vista, California, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Contact: Melissa L. Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-088 N.C.
O. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CAPITOL STREET, DELWOOD STREET,
SAUNDERS DRIVE AND WILSHIRE AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (PW9738)
Recommendation: Accept the Capitol Street, Delwood Street, Saunders Drive and Wilshire Avenue Rehabilitation Project (PW9738) performed by Team Ghilotti, Inc., of Petaluma, California as complete and authorize and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder's Office.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Action: Accepted the Capitol Street, Delwood Street, Saunders Drive and Wilshire Avenue Rehabilitation Project (PW9738) performed by Team Ghilotti, Inc., of Petaluma, California as complete and authorized and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder's Office.
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELOCATION
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Project budget to allocate General Fund fund balance in the amount of DocuSign Envelope ID: C95EEE50-7014-4DB0-A347-4FAB7B2ECE9B Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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$500,000 to project PW9818 PD Building for a relocation feasibility study.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, 707-648-4085 [email protected]
Action: Item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of the Mayor.
Speakers: David Haldane and Ruscal Cayangyang
Action: Following discussion it was moved by Councilmember Arriola and carried to adopt Resolution No. 22-089 N.C. (Noes: Arriola and McConnell)
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO GENERALLY SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AMENDING THE
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF CAP SOLANO JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution generally supporting the concept of amending the governance structure of Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Interim Assistant to the City Manager, (707) 649-3415 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-090 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation:
Hold Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and provide direction to staff on any changes and notice a continued public hearing and adoption for June 14, 2022. The following actions will be on the agenda for June 14, 2022:
1. Resolution Adopting the FY 2022-23 Budget for the City of Vallejo, as set forth in Attachment B.
2. Resolution Adopting the FY 2022-23 Positions and Salaries as set forth in Attachment C.
3. Resolution Approving the FY 2022-23 Blue Rock Springs Golf Course Fees and Charges Schedule, as set forth in Attachment D.
4. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Vehicles Scheduled and Funded for Replacement in FY 2022-23, as set forth in Attachment E.
5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase orders for the vendors and amounts for FY 2022-23, as set forth in Attachment F.
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Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director; (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
City Manager Malone provided introductory comments. Finance Director Nayar introduced Finance staff, provided background information, outlined the proposed revenues and expenditures, discussed the five-year forecast/fund balance, reviewed the proposed expenditures, FTE changes and trends and outlined the feedback received from the budget workshop.
Mayor McConnell opened the public hearing
Speakers: David Haldane, Melissa Swift, Alex Matias and Anne Carr
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Continued item to the June 14th, 2022 regular meeting.
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING/ACCEPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 THROUGH 2026-2027.
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing, take public input, provide direction and adopt a Resolution approving/accepting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027.
Contact: Melissa L. Tigbao, Public Works Director, (707) 648-4085 [email protected]
Public Works Director Tigbao introduced staff, reviewed the purpose of the CIP and General Plan Conformance Requirement, outlined the prioritization criteria for FY 22-23, provided a summary of the 5-Year CIP and concluded the presentation by providing a summary of new Public Works projects for FY 22-23, pavement conditions, street related projects, and projects to look forward to.
Water Director Schoenberger outlined the FY 20-21 Water CIP prioritization criteria, provided the Vallejo Pipe replacement vs. industry standard historical information, highlighted FY 22-23 CIP water projects, including by type, and concluded the presentation by providing an overall budget summary of Water CIP upgrades broken down the following major projected categories: Fund/Water Systems, Water Treatment, and Water Main.
Mayor McConnell opened the public hearing
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Speakers: David Haldane
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided Comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-091 N.C.
C. CONSIDER REQUEST TO RENAME A PORTION OF MARINA VISTA MEMORIAL PARK TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution renaming a portion of the Marina Vista Memorial Park to Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Interim Assistant to the City Manager, (707) 649- 3415
[email protected]
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Peterson introduced Angela Jones. Interim Assistant (a representative from the American Family Reunion Committee Member (AAFRC)) and proceeded with a presentation covering the following information: 1) a review of the City’s naming policy for City Facilities, 2) background of the initial renaming of the Park and recent request; and 3) map diagram showing the area for renaming consideration.
Ms. Jones (a representative from the American Family Reunion Committee Member (AAFRC)) addressed the Council regarding the renaming of the park.
Speakers: Jimmie Jackson
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-092 N.C.
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR - None
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Malone extended appreciation to Councilmember Loera-Diaz for providing an opportunity for the City to host a blood drive, announced the Finance Department secured $1.8 million through state programs for delinquent water bills,
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and reported that City staff will be participation at the Farmer’s Market on the last weekend of every month through the end of the year.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Nebb extended appreciation to the Neighborhood Law Program team and acknowledged their efforts.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None
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 10:08 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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ANGELINA JOYA
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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