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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
MAY 14, 2024
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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. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS
TOURISM MONTH IN VALLEJO
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION HONORING OUR FALLEN
HEROES ON MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 27, 2024
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 April 1, 16, 30, and May 7 and the special and regular meetings of April 23, 2024 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 TILE 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. CITY TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation:
Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CHILLER SERVICE, INC. FOR
HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with American Chiller Service, Inc. for HVAC maintenance services and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 2023 FIRE
INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2023 Fire Inspection Report.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Fire Chief
[email protected]
F. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPOINTING NATALIE PETERSON AS THE CITY
OF VALLEJO REPRESENTATIVE AND FLOR MAGALLANES AS THE CITY
OF VALLEJO ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HOUSING FIRST
SOLANO CONTINUUM OF CARE AND TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutions appointing Natalie Peterson as the City of Vallejo representative and Flor Magallanes as the City of Vallejo alternative representative to the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care and to the Technical Advisory Committee of the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority.
Contact:
Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected] (707) 649-3415
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CAPITAL GRANTS AND
CONTRIBUTION FUND #221 (PROJECT #PW9433) FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE (1) SOLANO COUNTY AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT AWARD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000; (2) HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 1 GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000; (3)
HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
ROUND 2 GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,367.21; (4)
HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
INTEREST GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,799.48; AND (5)
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,329.82 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VALLEJO NAVIGATION CENTER (STEP 2 OF 2 STEP PROCESS)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Capital Grants and Contribution Fund #221 (Project # PW9433) fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to recognize (1) Solano County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant revenue and appropriate funds in the amount of $1,500,000; (2) Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program round 1 grant funding in the amount of $24,000; (3) Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program round 2 grant funding in the amount of $63,367.21; (4) Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Interest grant funding in the amount of $20,799.48; and (5) Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program grant funding in the amount of $50,329.82 for construction of the Vallejo Navigation Center (Step 2 of 2-step process).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE
YEAR AND INCREASE COMPENSATION TO A NEW NOT TO EXCEED OF $160,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Resources Group, LLC., to extend the current Agreement term 1 year, and add an additional $65,000 to the Agreement, for a new not-to-exceed total of $160,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING A CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH TRAVIS AIR
FORCE BASE TO APPROVE THE USE OF FUNDS THE CITY HAS
ACCUMULATED FROM TRAVIS OVER PAYMENTS AND TO UTILIZE THE
FUNDS FOR MUTUALLY AGREED UPON PRIORITY TREATMENT PLANT
PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving a Contract Modification with Travis Air Force Base to approve the use of funds the City has accumulated from over Travis payments and to utilize the funds for mutually agreed upon priority treatment plant projects and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
J. ACCEPT THE CITY-WIDE SIDEWALK AND CROSSWALK PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9432)
AND THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS &
CROSSWALK / RESTRIPING PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9711)
PERFORMED BY LISTER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICES OF COMPLETION
WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the City-Wide Sidewalk and Crosswalk Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements Project (Project No. PW3432) and Safe Routes to School Radar Feedback Signs and Crosswalk / Restriping Project (Project No.
PW3711) performed by Lister Construction, Inc, of Vacaville, California, as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file Notices of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITOL ADVOCACY PARTNERS EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT, INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $295,000
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for Police Department grant services, increasing the agreement by $200,000 for new not to exceed amount totaling $295,000 and extending the agreement to end on June 30, 2025 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2023 COMMUNITY-ORIENTED
POLICING TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT
AND GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,000
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution accepting the Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2023 Technology and Equipment Program grant award totaling $830,000.
2. As the first in a two-step process, provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 adopted budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $830,000.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
M. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION
DECLARING MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Recommendation: Authorize the City Council to approve a proclamation declaring May 2024 as Older Americans Month
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
N. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19-25, 2024 AS PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK
Recommendation: Approve a proclamation declaring May 19-24, 2024 as Public Works Week
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VISTA COVE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT A VACANT SITE OFF SHADY LANE AND WILDFLOWER AVENUE (APNs: 0079-171-170 and 0079-171-100) AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an Environmental Consultant Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. to provide environmental consulting services for the Vista Cove Planned Development at a vacant site off Shady Lane and Wildflower Avenue (APNs: 0079-171-170 and 0079-171-100) and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Christina Ratcliffe, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
P. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY
Recommendation: Approve a proclamation recognizing Education and Sharing Day.
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) FINDING THE DISPATCH MODULAR
BUILDING PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 (CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES)
AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND); (2) FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY TO
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITHOUT USING A FORMAL
BIDDING PROCESS PURSUANT TO VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3.20.080F; AND (3) APPROVING AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WHITLEY MANUFACTURING CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $485,849 FOR THE PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution (1) finding the Dispatch Modular Building Project exempt from the the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); (2) finding and determining that it is is in the best interest of the City to award a Construction Constracct without using a formal bidding process pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 3.20.080.F; and (3) approving and awarding a Construction Contract to Whitley Manufacturing Co. in the amount of $485,849 for the Project .
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [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 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANDREW MURRAY AS CITY
MANAGER, APPROVE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF VALLEJO AND ANDREW MURRAY AND AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing Andrew Murray as City Manager, approving an Employment Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Andrew Murray and authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING
RULEBOOK TO IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING CYCLE
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Participatory Budgeting Rulebook to implement a 2-year Participatory Budgeting Cycle Contact: Flor Magallanes, Administrative Analyst II
[email protected]
C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.36 OF THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC VITALITY
COMMISSION AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE MEETING
FREQUENCY FOR SAME
Recommendation:
1. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Chapter 2.36 of the Vallejo Municipal Code relating to the Economic Vitality Commission; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Relating to Meeting Frequency for the Economic Vitality Commission.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
D. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT (STEP 1 OF 2) TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,251,800 TOWARDS
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROADWAY PROJECT
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget in the amount of $4,251,800 towards construction of the Broadway Project utilizing Measure P funding.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
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(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. VALLEJO PASSENGER RAIL STUDY RESULTS PRESENTATION
Recommendation: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff. There is no staff report associated with this item
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4526 [email protected]
B. 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
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14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Wednesday, May 8, 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 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Dated: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk