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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
DECEMBER 12, 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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Vallejo City Council Chambers ADA compliant. Devices for the hearing impaired are available from the City Clerk. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk's office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. PRESENTATION BY THE CITY OF VALLEJO YOUTH DELEGATION ABOUT
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE TRIP TO ATLANTA
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 and regular meetings of November 28, 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 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2024 AND 2025
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of regular City Council meetings for 2024 and 2025.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
D. ACCEPT THE HIDDENBROOKE PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT / REHABILITATION PROJECT (PROJECT NOS. PWL001 AND PW9435),
PERFORMED BY MCGUIRE AND HESTER AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH
THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Hiddenbrooke Parkway Landscape Improvement / Rehabilitation Project (Project Nos. PWL001 and PW9435), performed by McGuire and Hester of Alameda, California, as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Mark Helmbrecht, Acting Public Works Director (707) 645-2601 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JM SQUARED ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
HIGHLY SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Equipment Purchase Agreement with JM Squared Associates, Inc. for deep- well submersible pumps for the water treatment plants for a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 and extend through June 30, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, 707-648-5439 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 23-003 N.C. AND
MAKING CHANGES TO COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO
VARIOUS COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 2023 TO INCLUDE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE
MEASURE P OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Recommendation: Repeal Resolution No. 23-003 N.C. and adopt a new Resolution consenting to and approving changes to various appointments to Commissions, Boards and Committees for 2023 to include a council liaison to the Measure P Oversight Committee
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[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. CONSIDER REQUEST BY MAYOR MCCONNELL TO AGENDIZE COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE
SITUATION IN GAZA (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Consider Mayor McConnell’s request and direct staff to prepare and present relevant materials at a future meeting when the full Council will be present
Contact: Mayor McConnell
[email protected]
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF AS REQUESTED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BREGENZER TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL RED LIGHT
ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS AND/OR POSSIBLY OTHER TECHNOLOGY
TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the possible acquisition and implementation of additional red light enforcement cameras and/or other technology which could assist the Police Department.
Contact: Councilmember Bregenzer
[email protected]
C. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BREGENZER RELATING
TO THE POSSIBLE SALE OF HERBERT HOUSE, CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 2 FLORIDA STREET, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SALE OF THE
UNDERLYING PROPERTY AND/OR RELOCATION THEREOF AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff relating to: (1) the possible declaration of the Herbert House as Surplus Property; (2) authorization for sale thereof, either with or without the underlying property; and (3) possible relocation thereof.
Contact: Councilmember Bregenzer
[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
(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. 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 Police Chief (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
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. 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.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Tuesday, December 5, 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 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Dated: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk