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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
OCTOBER 22, 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
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
B. INTRODUCTION OF CITY OF VALLEJO/VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT YOUTH DELEGATION FOR THE NLC CITY SUMMIT
CONFERENCE
C. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF TOASTMASTERS
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 meeting of October 7 and the special and regular meetings of October 8, 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: AUGUST 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of August 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ACCEPT THE REDWOOD STREET ROAD DIET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND TUOLUMNE STREET PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9731)
PERFORMED BY VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH
THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Redwood Street Road Diet Project Between Broadway and Tuolumne Street Project (Project No. PW9731) performed by VSS International, 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]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME, AND GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MARINA FUND BUDGET TO RECEIVE AND
EXPEND THE GRANT REVENUE (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a grant agreement with the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways in the amount of $100,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same, and giving notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2024-25 Marina Fund Budget to receive and expend the grant revenue (Step 1).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, ACTING BY
AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, FOR A
PORTION OF 2100 ASCOT PARKWAY (APN: 0082-010-010) AFTER
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement with the California Highway Patrol, acting by and through the Department of General Services, for a portion of 2100 Ascot Parkway (APN: 0082-010-010) after finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director
[email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOB
HALL AND ASSOCIATES REVISING THE TERM AND INCREASING THE COMPENSATION TO A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $110,000,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND
AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Bob Hall and Associates to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and to add $15,500 to the Agreement, for a total not to exceed amount of $110,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 648-4363 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
NEOGOV ONLINE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. DBA (NEOGOV) SETTING TOTAL
COMPENSATION GOING FORWARD TO A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the NeoGov Online Services Agreement authorizing the City to spend $250,000 going forward for software subscriptions to benefit the Human Resources Department.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 648-4363 [email protected]
I. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF VETERANS DAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Recommendation: Authorize the Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation recognizing Veterans Day - November 11, 2024
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor MConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
J. ISSUE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VALLEJO COUNCIL 874 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Recommendation: Authorize the Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation recognizing the 120th Anniversary of the Vallejo Council 874 Knights of Columbus
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF WATERSTONE UNIT 2B FOR THE BORDONI RANCH PROJECT AFTER FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION
21080(b)(1) AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15268(b)(3)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map of Waterstone Unit 2B after finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) AND CEQA Guidelines Section 15268(b)(3).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY'S AGREEMENT TO
COMPLY WITH STATE HOUSING LAWS RELATING TO THE SURPLUS
LAND ACT, ADUS AND JADUS, AND DENSITY BONUS LAW AND
AFFIRMING THAT THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAID HOUSING
LAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE BAY AREA GRANT 3 FUNDING ELIGIBILITY.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution certifying the City’s agreement to comply with state housing laws relating to the Surplus Land Act, ADUs and JADUs, and Density Bonus Law and affirming that the City is in compliance with said housing laws in accordance with Metropolitan Transportation Commission requirements for One Bay Area Grant 3 funding.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALL-STAR TALENT,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND PROVIDE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURE OF $219,400 (STEP 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with All-Star Talent, authorizing the City Manager to execute same and provide notice of intent to amend the City's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget to appropriate $219,400 Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 648-4363 [email protected]
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REIMBURSEMENTS TOTALING $500,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SOLANO’S ARPA GRANT REVENUE
FOR FEASIBILITY STUDIES IN THE CITY WATER SYSTEM AND THE
LAKES WATER SYSTEM AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO
AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CAPITAL FUNDS BUDGET FOR
THE CITY WATER SYSTEM AND THE LAKES WATER SYSTEM
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant reimbursements per the Interagency Contract Between the City of Vallejo and County of Solano for Water System Feasibility Studies.
2. As the first in a two-step process, provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget to recognize reimbursements in the amount of $250,000 for the City Water System and $250,000 for the Lakes System.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT
DEED TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) ON CITY
PROPERTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT THROUGH A PORTION OF APNS 0147-050-050 AND 0147- 040-060) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the granting of an easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the installation of underground electrical transmission lines on City property at the Green Valley Water Treatment Plant (APNs 0147-050-050 and 0147-040-060); after finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
MASTER LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RENNE
PUBLIC LAW GROUP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to Master Legal Counsel Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group and authorize the City Attorney to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Assistant City Attorney
[email protected]
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group LLP and authorize the City Attorney to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
R. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW SALARY RANGES FOR THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF
CLASSIFICATIONS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving new salary ranges for the Assistant City Manager and Deputy Police Chief Classifications.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
S. ADOPT AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMEMNT POLICY 706, MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481 (AB 481)
Recommendation: Adopt an uncodified ordinance adopting and approving Vallejo Policy Department Policy 706, Military Equipment Use Policy, in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 481 (AB 481) Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police
[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 RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE MEASURE P
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making appointments for Districts 1, 3 and 6 and one at-large appointment to the Measure P Oversight Committee Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH E SOURCE (FORMERLY UTILIWORKS CONSULTING) FOR WATER
CONSULTING SERVICES ON ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $1,773,066.00,
EXTENDING THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND AUTHORZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with E Source Companies, LLC (“E Source”, formerly UtiliWorks Consulting, LLC), for Advanced Metering Infrastructure consulting services, to increase the agreement by $834,666 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,773,066, extend the agreement to December 31, 2026, and amend the scope of work to include additional services to supplement staff capacity and expertise.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
C. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS
Recommendation: Receive the scopes of work that City staff developed for four City Council referrals and provide direction to staff on whether or not to implement the referrals.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
D. CONSIDERATION OF AND FINDING TO CONTINUE THE STATE OF
LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING AND
UPDATE ON ACTIONS TAKEN TO DATE
Recommendation: Receive the update and confirm the continued existance of the conditions leading to the declaration of a state of local emergency.
Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE GREEN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (GEZ) AND DESIGNATING A
COUNCIL MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE TO REPRESENT THE CITY ON
THE GEZ GOVERNING BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the presentation and adopt a resolution authorizing the City to participate in the Green Empowerment Zone and appoint a Council Member and an alternate to represent the City on the GEZ Governing Board for a two-year term.
Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director
(707) 648-4109
[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. PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PROJECT NO. 9762 MARE ISLAND
CAUSEWAY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [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, October 16, 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 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Dated: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk