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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
NOVEMBER 28, 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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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 BY MCE
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. Press *6 to unmute/mute. 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. Press *6 to unmute/mute. 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 November 7 and the special and regular meetings of November 14 and the special meeting of November 16, 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: SEPTEMBER 2023
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MARINA FUND (#415) BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TO RECOGNIZE GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS DIVISION
OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Marina Fund (#415) budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 to recognize grant revenue in the amount of $150,000 from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways and appropriate funds.
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Acting Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL AB 1600
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Acting Public Works Director (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VALLEJO, COUNTY OF SOLANO AND HUMANE SOCIETY
OF THE NORTH BAY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND LOCAL
SHELTERING
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Solano County and the Humane Society of the North Bay for Animal Control Services and Local Sheltering, in an additional amount not to exceed $52,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same.
Contact: Michael Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4572
[email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE VENDOR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ENPRO ELEVATOR, INC. TO
INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT TO A TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR CONTINUED WORK AT CITY FACILITIES
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Vendor Service Agreement with EnPro Elevator, Inc., to increase the amount of the contract to a total not to exceed $500,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Acting Public Works Director (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
H. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
TWO PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL
SUPPLIES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two purchase agreements for chemical purchases for Water Department Operations with a combined total not to exceed $725,956.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, 707-648-5439 [email protected]
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET, FUNDS 001 AND 201, TO APPROPRIATE $300,000 FROM GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR CALDOJ EXPENDITURES (STEP 2 OF 2) AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND SAID FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT WITH CAL DOJ.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, General Fund and Capital Outlay Fund, to appropriate $300,000 in General Fund balance for California Department of Justice (CalDOJ) expenditures and authorize the City Manager to expend said funds in accordance with the Agreement.
Contact: Mike Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[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. Press *6 to unmute/mute. 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 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first.
A. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO CITY
COMMISSIONS & THE GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution making appointments to fill two vacancies on the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board; and
2. Adopt a resolution making appointments to the following City advisory bodies:
• Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission (AHLC) - 2 vacancies
• Code Enforcement Appeals Board (CEAB) - 1 vacancy
• Commission on Culture + Arts (CAC) - 2 vacancies
• Design Review Board (DRB) - 2 vacancies
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS WITH SYAR INDUSTRIES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a contract for construction materials with Syar Industries, LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Acting Public Works Director (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING CYCLE 8 VOTE RESULTS, ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE “COMPLETE OUR STREETS! SAFETY FIRST AT 5TH STREET” PROJECT AND GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE GENERAL FUND (#001) AND
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (#201) BUDGETS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting the results of the Participatory Budgeting Cycle 8 vote, allocating funds to “Complete Our Streets! Safety First at 5th Street” project and giviing notice of intent to amend the General Fund (#001) and Capital Outlay Fund (#201) budgets.
Contact: Assistant City Manager, Terrance Davis (707) 648-5404 [email protected]
D. CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATING TO
REQUESTS OF THE ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMISSION (EVC) TO: (1) AMEND CHAPTER 2.36 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE EVC; (2) CONSIDER THE FREQUENCY OF EVC MEETINGS; AND (3) TO CONSIDER A BUDGET REQUEST BY THE EVC
Recommendation: Consider and provide direction to staff relating to the Economic Vitality Commission (EVC) requests to amend Chapter 2.36 of the Vallejo Municipal Code relating to the EVC. Staff recommends that Council accept the requests made by the EVC with the exception of the request regarding the frequency of scheduled meetings.
Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
E. CONSIDER REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER LOERA-DIAZ TO AGENDIZE
FOR DISCUSSION BUSINESS LICENSE PERMIT FEE WAIVERS TO
PROTECT BUSINESSES FROM THEFT AND PROCESS FOR BUSINESS
RETENTION GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AWARDING GRANTS (STEP 1) Recommendation: Consider Councilmember Loera-Diaz's request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a subsequent meeting Contact: Councilmember Loera-Diaz
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Information 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
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A. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING EMERGENCY Recommendation: Receive an update on the public safety staffing emergency proclamation. This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
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14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Tuesday, November 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 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Dated: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk