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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
MARCH 26, 2024
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 SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF RED CROSS MONTH
C. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM ADVANCE PEACE
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 March 6 and 8 and the special and regular meetings of March 12, 2024
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, MMC (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: JANUARY 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LIST OF ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SB1 IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(c) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES - EXISTING FACILITIES Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the list of road maintenance and rehabilitation projects to be funded by SB1 in fiscal year 2024-25 and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines - Existing Facilities.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E. Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FUNDED FOR
REPLACEMENT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase fleet units funded for replacement from specified vendors.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ACCEPT THE MINI DRIVE PAVING PROJECT PERFORMED BY
CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC. AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE
SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Mini Drive Paving Project performed by Consolidated Engineering, Inc., as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND#146 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Office of Traffic Safety Fund #146 budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $125,000.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH DAUPLER, INC. FOR DAYTIME AND AFTER-HOURS CALL
ANSWERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $350,000
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF
UNPAID INVOICES FROM FY2021-2022
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Daupler for daytime and after-hour call services for the Public Works Department and the Water Department for a new not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 and authorizing retroactive payments from Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director
[email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF VALLEJO AND SUTTER
SOLANO MEDICAL CENTER, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR
THE BROADWAY PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the second amendment to the Grant Agreement between City of Vallejo and Sutter Medical center, authorizing the City Manager to execute same and providing notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget relating to same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
J. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING SB 1379 ALLOWING RETIRED ANNUITANTS TO EXCEED THE 960 HOUR WORK LIMIT
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to State Senator Bill Dodd on behalf of the Vallejo City Council, expressing support for SB 1379 allowing retired annuitants to exceed the 960 hour work limit.
Contact: Mike Malone, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
K. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF
OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE MARE ISLAND SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT TO BE SUBMITTED TO U.S.
SENATOR PADILLA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 COMMUNITY PROJECT
FUNDING CONSIDERATION
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to US Senator Alex Padilla on behalf of the Vallejo City Council, expressing support for Mare Island Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Contact: Erik Rzomp (707) 648-4377
[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. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE DESIGN OF A NEW POLICE
HEADQUARTERS FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 111 AMADOR AND
NOTICE OF INTENT (STEP 1 OF 2) TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,998,200 TO
COMPLETE PHASE B OF THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS DESIGN
Recommendation:
1. Receive an update on Vallejo Police headquarters feasibility analysis and provide staff with additional direction; and
2. Give notice to amend FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget (project #PW9818) in the amount of $1,998,200 to advance the design of the new police station and utilize Measure P funding.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707-648-4433) [email protected]
B. PRESENTATION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATING TO MARE ISLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2002-1
Recommendation:
Consider and provide direction to staff relating to the Mare Island Community Facilities District (CFD) 2002-1. Staff recommends that Council take no action at this time but rather consider revisions to or replacement of CFD 2002-1 in tandem with the implementation of the new Mare Island Specific Plan (MISP).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director
[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 DECLARATION OF A STATE AND LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING
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
Anyone wishing 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, is requested to submit a completed speaker card to the City Clerk. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his /her name, and address for the record. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.20.300.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Thursday, March 21, 2024
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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Dated: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk