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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
APRIL 25, 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
C. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATON IN RECOGNITION OF TOURISM WEEK - May 7-13, 2023
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 April 11, 2023 and the special meeting of April 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. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: FEBRUARY 2023
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of February 1, 2023 through February 28, 2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. CITY TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2023
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
E. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HUD-REQUIRED
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24, AND
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
(HOME) PROGRAM PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Vallejo's Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and funding allocations for submission to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as recommended by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Commission and staff.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE F3 MARINA TENANT IMPROVEMENT/BARRIER PROJECT (PWC111) (PROJECT); FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301; AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $471,565 TO MVP
CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving project plans and specifications for the F3 Marina Tenant Improvement/Barrier Project (PWC111) (Project); finding the Project exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301; awarding a construction contract in the amount of $471,565 to MVP Construction, LLC in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and rejecting all other bids; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, PE, Public Works Director, (707) 648-4085 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF VALLEJO AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO INCLUDE SOLANO COUNTY AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT AWARD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 (STEP 2 OF 2 STEP PROCESS)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Capital Grants and Contributions Fund #221 (Project CARP23) fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to recognize County of Solano American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant revenue and to appropriate funds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Broadway Project (step 2 of a 2-step process).
Contact: Michael Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4308
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Contra Costa County for public safety radio communication services.
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-5200 [email protected]
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY22-23 SALARY PLAN TO ADD
ONE HOUSING DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Salary Plan, as follows, effective April 25, 2023:
On Full-Time Equivalent listing:
1. Delete one 1.0 FTE Housing and Community Development Manager
2. Add one 1.0 FTE Housing Director
On the Salary Schedule
1. Add Housing Director classification at range 636.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Interim Human Resources Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
J. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER EXPRESSING THE CITY OF
VALLEJO'S SUPPORT FOR THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT'S STRATEGIC PLAN
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Vallejo, expressing the City’s support for the Vallejo City Unified School District’s Strategic Plan for the years 2022-2027.
Contact: Michael Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4308,
[email protected]
K. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND AKIN GUMP STRAUS HAUER & FELD, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED BY $130,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Akin Gump Straus Hauer & Feld (“Akin Gump”) for legislative affairs services, increasing the not- to-exceed amount by $130,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
L. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE LAW FIRM
OF WHITE BRENNER LLP IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA FOR
LITIGATION AND ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO WATER LAW AND
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Attorney to execute a fee agreement with the law firm of White Brenner in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Contact: Randy Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney
[email protected]
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE A 60-DAY EXTENSION (WITH A POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL 60-DAY EXTENSION) TO LESSEE'S DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.3 OF THE LEASE OF 285 MARE ISLAND
WAY AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15309
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a 60-day extension to Lessee's due diligence period pursuant to Section 3.3 of the Lease for 285 Mare Island Way and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15309.
Contact:
Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163;
[email protected]
Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director, (707) 648-4109; [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. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON OPPORTUNITIES TO PROTECT MINORS
FROM ACCESS TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS INCLUDING A POSSIBLE
TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE ORDINANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS
RELATING TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: Receive presentation on opportunities to protect minors from access to tobacco products including a possible tobacco retail license ordinance and enforcement options relating to state and local law and provide direction to staff.
Contact: Councilmember Bregenzer
[email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT APPROVAL BETWEEN THE
CITY OF VALLEJO AND THE VALLEJO POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter of agreement to the amended 2019 Tentative Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Police Officers’ Association for Master Officer Program pay to become pensionable compensation.
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
C. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON ESTABLISHING
COUNCIL SENIORITY AS REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER MATULAC (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Council to consider and possibly provide direction on policy establishing Council seniority that could be used in determining seating at the dais following a General Municipal Election when newly elected members of the Council are seated, when the position of Vice Mayor is rotated annually in non-election years, and potentially in determining the selection of a Vice Mayor.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action or staff report associated with this item.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
B. MARE ISLAND CFD INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action or staff report associated with this item
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023, THIRD QUARTER (JAN – MAR 2023)
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action associated with this item.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
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, April 18, 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 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Dated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk