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September 26, 2023
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 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, and Palmares
Absent: Councilmember Matulac
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 Council provided direction to its legal counsel regarding Closed Session Items 3A and 3B.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS – None.
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Daniel Boone, Michael Hayes, Sherianne Grimm, John Kenney, Anthony Summers, Mindful Mindful, and Jimmy Genn.
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 by members present, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 8N from the Consent Calendar making it Item 8.1. (Absent – Matulac).
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of September 12, 2023 and the special meeting of September 18, 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3EC96E49-80C4-4DF0-8CD5-7C2C4721601C 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 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: JUNE 2023
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for June 1-30, 2023.
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: July 2023
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for July 1-31, 2023.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE CONSULTING
FIRMS: ALISTO ENGINEERING GROUP, BKF ENGINEERS, CSG
CONSULTANTS, INC., GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES, INC., AND
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL FEDERAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$500,000 EACH
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving separate Consultant and Professional Services Agreements with five consulting firms: Alisto Engineering Group, BKF Engineers, CSG Consultants, Inc., Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., to provide on-call federal project management services and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-155 N.C.
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH SIX CONSULTING
FIRMS: BELLECCI & ASSOCIATES, INC., BKF ENGINEERS, CAL
ENGINEERING & GEOLOGY, INC., COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING, MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., AND NICHOLS CONSULTING
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN
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SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 EACH
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving separate design professional services agreements with six consulting firms: Bellecci & Associates, Inc., BKF Engineers, Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc., Coastland Civil Engineering, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., and Nichols Consulting Engineers to provide on-call civil engineering design services and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-156 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE CONSULTING
FIRMS: ALAN KROPP & ASSOCIATES, INC., BSK ASSOCIATES, GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC., NINYO & MOORE, AND TWINING, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 EACH
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving separate design professional services agreements with five consulting firms: Alan Kropp & Associates, Inc., BSK Associates, Geocon Consultants, Inc., Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants (Ninyo & Moore), and Twining, Inc., to provide on-call geotechnical engineering and material testing services and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-157 NC.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR CONSULTING
FIRMS: CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC., AND PARK ENGINEERING, INC.,
TO PROVIDE ON-CALL FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 EACH
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving separate Consultant and Professional Services Agreements with four consulting firms: CSG Consultants, Inc., Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., and Park Engineering, Inc., to provide on-call federal construction management services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-158 N.C.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR CONSULTING
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FIRMS: BKF ENGINEERS, CINQUINI & PASSARINO, INC., MOUNTAIN PACIFIC SURVEYS, AND SONOMA RSA, INC., FOR ON-CALL SURVEYING
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 EACH
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving separate consultant and professional services agreements with four consulting firms: BKF Engineers, Cinquini & Passarino, Inc., Mountain Pacific Surveys, and Sonoma RSA, Inc., to provide on-call surveying services and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-159 N.C.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,783.27 FOR THE OFFICER WELLNESS AND
MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Recommendation: As the second step in a two-step process, adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget in the amount of $61,783.27 for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health grant award from the Board of State and Community Corrections.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-160 N.C.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRE-PURCHASE OF A PUBLIC
RESTROOM FOR THE LAKE DALWIGK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(PW9433) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $349,766.72
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the pre-purchase of a public restroom for the Lake Dalwigk Improvement Project (PW9443) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of $349,766.72.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 23-161 N.C.
L. APPROVAL OF HUD-REQUIRED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO
Recommendation: Approve the required Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 30th annually
Contact: Gilian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: approved the required Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 30th DocuSign Envelope ID: 3EC96E49-80C4-4DF0-8CD5-7C2C4721601C Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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annually
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN INCREASED GRANT AWARD OF $555,927 FROM THE U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) FOR THE MARE ISLAND
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT PROJECT, APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WEST YOST & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SAME AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $555,927
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting an increased grant award of $555,927 from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce Economic Development
Administration (EDA), approving the First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. in accordance therewith, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
2. As the first in a two-step process, provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget.
Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director
(707) 648-4109 [email protected]
Action: (1) adopted Resolution No. 23-162 N.C. and (2) as the first in a two- step process, provided notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND BLUE
ROCK SPRINGS, LLC TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH TO NEGOTIATE
THE PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE AGREEEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the City of Vallejo and Blue Rock Springs, LLC to extend the time in which to negotiate Participation and Performance Agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Michal Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Arriola.
Assistant City Manager Haen responded to questions raised by community members. Councilmembers provided comment.
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Speakers: Andrea Sorce and Jeb Elmore (Blue Rock Springs, LLC.).
Councilmembers provided additional comments.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 23-163 N.C. (Absent – Matulac).
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET
TO REALLOCATE EXPENDITURES FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUNDS (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Amend FY 2023-24 ARPA budget to account for the amount of $862,000 to be reallocated from the first tranche of funds.
Contact: Michael Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4577
[email protected]
Administrative Analyst Wilson reviewed the purpose of the presentation and outlined the Council’s ARPA first tranche reallocation designations and revised allocations.
Due to a mathematical computation error, Councilmember Loera-Diaz provided clarification on the amount to be allocated for small business grants which is $60,000 not $160,000 as originally requested.
Speakers: AJ and Gladys Castillo.
Staff responded to comments made by members of the public.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 23-164 N.C. (Absent – Matulac).
B. ADOPT CITY COUNCIL 2023 AND MULTIYEAR GOALS AND PRIORITIES Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing the Vallejo City Council’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Multiyear Community Goals and Priorities.
Contact: Michael Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4308
[email protected]
City Manager Malone provided introductory comments.
Assistant City Manager Peterson and Program Manager Bennett provided an overview of goal setting for 2022 and 2023 and direction Council provided to staff at its special meeting on September 19, outlined the summary changes to the 5 strategic goals of Public Safety, Efficient, Effective, Responsive Government, Economic Development Strategy, Housing/Unhoused Response, DocuSign Envelope ID: 3EC96E49-80C4-4DF0-8CD5-7C2C4721601C Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Youth Development, and concluded the presentation with staff’s recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Sherianne Grimm and Denise Rettenmaier.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Verder-Aliga and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 23-165 N.C. (Absent – Matulac).
C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO REPEALING SECTIONS 4.04.065, 5.04.066, 5.04.070 RELATING TO PEDDLERS AND 8.40.100 RELATING TO PLACING
OBJECTS ON STREETS—STOPS BY VENDORS SELLING MERCHANDISE” OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.02
“SIDEWALK/RIGHT-OF-WAY VENDING”
Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Repealing Sections 4.04.065, 5.04.066, 5.04.070 Relating to Peddlers and 8.40.100 Relating to Placing Objects on Streets—Stops by Vendors Selling Merchandise" of the Vallejo Municipal Code and Adding Chapter 5.02 "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way Vending”
Contact: Veronica A. F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
City Attorney Nebb provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Gretchen Zimmermann, Anne Carr, and AJ.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously by members to hold first reading of the ordinance to the second regular meeting in November (November 28) with the understanding that each Councilmember will provide to the City Attorney, as rapidly as possible, thoughts as to what is desired to be included or removed from the ordinance (Absent – Matulac).
D. CONSIDER REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER BREGENZER FOR
ADDITIONAL RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS TO ASSIST THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Consider Councilmember Bregenzer's request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting Contact: Councilmember Bregezner
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[email protected]
Councilmember Bregenzer discussed the nature of his request.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Daniel Boone.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: By unanimous consensus of Councilmembers present, staff was directed to bring Step 2 back to Council for further discussion (Absent – Matulac).
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING EMERGENCY
Recommendation: Receive an update on the public safety staffing emergency proclamation.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
Chief Ta provided an update on Phase 1 (Service Model Reduction), Phase 2 (Rotation of Officers to Patrol Shifts), Phase 3 (Collapsing Traffic & Detective Divisions), Phase 4 (Modifying Patrol Shifts to 12-hours or another Staffing Model), and outside assistance, provided updated current staffing numbers, and the status of police facilities (Dispatch Center and Police Headquarters).
Human Resources Director Sifuentes provided an update on recruitment and retention efforts.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Anne Carr and Kristine.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment
B. UPDATE ON STAFF GRANT EFFORTS
Recommendation: Informational item only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Terrance Davis, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Assistant City Manager Davis provided introductory comments.
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Administrative Analyst Wilson outlined the purpose of the presentation and grant management objectives, reviewed the centralized grant management process, and provided an update on 22-23 awarded grants progress.
Speakers: AJ, Anthony Summers, Gladys Castillo, and Anne Carr.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
C. YOUTH COORDINATOR UPDATE
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Victoria Grace, Youth Coordinator (707) 334-5765 [email protected]
Youth Coordinator Grace Barksdale reviewed the strategic alignment for Youth Development, provided background information, outlined each of the four strategies and the corresponding metrics and outcomes for 2023-2024, and concluded the presentation discussing City outputs and future projects.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Malone announced the Police Department will be hosting National Coffee with a Cop on October 4 from 9-10 a.m. in the Vallejo Room.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: AJ and Anne Carr.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events, conferences and meetings attended.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:31 a.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK
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