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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
DECEMBER 13, 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
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 November 15, 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: SEPTEMBER 2022
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023 AND 2024
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of regular City Council meetings for 2023 and 2024.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TRIMBLE INC.
FOR WATER PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND FINDING SAME
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNINA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Trimble, Inc. for Pressure Regulating Station monitors and ongoing subscription fees and lease fees for new and existing monitoring equipment.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
F. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND FILING THE SB 165 ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2021-22
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to receive and file the annual reports 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, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING, FILING, AND MAKING THE FINDINGS
IDENTIFIED IN THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting, filing, and making the findings identified in the annual Development Impact Fee Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
H. APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AKIN
GUMP STRAUS HAUER & FELD, EXTENDING THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation:
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Akin Gump Straus Hauer & Feld (“Akin Gump”) for legislative affairs services, extending the term to December 31, 2023 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
I. ADOPT FOUR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS PURSUANT
TO THE MILLS ACT, CONSISTENT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION, FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 816 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 0056-152-200) (MILLS ACT #19-0001), 803 CAPITOL STREET (APN 0056-174-190) (MILLS ACT #22-0002), 705 GEORGIA STREET (APN 0056-204-010) (MILLS ACT #22- 0003), AND 828 GEORGIA STREET (APN 0056-205-150) (MILLS ACT #22-0004)
AND FINDING EACH OF THESE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15331
Recommendation: Adopt four resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements pursuant to the Mills Act, consistent with the recommendations of the Architectural Heritage and Landmarks Commission, for the properties located at 816 Alameda Street (APN 0056-152-200) (Mills Act #19-0001), 803 Capitol Street (APN 0056-174-190) (Mills Act #22-0002), 705 Georgia Street (APN 0056-204-010) (Mills Act #22- 0003), and 828 Georgia Street (APN 0056-205-150) (Mills Act #22-0004) and finding each of the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for Third-Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services with LWP Claims Solutions, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $760,319 during the proposed three-year agreement from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
Contact: Rachel Furgeson, Human Resoures Director
[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. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) NOTICE TO AMEND THE BUDGET
Recommendation:
1. Receive a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act and consider staff recommendations on the allocation of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
2. Give notice to amend the FY 2022-23 budget on behalf of the City.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
(707) 648-4301
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LEASE WITH THE YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION FOR 35 YEARS WITH FOUR 5-YEAR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 MARE ISLAND WAY, VALLEJO, CA 94590 (APNS 0055 170 040 AND 0055 170 410) AFTER FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a lease with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation for 35 years with four 5-year optional extensions for the property located at 285 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, California 94590 (APNs 0055 170 040 and 0055 170 410) after finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING NEW PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT-ENGINEERING
DIVISION FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution establishing new Public Works Department - Engineering Division fees and charges for FY 2022-2023 effective January 1, 2023.
Contact: Melissa L. Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 OF THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO COMPENSATION OF THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.52 of the Vallejo Municipal Code related to compensation of the Mayor and Council Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
E. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER LOERA-DIAZ TO ADD AN AGENDA
ITEM AT A FUTURE MEETING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN
ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS FROM SCHOOLS OR DAY CARE FACILITIES Recommendation: Consider Councilmember Loera-Diaz's request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting.
Contact: Councilmember Loera-Diaz
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
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14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Friday, December 9, 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 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022.
Dated: Friday, December 9, 2022
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk