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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
JUNE 25, 2024
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom.
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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
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 May 7, May 30, June 4 and the special and regular meetings of June 11
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 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO RATIFYING ALL SPECIAL FUNDS CREATED BY CITY OF VALLEJO THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City of Vallejo ratifying all special funds created by City of Vallejo through June 30, 2024
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: APRIL 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SOLID
WASTE FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING IT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$370,641, ACCEPTING THREE GRANTS FROM CALRECYCLE IN THE AMOUNTS OF $323,093, $30,738, AND $16,810, AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE GRANT GUIDELINES RELATED TO SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 2023-24 Solid Waste Fund budget in the amount of $370,641, accepting three grants from CalRecycle in the amounts of $323,093, $30,738, and $16,810, and approving and authorizing the Grant Guidelines related to same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 23-24 BUDGET AND
ACCEPTING THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT: URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$1,734,070 (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 23-24 Budget and accepting the Inflation Reduction Act: Urban and Community Forestry Grant Award in an amount up to $1,734,070.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
G. ACCEPT THE GLEN COVE PARKWAY RE-LANDSCAPING PHASE 1
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PWL002), PERFORMED BY COAST
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT OF AMERICAN CANYON (NOW KNOWN AS
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.) AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Glen Cove Parkway Re-Landscaping Phase 1 Project (Project No. PWL002)(Project), performed by Coast Landscape Management of American Canyon (now known as Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., of Pasadena, California), 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]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 913-915 WILSON AVENUE
(APNs: 0051-100-150; -160) 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 commercial development project located at 913-915 Wilson Avenue (APNs: 0051-100-150; -160) and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Planning & Development Services Director
[email protected]
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEVENTH 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 Seventh 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 amount not to exceed $1,168,816 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
J. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HUD-REQUIRED
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25, AND
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
(HOME) PROGRAM PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Vallejo's Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 and funding allocations for submission to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as recommended by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Commission and staff.
Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director, (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF VALLEJO
APPROVING A MASTER CUSTOMER AGREEMENT AND FIRST
AMENDMENT THERETO WITH ZAYO GROUP LLC FOR THE PROVISION
OF BROADBAND BANDWIDTH SERVICES FOR VALLEJO MUNICIPAL
FIBER NETWORK FOR RESALE TO ITS CUSTOMERS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $205,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Master Customer Agreement and First Amendment thereto with Zayo Group LLC for the provision of broadband bandwidth services to the City of Vallejo for the purpose of resale to its retail municipal fiber customers in an amount not-to-exceed $205,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-5200 [email protected]
L. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL BY MOTION TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SUPERINTENDENT, WILLIAM SPALDING
Recommendation: Authorize the Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation recognizing the retirement of Vallejo City Unified School District’s (VCUSD) Superintendent, William Spalding.
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING: 1) AN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY
HOUSING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,270,335 AS PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED BY CITY COUNCIL; AND 2) AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
AND COVENANT FOR THE BROADWAY PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving (1) an American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement with Firm Foundation Community Housing in the amount of $3,270,335 as previously allocated by City Council; and (2) an Affordable Housing Agreement and Covenant for the Broadway Project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [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. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAIL
LICENSING AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 7.68, 16.301, 16.340, AND 16.701
RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAILERS AND USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 7.69 REGARDING OTHER REGULATIONS
RELATED TO TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance adding Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing and amending Chapters
7.68, 16.301, 16.340, AND 16.701 Relating to Tobacco Retailers and Use Permit Requirements and repealing Chapter 7.69 regarding other regulations related to Tobacco Related Products.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR UNPAID GARBAGE BILLS
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution confirming and levying assessments against residential and commercial properties for unpaid garbage bills.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, PE, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EZ
TREE, INC. FOR ON CALL TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL SERVICES TO
INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE
CONTRACT TO $2,137,500 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement for on call tree pruning and removal services with EZ Tree Inc. to increase the maximum not-to0exceed amount of the contract to $2,137,500 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR CAMERAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,492,500 FOR A TERM OF 60-MONTHS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Flock Safety for the renewal of automated license plate readers (Flock Falcons) and security cameras (Flock Condors) in an amount not to exceed $1,492,500 over a term of 60 months.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
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
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14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Friday, June 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 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024.
Dated: Friday, June 21, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk