Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2023
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
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, Bregenzer, Loera-Diaz, Matulac, and Palmares
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Malone, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported there was no reportable action regarding Closed Session Item 3A. The Council will be meeting again on this item.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: a video introducing new city employees was aired and Councilmembers Arriola and Bregenzer presented the proclamations.
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
Speakers: Vincent McMillan and Tehraleigh Martin
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 removal of Item 8F DocuSign Envelope ID: C7497D64-4FC8-4257-B0E5-3579D46D79D5 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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from the Consent Calendar making it Item 8.1.
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]
Action: Approved minutes.
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]
Action: Waived 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.
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]
Action: Ratified payment of claims for February 1-28, 2023.
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]
Action: Accepted City Treasurer’s Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2023.
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) DocuSign Envelope ID: C7497D64-4FC8-4257-B0E5-3579D46D79D5 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Commission and staff.
Contact: Gillian Hayes, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-051 N.C.
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]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Arriola.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 23-052 N.C.
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]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-053 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DocuSign Envelope ID: C7497D64-4FC8-4257-B0E5-3579D46D79D5 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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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]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-054 N.C.
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]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-055 N.C.
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]
Action: Authorized 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.
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]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-056 N.C.
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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]
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-057 N.C.
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]\
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-058 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
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]
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Joseph Hyden and members of the LGBTQ Minus Tobacco and Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) provided a presentation.
Speakers: Monica Brown, William Downer, Heena B., Raymond Courtemanche, Blythe Young, Mary Kemp, Tino Ratliff, Bob Gordon, Camille Cummings, Antonio Preciado, Tehraleigh Martin, and Nefer Faris.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment and direction to staff to return to Council with a comprehensive ordinance for its consideration.
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]
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Anne Carr and Joe Estrada.
City Attorney Nebb addressed concerns raised by the speakers.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried to adopt Resolution No. 23-059 N.C. (Noes – Arriola; Abstain - Palmares- abstention was cast as an aye vote pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.680(c)).
The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:23 p.m.
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]
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Councilmember Matulac explained the reason for his request.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: By consensus of the Council, seniority will be determined in January 2025 when the newly elected mayor and councilmembers are seated.
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]
Public Works Director Tigbao provided an update on Vallejo’s roadway network, reviewed how pavement condition is measured and how it deteriorates over time, discussed financing options and goals, estimated improvements and project planning for success, and concluded the presentation by outlining next steps.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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]
Assistant City Manager Hayes provided introductory comments and introduced Susan Goodwin (Goodwin Consulting Group) who provided a presentation.
Speakers: Daniel Glaze, Daniel Boone, Monica Brown, Susan Nichols, Sherianne Grimm, Wendell Quigley, Brian Nagy, and Anne Carr.
Staff and the Consultant responded to comments from the speakers and questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments and directed staff to agendize a 30 minute presentation by MISTY and to confirm a date certain with Council at its next meeting.
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11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Malone announced Thursday is Take Your Child to Work Day and provided an update on staff’s efforts at being present at the Farmers Market.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorned Nebb provided highlights of her quarterly 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
Speakers: an unidentified member of the public.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 a.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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