Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner
Absent: Mayor McConnell
Staff present: City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner announced there was no reportable action with respect to Closed Session Item 3A.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Actions: Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and Councilmember Dew presentation proclamations and Councilmembers Arriola, Loera-Diaz and Miessner presented Certificates of Appreciation. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation for Item 5C will be rescheduled to a future meeting.
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION AND RECOGNITION OF EXTRA
MILE DAY RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING VALLEJO
SYMPHONY'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY
C. PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION RECOGNIZING
DAVIN HARRISON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VALLEJO
COMMUNITY
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Greg M. and Chris.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Councilmember Miessner and carried unanimously by members present, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar (Absent – Mayor McConnell).
A. 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]
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.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND#146 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Office of Traffic Safety Fund#146 budget to recognize revenue in the amount of $150,000 and appropriate expenditures of $150,000.
Contact: Shawny K. Williams, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-186 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. RECEIVE CITY OF VALLEJO CITYWIDE BROADBAND AND DIGITAL
EQUITY RFP ANALYSIS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMART FIBER NETWORKS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.
Recommendation:
1. Receive CTC Technology & Energy analysis and recommendations regarding the City of Vallejo Citywide Broadband and Digital Equity Request for Proposals (RFP) and provide directions to the staff.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Smart Fiber Networks, Inc. to operate the City's fiber network and service retail and residential customers within the City. The contract amount is not to exceed DocuSign Envelope ID: CCB7CB5E-95B3-4F60-91FA-F2B9DA6ED698 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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$300,000 for the span of the contract.
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-4468 [email protected]
Chief Innovation Officer/IT Director Ashraf reviewed the history of Vallejo-Net and what this project is attempting to accomplish, outlined the components requested in the RFP, shared the results and Smart Fiber Network ISP contract details, and concluded the presentation with next steps and recommendations.
Speakers: Chris Platzer.
Staff responded to the speaker’s comments and Councilmember questions.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Miessner and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 22-187 N.C. (Absent- Mayor McConnell).
B. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF REGARDING STRATEGIES CURRENTLY
BEING CONSIDERED TO ADDRESS ABANDONED/UNLICENSED
VEHICLES, DUMPING AND TRASH REMOVAL AND ASSOCIATED OTHER
CONDITIONS AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION RELATING TO SAME
Recommendation: Receive report on strategies currently being considered to address abandoned, unlicensed and/or inoperative vehicles, dumping and trash removal and associated other conditions and provide direction relating to same.
Contact: Veronica Nebb, City Attorney: [email protected] Hampton Jackson, Deputy City Attorney: [email protected]
City Attorney Nebb provided introductory comments.
Deputy City Attorney Jackson provided background and statistical information related to the number of abandoned vehicle and illegal dumping reports, discussed strategies for addressing proactive programs, provided information on addressing encampments and cleanup efforts, and outlined next steps.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Richard H., Anne Carr, Chris, and Andrea Sorce,
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment and direction to staff in support of the Rotating Proactive Cleanup Program as presented, City Sections, two strategies for expanding citation and towing authority, tow contract enhancements, maintenance crews staffing to include additional staffing with financial costs, partner with the Beautification Commission to promote additional Neighborhood Cleanup Days, collaboration with Recology to include an educational outreach component with information DocuSign Envelope ID: CCB7CB5E-95B3-4F60-91FA-F2B9DA6ED698 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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about waste removal options available to customers, upgrade of cameras relating to dumping and exploring the possibility of using an outside company to monitor cameras, developing community collaboration programs related to illegal dumping and placement of a dumpster near an encampment area as a pilot project. Based on Council’s direction, staff will return to the Council with additional information for those strategies requiring further Council action such as budget support, ordinance amendments or RFP authorization.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND ANY
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1937 BROADWAY STREET IN VALLEJO,
CALIFORNIA (APN 0052-040-320)
Recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement, license agreement, and any and all other documents relating to the purchase of real property at 1937 Broadway Street in Vallejo, California (APN 0052-040-320)
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Councilmember Brown recused himself due to a conflict of interest related to owning a business directly across the street from 1937 Broadway Street and left the dais and Council Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a project overview of the Navigation Center, outlined the project timeline, described the property and terms of the purchase price, summarized the budget for the project, and concluded with next steps.
Speakers: Anne Carr.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Miessner and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 22-188 N.C. (Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest – Brown; Absent – Mayor McConnell).
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Anne Carr.
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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 11:48 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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