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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
OCTOBER 25, 2022
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
B. PRESENTATION ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF SISTER
CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH JINCHEON, SOUTH KOREA FROM VALLEJO
DELEGATION
C. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF FILIPINO- AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, OCTOBER 2022
D. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ARTS
AND HUMANITIES MONTH
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 signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers 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 signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers 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 special and regular meetings of October 11, 2022
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
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, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: AUGUST 2022
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. CITY TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MARE ISLAND CONVERSION FUND #106 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE NAVY GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,290.420.81 TO PAY FOR
EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ONGOING MARE ISLAND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION PROJECT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Approve the Resolution to amend the Mare Island Conversion Fund #106 Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Budget to appropriate Navy grant funds in the amount of $1,290,420.81 to pay for expenditures associated with the ongoing Mare Island Environmental Remediation Project.
Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET TO
INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BY $29,623
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget to increase the revenue and expenditure budgets by $29,623.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BUDGET TO DECREASE
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BY $47,671 (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Budget to decrease the revenue and expenditure budgets by $47,671.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSITION 47 FUNDING, AND PROVIDE NOTICE TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,611
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept the Proposition 47 award in the amount of $999,611
2. Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to recognize grant revenue in the amount of $999,611 and appropriate expenditures of $999,611 during the funding time period.
Contact: Shawny K. Williams, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 MARINA FUND (#415) BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000
FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS DIVISION OF BOATING AND
WATERWAYS SURRENDERED AND ABANDONED VESSEL EXCHANGE
GRANT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2022-23 Marina Fund (#415) budget to recognize revenue in the amount of $150,000 from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange grant and appropriate funds.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, 707-648-4301 [email protected]
J. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2 AND
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, THE 2022 BUILDING STANDARDS CODE PARTS 1 THROUGH 12, AND THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND ADOPTING
LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS THERETO AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2 and California Code of Regulations TItle 24, the 2022 Building Standards Code Parts 1 through 12, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and adopting local administrative amendments thereto and finding the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Planning and Development Services Director (707) 648-4382
[email protected]
K. ADOPT REOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CPS HR CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
RECRUITING
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with CPS HR Consulting which provides recruitment assistance to the Human Resources Department. The amendment will increase compensation by $55,000 to an amount not to exceed $105,000.
Contact: Rachel Ferguson, (707) 649-4852
[email protected]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO USE PERMIT (UP) #20- 0008 FOR V-TOWN FARMS LOCATED AT 5184 SONOMA BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, AFTER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, EXISTING FACILITIES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Appeal (APP) #22-0001, overturning the Planning Commission denial and approving the amendments to Use Permit (UP) #20-0008, as conditioned for V-Town Farms at 5184 Sonoma Boulevard, Suite 300.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4382
[email protected]
M. ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2022 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT AND GIVING NOTICE OF
INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUND #146 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting a one-year California Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant awarding totaling $150,000.
2. As the first in a two-step process, accept notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Office of Traffic Safety Fund #146 budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $150,000.
Contact: Shawny K. Williams, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF
THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PLAN FOR
THE 2021 PLHA FUNDING ALLOCATION, AND APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-2023 PLHA FIVE YEAR PLAN
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit:
(1) a grant application to, and receive funds from, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2021 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program, including the 2021 PLHA funding allocation for Vallejo in the amount of $864,418; and (2) an amendment to the 2019-2023 PLHA Plan to State HCD, in order to provide additional funding to the Homeless Navigation Center Project.
Contact: Mike Malone, City Manager, (707) 648-4308
[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 signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers 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 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
BEAUTIFICATION AND HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSIONS, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND THE PARTICIPATORY
BUDGETING STEERING COMMITTEE (PBSC)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
1. An appointment to the Beautification Commission - 1 vacancy
2. An appointment to the Design Review Board - 1 vacancy
3. An appointment to the Housing & Community Development Commission - 1 vacancy
4. Appointments to the PBSC - 3 member and 3 alternate vacancies Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[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 signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers 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. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY UPDATE
Recommendation: Informational item only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Michael Nimon, Special Advisor to City Manager/Economic Development Director (707) 649-5452
[email protected]
B. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTIONS: 1) RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDING DEPLOYMENT OF THE MAV TECHNOLOGY AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAV POLICY; 2) RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDING AGAINST DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLOCK GUNSHOT
DETECTION SYSTEM; AND 3) RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL MODIFY THE MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE
SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD AND POSSIBLY PROVIDE
DIRECTION AS TO FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS RELATING THERETO
Recommendation: Present the City Council with the 3 resolutions recommended by the Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) and provide any direction desired for future agenda items to be scheduled.
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-5200 [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 signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers 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: Thursday, October 20, 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 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Dated: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk