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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
MARCH 14, 2023
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom.
City Hall and the Council Chambers will be open to members of the public 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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VIEW THE MEETING:
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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. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH - MARCH 2023
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S MILITARY HISTORY WEEK - MARCH 13-19, 2023
C. RECOGNITION OF 2023 YOUTH DELEGATION TO NLC CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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 meetings of January 31, February 6 and 7 and February 21, and the special and regular meetings of February 28, 2023
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4528 [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. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SACRAMENTO STREET BRIDGE (23C-0152) REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PW9798)
Recommendation: Accept the Sacramento Street Bridge (23C-0152) Replacement Project (PW9798) performed by Gordon N. Ball, Inc., of Alamo, 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) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 2022 FIRE
INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2022 Fire Inspection Report.
Contact: Kyle D. Long, Fire Chief (707) 552-3285
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2022 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES IMPLEMENTING CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS GRANT AND NOTICING INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $301,801
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution accepting a three-year Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams grant award totaling $301,801.
2. As the first in a two-step process, accept notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 general fund budget for the 2022 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Implementing Crisis Intervention Teams grant to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $301,801.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
F. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-
ARP) REVISED 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) Revised Allocation Plan.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S RESPONSE TO THE 2021-2022 GRAND JURY REPORT REGARDING
SOLANO COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the response to the 2021-2022 Solano County Grand Jury Report entitled "An Operational Review of Solano County Library Services (SCLS)" and authorize the City Clerk to forward said response to the Presiding Judge of the Solano County Superior Court and Foreperson of the Solano County Grand Jury
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4315 [email protected]
H. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER EXPRESSING THE CITY OF
VALLEJO'S SUPPORT FOR THE SOLANO TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY'S (STA) CALTRANS CLIMATE ADAPTION PLANNING GRANT
PROPOSAL
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Vallejo, expressing the City’s support for the Solano Transportation Authority’s (STA) Caltrans Climate Adaption Planning Grant proposal to develop a Solano Countywide Climate Adaptation Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (SCCAP).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4085 [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 ECONOMIC
VITALITY COMMISSION
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution making appointments to fill 2 vacancies to the Economic Vitality Commission
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]
B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 2.10 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Section 2.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code regarding "Administrative Organization." Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR SPECIALIZED CODE
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $205,960 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for specialized code enforcement services in an amount not to exceed $205,960 through JUNE 30, 2023.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
D. CONSIDER REQUEST BY MAYOR MCCONNELL TO CREATE A COUNCIL
AD-HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AND MAKING
A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING MARE ISLAND FLOOD &
WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Consider Mayor McConnell's request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting.
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
E. CONSIDER REQUESTS BY MAYOR MCCONNELL AND COUNCILMEMBER
MATULAC TO AGENDIZE DISCUSSION AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING
REGARDING CREATING A COUNCIL AD-HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE COUNCIL RULES, COUNCIL SENIORITY AND THE CITY CHARTER (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Consider Mayor McConnell and Councilmember Matulac's requests and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
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: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Dated: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk