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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
SEPTEMBER 24, 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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VIEW 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. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2024
B. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOLANO COUNTY, KAPPA OMICRON LAMBDA
CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
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 September 10, 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 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: JUNE 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: JULY 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM VOUCHER AND
PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE THE VOUCHER FUNDS (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Notice and adopt a resolution accepting the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant formula voucher to be applied to energy efficiency projects in the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ZERO FOODPRINT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $189,476 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Zero Foodprint in the amount of $189,476 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao,PE, Public Works Director (707) 648-4455 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HUD-REQUIRED
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
(CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE CITY OF
VALLEJO
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the required Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024) for submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by 90 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
Gilian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FONROCHE LIGHTING AMERICA, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SOLAR STREETLIGHT EQUIPMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Fonroche Lighting America, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for the purchase of solar streetlight equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING REGARDING THE BROADWAY PROJECT: 1) MEASURE P
LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,879,665 AND
AFFORDABILITY AGREEMENT; 2) FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ARPA FUND GRANT AGREEMENT; 3) COUNTY OF SOLANO ARPA GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT; 4) INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT; AND 5) OPTION AGREEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the following agreements between the City of Vallejo and Firm Foundation Community Housing regarding the Broadway Project: 1) Measure P Loan Agreement in the amount of $2,879,665 and Affordability Agreement; 2) First Amendment to the ARPA Fund Grant Agreement; 3) County of Solano ARPA Grant Subrecipient Agreement; 4) Infill Infrastructure Grant Subrecipient Agreement; and 5) Option Agreement and Real Property Transfer Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR CAMP 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]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET RELATING TO SALARY AND BENEFIT CHANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES (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]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND BLUE
ROCK SPRINGS, LLC TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH TO NEGOTIATE
THE PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Sixth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the City of Vallejo and Blue Rock Springs, LLC to extend the time in which to negotiate Participation and Performance Agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [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. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAIL
LICENSING AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING
POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAFT ORDINANCE
Recommendation: Consider the proposed Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance proposed as Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code and provide direction to staff regarding any desired modifications to the draft ordinance.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 ESTABLISHING NEW USER FEES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 establishing new User Fees for Code Enforcement.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services (707) 648-4283
[email protected]
C. PRESENTATION ON ROLES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
IN COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF OPERATION AND DISCUSSION OF
CITY COUNCIL’S GOALS FOR CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from consultant Joe Gorton of Bob Hall and Associates on the traditional roles of the City Council and the City Manager in a council-manger form of operation and discuss the City Council’s collective goals for and expectations of City Manager Andrew Murray.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
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.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Thursday, September 19, 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 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Dated: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk