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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 20, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
DECEMBER 20, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, Councilmembers Arriola, Brown, Dew, Loera-Diaz, and Miessner
Absent: None
Staff present: Assistant City Manager Davis, Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner reported Council provided direction to staff on Closed Session Items 3A and 3B.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS – None.
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Daniel Glaze, Daniel Boone, Jimmy Genn, Anna Bergman, Paul Winders, and Calvin Harrell.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the reordering of the Action Calendar making Item 9E the first item and all other items in the order as they appeared on the agenda.
A. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR DocuSign Envelope ID: 7E369FE9-297D-4AC4-A3B5-EC1E0A9D0EB4 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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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 full 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. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 DECLARING THE
RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-206 N.C.
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: OCTOBER 2022
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of October 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: Ratified the payment of claims for the period of October 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022
D. RECEIVE THE CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
AMEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 (STEP ONE OF TWO) Recommendation: Receive and file the City Manager's request and provide a Notice of Intent to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 in an anticipated increased amount of $1,315,850.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Received and filed the City Manager's request and provide a Notice of Intent to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 in an anticipated increased amount of $1,315,850.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDING
PROCESS AND CRITERIA
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Recommendation: Adopt the enclosed Resolution approving a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funding process and criteria.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-207 N.C.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
PROGRAM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) DRAFT ALLOCATION PLAN IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER $2,213,960 IN FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22 FUNDING FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the City's Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which will include the City's HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-208 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW AGREEMENT WITH BEAUCHAINE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC.
FOR HR CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$93,000.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Agreement with Beauchaine Consulting Group, LLC. for HR Consulting services in an amount not to exceed $93,000.
Contact: Rachel Ferguson, Human Resources Director
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-209 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GUTIERREZ/ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $288,000 PLUS CONTINGENCY FOR THE HOMELESS NAVIGATION
CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Gutierrez/Associates Architects for architectural design services in the amount of $288,000 plus contingency for the Homeless Navigation Center Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-210 N.C.
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I. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 OF THE VALLEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL
Recommendation: Adopt 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]
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1877 N.C. (2d)
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MID-YEAR SALARY PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 RELATING TO THE
COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a mid-year salary plan amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023 relating to the compensation of the Mayor and City Council.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-211 N.C.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 MARE ISLAND WAY, CONSISTING OF APNS 0055-170-400 AND 0055-170-410, NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE AND DECLARING THE SURPLUS PROPERTY "EXEMPT" PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(D)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution finding the City-owned property located at 285 Mare Island Way, consisting of APNS 0055-170-400 and 0055-170-410, no longer necessary for the City's use and declaring the surplus property "exempt" pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D)
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager
(707) 648-4163
[email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-212 N.C.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
TO APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) SECOND TRANCHE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TYPE I FIRE TRUCK FOR $875,000 AND A TYPE VI BRUSH TRUCK FOR $250,000 UTILIZING ARPA FUNDS Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution to amend the budget for the second tranche of the ARPA grant award of $12,863,868 from the Federal Government.
2. Adopt a Resolution to authorize the purchase of a Type I Fire Truck, not to exceed $875,000, and a Type VI Brush Truck, not to exceed $250,000, utilizing ARPA funds.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
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Action: (1) Adopted Resolution No. 22-213 N.C. and (2) adopted Resolution No. 22-214 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
Items under the Action Calendar were taken out of order with Item 9E heard first. All other items were heard in the order as they appeared on the agenda. The minutes reflect the items in the order as they appear on the agenda.
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HIDDENBROOKE ENTRY PARKWAY
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT/REHABILITATION PROJECTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,070,056 TO MCGUIRE AND HESTER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304(b)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the project drawings and specifications for the Hiddenbrooke Parkway Landscape Improvements / Rehabilitation Projects (PWL001 & PW9435) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $2,070,056 with McGuire and Hester of Alameda, California in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Assistant Public Works Director Sequeira provided introductory comments.
Landscape Maintenance Manager Lacey provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-215 N.C.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A NO-COST, "BETA TEST" CONTRACT WITH FLOCK AUDITORY
GUNSHOT DETECTION (RAVEN) TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT
Recommendation: The Police Chief is recommending the Vallejo City Council adopt a resolution accepting an offer by Flock Safety to "beta Test" 80-100 gunshot auditory detection devices throughout Vallejo areas adversely impacted by gun violence.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Police Chief (707) 648-5200
[email protected]
Interim Police Chief Ta provided introductory comments. Captain Ramsey discussed Flock Safety’s mission, provided an overview of the technology and addressed questions previously received from Councilmembers.
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Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) Vice Chair Sorce and Boardmember Bregenzer read a statement prepared by the SAB.
Speakers: Andrea Sorce, Jameelah Hanif, Phillip Balbuena, Paul Winders, and Chris Platzer.
Chief Ta addressed concerns raised by the speakers. Staff responded to additional Councilmember questions. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-216 N.C., a resolution accepting an offer by Flock Safety to "beta Test" 80-100 gunshot auditory detection devices throughout Vallejo areas adversely impacted by gun violence with the following additions: (1) direct the Police Chief to continue to work with and provide updates to the SAB and to provide monthly reports about the use of the system to the City Council.
C. CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (1)
DECLARING A PORTION OF APNS: 0081-040-100, 0081-040-880, 0081-191- 010, 0081-040-110, AND 0181-190-010 EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF AB 1486 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54234(a)(1) AND MAKING CEQA FINDINGS OF EXEMPTION RELATED THERETO; (2)
APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR
THOSE PORTIONS OF APNS 0081‐040‐100, 0081‐040‐880, 0081‐040‐110, 0181‐190‐010, AND 0081‐191‐010 DECLARED EXEMPT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AFTER MAKING CEQA
FINDINGS OF EXEMPTION RELATED THERETO; AND (3) APPROVING A
LEASE FOR THE SAME PROPERTIES AFTER MAKING CEQA FINDINGS
OF EXEMPTION RELATED THERETO
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions: (1) Declaring a Portion of Apns: 0081- 040-100, 0081-040-880, 0081-191-010, 0081-040-110, And 0181-190- 010 exempt from the provisions of AB 1486 pursuant to Government Code Section 54234(A)(1) and making CEQA findings of exemption related thereto; (2) Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement For 655 Columbous Parkway (A Portion Of Apns 0081‐040‐100, 0081‐040‐880, 0081‐040‐110, 0181‐190‐010, And 0081‐191‐010), And Authorize The City Manager To Execute Same After Making CEQA Findings Of Exemption Related Thereto; And (3) Approving A Lease For The Same Properties After Making CEQA Findings Of Exemption Related Thereto
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager
(707) 648-4163: [email protected]
Assistant City Manager Hayes shared a map showing the site location, provided background information on the Project, reviewed the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and outlined next steps and the recommendation.
Speakers: Kenneth and Paul Winders.
Staff responded to questions raised by the speakers
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The meeting recessed at 10:20 p.m. and reconvened at 10:22 p.m..
Action: Moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 22-217 N.C., (2) adopt Resolution No. 22-218 N.C., and (3) adopt Resolution No. 22-219 N.C.
D. ACTIONS RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX APPROVED BY THE VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2023 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 3.09 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING THE
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPENDING PRIORITIES FOR
MEASURE P REVENUES, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX RECORDS
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration to examine sales or transactions and use tax records in accordance with Ordinance 1866.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of a local transactions and use tax.
3. Adopt a resolution approving spending priorities related to revenues derived from the establishment of Measure P, a seven-eighths (0.875) of one cent general purpose revenue measure.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager
(707) 648.4301, [email protected]
Assistant City Manager Davis reviewed the fiscal administration and accountability provisions of the Ordinance, outlined the previously adopted Council spending priorities and discussed future action items.
Speakers: Jameelah Hanif.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: (1) Moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-220 N.C., a resolution authorizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to examine sales or transactions and use tax records in accordance with Ordinance No. 1866 N.C. (2d).
(2) Moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 22-221 N.C., a resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of a local transactions and use tax.
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Programs and Activities as a priority for use of revenue generated by the Measure.
(4) Moved by Councilmember Loera-Diaz to continue adoption of a resolution approving spending priorities related to revenues derived from the establishment of Measure P, a seven-eighths of one cent general purpose revenue measure to the February 14, 2023 regular meeting.
(5) On a substitute motion offered by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga, which carried, it was moved to adopt Resolution No. 22-222 N.C., a resolution approving spending priorities related to revenues derived from the establishment of Measure P, a seven-eighths (0.875) of one cent general purpose revenue measure to include adding addressing funding for youth programs and activities as a priority for the uses of revenue generated by the Measure (Noes – Arriola and Loera-Diaz).
E. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENACTING TITLE 18 OF THE VALLEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE -- POLICE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Recommendation: Subject to completing the meet and confer process with the City's bargaining units, adopt an ordinance to enact Title 18 of the Vallejo Municipal Code to be titled Police Oversight and Accountability.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner reviewed changes made at the December 15 special Council meeting and outlined the recommendation.
Speakers: Renee Sykes and Tazamisha Alexander (Common Ground) and Paul Winders.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 1878 N.C. (2d) (Noes – Arriola).
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Assistant City Manager Davis reminded Council and the community of the closure of City Hall from December 26 through January 2, 2023.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None.
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14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on meetings and community events attended.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McConnell adjourned the meeting in memory of Fairfield Mayor Price at 11:13 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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