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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 23, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac (participating virtually at Dusit Thani Dubai, 133 Shekh Zayed Road Dubai, AE, Meeting Room 1, Mezzanine Level), Palmares, and Verder-Aliga
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb, City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb provided the following report from Closed Session:
no action was taken on Closed Session Items 3A, 3C and 3D Council provided direction to its negotiators regarding Closed Session Item 3B Closed Session Item 3E , IBEW was not discussed and City Manager Murray was the negotiator for the unrepresented group. There is no action to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: a video montage introducing new employees was shown.
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz requested a moment of silence in memory of Vallejo Police Department Dispatcher Teri Wilson.
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Darrell Conley and Paula Conley (Vallejo Heights Association), Steve Sidle, Alan Vietze, Jennifer S., John Kenney, Anne Carr, Daniel Boone, Jose Carrizales, and David Haldane.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda and the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of July 9, 2024
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: approved minutes.
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]
Action: waived reading and authorized 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.
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 3.20.050 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO AUTHORIZATION LIMITS AND EXECUTION OF
CONTRACTS
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo amending Section 3.20.050 of the Vallejo Municipal Code related to authorization limits and execution of contracts
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
Action: adopted Ordinance No. 1873 N.C. (2d).
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: MAY 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified the payment of claims for the period of May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A STANDARD VOLUNTARY
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC
SUBSTANCES CONTROL IN THE MATTER OF BUILDING 571 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,577 AFTER FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15330(b)(5) AND Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Standard Voluntary Agreement with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control in an amount not to exceed $115,577 after finding the Project exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15330(b)(5) and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-115 N.C.
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ON-
CALL MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HOUSE OF ACTS TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $725,000
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the On- Call Miscellaneous Maintenance Services Agreement with House of Acts to increase the not-to-exceed limit of the contract to $725,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-116 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING THE SECOND CHANGE ORDER TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BADGER METER, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $2,511,717 TO $18,181,104, EXTEND THE END DATE TO JUNE 30, 2026,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving the Second Change Order to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. to increase the Not-To-Exceed amount by $2,511,717 to $18,181,104, extend the end date to June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-117 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING THE MATERIALS CONTRACT WITH AQUA
METRICS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,354,930 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving the Materials and Professional Services contract with Aqua Metrics, Inc. for a Not-To-Exceed amount of $1,354,930 with an expiration date of June 30, 2026, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
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[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-118 N.C.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH JETPATCHER USA, INC. FOR POTHOLE REPAIR
SERVICES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $725,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Contract with Jetpatcher USA, Inc. for pothole repair services to increase the contract amount to $725,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-119 N.C.
J. PROVIDE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $2,155,287 IN PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION GRANT FUNDS FOR HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER
EXPENDITURES (STEP 1 of 2 STEPS)
Recommendation: Provide a notice of intent to amend the City's Capital Grants and Contribution Fund #221 Budget to appropriate $2,155,287 of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds for the construction of the Homeless Navigation Center and transitional housing.
Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
Action: provided a notice of intent to amend the City's Capital Grants and Contribution Fund #221 Budget to appropriate $2,155,287 of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds for the construction of the Homeless Navigation Center and transitional housing.
K. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS: 1) APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A
PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON ASSESSOR PARCEL
NOS. 0069-48-001 AND -002 ALONG ADMIRAL CALLAGHAN LANE IN VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA; 2) APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT LOCATED ON SAME; AND 3)
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A NEW PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT TO BE LOCATED ON ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 0069-48-001 AND -002
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE
RESOLUTIONS AND GRANT DEEDS WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Adopt resolutions: 1) Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the Right-of-Way located on Assessor Parcel Nos. 0069-48-001 and - 002 along Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California; and 2) Approving the summary vacation of the Public Service Easement located on Assessor Parcel Nos. 0069-48-001 and -002 along Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California; Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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3) and Accepting the dedication of a Public Service Easement to be located on Assessor Parcel Nos. 0069-48-001 and -002 along Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the conveyance; and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record the Resolutions and Grant Deeds with the
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted the following resolutions: (1) Resolution No. 24-120 N.C., (2) Resolution No. 24-121 N.C., and (3) Resolution No. 24-122 N.C.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FOR IBEW NEGOTIATIONS (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the City's Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Adopted Budget.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-123 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. CONSIDERATION OF AND FINDING TO CONTINUE THE STATE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING AND UPDATE
ON ACTIONS TAKEN TO DATE AND DIRECTION ON FREQUENCY OF
STATUS REPORTING
Recommendation: Receive the update and confirm the continued existance of the conditions leading to the declaration of a state of local emergency and provide direction to staff on the frequency of status reporting.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
Interim Police Chief Ta provided an update on Phase 1 (Service Model Reduction), Phase 2 (Rotation of Officers to Patrol Shifts), Phase 3 (Collapsing Traffic & Detective Divisions), Phase 4 (Modifying Patrol Shifts to 12-hours or another Staffing Model), and outside assistance, provided updated current and previous staffing numbers, and highlighted Operations Bureau information as of June 2024 and average response times (ART) as shown in a chart.
Human Resources Director Sifuentes provided an update on recruitment and retention efforts.
Speakers: Marissa S. and Anne Carr.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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and confirm the continued existence of the conditions leading to the declaration of a state of local emergency (Noes: Bregenzer and Matulac). (2) moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to direct staff to provide a status report once a month.
% PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SMALL BUSINESS
HARDENING GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000
Recommendation: Receive an update on efforts to support local businesses and adopt a resolution approving the small business hardening grant program in the amount of $60,000.
Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
Economic Development Director Nimon provided background information, shared community feedback and the intent of the proposed Economic Development Department Small Business Support Programs and the design and concluded the presentation by outlining next steps.
Speakers: Anne Carr and Alex Matias.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to receive an update on efforts to support local businesses and adopt Resolution No. 24-12 N.C., a resolution approving the small business hardening grant program in the current amount of $60,000.
& ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO, JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY; SOLANO COUNTY; AND THE CITIES OF BENICIA,
FAIRFIELD, RIO VISTA, SUISUN CITY, VACAVILLE, AND VALLEJO FOR
COST SHARING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority; Solano County; and the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo for cost sharing administrative expenses.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 649-3415 [email protected]
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ministrative Plan and staffing needs, shared highlights of the key terms of the MOU and its funding structure and status, reviewed other funds to CAP Solano and the fiscal impact to the City of Vallejo, and concluded the presentation by outlining the recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
City Attorney Nebb reviewed obligations of the proposed MOU in order to provide Council with an understanding of the terms of the agreement.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided further comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-125 N.C., a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving a MOU between Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Power Authority; Solano County; and the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo for cost sharing administrative expenses, subject to all correction paragraphs. City staff to provide update report to council every six months. This is subject to all cross-reference corrections be made by the JPA and the correction to Paragraph 2 on the termination. Corrections are subject to agreement by the City Attorney and City Manager.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO 1) THE ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE PARKING LEASE OF 45 PARKING SPACES
ADJACENT TO AND SERVING THE MARINA TOWERS FACILITY BY
MARINA TOWERS INVESTMENTS, LP; AND 2) THE ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION OF HOME INVESTMENT OWNERS PROGRAM
REGULATORY AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD
THE DOCUMENTS WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution consenting to 1) the assignment and amendment of the parking lease of 45 parking spaces adjacent to and serving the Marina Towers facility by Marina Towers Investments, LP; and 2) the assignment and assumption of HOME Investment Owners Program Regulatory Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to execute same, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record the documents with the Solano County Recorder's Office.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/ Community Development 707- 648-4163
[email protected]
Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director 707-648-4109 [email protected]
David Morton, Leasing and Real Property Manager 707-648-5410 [email protected]
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Assistant City Manager Hayes and Economic Development Director Nimon provided background information, discussed the lease term amendments and outlined the recommendation.
Speaker: Paul Manda (representing the investment group on the acquisition of this project).
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz to adopt a resolution consenting to 1) the assignment and amendment of the parking lease of 45 parking spaces adjacent to and serving the Marina Towers facility by Marina Towers Investments, LP; and 2) the assignment and assumption of HOME Investment Owners Program Regulatory Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to execute same, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record the documents with the Solano County Recorder's Office.
On a substitute motion offered by Mayor McConnell, which carried unanimously, Resolution No. 24-126 N.C. was adopted, consenting to 1) the assignment and amendment of the parking lease of 45 parking spaces adjacent to and serving the Marina Towers facility by Marina Towers Investments, LP; and 2) the assignment and assumption of HOME Investment Owners Program Regulatory Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to execute same, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record the documents with the Solano County Recorder's Office. The resolution and Exhibit A were revised allowing the lessee
to increase the rent annually by the same percentage as rents in the Apartment complex are increased in lieu of rent increasing by 5% every five-year period.
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR None.
11. s to the family of Teri Wilson and
shared two upcoming events: 1) final in person community meeting to gather input on the qualifications and characteristics of the permanent police chief scheduled for July 25 and 2) Blues and RnB concern at Richardson Park on July 27.
12. City Attorney Nebb provided highlights of her quarterly report.
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, FOURTH QUARTER (APR - JUN 2024)
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Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only and there is no action associated with this item.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Anna Bergman.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:29 p.m. in memory of Teri Wilson.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON
CITY CLERK