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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
MARCH 28, 2023
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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 HONORING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS OF MILDRED "MIDGE" WAGNER
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANE BOGNER FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SIERRA CLUB'S EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE AND LIFE WORK WITH VALCORE
C. WATERFRONT WEEKEND PRESENTATION
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 the minutes for the special and regular meetings of March 14, 2023
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. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 2.10 OF
THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE
ORGANIZATION
Recommendation: Adopt 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]
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: JANUARY 2023
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of January 1, 2023 through January 31, 2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR FAIRVIEW AT NORTHGATE – PHASE 1 AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(b)(1) AND CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15268(b)(3)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map of Fairview at Northgate – Phase 1 and finding the action exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) AND CEQA Guidelines Section 15268(b)(3) .
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, PE, Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LIST OF ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR SB 1 ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(c) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES - EXISTING FACILITIES Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the list of road improvement projects to be submitted for Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation account funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines - Existing Facilities.
Contact: Melissa L. Tigbao, Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT WITH INFOSEND TO PROVIDE WATER BILL PRINTING,
MAILING AND RELATED SERVICES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement, with up to two one-year extension options, with Infosend Inc. to provide water bill printing, mailing and related services, for an estimated cost of $225,000 per year and shall not exceed $1,125,000, over the five-year maximum contract period through June 30, 2028.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION, COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS, AND
STATING ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE PHASE II OF THE SACRAMENTO
STREET ROAD DIET PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the allocation of One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG3) funding, committing any necessary matching funds, and stating assurance to complete Phase II of the Sacramento Street Road Diet Project.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA
GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000 TO AMEND THE
DOWNTOWN AND WATERFRONT SPECIFIC PLANS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMIT UP TO $500,000 IN MATCHING FUNDS
FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications under the Planned Development Area Grant Program in the amount of $1,400,000 to amend the Downtown and Waterfront Specific Plans and authorizing the City Manager to commit up to $500,000 in matching funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Contact: Christina.Ratcliffe, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4382
[email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE “TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT"
Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt a Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707.648.4301) [email protected]
K. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS, INC.
THROUGH SOURCEWELL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PERMANENT BACK-UP GENERATORS AND LOAD
BANKS FOR CORDELIA PUMPING COMPLEX FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement through Sourcewell with Cummins Inc. to purchase Generators, Load Banks, and associated parts to provide back-up power for Vallejo's source-water pumping facility, called the Cordelia Pumping Complex, with a total Not-To-Exceed amount of $1,500,000.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director 707-648-5439 [email protected]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH BAKER TILLY (FORMERLY MANAGEMENT
PARTNERS) TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Baker Tilly to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $25,000, to a new maximum not-to- exceed total of $200,000.
Contact: Mike Malone, City Manager. (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
M. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
(IBEW), LOCAL 1245, RELATED TO BRIDGE OPERATOR ASSIGNMENTS
AND AUTHORZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a side letter agreement with IBEW for Bridge Operator assignments.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Interim Director of Human Resources (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMART FIBER
NETWORKS, INC. AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304(f)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Smart Fiber Networks, Inc. and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304(f).
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-5200 [email protected]
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR PHASE 2A OF
THE WATERSTONE SUBDIVISION AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(b)(1) AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15268(b)(3)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map for Phase 2A of the Waterstone Subdivision and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) AND CEQA
Guidelines Section 15268(b)(3).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4085 [email protected]
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY OF VALLEJO 2022
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN (APR) AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT IT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the City of Vallejo 2022 Annual Progress Report on the General Plan (APR) and directing staff to submit the APR to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director, (707) 648-4382
[email protected]
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
LABORATORY SERVICES WITH EUROFIN EATON ANALYTICAL AND
ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute as-needed laboratory services contracts with the following vendors through 2028, each in the amount of $150,000 per fiscal year:
• Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
• Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, (707) 648-543 [email protected]
R. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A LABORATORY
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS) AND RELATED SERVICES WITH ACCELERATED TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a LIMS contract with Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL) through 2028 with a contract not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, (707) 648-543 [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 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD FOR DISTRICT 4 AND THE
COMMISSION ON CULTURE & THE ARTS TO FILL ONE VACANCY
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making an appointment to the Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) for District 4 and to fill a vacancy on the Commission on Culture & the Arts (CAC).
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF REGARDING THE POSSIBLE
ENTACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEPARATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS FROM SCHOOLS OR
DAY CARE FACILITIES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: Receive Report from Staff Regarding the Possible
Enactment of an Ordinance Relating to Separation Requirements for Homeless Encampments from Schools or Day Care Facilities and Provide Direction to Staff.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[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 21, 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 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Dated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk