Vallejo City Council
January 7, 2025

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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 6:00 PM OF THE

VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

JANUARY 7, 2025

Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Robert H. McConnell (Mayor)
Mina Loera-Diaz (Vice Mayor)
Cristina Arriola
Peter Bregenzer
Diosdado "JR" Mtulac
Charles Palmares
Rozzana Verder-Aliga

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

5. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVALOF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of December 10 and 17, the special meeting of December 30, the adjourned regular meeting of December 30, and the special meeting of the City Council as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the former Vallejo Redevelopment Agency of December 17, 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. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 16.301.01 "LAND USE REGULATIONS"

OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE VALLEJO HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo amending Section 16.301.01 "Land Use Regulations" of the Vallejo Municipal Code and the Zoning Map related to the Vallejo Housing Element 2023-2031.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Hector Rojas, Long-Range Planning Manager (707) 553-7283 [email protected]
D. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1875 N.C. (2D), SECTION 5, EXHIBIT A - CHAPTER 5.10 OF THEE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSING
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo amending Ordinance No. 1875 N.C. (2d), Section 5, Exhibit A - Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing.

Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
E. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 DECLARING THE

RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.

Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]

8. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS TO AND COMMENTS BY OUTGOING

MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS

9. COMMUNITY FORUM
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10. ADJOURNMENT

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Dated: Thursday, January 2, 2025
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

Robert H. McConnell (Mayor)
Mina Loera-Diaz (Vice Mayor)
Cristina Arriola
Peter Bregenzer
Diosdado "JR" Mtulac
Charles Palmares
Rozzana Verder-Aliga,

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., Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Dated: Thursday, January 2, 2025

Special City Council Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2024
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz (arrived at 4:33 p.m.), Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares (arrived at 4:31 p.m.), and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson The Council convened into Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 4:34 p.m.

3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Liability Claims: Ritzie Tolentino v. City of Vallejo, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
B. Liability Claims: Anthony Cano v. City of Vallejo, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
C. Liability Claims: Robert Tribble v. City of Vallejo, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One Case
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:

Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:

One Case

4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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December 10, 2024
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported the following:
•Council provided direction to legal counsel and staff regarding Closed Session Items 3A, 3B and 3C.
•No action to report regarding Closed Session Items 3D and 3E.

5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: Mayor McConnell read and presented the proclamation to Mr. Riley and Linda Mandolini (Eden Housing) provided an update on Item 5B.

A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BRENDAN RILEY B. UPDATE ON BLUE OAK LANDING SACRAMENTO STREET APARTMENTS

6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Jimmy Genn, Ruben H, Crystal Rosa, a District 5 resident, Anne Carr, Julie, Ben D., Russell O., and several unidentified members of the public.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Chris Gordon

8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the removal of Consent Items 8C and 8F making them Items 8.1 and 8.2 respectively.

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of November 12 and 19, 2024
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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[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
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.10 TO 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 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON

ACCESSIBILITY OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.10 to 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 relating to restrictions on accessibility of tobacco products
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Verder-Aliga.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Speakers: David H., Balraj dharma, Nef Nefer, and Paul M.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Councilmember Verder-Aliga and failed to adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.10 to 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 relating to restrictions on accessibility of tobacco products (Ayes:

McConnell, Bregenzer and Verder-Aliga; Noes: Loera-Diaz, Arriola, Matulac, and Palmares).

D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2025 AND 2026
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of regular City Council meetings for 2025 and 2026
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Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-185 N.C.

E. ADOPT THREE RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO TO (RESOLUTION 1)AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,122,443 TO REALLOCATE

EXPENDITURES FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS;
(RESOLUTION 2) TO AMEND THE SALARY PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR THREE POLICE ASSISTANTS TO SEPTEMBER 2025; AND (3)

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE VEHICLES FROM KALMIKOV
ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,477,990.
(STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions as follows:

1. Resolution (Attachment 1) to amend the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to reallocate funds from the American Rescue Act (ARPA) (Exhibit A and B)

2. Resolution (Attachment 2) to amend the City's Salary Plan to extend the three limited term Police Assistant Positions to September 2025 (Exhibit E)

3. Resolution (Attachment 3) authorizing the City Manager to purchase vehicles from Kalmikov Enterprises, Inc., DBA Fire Apparatus Solutions (Exhibit C & D)
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager, (707) 645-2630
[email protected]
Rekha Nayar, Finance Director; (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
Action: 1) adopted Resolution No. 24-186 N.C., 2) Resolution No. 24-187 N.C., and 3) Resolution No. 24-188 N.C.

F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT

FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR THE VALLEJO MARINA SEAWALL

REHABILITATION PROJECT AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 MARINA FUND BUDGET TO RECEIVE AND
EXPEND THE GRANT REVENUE (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000 from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) in the amount of $1,500,000 for the Vallejo Marina Seawall Rehabilitation Project and providing notice of intent to amend the FY 2024-25 Marina Fund Budget to receive and expend the grant revenue (Step 1).

Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Councilmember Arriola.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Speaker: Jimmy Genn.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-189 N.C.

G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

VALLEJO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL SQUARE LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $481,155 FOR THE ENTERPRISE ASSET

MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSE AND IMPLEMENTATION

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COST AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the Vallejo City Council approving a Central Square Solutions Agreement with Central Square LLC for the purchase and implementation of services for a new (E.A.M) Enterprise Asset Management System for the Public Works, Corp Yard, Fleet, Police, Fire, and Information Technology Departments in the amount not to exceed $481,155 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.

Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director (707) 648-5200 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-190 N.C.

H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH

WELLS FARGO BANK, A CALIFORNIA-BASED COMPANY, TO PROVIDE A

COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF BANKING SERVICES TO THE CITY AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a five-year agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, a California-based company, to provide a comprehensive range of banking services to the City and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.

Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-191 N.C.

I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AB 1600 ANNUAL AND FIVE-

YEAR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORTS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS IMPACT MITIGATION FEE FUND 137, TRANSPORTATION IMPACT MITIGATION FEE FUND 203, AND THE HIDDENBROOKE OVERPASS
MITIGATION FEE FUND 211 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the AB 1600 annual and five- year development impact fee reports for the Neighborhood Parks Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 137, Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 203, and the Hiddenbrooke Overpass Mitigation Fee Fund 211 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

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Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (7074) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-192 N.C.

J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE

EXISTING CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAND LOGISTICS, INC, TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $100,000 UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $300,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Land Logistics, Inc. to increase compensation by $100,000 up to a maximum of $300,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648- 4382
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-193 N.C.

K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTION FUND BUDGET (#221) TO

APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $931,758 (STEP 2) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the fiscal year 2024-25 Capital Grants and Contribution Fund (#221) Budget to appropriate California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program grant funds in the amount of $931,758 (Step 2).

Contact: Veronica A. F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4456 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-194 N.C.

L. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FEE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND # 137 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $240,000 TO REIMBURSE GVRD FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAINING SWIMMING POOL AT THE
CUNNINGHAM AQUATIC CENTER (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Year 2024-25 Neighborhood Park Fee Capital Project Fund #137 budget to reimburse Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) for the construction of the Training Swimming Pool at the Cunningham Aquatic Center.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, P&DS Director (707) 648-4382 [email protected]
Rekha Nayar, CPA, Finance Director (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
Action: provided Notice of Intent to amend the Year 2024-25 Neighborhood Park Fee Capital Project Fund #137 budget to reimburse Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) for the construction of the Training Swimming Pool at the Cunningham Aquatic Center.

9. ACTION CALENDAR
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A. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING

FEES FOR THE TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE PROGRAM
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing and continue it to its next regular meeting on December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4283
[email protected]
City Attorney Nebb stated staff was recommending Council continuing this item to the regular meeting on December 17. In light of the Council not adopting the TRL ordinance under Consent Calendar Item 8C, the original recommendation for this item needs to change to request Council to open the public hearing on this item and continue it to the Council’s meeting on December 30, 202. A councilmember on the prevailing side could ask to reconsider the no vote and still adopt the TRL ordinance already introduced.

City Attorney Nebb responded to questions from Councilmembers related to council procedural rules regarding reconsideration of a motion at any meeting.

Further discussion ensued by City Attorney Nebb and the Council regarding the matter.

Mayor McConnell recalled Consent Item 8C.

Action: moved by Councilmember Palmares and carried to reconsider the action taken on Consent Calendar Item 8C (8.1) to adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.10 to 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 relating to restrictions on accessibility of tobacco products. (Ayes: McConnell, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga; Noes: Arriola and Loera-Diaz.

Action: moved by Councilmember Palmares and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 1875 N.C. (2d), an ordinance adding Chapter 5.10 to 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 relating to restrictions on accessibility of tobacco products (Noes: Loera-Diaz and Arriola).

Council directed the City Attorney to bring back possible amendments to the adopted ordinance at their December 30 meeting.

Council returned to Action Calendar Item 9A
Mayor McConnell opened the public hearing.

Speakers: Anne Carr.

Action: moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously to continue the hearing to the December 30, 2024 council meeting.

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The meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:57 p.m. Item 8D was taken out of order and heard next. The minutes reflect the items in the order as they appeared on the agenda.

B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $500,000 TO A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to increase compensation by $500,000 to a maximum not to exceed $1,000,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.

Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Public Works Director Tigbao provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-195 N.C.

C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

VALLEJO APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RENTAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PETERSON POWER SYSTEMS, INC. FOR GENERATOR RENTAL, ADDING $500,000, FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SAME.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo to approve a Second Amendment to the Rental Services Agreement with Peterson Power Systems, Inc., adding $500,000, for the continued rental of the emergency back-up generator to power the Cordelia Pumping Complex, for a new total not-to- exceed amount of $1,500,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.

Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
Water Director Schoenberger provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-196 N.C.

D. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 5.04.200 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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RELATING TO PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS AND 8.40.100 RELATING TO

PLACING OBJECTS ON STREETS - STOPS BY VENDORS SELLING

MERCHANDISE OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING
CHAPTER 5.02 "SIDEWALK/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PATH VENDING, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS"
Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance repealing Sections 5.04.200 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors and 8.40.100 relating to Placing Objects on Streets - Stops by Vendors Selling Merchandise of the Vallejo Municipal Code and adding Chapter 5.02 "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way/Path Vending, Peddlers and Solicitors."
Contact: Veronica A. F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
City Attorney Nebb provided background information, provided various definitions of wording included in the proposed ordinance, discussed regulations under the proposed ordinance, reviewed sidewalk vendor permits, violations and penalties as included in the proposed ordinance, peddlers and solicitors permits, and concluded the presentation by outlining the effective date of the proposed ordinance.

Speakers: Juliana P., Tina Fowler, Jackie B., Balraj Dhami, Amit Paul, David, Anne Carr, and Marlon Lara.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to introduce an Ordinance repealing Sections 5.04.200 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors and 8.40.100 relating to Placing Objects on Streets - Stops by Vendors Selling Merchandise of the Vallejo Municipal Code and adding Chapter 5.02 "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way/Path Vending, Peddlers and Solicitors,” with amendments as presented and provided to Council in a corrected ordinance to include the following: 1) addition of live animals of any kind to Section

5.02.040(G); 2) changes to Section 5.02.050(D) to include a stationary sidewalk vendor is prohibited from operating in a city park if the city “or other entity with control of a city park” has entered into exclusive agreements for the sale of food or merchandise by 1 or more concessionaires for that city park, and changing one to five hundred feet of prohibiting a sidewalk vendor from locating within 500 feet of a creek, river, drainage way, lake, reservoir or other body of water, any recreational equipment or other structure or building located within a city park.

E. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP (MRG) OF THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ITS

ASSESSMENT OF THE BROADWAY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Recommendation: Receive the presentation from MRG summarizing its assessment of the Broadway Project.

Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
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City Manager Murray provided introductory comments.

Kevin Zwick (MRG Consultant) reviewed the scope of activities and methodology, discussed the key assessment findings, reviewed additional topics researched by MRG, and concluded the presentation outlining recommendations.

Speakers: William Baker and Anne Carr.

Mr. Zwick and staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to receive the presentation from MRG summarizing its assessment of the Broadway Project and directed staff to present monthly reports to Council on this project until project is completed in total and directed staff to provide quarterly updates to Council on any City affordable housing project.

F. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SEND A POSITION LETTER FROM

THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE RENAMING OF CALIFORNIA

MARITIME ACADEMY
Recommendation: Authorize the City Council to sign a letter from the council addressed to the California State University system board of trustees expressing displeasure in the decision by the board to exclude the name Vallejo from the new name of the institution formed by the integration of CSU Cal Maritime and CSU Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell Rzomp outlined the recommendation and reasons for the recommendation and discussed key aspects of the renaming of Cal Maritime Academy.

Speakers: Helen-Marie Gordon.

Staff and Mayor McConnell responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to authorize the City Council to sign a letter from the council addressed to the California State University system board of trustees expressing displeasure in the decision by the board to exclude the name Vallejo from the new name of the institution formed by the integration of CSU Cal Maritime and CSU Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and to request adding the name of Vallejo.

Councilmember Arriola left for the remainder of the meeting.

G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A

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Recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a menorah and the display thereof on public property designated by the City Council.

Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell Rzomp outlined the recommendation and discussed reasons for the recommendation.

Speakers: Rabbi Chaim Zaklos, Jacqueline and an unidentified member of the public.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Mayor McConnell to adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a menorah and the display thereof with placement on the Waterfront.

On a friendly amendment offered by Councilmember Palmares and accepted by Mayor Mconnell, which carried by members present, adopted Resolution No. 24-197 N.C., a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a menorah and the display thereof with placement near the holiday tree (Noes:

Loera-Diaz and Bregenzer; Absent: Arriola).

10. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.

11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Murray provided a report on the Mad Hatter holiday festival.

12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.

13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Helen-Marie Gordon.

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 12:42 a.m. and in memory of former Councilmember Joanne Schivley.

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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares (arrived at 4:33 p.m.), and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb, City Clerk Abrahamson, Assistant City Manager Haen, Economic Development Director Nimon, and Consultant Joe Gordon.

The City Council convened into Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 4:34 p.m.

3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNS: 0081-040-100; 0081-040-110; 0081-040-620; 0081-040-790; 0081-040-880; 0081-191-010; 0081-630-030; 0181-190-010; 0181-190-070; and 0182-040-080
Agency Negotiators: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, and Veronica Nebb, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Vallejo and Jeb Elmore, Blue Rock Springs, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney

4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 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, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported there was no action taken on Closed Session Item 3A and Council concluded its deliberations on Closed Session Item 3B.

5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: Councilmember Arriola read and presented the proclamation to Mario Saucedo on behalf of Mr. Malifrando. Youth Services Coordinator and the Vallejo Youth Delegation provided an overview of their participation at the National League of Cities Conference.

A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS

OF FRANK MALIFRANDO
B. VALLEJO YOUTH DELEGATION TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES

CONFERENCE

6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: David Beloff, Crystal Roca, Anna Bergman, and an unidentified member of the public.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: an unidentified member of the public (Consent Item 8B).

8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 8L from the Consent Calendar making it Item 8.1.

A. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
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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.

B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 5.04.200 RELATING TO PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS AND 8.40.100 RELATING TO PLACING

OBJECTS ON STREETS - STOPS BY VENDORS SELLING MERCHANDISE OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.02
"SIDEWALKS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PATH VENDING, PEDDLERS AND
SOLICITORS"
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance repealing Sections 5.04.200 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors and 8.40.100 relating to Peddlers and Solicitors and

8.40.100 relating to Placing Objects on Streets-Stops by Vendors Selling Merchandise of the Vallejo Municipal Code and adding Chapter 5.02 "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way/Path Vending, Pedlers and Solicitors" Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
Action: adopted Ordinance No. 1876 N.C. (2d).

C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: OCTOBER 2024
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of October 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024.

Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for period of October 1-31, 2024.

D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE TUOLUMNE STREET, GEORGIA STREET & CATALINA CIRCLE

TIRE RUBBER MODIFIED SURFACE SEALER PROJECT, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,584 TO
PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Tuolumne Street, Georgia Street, & Catalina Circle Tire Rubber Modified Surface Sealer Project and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $140,584 to Pavement Coatings Co., 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. 24-198 N.C.

E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 MARINA FUND BUDGET TO
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RECEIVE AND EXPEND THE GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,500,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCE AGENCY
(CNRA) (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2024-25 Marina Fund Budget to receive and expend the grant revenue in the amount of $1,500,000 from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). (Step 2) Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4085 [email protected]
Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-199 N.C.

F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEOGOV WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $487,129.25 AND

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME ON BEHALF OF

THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Services Agreement with NeoGov for a not-to-exceed amount of $487,129.25 for a HR Information System and Payroll component to benefit all City of Vallejo employees.

Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 648-4852 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-200 N.C.

G. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND FILING THE SB 165 ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2023-24
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to receive and file the annual reports relating to special taxes levied in the City's Northeast Quadrant Improvement District No. 2003-01 and Hiddenbrooke Improvement District No. 1998-1 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-201 N.C.

H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FEE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #137 BUDGET BY ALLOCATING $240,000 OF UNAPPROPRIATED PARK IMPACT FEES TO

REIMBURSE THE GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAINING SWIMMING POOL AT THE
CUNNINGHAM AQUATIC CENTER (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the fiscal year 2024-25 Neighborhood Park Fee Capital Project Fund #137 budget by allocating $240,000 of unappropriated park impact fees to reimburse Greater Vallejo Recreation District for the construction of the Training Swimming Pool at the Cunningham Aquatic Center.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
Rekha Nayar, CPA, Finance Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-202 N.C.

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I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO RECOGNIZE REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SOLANO’S ARPA

GRANT REVENUE FOR FEASIBILITY STUDIES IN THE CITY WATER SYSTEM AND THE LAKES WATER SYSTEM (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Water Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget in the amount of $500,000 to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures from the County of Solano’s ARPA grant revenue for feasibility studies in the City Water System (Project No. WT7127, Cache Main & Pump Station Rehab) and the Lakes Water System (WT7128, Lakes Water System Auxiliary Pump Supply).

Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-203 N.C.

J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

VALLEJO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EQUIPMENT

PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AQUA-METRIC FOR WATER METER BOX LIDS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $99,926.10 FOR

SALES TAX AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving the First Amendment to the Equipment Purchase Agreement with Aqua-Metric increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $99,926.10 for sales tax and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.

Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-4307 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-204 N.C.

K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 1245 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Side Letter Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.

Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-205 N.C.

L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

VALLEJO APPROVING THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE

CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS): (A) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 04-3016 PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S $126,000 CONTRIBUTION TO SR 29 IMPROVEMENTS; (B) CITY OF VALLEJO COVER AGREEMENT; (C) VALLEJO FIRST AMENDMENT TO

FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE INTERCHANGE PROJECT; (D) EMERGENCY VEHICLE DETECTION
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SERVICES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; AND (F) AGREEMENT FOR

SHARING COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution of the City Council of The City of Vallejo Approving the Following Agreements Between the City and the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans): (A) Cooperative Agreement 04-3016 providing for the City's $126,000 Contribution to SR 29 Improvements; (B) City of Vallejo Cover Agreement; (C) Vallejo First Amendment to Freeway Maintenance Agreement for the Fairgrounds Drive Interchange Project; (D) Emergency Vehicle Detection Maintenance Agreement; (E) Law Enforcement Surveillance Services Maintenance Agreement; and (F) Agreement for Sharing Cost of State Highway Electrical Facilities, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same.

Contact: Melissa L. Tigbao, P.E., (707) 648-4433
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar.

City Attorney Nebb outlined the revisions to Exhibit C as presented to Council in a revised version at the dais.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-206 N.C. with amendments to Exhibit C as presented to Council by the City Attorney. Amendments included correction of the Encroachment Permit Number in C and striking the paragraphs adding a new Article 9.

9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF VALLEJO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2024-2030
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the City of Vallejo Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2024-2030.

Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
Economic Development Director Nimon provided introductory comments.

Dr. Eiler provided an overview, discussed phases and tasks-reminder of planning path, reviewed the strategy, philosophy, and goals and two cycles to 2030, shared data and key findings and considerations, and concluded the presentation with closing thoughts and recommendation.

Staff and Dr. Eiler responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Speakers: Jimmy Genn, Dennis Walton, Alex Matias, Helen-Marie Gordon, David Beloff, Anne Carr, and Chris Platzer.

Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.

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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-207 N.C. and directed staff to provide an update report to Council 2 times per year.

The meeting recessed at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m.

B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BLUE ROCK SPRINGS

REDEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND BLUE ROCK SPRINGS, LLC AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Blue Rock Springs redevelopment Participation and Performance Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Blue Rock Springs, LLC and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.

Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Assistant City Manager Haen shared renderings of the project, reviewed background and Council goals for the project RFQ, shared prior design considerations and challenges, summarized the Performance and Participation agreement terms, outlined key deal terms, milestones and to date information on the Performance Agreement including other terms, reviewed public outreach efforts and redline edits to the proposed agreement, and concluded the presentation with next steps and staff’s recommendation.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Speakers: Jeb Elmore, Dennis Yen, Alex Matias, and Mark Stein.

Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 24-208 N.C. with edits to the proposed agreement as presented by staff and provided to Council at the dais.

Councilmember Arriola left the meeting at 11:00 p.m.

C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO APPROVING A

MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON
ENTERPRISE, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN

THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide body worn cameras, related hardware, conducted electrical weapons (Taser CEW), video management software system licensing (Evidence.com), and in-car cameras (Fleet 3) in an amount not to exceed $2,293,030 for a term of five years.

Contact: Jason Ta, Interim Police Chief
[email protected]
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Deputy Police Chief Knight provided introductory comments and a general overview of the staff report and recommendation.

Speakers: Dennis Yen.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 24-209 N.C. (Absent: Arriola) 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]
Deputy Police Chief Knight reviewed the VPD sworn staff count, adjustments for lower staffing, projected staffing and police assistant staffing, shared current staffing numbers, and concluded the presentation discussing options being explored by supplement officers.

Speakers: Anne Carr.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously by members present to receive the update and confirm the continued existence of the conditions leading to the declaration of a state of local emergency (Absent:

Arriola).

10. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.

11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Murray announced the closure of City Hall for the holidays: December 24- January 1, 2025.

12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.

13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None.

14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmembers provided an update on various meetings and community events attended.

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15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on December 30, 2024 at 5 p.m.
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 30, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga (arrived at 4:04 p.m.)

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb, City Clerk Abrahamson, Assistant City Manager Haen, and Assistant City Attorney Jackson The Council convened into Closed Session in the Council Conference Room at 4:03 p.m.

3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Alfred v. City of Vallejo, Unitied States District Court Eastern District of Califoronia, Case No. 2:24-cv-03317-DC-SCR B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - One Case

4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 30, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, City Attorney Nebb reported Council provided direction to its legal counsel regarding Closed Session Items 3A and 3B.

4. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously, approval of the Agenda and the removal of Item 6A from the Consent Calendar making it Item 6.1.

A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ECONOMIC FORENSICS AND ANALYTICS, INC. TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN TASKS RECOMMENDED IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO 2024 ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN, TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $355,0000 TO A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $600,000, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Economic Forensics and Analytics, Inc. to implement certain tasks recommended in the City of Vallejo Economic Development Strategic Plan, to increase compensation by $355,000 to a maximum not to exceed $600,000, and to extend the term through December 31, 2026, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.

Contact: Michael Nimon, Economic Development Director (707) 648-4109 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar.

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Economic Development Director Nimon provided an overview of the staff report and the recommendation.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

City Attorney Nebb informed Council that if the contract was denied by a majority of the Council this evening, the Council could add another item to tonight’s agenda that would need to meet the 2 prongs of the Brown Act: 1) the need to take action is immediate and 2) the knowledge to take immediate action did not occur until tonight’s meeting.

Following further discussion, Mayor McConnell moved to continue this item to the end of the Action Calendar, with full concurrence by the Council, to allow staff time to discuss the matter and present options for Council’s consideration.

7. ACTON CALENDAR
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION: (1) MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) RELATING TO AN ADDENDUM TO THE VALLEJO GENERAL PLAN 2040 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; (2) REPEALING THE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT; (3) ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO VALLEJO
GENERAL PLAN 2040 LAND USE MAP PF-6 TO CHANGE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS FOR 3 PARCELS COMMONLY KNOWN AS APNs.: 0051- 250-230; AND 0052-110-140; AND 0069-032-240 (IDENTIFIED PARCELS); AND (4) ADOPTING THE VALLEJO GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 6TH CYCLE 2023 - 2031 PLANNING PERIOD AND, INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING: (1) VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE (VMC) SECTION 16.301.01 - LAND USE REGULATIONS, TO IMPLEMENT
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS A 1.1.6 AND A 1.1.7; AND (2) THE

ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AS SET FORTH IN VMC
SECTION 16.102.02 TO REZONE THE IDENTIFIED PARCELS FROM RMD TO RHD
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: (1) Making Findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) relating to an Addendum to the Vallejo General Plan 2040 Environmental Impact Report; (2) Repealing the existing General Plan Housing Element; (3) Adopting amendments to Vallejo General Plan 2040 Land Use Map PF-6 to change land use designations for 3 parcels commonly known as APNs.: 0051-250-230; 0052-110-140; and 0069- 032-240 (Identified Parcels); and (4) Adopting the Vallejo General Plan Housing Element for the 6th Cycle 2023 - 2031 planning period and Introduce an ordinance amending: (1) Vallejo Municipal Code (VMC) Section 16.301.01 - Land Use Regulations, to implement Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A

1.1.7; and (2) the Zoning Map of the City of Vallejo as set forth in VMC Section

16.102.02 to rezone the Identified Parcels from RMD to RHD.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326, [email protected]
Hector Rojas, Long-Range Planning Manager, (707) 553-7283 [email protected]
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Mayor McConnell announced he had a conflict of interest related to a Federal Practices Tax Commission letter and left the dais and Council Chambers.

Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz resumed presiding over the meeting.

Planning & Development Services Director Pollot and Long-Range Planning Manager Rojas provided introduced the team working on the project, provided background information on the Housing Element, discussed Regional Housing Needs Allocation, Housing Goals & Policies, reviewed noteworthy Housing Programs and concluded the presentation by outlining actions and next steps.

Speakers: Amelia H., Shannon M., and Ary S.(Legal Services of Northern California), Cristal G., Liat Meitzenheimer, Anubar Mirazar, Paul Theiss (The Sierra Club), and Kerby Lynch.

Staff and Amy Sinsheimer (Placeworks) responded to questions from the speakers and Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Councilmember Verder-Aliga and carried to adopt Resolution No. 24-210 N.C., a resolution (1) Making Findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) relating to an Addendum to the Vallejo General Plan 2040 Environmental Impact Report; (2) Repealing the existing General Plan Housing Element; (3) Adopting amendments to Vallejo General Plan 2040 Land Use Map PF-6 to change land use designations for 3 parcels commonly known as APNs.: 0051-250-230; 0052-110-140; and 0069-032-240 (Identified Parcels); and (4) Adopting the Vallejo General Plan Housing Element for the 6th Cycle 2023 - 2031 planning period, and introduced an ordinance amending: (1) Vallejo Municipal Code (VMC) Section 16.301.01 - Land Use Regulations, to implement Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7; and (2) the Zoning Map of the City of Vallejo as set forth in VMC Section 16.102.02 to rezone the Identified Parcels from RMD to RHD with the resolution and ordinance with corrected exhibit/attachment titles as presented by staff to Council in hard copy and to include the following:
•Amend paragraph D under the Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved portion of the Resolution to state as follows: “The General Plan Housing Element for the 2023-2031 period attached hereto as Exhibit C, with revisions as shown in Exhibit D to this resolution, and Exhibit E, as recommended by the Planning Commission, as further amended on Exhibit E is hereby adopted; and.”
•Amend Exhibit E, Page 2 of 2-Time Frame to state as follows: “Initial actions (rent stabilization and just cause for eviction protections ordinances) for consideration by June 2026 September 2025, additional actions (anti-harassment protections and tenant’s right to counsel ordinances) for consideration by June 2026, and subsequent actions, if necessary by January 2028.”
•Amend Exhibit E, Page 2 of 2-Quantified Objectives to state as follows:
“Conduct the market and feasibility study by June 2025. Conduct at least four outreach efforts related to the drafting implementation of the programs or ordinances. Initial actions (rent stabilization and just Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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cause for eviction protections ordinances) for City Council consideration by September 2025. Additional actions (harassment protections and tenant’s right to counsel ordinances) for City Council consideration by June 2026. Subsequent actions, if necessary, by January 2028. City Council consideration of programs o ordinances by June 2026, and subsequent actions, if necessary by January 2028. Evaluation of program or ordinance effectiveness in early 2028. Establish additional measures, if necessary, by January 2029.” (Ayes: Loera-Diaz, Arriola, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga; Noes:

Bregenzer; Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest: McConnell).

The meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:01 p.m.

Mayor McConnel returned to the Council Chambers and the dais.

B. HOLD A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION

ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE PROGRAM Recommendation: Hold a continued public hearing and adopt a resolution establishing fees for the Tobacco Retail License program.

Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director (707) 648-4283
[email protected]
Planning & Development Services Director Pollot provided introductory comments.

Patric Dyer (MGT) provided background and project history information, outlined the objectives, reviewed the study methodology and concluded the presentations sharing study findings and recommendations.

Mayor McConnell announced the continued opening of the public hearing and invited public speakers.

Speakers: Joseph Hayden, Balraj Dhami, Amit Pal, Paul M., Brian Davis, Tehra Martin, Tino Ratliff, Bob Gordon, Camille Cummings (African American Tobacco Leadership Council), and David Tooley.

There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.

Staff and Mr. Dyer responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Action: moved by Councilmember Verder-Aliga to adopt a resolution establishing fees for the Tobacco Retail License program as presented and recommended by staff and the Consultant shown in Exhibit A-Fee Study Summary Sheet to the resolution with the exception of the initial Tobacco Retail License fee changing it from $2998 to $2500.

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shown in Exhibit A-Fee Study Summary Sheet as amended: Tobacco Retail License-Initial $1500 with half of the amount paid using grant funds ($750 paid by retailer and $750 paid with grant funds); Tobacco Retail License-Renewal $500; and Tobacco Retail License-Annual Inspection $1,141. (Ayes: Loera-Diaz and Matulac; Noes: McConnell, Arriola, Bregenzer, and Palmares).

Council returned to the main motion as offered by Councilmember Verder-Aliga, which carried to adopt Resolution No. 24-211 N.C., a resolution establishing fees for the Tobacco Retail License program as presented and recommended by staff and the Consultant shown in Exhibit A-Fee Study Summary Sheet to the resolution with the exception of the initial Tobacco Retail License fee changing it from $2998 to $2500. (Ayes: McConnell, Arriola, Bregenzer, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga; Noes: Loera-Diaz and Matulac).

C. CONSIDER POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS AND POTENTIALLY INTRODUCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING ORDINANCE 1875, SECTION 5, EXHIBIT A- CHAPTER 5.10 OF

THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAIL

LICENSING
Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Ordinance 1875, Section 5, Exhibit A - Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing.

Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney (707) 648-4545 [email protected]
City Attorney Nebb provided background information and outlined the proposed amendment options for Council’s consideration.

Speakers: Joseph Hayden, Balraj Dhami, Amit Pal, Paul S., Brian Davis, Samarjit Singh, Tehra Martin, Bob Gordon (Tobacco Free Solano), Tino Ratliff, Calyn Kelley, and Harkirat Singh.

City Attorney Nebb responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Councilmembers provided comment.

Following straw votes by the Council on the various options presented, the following actions were taken:

Action: moved by Mayor McConnell to introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Ordinance 1875, Section 5, Exhibit A - Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing with the following language:

Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Conforming Change Amend 5.10.050 H.2. to add clarifying language and conform timelines across the ordinance to read: “The tobacco retail store is not closed for business or has not otherwise suspended tobacco retailing for more than 90 consecutive days; however, such tobacco retailer may receive or renew a license, provided such retailer complies with the location and separation requirements set forth in Sections 5.10.050 (D) through (F) above.

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Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Transfer Option 1: allow Grandfathered Location and Density Exemptions to remain forever if business is transferred by deleting Section 5.10.050.H.3(a) removing “to a new proprietor any time after January 1, 2032 in an arm’s length transaction; or.”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Location Option 2: allow both existing and future retailers to move to a new location only if the new location is compliant with the separation requirements.

Amending Section H.5.10.050 H.3 (b) as follows: “to a new location that does not comply with the location requirements of Section 5.10.050 (D), (E), and/or (F); or.”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Violations Option 1: amend language regarding # of violations permitted before loss of exempt status for internal consistency.

Revise Section 5.10.050.H.3(c) to read: 3. The tobacco retailer does not substantially change the business operation. A substantial change to the business operation includes, but is not limited to, the transferring of a business:
c. A substantial change in the business operations also includes a circumstance in which the location or Tobacco Retailer License holder has received 3 or more violations of this chapter within any 5-year time period.

On a substitution motion offered by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and failed to introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Ordinance 1875, Section 5, Exhibit A - Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing with the following language:
(Ayes: Loera-Diaz and Matulac; Noes: McConnell, Arriola, Bregenzer, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga)
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Conforming Change Amend 5.10.050 H.2. to add clarifying language and conform timelines across the ordinance to read: “The tobacco retail store is not closed for business or has not otherwise suspended tobacco retailing for more than 90 consecutive days; however, such tobacco retailer may receive or renew a license, provided such retailer complies with the location and separation requirements set forth in Sections 5.10.050 (D) through (F) above.

Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Transfer Option 1: allow Grandfathered Location and Density Exemptions to remain forever if business is transferred by deleting Section 5.10.050.H.3(a) removing “to a new proprietor any time after January 1, 2032 in an arm’s length transaction.”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Location Option 2: allow both existing and future retailers to move to a new location only if the new location is compliant with the separation requirements.

Amending Section H.5.10.050 H.3 (b) as follows: “to a new location that Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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does not comply with the location requirements of Section 5.10.050 (D), (E), and/or (F); or”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Violations Option 1: amend language regarding # of violations permitted before loss of exempt status for internal consistency.

Revise Section 5.10.050.H.3(c) to read: 3. The tobacco retailer does not substantially change the business operation. A substantial change to the business operation includes, but is not limited to, the transferring of a business:
c. A substantial change in the business operations also includes a circumstance in which the location or Tobacco Retailer License holder has received 3 or more violations of this chapter within any 2-year time period.

Council returned to the main motion as offered by Mayor McConnell, which carried, to introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Ordinance 1875, Section 5, Exhibit A - Chapter 5.10 of the Vallejo Municipal Code Relating to Tobacco Retail Licensing with the following language:
(Ayes: McConnell, Arriola, Bregenzer, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga; Noes:

Loera-Diaz and Matulac).

Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Conforming Change Amend 5.10.050 H.2. to add clarifying language and conform timelines across the ordinance to read: “The tobacco retail store is not closed for business or has not otherwise suspended tobacco retailing for more than 90 consecutive days; however, such tobacco retailer may receive or renew a license, provided such retailer complies with the location and separation requirements set forth in Sections 5.10.050 (D) through (F) above.

Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Transfer Option 1: allow Grandfathered Location and Density Exemptions to remain forever if business is transferred by deleting Section 5.10.050.H.3(a) removing “to a new proprietor any time after January 1, 2032 in an arm’s length transaction.”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Location Option 2: allow both existing and future retailers to move to a new location only if the new location is compliant with the separation requirements.

Amending Section H.5.10.050 H.3 (b) as follows: “to a new location that does not comply with the location requirements of Section 5.10.050 (D), (E), and/or (F); or”
Exemption from Density and Location Requirements – Violations Option 1: amend language regarding # of violations permitted before loss of exempt status for internal consistency.

Revise Section 5.10.050.H.3(c) to read: 3. The tobacco retailer does not substantially change the business operation. A substantial change to the business operation includes, but is not limited to, the transferring of a business:
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circumstance in which the location or Tobacco Retailer License holder has received 3 or more violations of this chapter within any 5-year time period.

Council returned to Consent Calendar Item 5A, Item 5.1.

Assistant City Manager Haen presented several suggested alternatives for the Council to consider.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz to eliminate the contract with Dr.

Eyler altogether.

On a substitute motion offered by Councilmember Palmares, which failed, to approve a first amendment to the contract with Dr. Eyler specifically for the completion of the Facilities Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $155,000 (Ayes: McConnell and Palmares; Noes: Loera-Diaz, Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, and Verder-Aliga).

Council returned to the main motion as offered by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, which carried to not approve the contract with Dr. Eyler in any way (Ayes:

Loera-Diaz, Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga: Noes:

McConnell).

Action: moved by Mayor McConnell and carried unanimously to find that the need to take action to add an item to the agenda to allocate $355,0000 of unspent ARPA funds to a different allocation within the Economic Development bucket arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda, and that there is a need to take action immediately to avoid the loss of the $355,000 unspent ARPA funds.

Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers related to the suggested alternatives presented for consideration for the use of the $355,000 in unspent ARPA funds.

The meeting recessed at 11:29 p.m. and reconvened at 11:41 p.m.

The discussion continued regarding the $355,000 use of the unspent ARPA funds.

Assistant City Manager Haen reviewed the Solano Biz-Grow Loan Program sent which would be replicated to make it Vallejo specific.

Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, and carried unanimously to enter into a contract with Solano Economic Corporation, specifically with Chris Rico, in the amount of $355,000 using the ARPA funds to establish the Vallejo Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, in a smaller version for Vallejo with scope of work to include a revolving fund, working with the bank, administrative fees, and the following restrictions: 1) no non-profits; 2) no sole proprietors; 3) vetting of Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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economic ability to pay evaluation; 4) preference be given to Vallejo based businesses but not absolute; 5) established since start of COVID (valid business license during the period of COVID). Council further provided staff authorization to move to Plan B if the agreement is not executed by December 31, 2024, to use the $355,000 unspent ARPA funds for the Farragut project.

8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None.

9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:11 a.m.
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ROBERT H. MCCONNELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL

AS GOVERNING BOARD OF THE

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER

VALLEJO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor McConnell, Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz, Councilmembers Arriola, Bregenzer, Matulac, Palmares, and Verder-Aliga

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson

3. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Loera-Diaz and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar.

A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 ("ROPS 25-26")
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (“ROPS 25-26”).

Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-001

4. ACTION CALENDAR – None.

5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON

CITY CLERK
1 ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 16.301.01 “LAND USE REGULATIONS” OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE VALLEJO HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Section 1. Recitals.

WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Vallejo (City) adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City’s regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 2,900 housing units, comprised of 690 very low income units, 369 low-income units, 495 moderate-income units, and 1,346 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, the City has prepared the proposed Housing Element for the 2023-2031 period in compliance with State Housing Element Law and has identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the City’s RHNA (Housing Element); and
WHEREAS, the City conducted extensive community outreach locally and regionally through the Solano County Housing Element Collaborative. These efforts included consultations, workshops, surveys, study sessions, and pop-up events as further described in Chapter 2 of the proposed Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65585 (b), on September 7, 2023, the City posted the initial draft Housing Element and requested public comment for a 30-day review period, and on November 2, 2023, the City submitted the initial draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and WHEREAS, subsequent drafts of the Housing Element were released on July 8, 2024, September 3, 2024, and November 21, 2024, to address comments from HCD and the public; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code Sections 65583.2(h), (i), and (c), the proposed Housing Element includes Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7, which among other provisions, require the City to amend the zoning for certain parcels identified in the Housing Element’s sites inventory to: (1) increase the maximum allowable density to 40 dwelling units per acre, and (2) permit multifamily residential uses by right for developments where at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments are subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended (Public Resources Code Sections 21000- 21178), and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3); and

2 WHEREAS, on August 29, 2017, the City Council adopted the CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Significance, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Vallejo General Plan 2040 (SCH#2014112035); and WHEREAS, the project consists of amendments to General Plan 2040 Land Use Map PF-6, repeal of the existing Housing Element, the adoption the City of Vallejo Housing Element 2023- 2031, and amendments to the Zoning Code and Zoning Map (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended (Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21178), and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3); and WHEREAS, the City caused to be prepared an Addendum to the EIR for the Project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164; and WHEREAS, a public notice describing the Planning Commission's public hearing on the Project, including the environmental recommendation, was sent to all agencies listed in California Government Code Section 65352 and 65352.3, posted on the City’s website, emailed to all individuals and groups that have registered through the City’ website to receive, via e-mail, information about the Project; and published in the Vallejo Times Herald, a newspaper of local circulation, on November 19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on December 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, and did consider all oral and written testimony submitted to the City regarding the same prior to making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Project; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Planning Commission did consider and by resolution recommend that the City Council find that the City of Vallejo Housing Element, 2023-2031, and the policies and programs contained therein, the repeal of the existing Housing Element, the proposed amendments to the General Plan Map, and the amendments to the Zoning Code and Zoning Map do not require a subsequent EIR, supplemental EIR, or negative declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and that an Addendum is an appropriate environmental document for approval of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did consider and recommend the City Council adopt the Project and recommended one revision to the Housing Element 2023-2031; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing before the City Council was published in the Vallejo Times Herald on December 15, 2024 and posted at City Hall on December 13, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Record of Proceedings (“Record”) upon which the City Council bases its decision on the Project at issue herein, includes, but is not limited to: (1) the environmental document prepared for the Project and the appendices and technical reports cited in and/or relied upon in preparing same; (2) the staff reports, City files and records and other documents, prepared for and/or submitted to the City relating to the environmental document and the Project; (3) the evidence, facts, findings and other determinations set forth in this resolution; (4) the City of Vallejo General Plan and its related EIR; (5) the Vallejo Municipal Code and its related environmental documents; (6) all designs, plans, studies, data and correspondence submitted to the City in connection with the environmental document and the Project; (7) all documentary and oral evidence received at public workshops, meetings, and hearings regarding 3 the environmental document(s) and the Project; (8) all other matters of common knowledge to the City Council including, but not limited to, City, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, reports, records and projections related to development within the City of Vallejo and its surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the records is the Planning and Development Services Department, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California 94590; and WHEREAS, on December 30, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, during which staff of the Planning and Development Services Department presented its report and all interested persons had an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered all public comments and evidence, both written and oral, provided at the public hearing, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceedings relating to the Project.

WHEREAS, following the hearing, the City Council considered all oral and documentary evidence relating to the proposed amendment.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND RESOLVES THAT:

1. By adoption of the Ordinance amending the Zoning Code and Zoning Map, no new significant environmental impacts or substantial increases to the severity of previously identified significant environmental impacts are introduced that would merit the preparation of a subsequent EIR, supplemental EIR or negative declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164, as shown in the Addendum to the Vallejo General Plan 2040 EIR (SCH#2014112035) attached hereto as Attachment 1 and incorporated herein and hereby adopts the findings set forth in Attachment 1, pages 56 - 65, and finds that the Addendum and the EIR related thereto reflects the City’s independent judgment.

2.The proposed Zoning Code Text and Zoning Map amendments are consistent with the General Plan as set forth in Attachment 2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.Zoning Map Amendment.

The City of Vallejo’s official zoning map and district boundaries referenced in Vallejo Municipal Code Section 16.102.02 (Official Zoning Map and District Boundaries) are hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2.Zoning Text Amendment.

Section 16.301.01 of the Vallejo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“16.301.01 Land use regulations.
4 Table 16.301-A: Land Use Regulations, prescribes the land use regulations for all the zoning districts.

In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Chapter numbers in the right-hand column refer to regulations in other parts of the Zoning Code.

A. WMX Exceptions. Land uses in the WMX district must comply with Table 3 of the Waterfront and Vallejo Station Planned Development Master Plan (PDMP). Waterfront planned development master plan supersedes these regulations in the event of a conflict unless preempted by state requirements.

B. By-Right Multifamily Residential on Certain 6th Cycle Housing Element Inventory Sites. To implement Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7, on Housing Inventory Sites #41 (APN 0052110140), #42 (APN 0051250230), and #55 (APN 0069032240), multifamily residential uses shall be permitted by right (without discretionary action) for housing developments with at least 20 percent of units as affordable to lower-income households. These projects shall be exempt from CEQA and processed by right under Government Code Section 65583.2(i), requiring only design review based on objective standards.

C. Applicability of All Other Standards: In addition to the standards identified for the uses in this part, each building or site shall still be subject to all other standards of this code including, but not limited to Part II (16.200), District and Development Types and Part V (16.500), Site Development Standards.”
Section 3. Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact one or more provisions may be declared invalid.

Section 4. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage.

ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR
SCH No. 2014112035

FOR THE
2023–2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
C ity of Vallejo
December 6, 2024
P repared for:

City of Vallejo
Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director 555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California 94590
707.648.4527
P
repared by:

PlaceWorks
Mark Teague, AICP, Principal
101 Parkshore Drive, Suite 200
Folsom, California 95630
916.245.7500
[email protected]
www.placeworks.com
Attachment 1
Full document is available at:
https://www.myvallejo.com/3eu

ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 202 3 – 20 31 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

CITY OF VALLEJO
Table of Contents
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Section Page

1. ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED GENERAL PLAN EIR ........................................................... 1

1.1 BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 GENERAL PLAN EIR ...................................................................................................................................... 11

1.3 PROJECT SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................... 12

1.4 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM ......................................................................................................... 49

2. CEQA ANALYSIS ..................................................................................................................... 55

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 55

2.2 FINDINGS............................................................................................................................................................ 56

3. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 66

Table Page
TABLE 1-1 VALLEJO’S RHNA SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 2 TABLE 1-2 REZONING SITES TO MEET VALLEJO’S 6TH CYCLE RHNA ......................................................... 2 TABLE 1-3 POTENTIAL MAXIMUM DWELLING UNITS RHD ZONE DISTRICT: EXISTING AND PROPOSED ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 TABLE 1-3 SUMMARY OF PROGRAM CHANGES BETWEEN EXISTING AND PROPOSED HOUSING ELEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

TABLE 1-4 HIGH-LEVEL CEQA CHANGES ................................................................................................................. 51

Figures Page
FIGURE 1-1 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #1.............................................................................................................. 4 FIGURE 1-2 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #2.............................................................................................................. 5 FIGURE 1-3 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #3.............................................................................................................. 6 FIGURE 1-4 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #4.............................................................................................................. 7 FIGURE 1-5 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #5.............................................................................................................. 8 FIGURE 1-6 VALLEJO’S SITES INVENTORY #6.............................................................................................................. 9

A copy of this Addendum and all supporting documentation may be reviewed or obtained at the City of Vallejo Planning and Development Services Department, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California 94590.

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1. Addendum to the Certified General Plan EIR

1.1 BACKGROUND
The proposed 2023–2031 Housing Element (proposed project) would replace the existing 2015–2023 Housing Element, adopted by the City Council in 2015 (Vallejo 2015a). The Housing Element serve s as the City of Vallejo’s (City’s) guiding policy document to meet future projected housing needs for all the C ity’s economic levels, as expressed by the State-assigned regional housing needs assessment (RHNA). The Housing Element is one of the mandatory elements of the City’s General Plan, which was adopted by City Council in 2017 (Vallejo 2017). This document serves as the environmental documentation for the adoption of the City’s pro- posed Housing Element. This addendum is to the City of Vallejo’s Propel Vallejo General Plan Update and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (General Plan EIR) (State Clearinghouse Num- ber 2014112035)which provides additional analysis and updates related to the proposed project.

The General Plan is the foundation al development policy document for the City of Vallejo. It defines the framework by which the physical, economic, and human resources of Vallejo are to be managed and used over time. The General Plan acts to clarify and articulate the intentions of the City with respect to the rights and expectations of the public, property owners, prospective investors , and business interests. The General Plan informs citizens of the goals, objectives, policies, and standards for the development of Vallejo and the respon- sibilities of all sectors in meeting these. As a policy document, the Housing Element does not result in physical changes to the environment but encourages the development of housing at all income levels consistent with the residential designations shown in the General Plan. However, the programs in the proposed Housing Ele- ment would lead to redesignation and rezoning that differ from those analyzed in the General Plan EIR.

The proposed Housing Element includes rezoning and redesignation efforts to address Vallejo's regional hous- ing needs. Specifically, three sites have been identified for a change in land use and zoning to expand the City’s capacity to meet its RHNA for very low - and low-income housing. Currently designated for medium -density residential development, these sites would be re-designated to a Primarily Multi-Family (R-MF) designation and rezoned to a Residential High Density (RHD) district.

1.1.1 Meeting Vallejo’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment State law requires that the Housing Element identify adequate sites for housing by including an inventory of land suitable for residential development. The purpose of the sites inventory is to evaluate whether there are sufficient sites with appropriate zoning to meet the City’s RHNA allocation. The inventory must identify ade- quate sites that would be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with pub- lic services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for households of all income levels. As shown in Table 1-1, Vallejo’s RHNA Summary, the City must plan to accom- modate a total of 2, 900 housing units from 2023 - 2031. Accounting for permitted and under -construction projects, vacant and non-vacant site capacity, and projected accessory dwelling units ( ADUs), the City is pro- jected to have a total 2,067 surplus of units in all income categories, including 132 lower-income units, 418 moderate-income units, and 1,517 above moderate-income units.

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Table 1-1 Vallejo’s RHNA Summary
Income
Category RHNA Permitted or
Constructed
Permitted or
Constructed
ADUs
Remaining
RHNA
Vacant and
Non-vacant
Sites
Permitted and
Under Construction
Projects
Projected
ADUs
Total
Capacity
RHNA
Surplus
Very Low 690 122 29 908 820 107 113 1,040 132 Low 369
Moderate 495 0 15 480 842 0 56 898 418
Above
Moderate 1,346 281 5 1,060 1,525 1,033 19 2,577 1,517
Total 2,900 403 49 2,448 3,187 1,140 188 4,515 2,067
ADUs= accessory dwelling units

To expand the City’s site capacity for the lower-income RHNA of 1,059 units, three sites have been identified for a change in land use designation and zone district under Housing Element Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignations to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-Income Units. Table 1-2, Rezoning Sites to Meet Vallejo’s 6th Cycle RHNA, identifies the three sites in question. These sites are currently designated and zoned for me- dium density residential development ( up to 25 units per acre) and are proposed to change to high density residential with a maximum of 40 units per acre. All three sites are located on or near streets designated as arterial and collector streets in Map MTC-3, Circulation, of the Mobility, Transportation, and Connectivity Element of the General Plan. Given these characteristics, these sites present the feasible and appropriate loca- tions for future housing to serve the community.

See Figures 1-1, Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #1, through Figure 1-6, Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #6, which shows the loca- tion of all the proposed Housing Element sites in the city. Rezoning Sites are shown in Figures 1 -1 (Sites 41 and 42) and 1-3 (Site 55).

Table 1-2 Rezoning Sites to Meet Vallejo’s 6th Cycle RHNA Site
Number APN Acres Existing General Plan
Land Use Designation
Proposed General
Plan Land Use
Designation
Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
Proposed
Max
Density1
(du/ac)
41 0052110140 0.94 Mix of Housing Types/
Medium Density (R-MH)
Primarily Multifamily
Designation (R-MF)
Residential
Medium
Density
(RMD)
Residential High
Density (RHD) 40
42 0051250230 0.52 Mix of Housing Types/
Medium Density (R-MH)
Primarily Multifamily
Designation (R-MF)
Residential
Medium
Density
(RMD)
Residential High
Density (RHD) 40
55 0069032240 2.30 Mix of Housing Types/
Medium Density (R-MH)
Primarily Multifamily
Designation (R-MF)
Residential
Medium
Density
(RMD)
Residential High
Density (RHD) 40
1To implement Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7, for Housing Element Site 41, 42, and 55, multifamily residential uses shall be permitted by right (without discretionary action) for housing developments with at least 20 percent of units as affordable to lower-income households.

These projects shall be exempt from CEQA and processed by right under Government Code Section 65583.2(i), requiring only design review based on objective standards.

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1.1.2 Changes to Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designations The proposed zoning and General Plan land use designations would implement Housing Element Program A

1.1.6, which commits the City to amend the General Plan and Zoning Code by redesignating the three sites in Table 1-2 from a Mix of Housing Types/Medium Density (R-MH) to Primarily Multifamily Designation (R- MF) and rezoning from Residential Medium Density (RMD) to Residential High Density (RHD). This change would increase the maximum density from 25 to 40 units per acre for the three sites identified in Table 1-2.

As shown in Table 1-2, Rezoning Sites to Meet Vallejo’s 6th Cycle RHNA, all three sites currently allow a mixture of commercial and residential uses under the R-MH land use designation. The proposed project would change the land use designation to R-MF, primarily focusing on providing high-density residential development. The RHD Zoning District is intended to create and establish regulations for a high-density residential district, in which a mix of housing types are allowed. Mixed-use development with residential and small commercial spaces is allowed. This district also allows a variety of neighborhood supportive services, public and educational facilities, open spaces, and community facilities. The proposed change from RMD to the RHD zone district would increase the maximum density from 25 to 40 units per acre and for the three parcels shown in Table 1-2. Table 1-3 shows the maximum potential units that could result from the change in density when 3.76 acres of the three RMD-zoned land is considered.

Table 1-3, Potential Maximum Dwelling Units RHD Zone District: Existing and Proposed, shows the potential number of dwelling units under the existing and proposed maximum dwelling unit change to RHD zoning as proposed by the project. No other development standards are being altered to accommodate the change in density. Therefore, the building footprint as defined by setbacks and building heights in the code (see Table

16.202-B: Development Standards - RMD And RHD Districts of the Municipal Code), remains the same as all the existing development requirements, permit requirements, and mitigation included in the General Plan EIR.

Table 1-3 Potential Maximum Dwelling Units RHD Zone District: Existing and Proposed Site Number Acres
Existing Zoning
Maximum
25 du/acre
Proposed Zoning
Maximum
40 du/acre
Change Unit Potential
41 0.94 23.5 37.6 14.1
42 0.52 13 20.8 7.8
55 2.30 57.5 92 34.5
Total 3.76 94 150.4 56.4

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Figure 1-1 Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #1

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Figure 1-2 Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #2

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Figure 1-4 Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #4

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Figure 1-6 Vallejo’s Sites Inventory #6

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1.2 GENERAL PLAN EIR
The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the City’s General Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts related to the following impacts:

Air Quality
• AQ-2a: Despite implementation of the proposed General Plan policies, criteria air pollutant emissions associated with the proposed project would cause a substantial net increase in emissions that exceeds the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) regional significance thresholds. • AQ-2b: Despite implementation of the proposed General Plan policies, criteria air pollutant emissions associated with the proposed project’s construction activities would generate a substantial net increase in emissions that exceeds the BAAQMD regional significance thresholds. • AQ-5: Implementation of the proposed p roject would cumulatively contribute to air quality impacts in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• GHG-1: While the proposed project supports progress toward the long term-goals identified in Exec- utive Order B-30-15 and Executive Order S -03-05, it cannot yet be demonstrated that Vallejo will achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions that are consistent with a 60 percent reduction below 1990 levels by the year 2040 based on existing technologies and currently adopted policies and programs.
• GHG-2: While the proposed Project supports progress toward the long term-goals identified in Exec- utive Order B-30-15 and Executive Order S -03-05, it cannot yet be demonstrated that Vallejo will achieve GHG emissions reductions that are consistent with an 80 percent reduction below 1990 levels by the year 2050 based on existing technologies and currently adopted policies and programs.

Noise
• NOI-3: The proposed project would cause a substantial permanent increase in ambient transportation- related noise levels in the Project Area.
• NOI-7: The proposed project would cause a substantial cumulative increase in ambient transportation- related noise levels in the Project Area.

Transportation and Traffic
• TRANS-1 (GP): The proposed General Plan would conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation, including mass transit, non-motorized travel, and relevant components of the circulation system, including, but not limited to, intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit • TRANS-1b: Freeway and highway facility impacts would be significant. The following mitigation measure is proposed in consistency with the proposed General Plan.

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1.3 PROJECT SUMMARY
CEQA requires the City to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with physical changes to the envi- ronment. In this instance, most of the programs from the previous Housing Element are continued through to the proposed Housing Element. The proposed Housing Element includes 38 total programs, including 14 amended programs, 13 combined programs, and 11 new programs. Table 1-3, Summary of Program Changes Be- tween Existing and Proposed Housing Element, lists these individual programs and evaluates any changes between the existing and the proposed Housing Element.

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Table 1-3 Summary of Program Changes Between Existing and Proposed Housing Element Programs Status of Program
Proposed Project
Continue/Modify/Delete
Program A 1.1.1: Housing Element Annual Review
Annually, the City will prepare an analysis of its progress in implementing the Housing Element, for submittal to the City Council and to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. As part of this annual review, the City will establish a Housing Element working group, patterned after the Housing Element Advisory Committee, who will collaborate with City staff to implement Goals, Policies, and Programs identified in this Housing Element. If necessary, the City will undertake appropriate actions to expand the inventory of available sites to accommodate the unmet need.

Each year since 2016, the City has completed and submitted the Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The APR provides the Council and HCD insight into how the City is implementing the General Plan, how many building permits have been issued, and how many units have received a Certificate of Occupancy. The 2021 Zoning Ordinance Update increased base district densities resulting in an overall capacity inc rease of 11,195 dwelling units. Due to lim ited staff capacity, the Housing Element working group has not been created.

Modify. Combined with A 1.1.2 and H

4.1.3 New Program A 1.1.1: Land
Inventory and RHNA Monitoring
Program A 1.1.2: Vacant Land Inventory
The City of Vallejo will continue to maintain a vacant land inventory for residential, commercial, and industrially zoned parcels. In considering development applications and/or pending changes in local land use policy, the City of Vallejo will place a priorit y on activities (i.e., expedite permits when possible) that support the City’s ability to meet its unmet share of the regional housing need.

The vacant land inventory was originally created with the adoption of the 5th cycle Housing Element update. The City also created a streamlined process to expedite accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction to help meet the City’s share of the regional housing need.

Modify. Combined with A 1.1.1 and H

4.1.3 New Program A 1.1.1: Land
Inventory and RHNA Monitoring
Program A.1.1.3: Mixed-Use Development
The City will continue to encourage and facilitate residential development in mixed-use zones, particularly units affordable to extremely low-, low- and very low-income households. The City’s vacant land inventory described in Program A 1.1.2 will include a listing of mixed-use and high-density sites appropriate for residential uses. This inventory will be made available to interested developers, including affordable housing developers, to facilitate and encourage them to propose development on these sites.

The City will continue to facilitate the construction of residences in the mixed-use developments and high density by doing the following:
• Discouraging the development of exclusively commercial projects, in areas designated for mixed-use.
• Continuing to provide marketing materials on the City’s website that delineate site opportunities for mixed-
use and provide
technical assistance for interested developers. Technical assistance includes assisting interested developers with obtaining propert y owner/representative information and The City updated their Zoning Ordinance following the General Plan 2040 update (adopted in 2017). As part of the update, the City held study sessions and community open houses with the Planning Commission to consider policy options for mixed- use, mixed-income housing projects. In 2017, the Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan was adopted and in 2021 the new Zoning Ordinance was adopted.

While a form -based code was envisioned in the General Plan 2024 Update, it was later determined that a conventional code would serve the City better. Due to staff shortages and turnover, this was accomplished later than anticipated. The new Zoning Ordinanc e was adopted in 2021.

The new Zoning Ordinance allows residential uses in the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX), Downtown Mixed Use (DMX), Waterfront Mixed Use (WMX), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), and Central Commercial (CC) zones , in addition to residential zones. Multifamily is also permitted with a minor use permit in the Regional Commercial (RC), Office (O), and Medical (M) districts. By allowing residential uses in most zones, the City has helped facilitate the construction of affordable units.

Due to staff capacity and resource constraints, the City was unable to provide marketing materials for mixed-use opportunities. The City has made the GIS mapping system with site information available to the public for research on properties. The City’s Economic Modify.

New Program A 1.1.2: Mixed-Use
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information on the available development incentives (Program A

2.1.1).
• Complete form-based design standards for Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan and other areas as appropriate to provide developers a predicable path to entitlement of mixed-use projects.

Development Department is in the process of obtaining software to help identify sites available for sale or lease to assist in matching potential developers with property owners.

Program A 1.1.4: High Density
The City will increase density of High Density Residential (HDR) from 27 to 30 units per acre. This will occur in conjunction with the Zoning Code update process.

An updated General Plan was adopted in 2017 and the updated Zoning Ordinance was adopted in June 2021. The updated General Plan includes the Primarily Multifamily Designation (R-MF) with a maximum permitted residential density of 40 dwelling units per acre. The comparable Residential High-Density (RHD) zone also allows up to 40 dwelling units per acre. This program has been completed.

Delete, completed.

Program A 2.1.1: Underutilized Commercial Land Conversion Program
The City, through the comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Code update, will expand opportunities for residential and mixed- use development. Through this process the City will offer regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit for projects that contain an affordable housing component. The City will also promote the availability of both the underutilized sites and regulatory incentives through the use of the City’s website, during preapplication meetings, and during other relevant community outreach workshops/meetings. Lastly, the City will monitor the supply of underutilized sites and evaluate whether the incentives described above are providing the necessary catalyst to ensure that development is occurring consistent with the RHNA needs.

As necessary, the City will make changes to this program to ensure that infill development remains a realistic and viable development strategy.

An updated General Plan was adopted in 2017 and the updated Zoning Ordinance was adopted in June 2021. As a part of the General Plan 2040 and Zoning Ordinance updates, City staff evaluated opportunities to remove constraints and streamline housing project approvals. This was achieved through Zoning Ordinance Section 16.214.14, which outlines provisions to help streamline infill projects where at least 50 percent of units are affordable units.

The Zoning Ordinance update also included development standards for the Commercial and Corridor zoning districts (NC Neighborhood Commercial, CC Central Corridor Commercial, WC Waterfront Commercial, and RC Regional Commercial) that specifically promote pedestrian- and transit-oriented, medium- and high-density multifamily housing and mixed-use uses. This includes allowing height exceptions along corridors and allowing additional residential density (up to 25% ) under certain requirements (Zoning Ordinance Section 16.204.03).

Due to staffing limitations, the City was unable to promote the availability of underutilized sites, regulatory incentives, and monitor the supply of underutilized sites throughout the planning period. The City will revise this program to include quantifiable objectives for monitoring of underutilized sites needed to meet the RHNA, if any, and to promote incentives for redevelopment of underutilized sites in conjunction with modified Program A.

1.1.3. Modify.

New Program A 1.1.3: Disperse Sites
Suitable for Lower -Income Housing
to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Program A 3.1.1: Removal of Governmental Constraints
The City will review local regulations to remove or mitigate constraints on the production of housing, where possible these include:
a) Remove regulations requiring a major conditional use permit for multi- family housing developments with nine or more units
b) Currently “group residential” facilities under five persons are permitted with a CUP in High-Density Residential. The City will allow licensed In 2018, the City updated their zoning regulations to allow licensed group home and other residential facilities with six or fewer residents by right in residential areas.

City Council adopted the updated Zoning Ordinance in June 2021. To remove constraints to the development of affordable housing, the updated Zoning Ordinance (Section

16.214.14) outlines provisions to streamline infill projects where at least 50 percent of units are affordable units. The City removed the requirement for an approved major conditional use permit for multifamily housing developments with three or more units. To help facilitate housing for extremely low -income households, the Zoning Ordinance update outlined provisions for Single-Room Occupancy Units, such units require the approval of a Minor or Major Use Permit and are reviewed by the director. All applications for a major use permit Modify. Combine with Program
E.1.1.8
New Program A 3.1. 1: Removal of
Governmental Constraints
Modify. Combine with Programs H

3.1.1 and H 3.1.2
New Program H 3.1.1: Objective
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group home and other residential facilities with six or fewer residents by right in residential areas accordance with State law. c) Assembly Bill (AB) 2634 requires the City to identify zoning to encourage housing suitable for extremely low - income households, which includes supportive housing and single-room occupancy (SRO) units. As part of the Zoning Ordinance Update, the City will add a definition of SRO and identify a zone, or zones where SROs will be allowed.
require a public notice and hearing before the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter

16.602 and may be appealed.

Program A.3.1.2: Density Bonus Amendment
The City will amend its Zoning Code Ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65915-65918, to incentivize the development of affordable housing in the City, including increased density allowances and reduced parking standards in compliance with State law.

City Council adopted the Zoning Ordinance in June 2021. To comply with State law, the updated Zoning Ordinance includes provisions to apply for a Density Bonus in Section

16.214.03.

Delete, complete.

Program A.4.1.1: Housing Marketing and Promotion
Encourage and facilitate the development of housing that is affordable to households with a wide range of incomes, particularly in the downtown area, by updating land use policies and regulations and marketing and branding the City as an investment opportunity for moderate and above moderate-income households.

The Zoning Ordinance was adopted in June 2021. Land use policies that can facilitate housing include the State- mandated Density Bonus and Streamlined Infill Projects incentive. The updated Zoning Ordinance also relaxed parking regulations by eliminating the minimum number of off -street parking spaces for senior housing. Lastly, the 2040 General Plan increased densities in the Primarily Multifamily designation to 40 dwelling units per acre.

The Housing Strategic Plan identified the importance of preserving mixed- income developments. The City’s programs for advancing mixed- income housing include leveraging private properties to catalyze housing production and provide affordable housing and by maintaining a list of existing affordable and mixed-income developments that include affordable units.

Modify. Combine with Program H

4.1.1 New Program H 4.1.1 : Regulate for
Housing Variety
New Program H 4.1.2:

Accessory
Dwelling Units
Program B.1.1.1: Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program (Tenant-Based) Continue to apply to HUD for vouchers, if available, for extremely low -, very low-, and low - income households, making extremely low -income households a priority is (VHA). Continue owner outreach efforts, including the Family Self -Sufficiency Program, a pr operty manager meeting, regular presentations to the Solano Board of Realtors, and participation in the Napa/Solano Advisory Chapter of the California Apartment Association. In addition, the Housing Authority will continue to contract with gosection8.com, an online landlord listing service to attract new landlords VHA.

The City continued to apply for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing choice vouchers, having distributed an average of 1,876 monthly between 2015 and 2020.

In 2020, City Council approved an increase of the Tenant Based Rental Assistance vouchers and adopted the City’s Housing Strategy, which prioritized the Family Self - Sufficiency Program to promote economic growth. In 2019, the City launched an outreach campaign to encourage more eligible applicants to participate. These efforts added 23 eligible applicants to the program. In addition, active owner outreach programs are conducted to promote Section 8 acceptance by landlords. The Self-Sufficiency Program has actively promoted economic growth. For example, graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program are encouraged to use the money that they have earned through the program toward down payment to purchase a home. Many have done that, and some have started their own businesses.

Modify. Combine with Programs D

1.1.3, D 1.1.4, and E 1.1.1
New Program B 1.1.1:

Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental
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In 2023, the City was awarded additional funding for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which is a subprogram of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program.

This program will be modified to work with the Housing Authority to determine a method to track the number of units available for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) users.

Program B.2.1.1: Below -Market-Rate Financing Program (New Construction)
Continue to utilize available tax-exempt bond financing, Redevelopment Housing Set -Asides, CDBG and HOME funds, Housing Authority reserves, and other resources to provide financial assistance for housing affordable to extremely low -, very low -, and low -income households.

Funds will be prioritized for extremely low -income housing based on project feasibility.

In 2017, the City used HUD funds to purchase property. In 2018, the City selected Eden Housing to build 74 permanent supporting housing units. Eden Housing received Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds and HOME funds from the City. Eden Housing obtained tax credits. The project will be completed in 2023.

Modify. Combine with Programs
B.2.1.4 and B 2.1.5
New Program B 2.1.3:

Seek Funding
to Support Affordable Development
Program B.2.1.2: Housing Impact Fee
The development of market rate housing may attract higher income households, which may in turn create lower paying jobs in the service and retail industries, resulting in demand for affordable housing. Housing Impact Fees are fees exacted from developers to ameliorate some of the housing impacts generated from new, market -rate housing and are typically based on an assessment, or ‘Nexus’ study of the extent to which the development of new market -rate housing generates additional demand for affordable housing, The City will explore the feasibility of adopting a Housing Impact Fee that would assist in meeting Vallejo’s “fair share” of Regional Housing Needs Allocations. Some of the elements in the Housing Impact Fee could include:
• Minimum number of units threshold of 25
• Nexus study to calculate appropriate fee
• Creation of an affordable housing trust fund to be used to preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
From 2015-2020, the City explored the feasibility of establishing a Housing Impact Fee. In 2016, the staff presented a recommendation for a Housing Impact Fee to City Council for consideration and feedback.

In 2020, the City adopted a Housing Strategy that creates a framework to establish policies that will create housing for an array of income levels. The Housing Strategy included exploring the adoption of an inclusionary housing program between 2020 and 2021 as an action under the “Catalyze broad range of affordable housing units throughout Vallejo” program. However, due to staff capacity limitations, this process has not been started. The City will revise this program to include specific milestones for adoption of an inclusionary housing ordinance.

The Housing Strategy incorporated relevant policies and information from the Vallejo General Plan, Housing Element, Public Housing Agency Plan, and Consolidated Plan. The Strategy was informed by an evaluation of the City’s housing needs, challenges, and opportunities, which was reviewed and discussed with community stakeholders, and then refined in collaboration with City staff. The overall goal of the strategy is to create housing for an array of different income levels that will assist in meeting Vallejo’s “fair share” of its RHNA. This will be accomplished through sustained leadership, preservation of housing affordability, prevention strategies relating to displacement, instability and homelessness, an increased leverage of public lands for increased housing, and economic development through enhanced resident self-sufficiency training and employment opportunities.

Modify. Combine with Program H

4.1.2 New Program B 2.1.1:

Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance
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Program B.2.1.3: Commercial Linkage Fee
Commercial Linkage Fees (also known as ‘Jobs-Housing’ fees) are fees exacted from developers to ameliorate some of the housing impacts generated from commercial projects. The City will explore the feasibility of a Commercial Linkage Fee that would provide an additional source of funding for affordable housing based on demand from construction of new commercial developments and the types of employment generated.

Linkage fees can vary by development type, fee level, exemptions, options/thresholds, terms of payment, and results. Some of the elements in the Housing Impact Fee could include:
• Minimum square footage for commercial building subject to fee is 100,000
• Nexus study to calculate appropriate fee
• Creation of an affordable housing trust fund to be used to preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
The City has continued to explore the feasibility of a Commercial Linkage Fee that would be aimed at providing a source of funding for affordable housing but has not established one.

Modify. Continue.

New Program B 2.1.2: Commercial
Linkage Fee
Program B.2.1.4: Low to Moderate Income Housing Funds
Continue to support very low - and extremely low - income housing development with RDA Successor Agency funds and proactively seek new funding sources for the development of affordable housing. These funds will be administered by the Vallejo Housing Authority and coordinated with private and non-profit developers to guide development in targeted areas.

To support the development of very low - and extremely low -income housing, the City applied for and secured funds. Approximately $1.6 million in Low - and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds were loaned to a nonprofit developer for the construction of a 74-unit Permanent Supportive Housing for the homeless at 2118 and 2134- 2136 Sacramento Street (Blue Oak Landing).

Modify. Combine with Programs B

2.1.1 and B 2.1.5
New Program B 2.1.3: Seek Funding
to Support Affordable Development
Program B.2.1.5: Explore Additional Funding Opportunities Consider ways to mitigate the loss of Redevelopment funding for affordable housing. Support the development of extremely low -income rental housing by seeking additional funding from State and Federal resources, such as funding from the National Housing Trust Funds when funding becomes available, HOME funds, and CDBG.

The Housing Successor Agency continues to receive funding for affordable housing projects that are contained in the Low- to Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund.

The City of Vallejo applied for HomeKey in 2022 and No Place Like Home (NPLH) Program funds in 2020. The City was awarded $11,621,866 for a HomeKey project with 47 permanently supportive studio units, which is currently under construction.

The City received/allocated $9,962,296 in funding for a navigation center from the following sources:

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

2. State Permanent Local Housing Allocation

3. City ARPA

4. County ARPA

5. Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention 2 (HHAP)

6. HHAP3

7. Emergency Solutions Grant – Coronavirus 2

8. General Fund
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2.1.1 and B 2.1.4
New Program B 2.1.3: Seek Funding
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Program C 1.1.1: Conversion Monitoring and Response Program The Housing and Community Development Division maintains annual monitoring of the status of units at risk of conversion to market rates through the State- mandated process for owners to provide notice of planned conversions. If notice is received, immediately contact qualified and interested nonprofit organizations to begin developing plans to preserve, acquire, or replace the affordable units and notify tenants of affected properties of their rights and options . The City will consider additional outreach such as hosting workshops and distributing updated information on the web. The City will immediately investigate the status of Ascension Arms to ascertain the risk of conversion to market rate, and take immediate action to prevent conversion.

The implementation of the conversion monitoring and response program has ensured the preservation of affordability for units at risk of conversion to market -rate housing. In partnership with HUD, the City renewed the affordability for Ascension Arms, senior apartments, for all units through July 1, 2029. Due to staff capacity limitations, the City was not able to host workshops and conduct other forms of outreach. This program will be amended to include quantified objectives to ensure ongoing success.

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New Program C 1.1.1 : Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units
Program C 1.1.2: Below -Market-Rate Financing Program
(Preservation)
Utilize available tax -exempt bond financing, Redevelopment Housing Set- Asides, CDBG and HOME funds, and Housing Authority reserves to acquire and preserve as affordable units at risk of converting to market rate.

The City did not acquire affordable units during the planning period. Modify.

New Program C 1.1.2 : Below -
Market-Rate Financing Program
(Preservation)
Program C 2.1.1: Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Continue to administer the City’s condominium conversion ordinance that was designed to minimize the negative impacts of conversions on the rental market. The City will review the ordinance to consider an amendment to mitigate potential displacement of affordable units and to address complexes with approved condominium maps that are yet to be converted.

As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City evaluated opportunities to remove constraints to housing and streamline housing project approvals. City Council adopted an updated Zoning Ordinance in June 2021.

The City continued to implement the Condominium Conversion Ordinance (Section 16.613 of the Zoning Ordinance). Section 16.214.04 outlines density bonuses and other incentives for condominium conversions to preserve affordable units.

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Program D.1.1.1: First-Time Homebuyer Program
The City will continue the First-Time Homebuyer Program. The program provides low - and moderate- income households with down payment assistance loans and closing cost grants, averaging 5 to 10 closings a year. The City will consider establishing a program to give priority criteria to homes located in older neighborhoods to increase ownership investment in those areas. Provide homeownership opportunities to 5 or more potential homeowners for households at or below 120 percent of the area median income through the Homebuyer Financing programs.

To encourage homeownership in the city, CDBG and HOME funds were provided to 2 first- time homebuyers during the planning period. In 2020, the City selected Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) to provide homebuyer counseling and down payment assistance.

Resources don’t allow administration of this program during the 6th cycle Housing Element planning period. This program will be deleted.

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Program D 1.1.2: Sweat-Equity Program for Homeownership The City will consider implementing a program to provide financial subsidies to prospective homeowners in exchange for investing sweat equity in rehabilitating an existing home that is in need of significant repair. The City will consider targeting the program to foreclosed or blighted dwellings and working with a nonprofit organization such as Habitat for Humanity, which specializes in sweat-equity programs.

In 2017, a loan was made to Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of a parcel for the program.

The City continued to consider establishing a sweat equity program throughout the planning period.

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New Program D 1.1.1: Sweat-Equity
Program for Homeownership
Program D 1.1.3: Section 8 Homebuyer Assistance Program The City will continue to administer a program offering homebuyer classes and financial assistance to Section 8 recipients to help in the purchase of a home.

In 2016, the City reinstated its homebuyer and financial assistance classes to Section 8 recipients and continued to offer the classes throughout the planning period. In 2020, the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) provided homebuyer counseli ng and down payment assistance courses to 8 participants.

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1.1.1, D 1.1.4, and E 1.1.1
New Program B 1.1.1 : Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental
Assistance
Program D 1.1.4: Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program provides opportunities to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) families to move toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. The FSS Program assists very low - income families receiving assistance through the HCV Program to receive comprehensive supportive services that will enable participants to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The Vallejo Housing Authority will continue to administer the program. The maximum number of participants for the city program is 50.

Throughout the planning period, the City continued to offer the Family Self Sufficiency Program. In 2019, the City launched an outreach campaign to encourage more eligible applicants to participate. These efforts added 23 eligible applicants to the program.

In 2020, the City adopted a Housing Strategy. The Family Self Sufficiency Program was a prioritized program in the Housing Strategy to continue to support housing choice voucher (HCV) families to move toward economic independence.

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1.1.1, D 1.1.3, and E 1.1.1
New Program B 1.1.1 : Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental
Assistance
Program D 1.1.5: Mobile Home Permitting
The City through the Zoning Ordinance update will clarify that a single mobile home or a manufactured house on a permanent foundation will be processed and permitted the same as conventional single family homes in all zoning districts.

The Zoning Ordinance was updated June 2021 and outlines provisions for manufactured houses (known as Mobile Homes) on permanent foundation s. Manufactured homes are permitted on any lot zoned for single-unit use and are subject to all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

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Program E 1.1.1: Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program (Tenant Based, Special Needs)
The City will meet with service providers on an annual basis to discuss opportunities to expand supportive housing, “affordable housing that provides on- site services to people who may need support to live independently,” for special needs populations, e.g., formerly homeless individuals and families, people with HIV/AIDS or physical disabilities, and young people aging out of foster care.

The City continued to assist special -needs populations. In May 2019, the City initiated a service providers, developers, and landlord policy working group. In 2020, the working group established recurring meetings.

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1.1.1, D 1.1.3, and D 1.1.4

New Program B 1.1.1 : Housing
Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental
Assistance
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Program E 1.1.2: Senior Housing Needs
The City will identify the existing and future housing needs of senior citizens including the seniors displaced by the Casa de Vallejo fire. The City will conduct a senior citizen housing survey to determine the need for housing and care facilities for senior citizens. The survey results will help develop a priority list of senior housing needs. Based on the needs identified in the survey, the City will meet with affordable housing/senior housing developers on an annual basis to discuss available sites and senior needs in the community. The City will provide incentives to developers to provide housing and care choices for seniors of all income levels (possible incentives will include reduced setbacks, reduced parking requirements, and technical assistance with applications for funding).

Throughout the planning period, the City considered programs to address the needs of seniors, including the seniors impacted by the Casa de Vallejo Fire. Due to staff capacity limitations, a survey of senior housing needs was not completed. This program wi ll be revised to identify milestones and quantified objectives for completing a survey and assessing needs.

As a part of the 2021 Zoning Ordinance update, the City removed constraints on affordable senior development by permitting senior housing in multiple zone districts, including residential and commercial zones.

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New Program E 1.1.2 : Senior
Housing Needs
Program E 1.1.3: Homeless Needs
To identify the number of homeless persons, the City will complete a Point in Time Count to augment the HUD Continuum of Care Report 2013. The City will also partner with these agencies and other community organizations to pursue funding from available sources for homeless services. The City will annually apply for grants where appropriate or will encourage/partner with local and regional nonprofit organizations that wish to apply for such grants.

From 2016 to 2022, the City continued to identify the number of homeless persons by conducting the Point-in-Time (PIT) count every January. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PIT count was postponed in 2020 and 2021. In 2020, the City applied for grants to operate a Project RoomKey program in Vallejo and worked with the County to establish a hotel voucher program that assisted 38 persons/households during the planning period.

From April 2020 through January 2022, 175 individuals or 143 families were assisted through Room Key, Home Key, and the navigation center. The City meets regularly with organizations that support the homeless population to identify needs and opportunities. The City also partnered with the Firm Foundation and Eden Housing to apply for grants to support homeless services.

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1.1.4 New Program E 1.1.3:

Homeless/Unhoused Needs
Program E 1.1.4: Community Action Partnership of Solano County Continue to be an active member on the Community Action Partnership of Solano County Board (CAP Solano), a joint powers authority, to coordinate homeless services and develop a regional response to homeless needs.

Throughout the planning period, the City continued to participate in the Community Action Partnership of Solano County (CAP Solano). In 2017, the City participated in CAP Solano’s outreach efforts and development of the countywide homelessness plan: Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Forward Together, A 5-
Year Regional Strategic Plan to Respond to
Homelessness in Solano County. In 2020, the City worked with local and countywide service providers to address the needs of unhoused persons.

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1.1.3 New Program E 1.1.3:

Homeless/Unhoused Needs
Program E 1.1.5: Reasonable Accommodations
As required by both the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the City through the Zoning Ordinance update will establish a procedure for allowing reasonable accommodation requests made by persons with disabilities for exceptions or modifications and other special considerations during the planning process.

City Council adopted the new Zoning Ordinance in June 2021. The new Zoning Ordinance includes provisions for reasonable accommodation requests, including reasonable accommodation requests to ensure access to housing. Applications for reasonable accommodation to ensure access to housing are reviewed by the Director and can exceed the 25% limits set forth in Zoning Ordinance Section 16.608.01. The Director has 30 calendar days to approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications.

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1.1.6 New Program E 1.1.4: Reasonable
Accommodations and Universal
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Program E 1.1.6: Universal Design
The City will inform homebuilders regarding Universal Design features that can be incorporated into new houses, condominiums, and townhomes. Information will be provided on Universal Design on the Planning Division’s website, at the Planning Division’s inf ormation counter, and at the Building Division’s permit counters.

The City will create a handout to inform builders about Universal Design features that can be incorporated into new houses, condominiums, and townhomes. The City also enforces the 2022 California Building Code as of January 1, 2023, including accessibility requirements.

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1.1.5 New Program E 1.1.4: Reasonable
Accommodations and Universal
Design
Program E.1.1.7: Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Explore successful models implemented in other Bay Area cities that encourage the creation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Such models could include assisting in housing development through the use of set -asides, scattered site acqu
isition, new
construction, and pooled trusts; providing housing services that educate, advocate, inform, and assist people to locate and maintain housing; and models to assist in the maintenance and repair of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Seek outside funding sources for housing construction and rehabilitation specifically targeted for housing for persons with disabilities.

Due to staff capacity limitations, the City did not pursue models to encourage creation of housing for persons with disabilities. No funds were applied for rehabilitation of homes for those with developmental disabilities. This program will be revised to i nclude quantified objectives and milestones to support development of accessible housing opportunities.

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New Program E 1.1.5: Support for
Persons with Developmental
Disabilities
Program E.1.1.8: Employee Housing
The City will ensure local zoning, development standards and permitting processes comply with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6. Section 17021.5 for Employee Housing.

As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City reviewed its local development standards and permitting processes for compliance with the Employee Housing Act. The Zoning Ordinance was adopted in June 2021.

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3.1.1 New Program A 3.1.1: Removal of
Governmental Constraints
Program F 1.1.1: Housing Discrimination Monitoring and Referral Program
Through its HUD -required affordable housing activities, the Vallejo Housing Authority publicizes fair housing requirements and the availability of assistance. The Housing Authority also uses public notices in English, Spanish and Tagalog, general circulation newspaper ads, and ads in a Spanish-language newspaper as well as a newsletter serving the Filipino community and outreach activities with community organizations.

For Section 8 participants the Housing Authority accepts and investigates complaints of housing discrimination complaints on other ca ses. Fair
Housing Napa Valley assists households alleging discrimination through tenant/landlord mediation and provides referrals to appropriate agencies, such as HUD or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, for further investigation and resolution of complaints when needed.

The City continued the Housing Discrimination Monitoring and Referral Program throughout the planning period and the Housing Authority continued to post information in English, Spanish, and Tagalog through multiple sources. In 2018, the City added Legal Services of Northern California to the local fair housing Resource Guide to expand its availability. The Housing Authority continues to refer program applicants and participants with complaints of housing discrimination to the Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California.

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New Program F 1.1.1 : Housing
Discrimination Monitoring and
Referral Program
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Program F 1.1.2: Analysis of Impediments
The Housing Authority and the City will coordinate efforts to further fair housing and equal opportunity through an update and revision of the local Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing document (AI) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

As of 2016, the City and Housing Authority had completed the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for 2015 to 2020. In 2021, the City and Housing Authority initiated the process of updating the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report as required by HUD. The City has completed a draft and has received comments from HUD. The City will submit the final report to HUD as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element update.

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Program G 1.1.1: Housing Rehabilitation Program
The City will provide funds to assist very low-, low-, and moderate-income households to undertake repairs to their homes to bring them into a good state of repair and maintain them as viable units in the local housing stock.

The City will give priority for participation in this program to very low -, low-, and moderate- income homeowners who are subject to code enforcement actions that could otherwise lead to displacement of residents.

The City continues to improve the living conditions in the city’s neighborhoods through the housing rehabilitation program. In 2019, the City added information about the owner - occupied rehabilitation program to the City website with links to additional inf ormation. In 2020, the City released a request for proposals (RFP) to hire an operator to administer the owner-occupied rehabilitation program.

No households applied for rehabilitation assistance during the planning period. The City will revise this program to include strategies to increase outreach of available programs.

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2.1.1, G 5.1.1, and G 5.1.2
New Program G 3.1.1 : Code
Enforcement Program
Program G 1.1.2: Neighborhood Amenities
The City will evaluate residential proposals at the time of initial proposal to determine what, if any, project -serving retail or services could be incorporated into the project or concurrently developed adjacent to the project which would offer residents the ability to meet their everyday needs easily and efficiently. Examples of services include, but are not limited to, service commercial uses, carpool facilities, and childcare.

Throughout the planning period, the City reviewed applications to identify opportunities to incorporate neighborhood amenities. However, only mixed- use developers provided amenities.

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1.1.2 New Program F 1.1.2 : Improve
Access to Resources
Program G 2.1.1: Code Enforcement Program
The City will more aggressively enforce its existing codes through its Code Enforcement Program, utilizing all available authorities to compel property owners to correct code violations.

During the 5th planning period, the City maintained a full-time code enforcement officer and a building inspector to manage and ensure all building codes were up to date. The City will revise this program to include quantifiable objectives.

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1.1.1, G 5.1.1, and G 5.1.2
New Program G 3.1.1 : Code
Enforcement Program
Program G 3.1.1: Capital Improvement Program
When updating their capital improvement budgets, the City will collaborate with Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District to allocate resources to rehabilitate and/or replace
infrastructure in older
neighborhoods whose infrastructure is approaching obsolescence.

Administration of the districts’ capital improvement budgets are not programs the City administers. This program will be deleted.

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Program G 4.1.1: Rental Property Inspection Program
The City will present a resolution of intention to the City Council regarding a rental property inspection program. The program may include the following features: working with local apartment owners, tenants’ rights advocates, and other stakeholders, the City will explore the development and implementation of a program to inspect rental properties and enforce In 2018, the City conducted a cost study for a rental property inspection program. The program for market-rate units was determined to be financially infeasible. As a result, an alternate inspection model is being explored with the Housing Authority, Fire Department, and Building Division, and will be recommended in 2023.

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New Program G 5.1.1 : Rental
Property Inspection Program
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basic code requirements to ensure that renter households enjoy decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

Program G 4.1.2: Crime Prevention Program
The City will consider developing a crime-free certificate program to target and help rehabilitate existing multi -family complexes. As part of the program, the City shall work with the Police Department to evaluate existing multi -family complexes and provi de rehabilitation recommendations to address crime and safety and to promote the implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies. The program is voluntary and intended to work with landlords to improve housing conditions.

In 2016, the Crime Free Multi -Housing Program (CFMHP) was reinstated and continued until 2019. By 2019, 10 properties had been fully certified through the program and an additional 3 were pending certification.

In 2020, the program was suspended to transition from CFMHP to the Vallejo Community Public Safety Program (VCPS). In 2020, the VCPS program helped lead public safety information meetings, shared crime data, crime prevention practices, and other public safety information with local neighbors within each specified district.

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New Program G 4.1.1: Vallejo
Community Public Safety Program
Program G 5.1.1: Mills Act Program
The City will promote the use of Mills Act contracts to ensure the rehabilitation, maintenance, and preservation of historic resources through information located on the City’s website.

Throughout the planning period, the City continued to advertise on the C ity’s website to promote the use of the Mills Act to encourage the rehabilitation, maintenance, and preservation of historic resources.

As of 2023, 15 households have applied for and been approved for this program since 2015.

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1.1.1, G 2.1.1, G 5.1.1, and G 5.1.2
New Program G 3.1.1 : Code
Enforcement Program
Program G 5.1.2: State Historical Building Code Program Continue the use of the State Historical Building Code to maintain and preserve historic buildings and their character-defining features.

Between 2016 and 2017, the City continued to implement the State Historical Building Code Program to maintain and preserve historic buildings. This program is implemented on a case-by-case basis as needed by the Building Division.

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1.1.1, G 2.1.1, and G 5.1.1
New Program G 3.1.1 : Code
Enforcement Program
Program H 1.1.1: Neighborhood Park Access Program
Based on the need for parks identified in the General Plan update, the City will encourage the development of public neighborhood or pocket parks for new subdivisions and will incorporate the goals of this program into new open space requirements as part o f the City wide Zoning Ordinance update. Through conditions of approval, development agreements, and mitigation measures identified in environmental review, the City will require that developers proposing to build parks and park facilities will do so concurrently with residential construction to ensure these amenities are available to existing and new re sidents within a reasonable amount of time from project approval.

The City reviewed new residential subdivision applications throughout the planning period.

As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City considered opportunities to encourage the development of parks. The updated Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 2021.

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New Program H 1.1.1: Neighborhood
Park Access Program
Program H 1.1.2: Neighborhood Services As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City allowed commercial uses, including grocery stores, medical offices, and personal services, as permitted uses with minor-use permits in residential areas. Further, the City updated the Code to allow childcare centers, community gardens, and community assembly spaces as permitted uses in residential zoning districts. The Zoning Ordinance update was adopted in June 2021. No applications for neighborhood-serving uses were submitted during the planning period.

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1.1.2 New Program F 1.1.2 : Improve
Access to Resources
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The City will evaluate, and if appropriate, encourage the development of services, such as child-care centers, within or adjacent to neighborhoods that will allow residents to minimize vehicle trips and access services close to home. Neighborhood serving uses will be incorporated into the City-wide Zoning Ordinance update.

Program H 2.1.2: Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan
Implement the Downtown Vallejo and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plans to introduce high- density mixed-use housing while revitalizing existing retail and commercial areas. The Specific Plans focuses on improvements to the physical environment through development standards and design guidelines, both for public improvements and for private developments. The City will encourage the development of affordable housing units to implement residential development as part of the Specific Plan goals.

In 2017, the Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan was adopted. One of the plan’s primary goals is to encourage the development of mixed- use through making key Zoning Ordinance revisions to allow more flexibility of uses. The Zoning Ordinance was adopted by City Council in June 2021. In this update, the City incorporated mixed- use zones. The NMX Neighborhood allows densities of 16 to 30 units an acre and the DMX Downtown and WMX Waterfront districts allow densities of 30 to 90 units an acre. The increase in densit y is intended to help facilitate mixed-use development for all incomes.

In addition, the City continues to implement the Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan (adopted in 2005) on a project-by-project basis, which aims to revitalize Downtown Vallejo into a high- density, mixed-use district. No mixed-use projects in the Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan were approved during the planning period. In 2022, ARPA funding was allocated to update the Downtown Specific Plan.

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New Program H 2.1.2: Downtown
Vallejo Specific Plan and Sonoma
Boulevard Specific Plan
Program H 2.1.3: Live/Work Ordinance
The City currently permits live/work units with an administrative review process and will continue to process applications in this manner to facilitate the development of live/work units.

Throughout the planning period, the City continued to facilitate the development of live/work units by permitting applications with an administrative review process.

As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City allows live/work units throughout most mixed-use and commercial zoning districts in the city. The updated Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 2021.

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Program H 2.1.4: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
The City will implement the goals of the Mare Island Specific Plan, Waterfront Planned Development Master Plan, and Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan to implement transit -oriented development. The City shall actively support and encourage vacant sites or underutilized sites near transit stops or along major transit corridors to be rezoned to mixed-use designations by offering regulatory incentives such as relaxed development standards, building setbacks, height, Floor Area Ratios (FAR), and parking), to encour age transit -oriented development. The purpose of TOD development is to stimulate the production of housing developments located near transit stations that include affordable units and increase public transit ridership and minimize automobile trips. TODs also strengthen local transit and promote infill, retail, employment, and residential development around existing and future transit stations, centers, and corridors.

Throughout the planning period, the City continued to implement the goals of the Mare Island Specific Plan, Waterfront Planned Development Master Plan, and Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan to implement TOD.

In June 2021, the Zoning Ordinance was updated and adopted by City Council. As a part of the update, the City considered opportunities to facilitate TOD. The City allows a 25% increase in the allowed density for the zoning district for residential TOD projects and allows a 25% increase in the allowed Floor -Area Ratio (FAR) for mixed- use projects. These increases require an approved minor use permit. Additionally, eligible TOD projects do require a minimum number of parking spaces.

The City is currently updating the Waterfront Specific Plan and the Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan with an anticipated completion date of 2026. In addition, the City is anticipating the submittal of a revised Mare Island Specific Plan in 2023.

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Program H 3.1.1: Design Review
The City, through the City-wide Zoning Code update, will establish design review criteria to use in determining whether proposed infill projects are compatible with the existing neighborhoods in which they are proposed.

The purpose of which is to give clear direction for project design and to provide staff and the Planning Commission with clear criteria for decision- making. These criteria could include a pre-application process to provide project direction. As part of the City -wide Zoning Ordinance update, consideration should be given to exempting projects in form-based code areas, as these areas will provide direction on building form, massing, compatibility and the provision of on- site amenities and services as described above.

The Zoning Ordinance was updated and adopted in June 2021. The updated code outlines procedures and exemptions for the design review process. The updated design review also ensures that decisions on housing development projects are based on objective design standards as required by the State Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5).

With the Zoning Ordinance update, a Design Review permit was introduced. With residential projects, 2 to 10 units requires a staff-level design review, 11 to 49 units requires a Design Review Board recommendation to the Director, and 50 units or more requires a Design Review Board recommendation to the Planning Commission. For nonresidential projects, 1 to 4,999 square feet requires a staff-level design review and 5,000 square feet or more requires Design Review Board review.

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3.1.1 and H 3.1.2
New Program H 3.1.1 : Objective
Standards
Program H.3.1.2: Design Guidelines for Housing Quality
The City will establish residential design guidelines, to ensure residential development projects are consistent with the goals of this Housing Element, produce better housing and neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for existing and future Vallejo residents. The guidelines may apply to features including, but not limited to lighting, access, landscaping and the provision of on-site amenities and services, such as community centers, and support, educational or security services. As part of the City- wide Zoning Ordinance update, consideration should be given to exempting projects in form-based code areas, as these areas will provide direction on building form, massing, compatibility and the provision of on- site amenities and services as described above.

As a part of the Zoning Ordinance update, the City made changes to the Design Guidelines.

The Zoning Ordinance was updated and adopted in June 2021. The City will update the Design Guidelines to comply with State mandates by December 2025.

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3.1.1 and H 3.1.1

New Program H 3.1.1 : Objective
Standards
Program H 4.1.1: Regulate for Housing Variety
Encourage a variety of housing types, including duplexes, townhomes, apartment buildings, and condominiums, in neighborhoods and new subdivisions through updated land use policies and regulations.

Between 2016 and 2017, the City encouraged a variety of housing types on a regular basis.

With adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 2021, the City adopted Section 16.202.05 for small-lot development to encourage a variety of housing types.

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4.1.1 New Program H 4.1.1: Regulate for
Housing Variety
Program H.4.1.2: Mixed Income Housing Developments
Proactively work with nonprofit and for -profit housing developers to encourage mixed-income housing developments.

Between 2016 and 2017, the City continued to work with nonprofit and for -profit housing developers to encourage mixed-income housing developments.

In the past years, the City has worked with nonprofit organizations to construct affordable housing, approving two residential projects for low-income households. The City is actively working on an inclusionary housing ordinance and is hopeful that ordinance will produce more mixed-income housing developments.

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2.1.2 New Program B 2.1.1 : Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance
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Program H 4.1.3: Higher Density Residential
To de-concentrate poverty, ensure sufficient higher density residential land is available in areas throughout the City.

In 2021, the City adopted a new Zoning Ordinance that allows higher -density in the Residential Medium and High Density Zoning Districts and allows duplexes by-right in the Residential Low Density district to increase density citywide.

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New Program A 1.1.1 : Land
Inventory and RHNA Monitoring
Program I 1.1.1: Energy Conservation Partnership Program Partner with local utility providers to promote participation in available energy efficiency programs (e.g., BayRen, HERO and California First, PACE, Rising Sun’s California Youth Energy Services (CYES); PG&E Comfort Home Program; rebates for energy-efficient appliances).

The City of Vallejo joined Marin Clean Energy (MCE) in 2019. Vallejo electricity customers began to receive service from MCE in 2021.

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New Program I 1.1.1 : Promote
Energy and Water Conservation
Program I 1.1.2: Green Building Code
The City will enforce the “Green Building Code” to facilitate the implementation of green building features in new housing units. Staff will consider developing a brochure, which would provide developers with a range of green building design features to choose from that will satisfy the requirements of the ordinance.

The City continued to enforce the Green Building Code to implement green building features for new residential housing units throughout the planning period. The City adopted the 2022 Green Building Code, which went into effect January 1, 2023.

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1.1.1 and I 1.1.3
New Program I 1.1.1 : Promote
Energy and Water Conservation
Program I 1.1.3: Incentives for Green Building
Provide incentives, such as project expediting and a study of fee reductions.

Due to limited staff capacity, the City was not able to establish incentives. This program will be revised to include specific milestones for examining and, if appropriate, implementing incentives.

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1.1.1:
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1.3.1 Modifications to Existing Programs
As shown in Table 1-3, the proposed Housing Element consolidates programs from the existing Hous- ing Element to aid in implementation and eliminate redundancy. The following includes 14 amended programs, 13 combined programs, and 11 new programs included in the proposed Housing Element (Note: the following programs are modified to indicate changes to amended programs using underline for revised or new language or strikethrough for deletions). None of the programs in Table 1-3 would result in a physical change in the environment, except for Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesigna- tion to Address the RHNA, and Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints . Note that for purposes of this Addendum the parties responsible for implementation, funding objectives and timelines have been omitted as this information does not affect the environmental analysis. Please see the Housing Element for the precise language of the programs.

1.3.1.1 AMENDED PROGRAMS
Program A 1.1.32: Mixed-Use Development
The City will continue to encourage and facilitate residential shall incentivize development of residen- tial units in mixed-use zones, particularly units affordable to extremely low -, low- and very low-, and low-, income households. The City’s vacant land inventory described in Program A 1.1.2 will include a listing of mixed-use and high-density sites appropriate for residential uses. This inventory will be made available to interested developers, including affordable housing developers, to facilitate and encourage them to propose development on these sites.

The City will continue to facilitate the construction of residences in the mixed -use developments and high density by doing the following. Incentives may include, but not limited to:
• Discouraging the development of exclusively commercial projects, in areas designated for mixed-use.
• Deferral of City impact fees (such as transportation and water impact fees) where possible • Flexibility (concessions/incentives) in development standards, such as parking, setbacks, and landscaping requirements for affordable projects
• Density and intensity bonuses for affordable projects • Support developers with securing additional grant funding/financing if available • Continuing to provide marketing materials on the City’s website that delineate site opportuni- ties for mixed-use and provide technical assistance for interested developers. Technical assis- tance includes assisting interested developers with obtaining property owner/representative information and information on the possible development incentives (Program A 2.1.1). • Complete form-based design standards for Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan and other areas as appropriate to provide developers a predicable path to entitlement of mixed-use projects.

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Program A 2.1.1 A 1.1.3: Underutilized Commercial Land Conversion Program Disperse Sites Suitable for Lower-Income Housing to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing In compliance with California Government Code Sections 8899.50, 65583(c)(5), 65583(c)(10), 65583.2(a) (AB 686), to develop a plan to “affirmatively further fair housing” (AFFH) and ensure that sites to address the lower income RHNA are dispersed more evenly across the city in relatively higher resource and income areas, Vallejo will identify or rezone additional sites suitable to accommodate lower-income housing at densities up to 30 du/ac. Specifically, these additional sites will be identified in neighborhoods such as those east of Highway 80 with existing higher median incomes. Develop- ment standards will be amended as appropriate to facilitate achieving maximum allowable densities.

The City, through the comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Code update, will expand opportunities for residential and mixed-use development. Through this process the City will offer regulatory incen- tives, such as expedited permit processing for projects that contain an affordable housing component.

The City will also promote the availability of both the underutilized sites and regulatory incentives through the use of the City’s website, during preapplication meetings, and during other relevant com- munity outreach workshops/meetings. Lastly, the City will monitor the supply of underutilized sites and evaluate whether the incentives described above are providing the necessary catalyst to ensure that development is occurring consistent with the RHNA needs. As necessary, the City will make changes to this program to ensure that infill development remains a realistic and viable development strategy.

Program B 2.1.23: Commercial Linkage Fee
Commercial Linkage Fees (also known as ‘Jobs -Housing’ fees) are fees exacted from developers to ameliorate some of the housing impacts generated from commercial projects. The City will is currently exploring the feasibility of a Commercial Linkage Fee (as part of the study for the Inclusionary Hous- ing Ordinance – Program B 2.1.1) that would provide an additional source of funding for affordable housing based on demand from construction of new commercial developments and the types of em- ployment generated. Linkage fees can vary by development type, fee level, exemptions, options/thresh- olds, terms of payment, and results. Some of the elements in the Housing Impact Fee could include:
• Minimum square footage for commercial building subject to fee is 100,000 • Nexus study to calculate appropriate fee
• Creation of an affordable housing trust fund to be used to preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing
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The Housing and Community Development Division maintains annual monitoring of the status of units at risk of conversion to market rates through the State-mandated process for owners to provide notice of planned conversions. If notice is received, immediately contact qualified and interested non- profit organizations to begin developing plans to preserve, acquire, or replace the affordable units and ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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notify tenants of affected properties of their rights and options The City will consider additional out- reach such as hosting workshops and distributing updated information on the web. The City will im- mediately investigate the status of Ascension Arms to ascertain the risk of conversion to market rate, and take immediate action to prevent conversion. The City shall maintain and update an affordable housing database as a mechanism to monitor and identify units at risk of losing their affordability subsidies or requirements. For complexes at risk of converting to market rate, the City shall:
• Contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing within one year of affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as af- fordable housing.
• Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to ensure the required notices to tenants are sent out at 3 years, 12 months, and 6 months.
• Reach out to agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing at-risk units. • Work with tenants to provide education regarding tenant rights and conversion proce- dures pursuant to California law.

Program C 1.1.2: Below-Market-Rate Financing Program (Preservation) Utilize available tax-exempt bond financing, Redevelopment Housing Set- Asides, CDBG and HOME funds, and Housing Authority reserves to acquire and preserve as affordable units at risk of converting to market rate. The City will seek funding, including using available CDBG, HOME funds, and other grant opportunities, to assist housing operators to acquire and preserve as affordable units at risk of converting to market rates.

Program D 1.1.2 D 1.1.1: Sweat-Equity Program for Homeownership The City will consider implementing a program to provide financial subsidies to prospective home- owners in exchange for investing sweat equity in rehabilitating an existing home that is in need of significant repair.

The City will consider implementing a targeting the program to provide financial foreclosed or blighted dwellings and working with a nonprofit organization such as Habitat for Humanity, which specializes in sweat-equity programs. subsidies to prospective homeowners in exchange for investing sweat equity in rehabilitating an existing home that needs significant repair. To develop the program, the City will:
• Meet with a nonprofit organization, such as Habitat for Humanity, which specializes in sweat equity programs by March 2025 to develop a potential program; • Seek funding for rehabilitation assistance at least annually; • Develop criteria for a potential program by December 2025; • Distribute informational materials on the program through printed flyers provided to com- munity organizations and placed in public buildings and facilities, particularly in neighbor- hoods with greater rehabilitation need.

Program E 1.1.2: Senior Housing Needs
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by June 2026 and will distribute to senior housing. By December 2024, The survey results will help develop a priority list of senior housing needs. Based on the needs identified in the survey, the City will meet with affordable housing/senior housing developers and other senior housing advocates, such as Legal Services of Northern California, at least once to discuss available sites and senior needs in the community. Based on the results of the survey and discussions, T the City may identify incentives to developers to provide housing, care choices and age-in-place options for seniors of all income levels (possible incentives will include reduced setbacks, reduced parking requirements, and technical assis- tance with applications for funding). The City will then meet with affordable housing/senior housing developers, senior stakeholder groups, and other senior housing advocates at least annually, beginning in 2026, to assess whether the incentives are helping to meet senior housing needs or develop additional strategies.

Program E 1.1.7 E 1.1.5: Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities The City will coordinate housing activities and encourage housing providers to designate a portion of new affordable housing developments for persons with disabilities, especially persons with develop- mental disabilities, to increase housing mobility opportunities and pursue funding sources designated for persons with special needs and disabilities. Explore successful models implemented in other Bay Area cities that encourage the creation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Such Mmodels of housing for persons with developmental disabilities could include assisting in housing development through the use of set -asides, scattered site acquisition, new construction, and pooled trusts; providing housing services that educate, advocate, inform, and assist people to locate and main- tain housing; and models to assist in the maintenance and repair of housing for persons with develop- mental disabilities. Seek outside funding sources for housing construction and rehabilitation specifically targeted for housing for persons with disabilities. The City will implement an outreach program that informs families in the city about housing and services available for persons with developmental disa- bilities, such as developing informational brochures and directing people to service information on the City’s website.

Program F 1.1.1: Housing Discrimination Monitoring and Referral Program Through its HUD-required affordable housing activities, the Vallejo Housing Authority publicizes fair housing requirements and the availability of assistance. The Housing Authority also uses public notices in English, Spanish and Tagalog, general circulati on newspaper ads, and ads in a Spanish -language newspaper as well as a newsletter serving the Filipino community and outreach activities with commu- nity organizations. For Section 8 participants the Housing Authority accepts and investigates com- plaints of housing discrimination complaints and works with Fair Housing Napa Valley (FHNV) re- garding incidences of housing discrimination complaints in other cases. The City will continue to contract with FHNV or other entity to assist households alleging discrimination through tenant/land- lord mediation, Fair Housing Napa Valley assists households alleging discrimination through ten- ant/landlord mediation and provides referrals to appropriate agencies, such as HUD or the California Civil Rights Department (previously C alifornia Department of Fair Employment and Housing ), for further investigation and resolution of complaints when needed ., and to conduct trainings for land- lords and housing providers at least every other year on fair housing laws, rights, and responsibilities.

The City also contracts with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC) for fair hous- ing testing/audits and other services.

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Program G 4.1.1 G 5.1.1: Rental Property Inspection Program Establish a program to regularly inspect multi-family rental housing units for code compliance, struc- tural integrity, safety, and habitability. The program will focus on identifying and addressing substand- ard housing conditions, improving the quality of life for residents, and reducing health and safety risks, particularly in areas of high segregation and poverty areas of high segregation and pove rty, as shown on the Regional TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Map (Appendix 3, Figure 3 -1), including but not limited to, the Wilson Park neighborhood southwest of Solano Avenue, the area west of Sutter Street to the waterfront between Florida Street to the north and Curtola Parkway to the south, and the area north of Florida Street between Sonoma Boulevard and Amador Street along Broadway Street.

The City will present a resolution of intention to the City Council regarding a rental property inspec- tion program. The City will conduct outreach to property program may include the following features:
working with local apartment owners, tenants,’ rights and neighborhood groups advocates, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and gather feedback on program design and implementation. the City will explore the development and implementation of a program to inspect rental properties and enforce basic code requirements to ensure that renter households enjoy decent, safe, and sanitary hous- ing.

Program H 1.1.1: Neighborhood Park Access Program
Based on the need for parks identified in the General Plan update, the City will encourage the devel- opment of public neighborhood or pocket parks for new subdivisions and will incorporate the goals of this program into new open space requirements as part of the City wide City-wide Zoning Ordi- nance update. Through conditions of approval, development agreements, and/or mitigation measures identified in environmental review, the City will require that developers proposing to build parks and park facilities will do so concurrently with residential construction to ensure these amenities are avail- able to existing and new residents within a reasonable amount of time from project approval.

Program H 2.1.2: Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan The City will continue to Iimplement the Downtown Vallejo and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plans to introduce high-density mixed-use housing while revitalizing existing retail and commercial areas. The Specific Plans focuses on improvements to the physical environment through development standards and design guidelines, both for public improvements and for private developments. The City will en- courage the development of affordable housing units to implement residential development as part of the Specific Plan goals, as well as community amenities such as streetscape improvements, greenspaces, active transportation infrastructure, and transit infrastructure such as shaded w aiting areas with benches. The City will also update the Downtown Specific Plan during this planning period. Where possible, higher-density residential uses will be prioritized in portions of the specific plan areas that have more CalEnviroScreen or TCAC Environmental Domain scores that indicate a more positive environmental outcome.

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Program G 4.1.2 G 4.1.1: Crime Prevention Program Vallejo Community Public Safety Pro- gram
The City will consider developing a crime-free certificate program to target continue the Vallejo Com- munity Public Safety Program (VCPS) to work on and help rehabilitate existing and new multifamily complexes. As part of the program, the City shall work with the Police Department to evaluate existing multifamily complexes and provide rehabilitation recommendations to address crime and safety and to promote the implementation of Crime Prevention through Environme ntal Design (CPTED) strate- gies. As part of the program, the City will collaborate with its Police Department to recommend and implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) measures at multi -family complexes to enhance safety and address crime concerns. The program is voluntary and intended to work with landlords to improve housing conditions. In addition, any new complexes are routed to the Police Department as part of initial review related to CPTED and changes are recommended that should be incorporated as part of the design.

Program H 2.1.4 H 2.1.1: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) The City will implement the goals of the Mare Island Specific Plan Waterfront Planned Development Master Plan, and Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan and the Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan to imple- ment transit-oriented development (TOD). The City shall actively support and encourage vacant sites or underutilized sites near transit stops or along major transit corridors to be rezoned to mixed -use designations by offering regulatory incentives such as relaxed development standards, building set- backs, height, Floor Area Ratios (FAR), and parking), to encourage transit-oriented development also continue to implement Chapter 16.215 of the Vallejo Municipal Code to actively support TOD by offering up to a 25 percent increase in density and 25 percent increase in floor -area ratio for eligible projects. The objective of these options to increase density and FAR The purpose of TOD develop- ment is to stimulate the production of housing developments located near transit stations that include affordable units, promote access to opportunities, and increase public transit ridership and minimize automobile trips. TODs also strengthen local transit and promote infill, retail, employment, and resi- dential development around existing and future transit stations, centers, and corridors.

1.3.1.2 COMBINED AND AMENDED PROGRAMS
Programs A 1.1.1, A 1.1.2, and H 4.1.3 from the existing Housing Element were combined as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program A 1.1.1: Land Inventory and RHNA Mon- itoring
The City of Vallejo will continue to maintain a land inventory of parcels that allow residential devel- opment. In considering development applications and/or pending changes in local land use policy, the City of Vallejo will place a priority on activities (i.e., expedite permits when possible) that support the City’s ability to meet its share of the regional housing need. In keeping with state “no net loss” provi- sions (Government Code Section 65863), if development projects are approved at densities lower than anticipated in the sites inventory or with fewer units than listed in the sites inventory, the City will evaluate the availability of sites appropriate for all income levels to address the remaining Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and, if necessary, shall rezone sufficient sites to accommodate the RHNA, ensuring that there is sufficient higher -density residential land available in areas throughout the city. This will include annually monitoring the pipeline projects (Table 5, Chapter 4), including ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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affordability and progress toward completion in the planning period. If projects are under developing or not progressing toward completion in the planning period, including assumed affordability, by 2027, the City will identify or rezone additional sites as necessary to maintain adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA within one year.

The City will maintain the available sites inventory list on the City’s website to support development of new affordable housing opportunities.

Programs A 4.1.1 and H 4.1.1 from the existing Housing Element were combined and amended to create two programs in the proposed Housing Element – Program H 4.1.1: Regulate for Housing Variety and Program H 4.1.2: Accessory Dwelling Units
 Program H 4.1.1: Regulate for Housing Variety
The City will encourage a variety of housing types, including duplexes, townhomes, apartment buildings, and condominiums, in neighborhoods and new subdivisions and will identify inno- vative and alternative housing options that provide greater flexibility an d affordability in the housing stock while promoting mixed-income development. This may include consideration for further reduction in regulatory barriers for community land trusts, tiny houses, mi- crohomes, cottage homes, small-lot subdivisions, and other alternative housing types, as well as exploration of a variety of densities and housing types in all zoning districts.

The City will use the findings of this program to target development of a variety of housing types in areas of predominantly single-family development and of concentrated overpayment to reduce displacement risk, promote inclusion, and support integration of housing types based on income.
 Program H 4.1.2: Accessory Dwelling Units
The City will encourage the construction of ADUs throughout the city through the following actions, which are aimed at providing an increased supply of affordable units and therefore to help reduce displacement risk for low -income households resulting from overpayment and facilitating mixed -
income neighborhoods:
• Provide guidance and educational materials for building ADUs on the City ’s website, in- cluding permitting procedures and construction resources. Additionally, the City will pre- sent homeowner associations with information about the community and neighborhood benefits of ADUs, and inform them that covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) prohibiting ADUs are contrary to state law. There is also a countywide website that pro- vides information about ADUs. There is also a countywide website that provides infor- mation about ADUs.

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• Proactively advertise the benefits of ADUs by distributing multilingual informational ma- terials on the benefits of ADUs in areas of high opportunity and limited rental opportu- nities to increase mobility for low -income households by posting flyers at the planning counter, library, and online, at least annually.
• Monitor ADU production and affordability every other year and adjust or expand the focus of the education and outreach efforts. If needed, identify additional sites to accom- modate the unmet portion of the lower-income RHNA.
• Apply annually, or as grants are available, for funding to provide incentives for homeown- ers to construct ADUs.
• Provide information to ADU applicants about the Housing Choice Voucher program to promote the use of ADUs as rental housing for HCV holders. Target additional infor- mation and outreach to homes with ADUs in higher-income areas on the east side of the city to promote housing mobility for lower-income households.

Programs B 1.1.1, D 1.1.3, D 1.1.4, and E 1.1.1 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program B 1.1.1: Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental Assistance:
 The Vallejo Housing Authority will continue to apply to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for vouchers for extremely low -, very low -, and low-income households, making extremely low -income households a priority. Further, t he Housing Authority will seek to expand housing mobility opportunities for voucher holders by continuing outreach and education efforts to landlords and voucher holders (including provid- ing information on source of income discrimination), continuing the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, conducting property manager meetings, and making regular presentations to the Solano Board of Realtors. A symposium is planned for Summer 2024. The City is inviting Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC) to do a presentation to the owners at the symposium.

The Vallejo Housing Authority will continue to administer the FSS Program to encourage and facilitate housing mobility. The maximum number of participants for the Housing Authority program is 50. The City will advertise the program through distribution of printed or digital flyers to HCV households at least annually, or when there are available spots in the program.

Programs B 2.1.1, B.2.1.4, and B 2.1.5 from the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program B 2.1.3: Seek Funding to Support Affordable Development:
 Mitigate the loss of redevelopment funding for affordable housing by seeking to leverage fi- nancial resources and work with qualified sponsors to support affordable housing through applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Self -Help Housing (CalHome Program), HOME funding, and pursuing other financing resources, as appropriate.

A particular emphasis will be placed on pursuing development programs and funds that meet extremely low-, very low-, and low-income needs.

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The City is increasing and will continue to increase its competitiveness for these grants through such actions as preparing and adopting a Housing Element that meets state laws, identifying City resources to be used as matching funds for federal and state programs, and coordinating with local service providers regarding state grant opportunities.

Programs B 2.1.2 and H 4.1.2 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program B 2.1.1: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance:
 The development of market -rate housing may attract higher-income households, which may in turn create lower -paying jobs in the service and retail industries, resulting in demand for affordable housing. In addition, it uses available vacant or under -utilized parcels with then negatively impacts the availability of such land for affordable housing. Fees are typically based on an assessment, or ‘Nexus’ study, of the extent to which the development of new market- rate housing generates additional demand for affordable housing. To address the need for affordable housing, and as outlined by the City’s Housing Strategy, the City will prepare a nexus study, research an inclusionary housing ordinance, and seek developer input prior to drafting an ordinance. This ordinance will identify acceptable methods to provide affordable housing such as: (a) construction of housing on­site, (b) construction of housing off-site, (c) dedication of land for housing, and (d) payment of an in-lieu fee. Development of this ordinance requires an analysis of the following variables:
• Limiting the application of the ordinance to developments exceeding a certain size. • Percentage of housing units required to be set aside as affordable. • Design and building requirements.
• Timing of affordable unit construction.
• Determination of a fee in lieu of developing affordable units. • Developer incentives, such as fee deferrals.
• Administration of affordability control.

The City will encourage housing developers to incorporate affordable units into the larger housing projects to facilitate mixed-income housing developments.

Programs E 1.1.3 and E 1.1.4 from the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program E 1.1.3: Homeless/Unhoused Needs The City will cooperate with neighboring cities, the County, and other agencies in the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services. During this coordination, the City will monitor the demographic composition of the unhoused population to identify needs for targeted resources and determine what efforts to take, such as providing education on the financial assistance and programs available. The City will continue to be an active member on the Community Action ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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Partnership of Solano County Board (CAP Solano), a joint -powers authority, to coordinate homeless services and develop a regional response to homeless needs.

The City will also partner with local homeless service providers, agencies, and other community organ- izations to pursue funding from available sources for homeless services. The City will annually apply for grants where appropriate or will encourage and work with local and regional nonprofit organiza- tions that wish to apply for such grants.

Programs E 1.1.5 and E 1.1.6 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program E 1.1.4: Reasonable Accommodations and Universal Design
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), the City will continue to provide a Universal De- sign Checklist for developers to inform them of design features that can be incorporated into new houses, condominiums, and townhomes to facilitate accessibili ty for occupants and visitors. Infor- mation will continue to be provided on Universal Design on the Planning Division’s website, at the Planning Division’s information counter, and at the Building Division’s permit counters.

The City will also revise exemptions to reasonable accommodation requests and findings for reasonable accommodation requests, to ensure they do not pose any barriers to housing for persons with disabil- ities. Specifically, the City will revise the Zoning Code to remove the following existing finding to ensure the findings are objective:
• The design and location of the accommodation is done in a way to minimize impacts on neighboring properties and the design character of the neighborhood to the extent reasonably feasible.

Specifically, the City will revise the Zoning Code to allow exemptions for the following development standards if the findings for reasonable accommodation can be made:
• Lot area, width, or depth;
• Maximum number of stories;
• Minimum or maximum residential density;
• Maximum floor-area ratio (FAR).

Programs A 3.1.1 and E 1.1.8 from the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program A 3.1.1: Removal of Governmental Constraints
 The City will amend the Zoning Code to review and revise standards related to the following uses to comply with State law.
a. Residential Care Facilities: Review all Residential Care Facility definitions, how each use is allowed, and standards in Ch. 16.334 in City Z oning Code and revise for consistency with state law (Health and Safety Code Sections 1267.8, 1566.3, and ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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1568.08), including allowing this use as a residential use similar to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. In addition, review open space requirements for compliance with State law (Health and Safety Code Sections 1267.8, 1566.3, and 1568.08) to ensure they do not unduly restrict development of residential care facili- ties.
b. Emergency Shelters: Allow emergency shelters without a conditional use permit or other discretionary permit as required by Government Code Section 65583(a)(4) in zones that allow residential uses that include sites that are in proximity to transporta- tion and services, with appropriate development standards, and that contain sufficient capacity per capacity analysis required by state law. Update the definition o f emer- gency shelter to comply with current state law to expand the definition of emergency shelter to include interim interventions, including, but not limited to, navigation cen- ters, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. Update standards for emergency shelters, including parking requirements, requirement for submittal and review of a management plan and any other updates needed for consistency with State law. c. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers: Permit low-barrier navigation centers, defined as low-barrier, temporary service -enriched shelters to help homeless individuals and families to quickly obtain permanent housing by right in zones where mixed uses are allowed or in nonresidential zones that permit multifamily housing (Government Code Section 65662).
d. Transitional and Supportive Housing: Allow as transitional and supportive hous- ing in the same manner as other residential uses as an allowed use in the Office and Medical zoning districts and in addition, amend zoning to permit permanent support- ive housing in zones allowing multifamily uses without discretionary action and in compliance with Government Code Section 65651.
e. Accessory Dwelling Units: Ensure the Zoning Code maintains consistency with the latest state legislation related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ac- cessory dwelling units (JADUs), including current legislation that permits ADUs and JADUs in all zones that permit single-family or multifamily uses, specifically the Of- fice and Medical zone districts, in accordance with California Government Code Sec- tion 65852.2. The City currently defers to state law regarding ADUs and JADUs until the local ordinance is updated to be consistent with state ADU law. f. Employee Housing: Treat employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single-family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single- family structures of the same type within the same zone across all zones that allow single-family residential uses. Treat employee/farmworker housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California Em- ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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ployee Housing Act, and allow for a streamlined, ministerial approval process for pro- jects on land designated as agricultural or land that allows agricultural uses (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8). g. Single-Room Occupancy Units: Amend the Zoning Code to only require on-site management in single-room occupancy projects that include 16 or more units/rooms and/rooms and to remove the occupancy requirement of no more than 2 persons per SRO unit.

Programs G 1.1.1, G 2.1.1, G 5.1.1, and G 5.1.2 from the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program G 3.1.1: Code Enforce- ment Program
The City will develop a proactive code enforcement policy for ensuring compliance with building and property maintenance codes, which will include property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, housing conditions, overall blight, and health and safety concerns. The City will continue to ensure compliance with building and property maintenance codes. To work towards this, code enforcement has recently been moved from the Police Department to Planning and Development Services to better address blight and property maintenance. The City Council also recently added four positions to the code enforcement staff. To ensure the City has an accurate percentage of the homes in need of rehabilitation and replacement, the City will seek funding to complete a Housing Conditions Survey in older neigh- borhoods and neighborhoods with lower incomes, to evaluate rehabilitation need. Based on findings of the focused evaluation, the City will identify measures to encourage housing preservation, conser- vation, acquisition, and rehabilita tion, and mitigate potential costs, displacement, and relocation im- pacts on residents. These measures may include, but are not limited to:
• Streamline permit review for home repairs on housing units identified during the conditions survey, when implemented.
• Seek funding to offer relocation assistance or require landlords or property owners to offer assistance to low-income tenants displaced during rehabilitation efforts. • Seek funding to develop a housing rehabilitation program (see Program G1.1.1).

In addition to neighborhoods identified in the Housing Condition Survey, the City will target outreach in higher-poverty neighborhoods with known rehabilitation need, including the neighborhoods be- tween Florida Street and Curtola Parkway, as well as the co mmunities around Washington Park and Gibson Park, and areas of high segregation and poverty, as shown on the Regional TCAC/HCD Op- portunity Areas Map (Appendix 3, Figure 3-1).

Programs G 1.1.2 and H 1.1.2 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program F 1.1.2: Improve Access to Resources The City shall take the following actions to improve access to resources and opportunities citywide, but with a particular emphasis on neighborhoods with a concentration of lower-income residents who often face additional barriers in accessing resources:

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• Evaluate proposals for higher-density residential development as projects are proposed to de- termine what, if any, project-serving retail or services the city could suggest be incorporated into the project or concurrently developed adjacent to the project . Examples of services in- clude, but are not limited to, service commercial uses, carpool facilities, and childcare. • Meet with school district representatives by December 2025 to analyze whether housing secu- rity poses a barrier to student achievement or teacher recruitment and retention. Work with the school district to assist in securing grant funding for teacher recruitment and retention bonuses, classroom materials, and other incentives for teachers to facilitate positive learning environments citywide.
• Facilitate place-based revitalization and promote healthy environments for new housing by evaluating transitional buffers between residential and industrial uses and highways, and work- ing with developers as projects are proposed to mitigate impacts associa ted with traffic and industrial emissions. Prioritize buffers in areas with high CalEnviroScreen scores, including all of South Vallejo and Mare Island, the neighborhood adjacent to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal east to Amador Street and north to Mare Island Causeway, and the areas adjacent to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and White Slough.
• Pursue annual funding for urban greening projects that aim to increase the city's tree canopy.

As funding becomes available, prioritize planting native street trees in areas with low Tree Equity Scores (75 or below).
• Pursue funding and focus on neighborhoods in the lowest opportunity areas for rehabilitation, parks, transit, and active transportation investments. Develop a priority list of projects in high- need areas, based on criteria such as environmental justice com munity designations and the proportion of low- to moderate-income households.
• Enhance access to parks and community centers so that all residents are within a ten -minute walk of these amenities. Prioritize the development of new community facilities, pocket parks, and public green spaces in high-need areas, and renovate existing parks to improve accessibility and usability.
• To improve economic conditions and reduce the risk of displacement in areas of high segre- gation and poverty, as well as other high-poverty areas of the city, conduct targeted outreach by December 2026 to identify the economic development resources and prog rams that best address community needs. Based on community feedback, collaborate with the Economic De- velopment Commission, Solano Community College, the Workforce Development Board of Solano County, and other organizations to host outreach events, such as job fairs and infor- mation sessions about job training opportunities. Aim to host at least two events per year, including one event per year in these areas.
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Spanish, and Tagalog on the City’s website, social media platforms, and in public buildings by December 2025.
• Continue advancing planning efforts to promote sustainable transportation options and im- prove road safety, particularly in lower-income and high-poverty areas. Key initiatives include:
o Completing a Vision Zero Plan and Corridor Study by June 2026. o Updating the 2013 Traffic Calming Toolbox Program by June 2026. o Conducting a feasibility study for connecting Vallejo to the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) system by June 2026.
• Continue partnering with and funding the City’s participation in the Solano Sustainable Trans- portation Equity Project (Sol STEP). This project will engage in public outreach on sustainable transportation and the Community -Based Transportation Plan, while a lso helping to create student career pathways into transportation professions. • Continue implementing infrastructure projects from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that serve areas of high segregation and poverty. Seek additional funding as needed to ensure the completion of these projects during the implementation process. Key projects in these areas include, but are not limited to:
o Clean CA Georgia Street Beautification and Cleanup: This project will install pedes- trian-backed seating benches for comfort along walkways, solar lighting to enhance security and safety, and anti-littering signage to support expanded cleanup efforts tar- geting excessive litter and debris.
o Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements: This project will enhance the park’s ADA accessi- bility, pedestrian pathways, and sustainability features. o Roadway and Crossing Improvements: This project will include pavement upgrades on Tennessee Street, installation of high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) bea- cons at six locations throughout the city, and citywide installation of solar street light- ing
• Work with Solano Mobility to develop a fact sheet, or similar informational materials, of Solano Mobility programs to be posted on the City’s website, social media, and in public build- ings by January 2025, updated at least annually thereafter as needed, to help connect seniors, low-income individuals, and other residents to services.

Programs A 3.1.1, H 3.1.1 and H.3.1.2 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program H 3.1.1: Objective Standards The City will update the required findings for housing projects for minor and major use permits, par- ticularly findings 4 and 5 as identified in the Constraints section (Chapter 4), to be objective, and will review findings for development and design review for housing projects, particularly findings 5 and 6 ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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of the development review findings and finding 4 of the design review findings as identified in the Constraints section, to ensure they are objective.

Programs I 1.1.1, I 1.1.2, and I 1.1.3 in the existing Housing Element were combined and amended as one program in the proposed Housing Element – Program I 1.1.1: Promote Energy and Water Conservation
Promote energy efficiency in existing housing and new development:
• Continue and establish new partnerships with local utility providers and other organizations to promote participation in available energy -efficiency and home weatherization programs (e.g., BayREN, HERO and California Frist, PACE, Rising Sun’s California Youth Energy Ser- vices [CYES]; PG&E Comfort Home Program; rebates for energy -efficient appliances). Ed- ucate at least 50 homeowners and tenants of multi-family housing annually about weatheriza- tion projects and the cost savings gained from energy efficient homes through training programs and other outreach efforts offered in English, Spanish, and Tagalog. Prioritize out- reach in communities that are considered Disadvantaged under SB 535 as well as other low - resource areas of the City.
• Provide information on the City website and through printed materials at City Hall on the following programs:
o PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance Program for low -income households who want to make their homes energy efficient;
o The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to assist low-income res- idents with one-time energy bill payments and home weatherization services for improved energy efficiency and health and safety;
o California’s Low-Income Weatherization Program, which provides low -income house- holds with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy -efficiency upgrades at no cost to residents; and
o Marin Clean Energy’s (MCE) residential home energy assessment and electrification pro- grams for single- and multi-family buildings, heat pump water heater contractor rebates, and Low Income Families & Tenants (LIFT) program.
• Enforce the Green Building Code (Cal-Green) to facilitate the implementation of green build- ing features in new housing units.
• Develop a brochure to provide developers with a range of green building design features to choose from that will satisfy the requirements of the ordinance. • Provide incentives, such as project expediting, and conduct a study of fee reductions to en- courage the implementation of features that exceed Cal-Green standards.

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1.3.2 New Programs
The following 11 new programs are additions to the existing Housing Element and are not included in Table 1-3. Of these, only Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-Income Units, would result in a physical change to the environment. For the purposes of this Addendum, details regarding parties responsible for implementation, funding objectives, and im- plementation timelines have been omitted, as they do not affect the environmental analysis. For the full language of these programs, including implementation timelines, please refer to the Housing Ele- ment.

Program A 1.1.4: Government-Owned Sites
As specified in Chapter 4, the Housing Element is relying on six parcels that are owned by the City of Vallejo to satisfy 346 units of its lower -income, 293 of its moderate -income and 209 of its above moderate-income RHNA allocation. Three of these have been declared surplus (Sites 62, 63 and 86), and three are intended to be taken through the surplus lands process (Sites 87, 88 and 89). It should be noted that two of these sites are less than 0.5 acres so are considered small sites. It should be noted that two of these sites are less than 0.5 acres so are considered small sites. If a plan for housing devel- opment on the two small parcels is not underway by December 2026, with building permits issued by December 2027, and similarly, for the other four parcels, if a plan for housing development is not underway by first quarter 2027 (with building permits on track issuance by December 2029), the end of 2028 the City will identify additional sites for housing, accordingly, including rezoning sites to ad- dress the RHNA if needed.

In accordance with the Surplus Lands Act (SLA), the City will offer City-owned sites that are declared surplus for development projects that include housing units affordable to lower income households.

All sites are presently suitably zoned, and those alre ady designated surplus are available, for develop- ment. The anticipated timelines for development are listed in the Timeframe section below. The pro- cess to make City-owned sites available will include outreach to affordable housing developers that can maximize the opportunities and number of units. The City will facilitate development by complying with State Density Bonus Law to provide concessions and/or incentives, as described in Program E

1.1.1 and E 1.1.6, as appropriate. The City will continue to use the SLA process to pursue affordable housing projects in the City. The City will require an affordability covenant recorded against the land stipulating a specified percent of the total units developed will be affordable to lower-income house- holds, in accordance with State law. The City will comply with State law to implement the SLA process as follows:
• The City declares land “surplus” in accordance with the definition listed in Government Code, Section 54221, subdivision (b)(1).
• The City prepares and issues a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the required parties and pro- vides 60 days to receive responses from interested parties. • The City negotiates in good faith with any respondents for at least 90 days, prioritizing afford- able housing uses in the order provided in Government Code section 54227. • The City sends the proposed disposition, if any, to the State for review.

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• The City addresses any State findings, as needed.
• Upon final State approval, the City will execute a sale or lease of the land and record s an affordability covenant.

Program A 1.1.5: Small Site Development
The City shall actively work with local property owners and developers to encourage development and assist, where appropriate, in the assembly of small privately-owned parcels (including infill parcels) for residential projects, particularly as related to parcels listed in the sites inventory and parcels with mul- tiple owners. There is one set of parcels that this program would apply to in the inventory – Sites 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78. These parcels all have the same owner and a project is pending to develop affordable units on the site. The City will continue to work with the property owner to facilitate the development of affordable housing on any other sites, the City could defer certain fees, al low more height or addi- tional stories, waive lot merger fees for certain small contiguous lots, and provide concurrent/fast tracking of project application reviews to developers who provide affordable housing. By 2025, the City will review the effectiveness of this program and revise as appropriate. The City will also evaluate grant funding for parcel assemblage land banking when/if it is available.

Program A 1.1.6: Rezoning and Redesignations to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-In- come Units
Redesignate and rezone Housing Inventory Sites #41 (APN 0052110140), #42 (APN 0051250230), and #55 (APN 0069032240) to ensure the City maintains a surplus capacity of at least 132 lower - income housing units as shown on Table 6 of the Housing Element. The z oning district applied to these sites will be RHD (and the General Plan land use designation applied will be R -MF) with a maximum of 40 dwelling units per acre, with a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. With the proposed allowed density, each site will permit at least 16 units on the site. All of these sites shall be designated for residential use only. Implementation will include meeting all the requirements per Government Code section 65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i). Development standards will be established or modified as needed, to facilitate development to achieve maximum density.

Please note that the zoning provisions related to minimum density and residential-only development are not being adopted concurrently with the Housing Element. Instead, these provisions will be brought to City Council for consideration by July 31, 2025, in alignment with the full program language outlined in the Housing Element.

Program A 1.1.7: Sites Included in Previous Housing Elements As specified in Table 4 , some parcels have been included in the land inventories of the 5th Cycle and/or 4th Cycle Vallejo Housing Elements as suitable to address the City’s RHNA allocation. Per Government Code Section 65583.2(c), to continue to include these parcels in the lower income portion of the land inventory for this 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City will commit to update all required Zoning Code and General Plan provisions to allow projects that have at least 20 percent affordable units (extremely low, very low, or low) without discretionary review or “by right” (Government Code Section 65583.2 (i)).

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Program A 4.1.1: Preliminary Applications (Senate Bill [SB] 330) and Streamlined Approval (SB 35)
The City has adopted the Preliminary Application Form developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), pursuant to Government Code Sections 65941.1, 659095.05, 65913.10, 66300, and 65589.5 (SB 330). The City will also establish a written policy and/or procedure, and other guidance as appropriate, to specify the Government Code Section 65913.4 (SB 35) streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects under Government Code Section 65913.4. The applications will be available on the City’s website for developers interested in pursuing the streamlined process or vesting rights.

Program C 1.1.3: Replacement of Existing Affordable Units In accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(g), the City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3) on sites identified in the sites inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use, or nonresidential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households at any time during the previous five years.

This requirement applies to:
• Non-vacant sites
• Vacant sites with previous residential uses that have been vacated or demolished within the previous five years
Program E 1.1.1: Incentives for Special-Needs Housing
The City will work with housing developers to expand opportunities for affordable lower-income hous- ing for special -needs groups, including persons with physical and developmental disabilities, single- parent and female-headed households, large families, farmworker housing, extremely low-income households, seniors, and persons experiencing homelessness by creating partnerships, providing incen- tives, and pursuing funding opportunities:
• Support affordable housing development for special -needs groups throughout the city, including in areas that are predominantly single-family residential. The target populations of this include seniors; persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities; single parent and female-headed households; and homeless persons to reduce the displacement risk for these residents from their existing homes and communities. • Promote the use of the density bonus ordinance, application process streamlining, and fee deferrals to encourage affordable housing, with an emphasis on encouraging affordable housing in relatively higher resource and income areas and areas with limited rental opportunities currently.
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affordable housing development and process fee deferrals related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lower-income households where appropriate. • Give priority to permit processing for projects providing affordable housing for special-needs groups.
• Work with public or private sponsors to identify candidate sites for new construction of housing for special needs and take all actions necessary to expedite processing of such projects.

Meet with service providers as opportunities arise to discuss possibilities to expand supportive housing.
• Provide incentives to builders to provide housing with multiple bedrooms affordable to lower- and moderate-income households, aiming for construction of at least 20 units that meet these sizes, to meet the needs of female-headed households of all income levels (consider possible incentives such as, reduced setbacks, reduced parking requirements, and technical assistance with applications for funding).
• Encourage residential development near parks, open space, transit routes, civic uses, social services, and other health resources.
• Work with nonprofit and for -profit affordable housing developers , including farmworker housing developers, to support their financing applications for state and federal grant programs, tax-exempt bonds, and other programs that become available. • Pursue federal, state, and private funding for low- and moderate-income housing by applying for state and federal monies for direct support of lower -income housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically for development of housing affordable to extremely low -income households.
• Pursue partnerships with the North Bay Regional Center , or other entities to identifying funding opportunities and promote housing for persons with disabilities • Provide technical support and offer incentives to housing developers in the application of funds for farmworkers housing, including HCD or USDA Rural Development loans and grants. The City will also offer, or continue to offer, incentives such as density b onuses, streamlined process, and the minor deviation process to facilitate development of farmworker housing.
• Annually monitor the status of farmworker housing as part of the annual report to HCD and evaluate if City incentives are effective in facilitating the provision of farmworker housing.

The City will make necessary changes to enhance opportunities and incentives for farmworker housing development as needed
Program E 1.1.6: Extremely Low-Income Housing
The City will encourage additional housing resources for extremely low-income residents, particularly seniors, farmworkers, and persons with physical or developmental disabilities, through a variety of actions, including:

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• Facilitate and encourage the construction of housing affordable to extremely low -income households by assisting nonprofit and for -profit developers with financial and/or technical assistance in a manner that is consistent with the City’s identified housing needs. • Provide financial support annually, as available, to organizations that provide counseling, information, education, support, housing services/referrals, and/or legal advice to extremely low-income households, persons with disabilities, farmworkers, and per sons experiencing homelessness.
• Expand regulatory incentives where feasible for the development of units affordable to extremely low-income households and housing for special -needs groups, including persons with disabilities (including developmental disabilities), and individuals and fam ilies needing emergency/transitional housing. Successful implementation of Vallejo’s programs for development of affordable and special needs housing will depend on the leverage of local funds with a variety of federal, State, County, and private sources. The Financial Resources section of the Housing Element in Chapter 4 identifies the primary affordable housing funding programs available to Vallejo. In addition to applying for funds directly available to municipalities, Vallejo plays an important role in supporting and assisting developers in securing outside funds. City involvement may include review of financial proforma analyses; provision of demographic, market, and land use information; review and comment on funding applications; and City Council actions in support of the project and application. Many “third party” grants may also require some form of local financial commitment. • Use above-referenced funding efforts to:
o Support the City’s housing goals, policies, and programs including providing ADUs, alternative housing types, integration of housing into commercial areas, rehabilitation and preservation of housing, including subsidized housing, incentivizing affordable housing, infill housing, and furthering access to housing opportunities throughout Vallejo.
o Increase the supply of housing affordable to extremely low -, very low -, and low - income households, and moderate-income large family households. • To increase available incentives, take additional actions which may include, but not be limited to:
o Work to obtain utility fee credits, fee waivers, grants, tax credits, and other financial assistance if and when available.
o Work with Vallejo Water Department and Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, to reduce or waive fees for utility installations for affordable housing units, ADUs, and JADUs.
o Allow for City development impact fees to be deferred until issuance of a certificate of occupancy for developers providing affordable or special needs housing. On a case- by-case basis, investigate the possibility of extending fee deferrals beyond issuance of a certificate of occupancy to allow developers of affordable housing to amortize the fees over a longer period of time.
o In addition, if an inclusionary housing ordinance is adopted, it will be one of the additional incentives (see Program B 2.1.1).

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Program F 1.1.3: Renter Protection and Housing Stability Program The City will present a suite of programs or ordinances designed to enhance renter protection and housing stability to City Council for their consideration that include but will not be limited to rent stabilization, just cause for eviction protections, tenant anti-harassment protections, and tenants’ right to counsel, with further protections to be considered. The goal of these programs is to protect resi- dents from displacement, enhance household and community stability, and ensure greater certainty and fairness in the City's residential rental market.

Before adopting any programs or ordinances, the City will conduct a market and feasibility study to assess the potential impact of the programs on the local rental market. The findings from this study will help the City predict policy outcomes, balance tenant protections with housing development, and gain stakeholder support for the initiatives.

Outreach efforts will target all property owners and residents, with a focus on neighborhoods most at risk of displacement, including those areas mapped as Overcrowded Households in the Region (see Appendix 3, Figure 3-35) and more particularly those areas of high segregation and poverty, as shown on the Regional TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Map (Appendix 3, Figure 3 -1 ). Outreach will also involve organizations working closely with affected communities, such as legal service providers, fair housing organizations, and community-based groups.

In early 2028, the City will evaluate the effectiveness of programs in promoting renter protections and tenant stability and establish additional measures within one year. As part of this process, the City will conduct outreach in targeted areas through a variety of methods and consider and incorporate com- ments as appropriate.

Program G 2.1.1: Housing Rehabilitation Program
The City will continue to facilitate place -based revitalization and housing preservation by doing the following:
• Continue, as available, to provide funds to assist very low -, low -, and moderate -income households to undertake repairs to their homes.
• Give priority for participation in this program to very low -, low -, and moderate -income homeowners who are subject to code enforcement actions that could otherwise lead to displacement of residents.
• Continue to implement the Neighborhood Law Program to collaborate with City departments, outside governmental agencies, and Vallejo residents to address and eliminate blight and nuisance conditions throughout the city.
• Make informational materials about rehabilitation assistance programs available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog on the City’s website by December 202 6 and printed materials in City buildings and distributed to community organizations by June 202 6. Distribute materials at local events (i.e., famers’ markets) and in local buildings (i.e., libraries) at least annually. • Target outreach in neighborhoods with the greatest rehabilitation need and lower incomes including the neighborhoods between Florida Street and Curtola Parkway, as well as the ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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communities around Washington Park and Gibson Park, and areas of high segregation and poverty, as shown on the Regional TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Map (Appendix 3, Figure 3-1).
• Promote the use of Mills Act contracts to ensure the rehabilitation, maintenance, and preservation of historic resources through information on the City’s website. • Continue the use of the State Historical Building Code to maintain and preserve historic buildings and their character-defining features.

Program H 5.1.1: City-Led Workshops for Ongoing Community Engagement The City will coordinate regular public workshops on various topics to promote public education and engagement on ongoing housing issues and to create a regular opportunity to receive input from the community. The City will use a variety of outreach methods including e -mail messages, social media, flyers at key community locations, printed mailers, and coordination with community organizations and social service agencies to ensure widespread awareness of the wor kshops. The City will target additional outreach to lower -income areas of the city and areas of High Segregation and Poverty.

Workshop topics may include, but are not limited to, ADUs, requesting reasonable accommodation, tenants’ rights and legal aid resources to help prevent displacement, and universal design. Workshop topics and implementation strategy will be adjusted as needed throughout the planning period

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1.4 PURPOSE OF AN EIR ADDENDUM
According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a), an addendum shall be prepared if some changes or additions to a previously certified EIR are necessary, but none of the conditions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162(a)(1) to (3) calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.

As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations):

When an EIR has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subse- quent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the follow- ing:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(a) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(d) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

1.4.1 Rationale for Preparing an EIR Addendum
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were not analyzed or considered in the General Plan EIR. Table 1-4, High-Level CEQA Changes, sum- marizes the high-level CEQA changes that have occurred since the adoption of the General Plan EIR.

Table 1-4 also provides an analysis of these changes to the proposed project Because all the Rezoning Sites listed in Table 1-2 are currently designated and zoned for medium den- sity residential development, the proposed increase in density would not result in new significant envi- ronmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects requiring major revisions to the General Plan EIR. Physical d evelopment impacts are addressed through policies in the General Plan, the City’s municipal code, and adopted engineering standards. As all future development projects must be consistent with the General Plan, as well as the associated municipal code and engineering standards, and physical impacts from development were anticipated in the General Plan EIR, the proposed project does not meet any of the conditions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that would require a subsequent EIR.

As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 (Addendum to an EIR):
(a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
(b) An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.
(c) An addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the final EIR or adopted negative declaration. (d) The decision-making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR or adopted negative declaration prior to making a decision on the project. (e) A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162 should be included in an addendum to an EIR, the lead agency ’s findings on the project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must be supported by substantial evidence.

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Table 1-4 High-Level CEQA Changes
Topic Date Overview Analysis
Energy
Amendments
to the CEQA
Guidelines
2019 The revised CEQA Guidelines (“Guidelines”) added
a new impact category – “Energy” – to Appendix G,
incorporating the changes to Section 15126.2(b).

Section 15126.2(b) was added to the Guidelines to
capture the requirements in Appendix F (Energy
Conservation). The section requires an analysis of a
project’s energy use to determine if the project will
result in significant effects due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary use of energy.

This analysis should include the project’s energy use
for all project phases and components, including
transportation-
related energy, during construction
and operation. This analysis is subject to the rule of
reason and shall focus on energy use that is caused
by the project— a full “lifecycle” analysis that would
account for energy used in building materials and
consumer products is generally not be required.

A new question was also added to the CEQA
Guidelines Checklist related to the use of energy
resources and potential conflicts with State or local
plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency.

The General Plan EIR analyzes whether the
General Plan would result in wasteful, inefficient,
and unnecessary consumption of energy under
Impact UTIL -13 in Chapter 4.13, Utilities and
Service System, in the General Plan EIR. Impact
UTIL-13 also analyzes energy impacts for
construction, operation, transportation, and
utilities.

While the General Plan EIR does not specifically
analyze energy resource use or potential
conflicts with state or local renewable energy
and energy efficiency plans, Impact GHG -2
includes a consistency table that aligns with the
General Plan and the energy goals outlined in
the Vallejo Climate Action Plan. Additionally, the
General Plan features Policy NBE -1.15, which
encourages existing developments and new
uses to reduce energy consumption and
enhance energy efficiency. These policies will
apply to residential development under the
proposed Housing Element.

Climate Change
Amendments
to the CEQA
Guidelines
2019 CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.4, Determining the
Significance of Impacts from Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, was amended in the following manner:

Subsection (a) of the Guidelines was revised to
replace the word “should” with “shall” with regard to
a lead agency’s duty to make a good-faith effort to
estimate or describe a project’s greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. The California Natural Resources
Agency (“Agency”) made this change to clarify that
lead agencies must not just provide information
regarding climate change but decide whether a
project’s GHG emissions are significant.

Subsection (b) of the Guidelines was revised to add
four new sentences.
• The first sentence clarifies that the focus of
analysis must be on the project’s effect
on climate change, not simply a quantification
of emissions and/or comparison of how a
project’s emissions compare to statewide or
global emissions. The Agency also clarified
that only a project’s “reasonably foreseeable
incremental contribution” to the effe cts of
climate change need be evaluated, and that
lead agencies need not and should not
speculate.
• The second sentence clarifies that a project’s
incremental contribution may be cumulatively
considerable even if it appears relatively
GHG emissions are analyzed in the General
Plan EIR’s Chapter 4.6, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions.

Impact GHG -1 addresses the General Plan
effects on climate change at a program level.

Impact GHG -1 considers the cumulative and
considerable contributions of the General Plan
and determines impacts to be significant and
unavoidable. Impact GHG-1 selects a timeframe
for their analysis as the General Plan has a 2040
planning horizon year. The General Plan EIR’s
Chapter 4.6, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, does
indeed incorporate current scientific
understanding and State regulatory frameworks,
ensuring that its analysis reflects the latest
developments in clima
te science and
regulations.

Impact GHG -2 evaluates the General Plan’s
impacts by considering its consistency with the
State's long- term climate goals , such as the
California Air Resources Board’s ( CARB’s)
Scoping Plan and the Vallejo Climate Action
Plan.

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small compared to statewide, national , or
global emissions.
• The third sentence requires lead agencies to
consider a timeframe for the analysis that is
appropriate for the project, perhaps driven by
a project’s intended life or by the length of
time over which it will be implemented.
• The fourth sentence clarifies that a lead
agency’s analysis must reasonably reflect
evolving scientific knowledge and state
regulatory schemes so as to “stay in step with
evolving scientific knowledge and state
regulatory schemes.”
Subsection (b)(3) of the Guidelines was amended
to clarify that in determining the significance of a
project’s impacts, the lead agency may consider a
project’s consistency with the State’s long- term
climate goals or strategies, provided that substantial
evidence supports the agency’s analysis of how
those goals o r strategies address the project’s
incremental contribution to climate change and its
conclusion that the project’s incremental contribution
is consistent with those plans, goals, or strategies.

As the Court stated in Center for Biological Diversity
v. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (2015) 62 Cal.4th 204,
227, lead agencies must establish through
substantial evidence “a quantitative equivalence”
between a given statewide plan’s comparison and
the EIR’s project-level comparison.

Subsection (c) of the Guidelines mainly reflects
language previously located in subsection (a)(1)
regarding a lead agency’s discretion to select a
model or methodology to quantify emissions. The
Agency meant to clarify that models play a role not
only in estimating a project’s GHG emissions, but
also in determining baseline emissions and applying
thresholds. As noted by the Agency , when a single
quantitative method is used, the lead agency must
research and document the quantitative parameters
essential to that method. ( Center for Biological
Diversity v. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (2015) 62 Cal.4th 204, 228
Senate Bill
32 Senate Bill (SB) 32 requires that CARB, in its next
update to the Assembly Bill ( AB) 32 Scoping Plan
“ensure that statewide GHG emissions are reduced
to at least 40 percent below the statewide GHG
emissions limit no later than December 31, 2030”
(new Health and Safety Code Section 38566).

While not a CEQA bill, SB 32 relates to CEQA in that
the 2030 target will also carry over to CEQA
analyses and CARB’s emissions-reduction target will
figure into GHG thresholds of significance for CEQA
documents at the lead agency level.

SB 32 required CARB to prepare another update
to the Scoping Plan to address the 2030 target
for the state.

As mentioned, this regulation does not directly
affect GHG impacts but rather directs CARB to
set GHG thresholds of significance with SB 32.

It is up to the lead agency to establish thresholds
for GHG impacts. Additionally, the General Plan
EIR has already
assessed GHG impacts as
noted previously.

Wildfire
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Amendments
to the CEQA
Guidelines
2019 A new Section XX was added to Appendix G of the
CEQA Guidelines to address the need to evaluate
wildfire impacts. This section focuses on whether
projects in or near state responsibility areas (where
the State has financial responsibility of preventing
and suppressing fires), or lands classified as very
high fire severity zones by local agencies, would:
• “Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan;”
• “Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to, pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire;”
• “Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power
lines, or other utilities) that may exacerbate
fire risk or that may result in temporary or
ongoing impacts to the environment;” or
• “Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff,
post-fire slope instability, or drainage
changes.”
CalFire publishes Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
for all regions. Lead agencies and project
proponents can review the CAL FIRE maps to
determine whether a given project site will be subject
to the new CEQA Guidelines relative to wildfire
impacts analysis.

According to C alFire mapping, Vallejo is not
within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone State
Responsibility Area (CAL FIRE 2023).

However, there are portions designated as
Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
in Local Responsibility Areas (CAL FIRE 2007).

Chapter 4.7, Hazards and Hazardous
Materials, in the General Plan EIR,
includes existing conditions and analysis
regarding wildfire impacts. Impact HAZ-7 in the
General Plan EIR analyzes whether the
General Plan would impair or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan . Impact
HAZ-8 analyzes whether the General Plan
would expose people or structures to significant
loss from wildfires. Impact HAZ-8 also analyzes
if new development in the General Plan would
be s ubject to the effects of geologic hazards
such as wildfire risks. Impact HAZ-8 also notes
compliance with applicable federal, State, and
local laws and regulations
. Any future
development that may occur from the proposed
Housing Element would also be required to
follow these S tate and local regulations that
would reduce fire impacts.

Senate Bill
1260
2018 SB 1260 establishe d additional requirements for
local general plans and subdivisions relative to
regulating new development in Very High Hazard
Fire Severity Zones and the review of S afety
Elements, regulatory standards, and subdivision
maps by CalFire. This bill provided that CalFire’s
Vegetation Treatment Program Programmatic EIR,
when certified, serve as the programmatic
environmental document for prescribed fires initiated
by a third party authorized by CAL FIRE.

This would not affect the proposed Housing
Element (see analysis above).

Senate Bill
1241
2013 SB 1241 amended the General Plan Safety Element
requirements for State Responsibility Areas (SRAs)
and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and
required the Safety Element, at the next revision of
the Housing Element, on or after January 1, 2014,
and thereafter upon each revision of the Housing
Element, to be reviewed and updated as necessary
to address the risk of fire in SRAs and Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones, considering a variety of
factors. SB 1241 requires the Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research (OPR), on or after January
1, 2013, in cooperation with CalFire, to prepare,
develop, and transmit to the Secretary of the Natural
Resources Agency recommended proposed
amendments to the Initial Study checklist for the
This would not affect the City of Vallejo nor its
proposed Housing Element as the city is not
within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
within the SRA (see analysis above).

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inclusion of questions related to fire hazard impacts
for projects in SRAs and Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones. The Secretary was required to adopt
revisions to the Initial Study checklist in this regard.

Housing/Land Use
Assembly
Bill 1739
2014 This bill was part of the 2014 groundwater
management legislation package (other bills were
SB 1168 and SB 1319) and addresses the formation
and responsibility of “groundwater sustainability
agencies.” Water Code Section 10736.2 established
a new statutory exemption for “any action or failure
to act” by the State Water Resources Control Board
under its authority to review proposed groundwater
sustainability plans and to designate a basin as a
probationary basin.

CEQA still applies to the adoption or amendment of
an interim plan pursuant to Section 10735.8 of the
Water Code.

This bill p rovided CEQA exemptions for the
preparation and adoption of G roundwater
Sustainability Plans
As the proposed project is a Housing Element
update, this regulation does not apply, nor does
it affect impacts.

The G eneral Plan EIR analyzes groundwater
under Impact HYDRO-2, which determined that
the buildout from the existing General Plan
would not result in significant impacts to
groundwater resources.

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2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The City of Vallejo’s General Plan contains policies related to land use, circulation, conservation, open space, safety, noise, healthy community, arts and culture, historic preservation, and economic development (Vallejo 2017). The General Plan is designed to be self -mitigating by incorporating policies and actions that address and reduce environmental impacts related to implementing the General Plan, such as zoning codes and design standards.

Table 1-3 shows that most of the existing Housing Element programs w ould continue with minor modifica- tions to the proposed project. The proposed Housing Element includes 38 total programs, 14 amended pro- grams, 13 combined programs, and 11 new programs. The programs were modified to comply with State law, reflect current conditions and demand , or to combine programs with similar intent to aid in implementation.

Those modified for State law can already be implemented and represent the existing condition. Of the proposed Housing Element programs, two programs were found to result in physical change: Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-Income Units, and Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints.

2.1.1 Analysis of Programs
As shown in Table 1-2, the proposed Housing Element would result in rezoning and redesignation to meet the City’s RHNA due to Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower- Income Units. In addition, Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints, would include amend- ments to the City’s Municipal Code. These changes to facilitate housing development are made to be consistent with State housing law. As Program A 3.1.1 reflects existing State laws, they are effectively already in place and can be requested by any applicant. As such, there is no significant change between the existing condition and the proposed project. The proposed change to the M unicipal Code for Program A 3.1.1 is being made solely to address a requirement by HCD that the City’s Municipal Code mirror State law.

Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower -Income Units Program A 1.1.6 aims to address the lower-income RHNA of 1,059 units by amending the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. The program involves redesignating and rezoning three parcels (see Table 1-2) to Residential High Density (RHD) zoning and Primarily Multifamily Designation (R-MF) land use, ensuring they are zoned for up to 40 dwelling units per acre.

The units identified in the proposed Housing Element are not expected to exceed the City’s population and housing estimates mentioned in the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR states that the General Plan would accommodate up to 142,744 persons and 53,250 housing units by 2040 (Vallejo 2016 , pg. 3-32). The existing population and housing units estimates for the City of Vallejo are 121,558 people and 45,715 housing units (DOF 2024), or approximately 15 percent, and 14 percent below the figures analyzed in the General Plan ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

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EIR respectively. The proposed Housing Element would result in the potential for an additional 2,448 housing units and approximately 6,6831 residents to the existing population. If fully implemented, the proposed project could result in approximately 128,241 residents and 48,163 housing units by 2031 , which is still below the estimates from the General Plan EIR. Therefore, the additional units from the proposed Housing Element are not expected to exceed the General Plan EIR’s buildout and the impacts analyzed in the General Plan EIR would be adequate for the proposed Housing Element.

Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surp lus Capacity for Lower-Income Units, would change the General Plan land use designation and zoning to increase the potential of housing from that allowed by the existing designations. Although Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-Income Units, would amend the zoning, this change is considered incremental as the sites already provide for development and for homes, and would therefore not substantially alter the land use pattern of the city. Further, as the sites were already considered for development in the General Plan EIR, the adopted policies and ordinances that address physical impacts on the environment would be applied , resulting in the same impacts as evaluated in the General Plan EIR. T he development characteristics ( e.g., grading, paving, trenching, and building) would be similar regardless of the specific use. Although lot coverage and building heights may vary from current expectations, future development w ould remain within the parameters estab- lished by the General Plan and enforced by the zoning code.

While some of the future development may be ‘by right’ as determined by the State of California, even by-right development must comply with federal, S tate, and local regulations related to land use. Examples include the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, wetland conservation, protection of tribal cultural resources, and construction air quality permitting. Additionally, before issuance of any building permit, a project applicant is required to pay development impact fees, which would address potential impacts on public services and regional transportation improvements. The amount and type of impact fee is based on the actual project at time of building permit, not on the General Plan land use designation or underlying zoning.

Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints
Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints , would amend the zoning code by making develop- ment standard changes and removing barriers to special -needs housing. These changes would not result in changes to the framework of the General Plan nor the General Plan EIR. All other amendments in the program would be made to comply with State law and would not result in substantial new changes as the laws are already in effect as adopted by the State of California and apply to the City regardless of whether the zoning code is updated.

2.2 FINDINGS
The discussion in this Addendum confirms that the proposed project has been evaluated for potential signifi- cant impacts pursuant to CEQA. The discussion is meaningfully different than a determination that a project is “exempt” from CEQA review because the proposed Housing Element and associated changes in General Plan land use designations and zoning are not exempt. Rather, the determination here is that the proposed

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Housing Element does not require major revisions to the General Plan EIR as it does not introduce new significant environmental impacts or substantial increases to the severity of previously identified significant environmental impacts. The Housing Element is a policy document consisting of housing program s and its adoption would not, in itself, produce environmental impacts since no actual development is proposed as part of the proposed Housing Element. The proposed General Plan land use designation and underlying zoning changes are either an incremental change from previously evaluated development potential, or changes made to mirror existing State law.

The following identifies the standards in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines as they relate to the proposed project. The text that follows the provisions of the law relates to the proposed Housing Element.

1. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

As shown in Table 1-3, the proposed project is focused on complying with State law, consolidating similar housing programs for better implementation, or eliminating programs where the task identified in the program has been completed. While the proposed project involve s limited amendments to the land use designation and zone districts, the changes are from one urban use to another, specifically from residential and commercial to high-density residential. The physical development characteristics between the existing and proposed land uses are similar and would remain consistent with the City’s adopted zoning code .

Because the General Plan EIR evaluated the potential for development on these parcels, and the City has development standards in the municipal code and engineering department, the proposed project does not require a major revision to the EIR and does not substantially increase the severity of identified significant effects. Impacts analyzed in the General Plan EIR would remain the same with the proposed project.

2. No substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

The following analysis summarizes the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR and describes how the impacts of the proposed project would remain consistent with the impacts identified in the General Plan EIR.

Aesthetics
The General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would result in less significant impacts regarding scenic vistas, visual character, light and glare, and cumulative impacts and no impact to scenic resources. Although new buildings would have the potential to modify scenic views from viewpoints adjacent or close to development sites, consistency with proposed General Plan policies and adherence to applicable zoning codes would ensure that scenic views are protected as development occurs. Additionally, new development of any kind w ould need to adhere to the City’s Municipal Code , including Chapters

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development must be consistent with the California Building Code ( CBC) standards for outdoor lighting and the City’s Zoning Code. By incorporating all of the City’s required General Plan policies, Municipal Code, Zoning Code, the various chapters, and CBC standards, cumulative impacts on aesthetics as a result of any development would be less than significant.

Air Quality
After analyzing the impacts on air quality as a result of the development proposed in the General Plan EIR, it was concluded that despite mitigation measures being applied, the cumulative impacts would remain significant.

The proposed Housing Element, which includes 2,448 additional housing units, w ould not surpass the City’s anticipated buildout as assessed in the General Plan EIR. Mitigation measures would still be imple- mented, and the impacts evaluated in the General Plan EIR are sufficient to cover those associated with the proposed Housing Element. Generally, an increase in housing density results in a reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which also results in fewer emissions. It is reasonable to assume that the conversion of some commercial land to strict residential uses would both reduce VMT and result in less impact on air quality than analyzed in the General Plan EIR. However, f or purposes of this Addendum, the air quality impacts would not exceed the significant and unavoidable impacts evaluated in the General Plan EIR.

Biological Resources
Biological resources have the potential to be impacted as a result of housing units constructed under the proposed Housing Element. Mitigation measures were identified in the General Plan EIR and apply to any new development, including housing units within the proposed Housing Element. Therefore, impacts would remain less than significant. Additionally, the project would have a less -than-significant impact on any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources and would have no impact on the approved local habitat conservation plan, the Solano Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Impacts associated with biological resources and wetlands under the General Plan are considered less than sig nificant with implementation of the General Plan EIR’s mitigation measures. Future development from the proposed Housing Element would also be required to comply with identified mitigation measures and existing State and local regulatory framework, including the General Plan policies . Biological resource i mpacts would remain less than significant.

Cultural Resources
As stated in the General Plan EIR, the current federal, State, and local laws, in addition to the policies and mitigation measures in the General Plan, would reduce impacts on archaeological and paleontological re- sources, and unique geological features to less than significant. Development under the proposed Housing Element would also adhere to all applicable policies, regulations, and the General Plan EIR’s mitigation measures. Therefore, the impacts as a result of the proposed project would be less than significant with the implementation of the General Plan EIR’s mitigation measures.

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Geology and Soils
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would result in less -than-significant impacts re- lated to erosion, surface fault rupture, ground shaking, liquefaction, and differential settlement assuming proper enforcement of existing State and local building code requirements, as well as implementation of the policies in the General Plan. Furthermore, all development would be connected to the existing sewer system. Future housing development under the proposed Housing Element would need to be in conform- ance with the requirements of all applicable building code regulations. Adherence to the applicable policies and regulations would ensure geology and soils impacts remain less than significant for all potential devel- opment.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GHG emissions under the implementation of the General Plan were determined to be cumulatively sig- nificant and unavoidable even with the implementation of the mitigation measures described in the General Plan EIR. Emissions of GHGs would come from a variety of sources with the biggest emissions coming from transportation and residential and nonresidential energy uses. The proposed Housing Element, as well as the project analyzed in the General Plan EIR, would fail to meet the GHG emissions target set by Executive Order B-30-15 and Executive Order S -03-05 with impacts being significant and unavoidable despite the implementation of mitigation measures. Generally, an increase in housing density results in a reduction in VMT, which also results in less impact on GHG emissions. It is reasonable to assume that the conversion of some commercial land to residential uses would both reduce VMT and result in less impact on GHG than analyzed in the General Plan EIR. However, f or purposes of this Addendum, the GHG impacts would not exceed the significant and unavoidable impacts evaluated in the General Plan EIR.

Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would result in no impacts to adopted emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans and similarly, the proposed project, as a policy document that does not propose any land use changes, would not create obstacles to implementing these plans. Ad- ditionally, the City does not contain an airport or airstrip within its vicinity and is not subject to wildfire hazards due to its developed and urban setting. Hazards associated with contaminated subsurface materials would be mitigated through investigations that would provide recommendations to remediate the contam- ination, if necessary, to safe levels. Similarly, existing protocols and regulations for demolition of hazardous building materials would address the potential impacts of exposure to hazardous structural and building components. All development under the proposed Housing Element would comply with the existing reg- ulations and procedures resulting in less-than-significant impacts.

Hydrology and Water Quality
As stated in the General Plan EIR, potential impacts associated with implementation of the General Plan include increased rates of stormwater runoff and subsequent flooding hazards, erosion, increase in non- point source pollutants affecting receiving water quality. However, these impacts would be reduced to less- than-significant levels through regulatory compliance and with implementation of General Plan policies.

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The proposed Housing Element identifies additional development potential in the city, which could result in increased pollutant sources, erosion, and/or impervious surfaces. However, development would need to comply with State and local regulations similar to those identified in the General Plan EIR. Impacts on all hydrology and water quality topics would be less than significant for the proposed Housing Element similar to the General Plan EIR.

Land Use and Planning
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would not physically divide any established com- munity and does not contain any provisions that conflict with local plans. The proposed Housing Element does propose zoning and land use changes; however, these changes would not be significant as the existing land use designations and zoning currently allow for residential use. The proposed Housing Element, spe- cifically Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower -Income Units, would increase residential intensity on a limited set of properties listed in Table 1-2. However, phys- ical impacts would be consistent with the analysis of the General Plan in the EIR. In addition, the proposed Housing Element is consistent with regional land use plans like the Association of Bay Area Governments’ (ABAG) Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Community Plan, known as Plan Bay Area 2050 (ABAG 2017). Plan Bay Area 2050 includes goals that prioritize high-density, mixed-used development and proximity of residential development to transit. As with the General Plan, the proposed project would have a less-than-significant impact on land use and planning.

Noise
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would have less-than-significant impacts related to noise and vibration. However, the implementation of the proposed Housing Element is expected to increase noise levels due to higher traffic volumes and residential activity. While the General Plan EIR includes policies and mitigation measures to reduce noise and buffer sensitive areas, some impacts w ould remain significant and unavoidable. The proposed Housing Element identifies development potential not previously evaluated in the General Plan; however, these additional units would not exacerbate the existing impacts or alter the significance levels determined by the General Plan EIR. Therefore, noise and vibration impacts from the proposed Housing Element would align with those identified in the General Plan EIR.

Parks and Recreation
The General Plan established a service goal to provide 4.25 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons. Currently, the City provides 921.17 acres of parks and open space (Vallejo 2017, pg. 3 -17). The existing population and housing units for the City of Vallejo are 121,558 (DOF 2024 ). Therefore, the City currently provides

7.6 acres per 1,000 population.2 The City currently exceeds its service goal for parkland.

The 6,683 additional residents associated with the proposed project would generate a need for approxi- mately 12.3 acres of parklands to meet the City’s service goal.3 In addition, the new demand would reduce

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the ratio to 7.4 acres per 1,000 persons, which still exceeds the City’s standard.4 The City collects a parks and recreation facility development fee for all categories of development. Therefore, future development under the proposed Housing Element would be required to pay development fees for parks and recreation.

As such, parks and recreation impacts from the proposed Housing Element would remain less than signif- icant.

Population and Housing
The General Plan EIR determined that the General Plan would have less-than-significant impacts on pop- ulation and housing. As stated previously, the proposed Housing Element would increase the total number of units by 2,448 and result in approximately 6,683 more potential residents than identified in the General Plan EIR. The units included in the proposed Housing Element are not anticipated to surpass the popula- tion and housing estimates outlined in the General Plan EIR. According to the EIR, the General Plan can accommodate up to 142,744 people and 53,250 housing units by 2040 (Vallejo 2016, pg. 3-32). Currently, Vallejo has a population of 121,558 and 45,715 housing units (DOF 2024). The proposed Housing Element would add 1,059 housing units and approximately 2,891 residents, bringing the total to 124,449 residents and 46,774 housing units by 2031. Therefore, since the additional units from the proposed Housing Ele- ment are not expected to exceed the General Plan EIR’s buildout projections, the impacts analyzed in the EIR would adequately address the proposed changes. This additional growth would not be considered “unplanned” growth. Furthermore, the proposed project would not result in any actions that would dis- place a significant number of people. Overall, impacts on population and housing would remain less than significant with the proposed Housing Element.

Public Services
The General Plan EIR reports that the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to public services. The General Plan EIR states that police and fire services may require increases in staffing in the long term with anticipated population and employment growth. The General Plan was also reported to result in a significant increase in student population ; however, this new population was expected to be accommodated in existing school facilities and through new planned facilities.

The proposed Housing Element identifies 2,448 units and approximately 6,683 additional residents than identified in the General Plan EIR. These additional units and residents have the potential to increase the need for public services that may result in additional facilities being constructed or expanded. However, all development projects would be subject to the Fire Department standards related to fire hydrants, water fire flow requirements, spacing of hydrants, sprinkler systems, and other fire codes such as those required in the most recent C BC and Fire Code standards. Furthermore, to mitigate such impacts and fund facility improvements, the City levies development impact fees for fire protection , police protection, and school services, as mentioned in the City’s Municipal Code (Chapter 3.06, Public Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee, and Chapter 3.14, School Facilities Impact Mitigation Fee). Therefore, any additional public service impact under the proposed project would be reduced to less than significant.

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2. CEQA Analysis

Transportation and Traffic
The General Plan EIR identified significant and unavoidable impacts on motor vehicle traffic from the General Plan. While traffic impacts are no longer considered significant under CEQA, the General Plan EIR determined that implementation of the General Plan would also result in increased transit travel times on transit corridors. This indicates that the General Plan would conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy for transit facilities, which would result in a significant and unavoidable impact. The General Plan EIR also conducted a VMT analysis that determined that VMT levels per capita would decrease from the existing condition with the implementation of the General Plan. Although the proposed Housing Element would add 2,448 units and approximately 6,683 residents, these units would be infill development that is assumed to reduce VMT.

Furthermore, the General Plan EIR states that the General Plan would have a beneficial impact on pedes- trian and bicycle circulation and access and does not analyze potential impacts to emergency access or increases in hazards due to road design. The proposed Housing Element would not result in obstructed access for emergency vehicles, nor does it propose any roadway improvements that may result in hazardous conditions. All projects under the General Plan and proposed project would comply with the City’s stand- ards resulting in less-than-significant impacts for all additional transportation topics. Therefore, transpor- tation and traffic impacts would be less than significant.

Utilities and Service Systems
The General Plan EIR states that the General Plan would have less-than-significant impacts on utilities and service systems. This includes impacts on water supply, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure, solid waste, and energy conservation.

The City supplies water to residents via the City of Vallejo Public Works Department, Water Division.

Currently, the City uses surface water as the sole source of water supply. By adding 2,448 units and 6,683 residents, the City’s water demand would grow . However, the proposed Housing Element states that all sites included to meet the RHNA have existing or planned water, sewer, and dry utilities infrastructure available and accessible. Therefore, impacts on water supply would be less than significant.

The Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District (VSFCD) collects and treats wastewater and provides stormwater and flood control services to the City. The estimated net increased wastewater generation rate, as stated in the General Plan , would be 2.89 million gallons per day (mgd), based on assumed generation rates of 100 gallons per day ( gpd) per resident (Vallejo 2016). By adding 6,683residents, the generation rates would increase by 668,300 gpd or approximately 0.67 mgd. Despite the increase in wastewa ter and stormwater from new residents, the increase would be still be covered under the General Plan EIR as the EIR analyzes a greater buildout . As a result, stormwater infrastructure would not need to be expanded.

Therefore, impacts to wastewater and stormwater infrastructure would be less than significant.

In the City of Vallejo, Recology Vallejo provides residential as well as commercial, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. The General Plan EIR states that 99 percent of waste goes to two landfills: Potrero Hills Landfill and Recology Hay Landfill. The total estimated solid waste generation rate for the General Plan is 238 tons per day, 5.5 percent of the daily capacity (i.e., tons per day) of the Potrero Hills Landfill.

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The solid waste generated from buildout of the General Plan is also less than 10 percent of the permitted daily capacity of Recology Hay Landfill, which has a smaller daily capacity (Vallejo 2016, pg. 1.15 -39).

Adding 2,448 housing units and assuming a solid waste generation rate of 12.23 pounds per household per day (CalRecycle 2024a), the Housing Element would add approximately 29,939pounds per day or approx- imately 14.97 tons per day. The estimated tons per day that would be generated by the proposed Housing Element and buildout from the General Plan (250 tons), would still be less than the allowable tons per day at the Potrero Hills Landfill (4,330 tons per day) and the Recology Hay Landfill (2,400 tons per day) (CalRe- cycle 2024b, 2024c). The Potrero Hills Landfill and the Recology Hay Landfill have a ceased operation date of 2048 and 2077, respectively, and have remaining capacity that would serve the proposed Housing Ele- ment (CalRecycle 2024b, 2024c). Therefore, impacts on solid waste would be less than significant.

Electric power and natural gas are provided to City of Vallejo customers primarily by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), an investor-owned public utility. In addition, Mare Island customers in the city are served by Island Energy, a municipal utility. Any development under the proposed Housing Element would comply with existing State and local energy-efficiency standards and guidelines that conserve energy.

New development allowed under the proposed Housing Element would be constructed using energy-effi- cient modern building materials and construction practices, following the City’s Municipal Code Chapter

12.50, Green Building Code. The proposed Housing Element would be required to comply with CALGreen, which requires building designs that reduce the amount of energy used in building heating and cooling systems. Therefore, impacts to energy conservation would be less than significant.

Wildfire
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) establishes Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), designating each as moderate, high, or very high severity. Incorporated areas, such as Val- lejo, are considered local responsibility areas (LRA). CAL FIRE only designates very high fire hazard se- verity zones within LRAs. In unincorporated areas where S tate agencies provide fire protection services (known as State Responsibility Areas or SRAs), the State has identified moderate, high, and very h igh FHSZs.

According to CAL FIRE, the SRAs are limited to the City’s sphere of influence (CAL FIRE 2023). These areas are in the undeveloped hillside to the east and northeast and within a high FHSZ. The area around Blue Rock Springs Golf Course is in a moderate FHSZ ( CAL FIRE 2023). However, there are no SRAs within the city limits. Although there are no very high FHSZs in Vallejo, northeast Vallejo is adjacent to a high FHSZ in the SRA (CAL FIRE 2023).

The proposed Housing Element would not exacerbate fire risks or expose residents to landslide, slope instability, or drainage impacts. Furthermore, neither the proposed project nor the General Plan propose any action that would impair an adopted emergency response plan.

Impacts to wildfire hazards would be less than significant.

3. No new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the EIR was certified shows:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR.

ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR FOR THE 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

CITY OF VALLEJO

2. CEQA Analysis

The General Plan EIR identifies significant and unavoidable impacts for air quality, GHG emissions, noise, transportation and traffic. The policies identified in the General Plan EIR to reduce physical environmental effects would also apply to the proposed Housing Element. The proposed Housing Element identifies targets for housing at different income levels but does not include development of an unusual type, scale, or location that would not have been evaluated in the General Plan EIR. Although the proposed Housing Element would include two programs that would result in physical impacts, these impacts are not consid- ered significant as they would result in the similar impacts as evaluated in the General Plan EIR. Therefore, there would be no new environmental impacts.
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR.

The proposed project would have the same significant impacts as those disclosed in the certified General Plan EIR. The policies identified in the General Plan EIR to reduce physical environmental effects would also apply to the proposed Housing Element. Although Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Capacity for Lower-Income Units, and Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Con- straints, would amend the land use designation and zoning for certain properties , this change would not substantially alter the land use pattern of the city, and the adopted measures to address physical impacts on the environment would be applied resulting in the same impacts as evaluated in the General Plan EIR. c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

The proposed Housing Element includes policy-level changes that are limited to complying with State law and although there are programs within the proposed project that would amend the existing General Plan land use designation and zoning (Program A 1.1.6, Rezoning and Redesignation to Maintain Surplus Ca- pacity for Lower-Income Units, and Program A 3.1.1, Removal of Governmental Constraints), this change would not substantially alter the land use pattern of the city, and the adopted measures to address physical impacts on the environment would be applied resulting in the same impacts as evaluated in the General Plan EIR. Moreover, the proposed project would not create new impacts or the need for additional miti- gation measures. The policies identified in the General Plan EIR would reduce physical environmental effects associated with future development. These policies would also apply to the Housing Element. The City is required to adopt a Housing Element and meet the RHNA; therefore, there is no feasible alternative to adopting an updated Housing Element. As explained in this Addendum, the existing regulatory and development review process of the City would continue to apply. Nothing in the proposed project identifies land for development that has not already been designated for development in the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant environmental impacts or increase the severity of any environmental impacts previously evaluated in the General Plan EIR, and there is no need for new mitiga- tion measures or alternatives.
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure o r alternative.

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CITY OF VALLEJO

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The proposed Housing Element would have the same significant impacts as the previously certified Gen- eral Plan EIR and all associated policies and mitigation measures identified in the General Plan EIR to reduce physical environmental effects would apply to all future development. There would be no new sig- nificant impacts resulting from adoption of the proposed Housing Element; therefore, there would be no new mitigation measures or alternatives required for the proposed Housing Element.

There are no substantial changes in the circumstances or new information, including regarding the proposed rezoning and redesignations, that was not known and could not have been known at the time of the adoption of the General Plan EIR. The rezoning and redesignation of the three sites listed in Table 1-2 to higher-density residential uses as part of the proposed Housing Element would not result in new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of impacts already disclosed in the General Plan EIR. As explained in this Addendum, the proposed Housing Element, including the rezoning and redesignations, does not trigger any of the conditions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 mandating the preparation of a subsequent EIR .

Therefore, the appropriate environmental document under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) is an Adden- dum. Accordingly, this EIR Addendum has been prepared.

December 2024 Page 66

3. References
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). 2017. Projections 2040. http://projections.planbayarea.org/data California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2023. Solano County – State Responsi- bility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone. https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.az- ureedge.net/-/media/osfm-website/what-we-do/community-wildfire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire- hazard-severity-zones/fire-hazard-severity-zones-map-2022/fire-hazard-severity-zones-maps-2022- files/fhsz_county_sra_11x17_2022_solano_2.pdf.
______. 2007. Solano County – Draft Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the LRA. https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018- 8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/osfm-website/what-we-do/community-wild- fire-preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones/fire-hazard-severity-zones-map/upload- 2/fhszl06_1_map48.pdf.

CalRecycle. 2024a (accessed). Estimated Solid Waste Generation Rates . https://www2.calrecy- cle.ca.gov/wastecharacterization/general/rates.
______. 2024b (accessed). Potrero Hills Landfill (48 -AA-0075). https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Solid- Waste/SiteActivity/Details/1194?siteID=3591.
______. 2024c (accessed). Recology Hay Road (48 -AA-0002). https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Solid- Waste/SiteActivity/Details/1184?siteID=3582.

Department of Finance (DOF). 2024 (accessed). E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2020 -2024. https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/estimates/e-5-population-and- housing-estimates-for-cities-counties-and-the-state-2020-2024/.

Vallejo, City of . 2017, August 29. Propel Vallejo General Plan 2040 . https://www.cityofvallejo.net/com- mon/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=17961496.
______. 2016. Propel Vallejo General Plan Update and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan EIR. ______. 201 5a. City of Vallejo General Plan 2030 5 th Cycle Housing Element Update (2015 –2023). https://www.cityofvallejo.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=17961490. ______. 2015 b. City of Vallejo 2015 Urban Water Management Plan . https://cdnsm5-hosted.civ- iclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_13423/File/Public%20Works/Water/Water%20ConservationNew- Folder/Vallejo2015UWMP_Revised-08Aug2018.pdf.

ATTACHMENT 2
Findings for Ordinance
A. Zoning Code Text Amendments

1. The ordinance amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan (VMC 16.611.03.A.1).

The proposed zoning text amendment allowing “multifamily residential uses to be permitted by right (without discretionary action) for any housing developments with at least 20 percent of units as affordable to lower-income households,” is intended to implement Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7, which is considered consistent with the General Plan.

2. The ordinance amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Code to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare (VMC 16.611.03.A.2).

The zoning text amendment is proposed to comply with State law, the General Plan and Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7. The proposed amendment allowing “multifamily residential uses to be permitted by right (without discretionary action) for any housing developments with at least 20 percent of units as affordable to lower-income households,” will promote balanced growth in the city, which will in turn protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

B. Zoning Map Amendments

1. The change in district boundaries is consistent with the General Plan.

The Zoning Map Amendments proposed will rezone three parcels from Residential Medium Density (RMD) to Residential High Density (RHD), which will be consistent with the accompanying General Plan land use designations of Primarily Multi-Family (R-MF) for each of the three sites.

2. The change in district boundaries is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Code to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare (VMC 16.611.03.A.2).

The Zoning Map Amendments proposed are intended to help facilitate a surplus capacity for the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), consistent with the General Plan and Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7. The proposed mapping changes will facilitate a higher allowable residential density for the three sites identified, promoting continued growth in the city, consistent with the General Plan and its goals for protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare.

3.The change in district boundaries is necessary to achieve the balance of land uses desired by the City, consistent with the General Plan, and to increase the inventory of land within a given Zoning District.

The Zoning Map Amendments proposed are intended to help facilitate a surplus capacity for the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), consistent with the General Plan and Housing Element Programs A 1.1.6 and A 1.1.7. The proposed mapping changes will increase the inventory of RHD zoned land, facilitating a higher allowable residential density for the three sites identified, consistent with the General Plan.

Exhibit A
Zoning Map
Amendments
Site #41 (APN 0052110140)
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO,
USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Residential Low Density
Residential Medium Density
Neighborhood Mixed-Use
Central Corridor Commercial
Limited Industrial
Public and Semi-Public
City Limit
Parcel (most recent)
10/30/2024, 12:03:34 AM
Zoning Districts 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi
0 0.07 0.130.03 km
1:2,257
www.VallejoGIS.com
Disclaimer:

This map was made using City of Vallejo GIS files with varying degrees of scale, accuracy, precision, correctness, and alignment and therefore cannot be used for situations requiring survey grade measurements of legal boundary determination. City of Vallejo disclaims liability for any loss that may result from Site #42 (APN 0051250230)
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO,
USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Residential Medium Density
Central Corridor Commercial
Limited Industrial
Resource Conservation
City Limit
Parcel (most recent)
10/29/2024, 11:54:55 PM
Zoning Districts 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi
0 0.03 0.060.01 km
1:1,128
www.VallejoGIS.com
Disclaimer:

This map was made using City of Vallejo GIS files with varying degrees of scale, accuracy, precision, correctness, and alignment and therefore cannot be used for situations requiring survey grade measurements of legal boundary determination. City of Vallejo disclaims liability for any loss that may result from Site #55 (APN 0069032240)
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO,
USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Residential Low Density
Residential Medium Density
Public and Semi-Public
City Limit
Parcel (most recent)
10/29/2024, 11:58:15 PM
Zoning Districts 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi
0 0.07 0.130.03 km
1:2,257
www.VallejoGIS.com
Disclaimer:

This map was made using City of Vallejo GIS files with varying degrees of scale, accuracy, precision, correctness, and alignment and therefore cannot be used for situations requiring survey grade measurements of legal boundary determination. City of Vallejo disclaims liability for any loss that may result from 1 ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING ORDINANCE 1875, SECTION 5, EXHIBIT A- CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE VALLEJO

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSING
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of November 17, 2024, the City Council made changes to and introduced an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo 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 and Repealing Chapter 7.69 Regarding Other Regulations Related to Tobacco Related Products (TRL Ordinance); and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the Council considered the adoption of the TRL Ordinance and upon first vote, the adoption of the TRL Ordinance failed to pass. However, a councilmember who voted on the prevailing side of the previous vote, moved to reconsider the vote. The motion for reconsideration passed and the Council again took up the matter. After some additional discussion, the Council voted to adopt the TRL Ordinance, but directed staff to bring back for consideration possible amendments to the section of Chapter 5.10 dealing with exemptions from location/separation and density requirements. The Council’s discussions addressed three general topics: (1) transfers of an existing retail business; (2) location requirements; and (3) conformance of violation and penalty provisions; and WHEREAS, staff prepared options for amendment to Chapter 5.10 at the City Council meeting of December 30, 2024 and wishes to adopt amendments.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All of the facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. Prior to taking action on the TRL Ordinance, the City Council considered the Record of Studies in Support of Adoption of Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance on file with the City Clerk, and the Record of Proceedings as a whole and the amendments do not change such studies or render them inapplicable.

Section 3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code 21000, et seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively, "CEQA"), the Ordinance does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because there is no potential that it will result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical

2 change in the environment and pursuant to Section 15378 and because the Ordinance has no potential for either a direct physical change to the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Further, the adoption of this Ordinance falls within the "common sense" CEQA exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance results in no physical changes whatsoever, it merely sets forth a licensing requirement for tobacco within the City and adopts consistency amendments across other sections of the Vallejo Municipal Code. This determination reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis.

Section 4. The Record of Proceedings includes but is not limited to: (1) the environmental determination for the project; (2) the staff reports, City files and records and other documents prepared for and/or submitted to the City relating to the project; (3) the Record of Studies in Support of Adoption of Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance on file with the City Clerk; (4) the City of Vallejo General Plan and its related EIR; (5) the Vallejo Municipal Code and its related environmental documents; (6) all studies, data, and correspondence submitted to the City in connection with the project; (7) all documentary and oral evidence received at public workshops, meetings, and hearing regarding the project; and (8) all other matters of common knowledge to the City Council including, but not limited to, City state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, reports, records and projections related to development within the City of Vallejo and its surrounding environs. The City Clerk is the custodian of records for this Project.

Section 5. Ordinance 1875, Section 5, adding Chapter 5.10, as set forth in Exhibit A, - Section

5.10.050.H of the Vallejo Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 6. All other sections, recitals, and provisions of Ordinance 1875 not herein amended shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 7. CONSTRUCTION & SEVERABILITY. It is the intent of the Vallejo City Council to supplement applicable state and federal law and not to duplicate or contradict such law and this ordinance shall be construed consistently with that intention. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The Vallejo City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after 30 days after the date of enactment.

Exhibit A
Chapter 5.10 TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSING ORDINANCE
Amend Chapter 5.10 Section, 5.10.050.H as follows:

H. EXISTING RETAILERS EXEMPTED FROM DENSITY AND PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS. Notwithstanding subsections D. through G. of this section, a tobacco retailer operating lawfully on the date the ordinance codified in this chapter is introduced that would otherwise be ineligible for a tobacco retailer license for the location for which a license is sought may receive or renew a license for that location so long as all of the following conditions are met:

1. A complete application for the first license for the location is submitted and accepted as complete within 90 calendar days of the effective date of this ordinance and is issued based upon said application and renewed without lapse or permanent revocation (as opposed to temporary suspension);

2. The tobacco retail store is not closed for business or has not otherwise suspended tobacco retailing for more than 6090 consecutive days; however, such tobacco retailer may receive or renew a license, provided such retailer complies with the location and separation requirements set forth in Sections 5.10.050 (D) through (F) above.

3. The tobacco retailer does not substantially change the business operation. A substantial change to the business operation includes, but is not limited to, the transferring of a business:
a. To a new proprietor any time after January 1, 2032 in an arm’s length transaction; or
a.b To a new location that does not comply with the location requirements of Section 5.10.050(D), (E), and/or (F).
c. Where the location or Tobacco Retailer License holder has committed 3 or more violations of this chapter within a 1 year time period. b. A substantial change in the business operations also includes a circumstance in which the location or Tobacco Retailer License holder has received 3 or more violations of this chapter within any 5-year time period.

4. The tobacco retailer retains the right to operate under all other applicable laws. 2 In the event that a tobacco retailer fails to obtain a tobacco retailer license on or before 180 calendar days after the effective date of this chapter, such tobacco retailer shall be required to comply with all density and location requirements set forth in subsections D. through G. of this section. In the event that the location of the tobacco retail store does not comply with such location and density requirements and has not obtained such tobacco retail license on or before the 180-calendar day period, such retailer shall immediately cease the sale of any and all tobacco products.

For the purposes of this chapter “operating lawfully” means:

1. that the Tobacco Retailer was in possession of all licenses and permits required to be a Tobacco Retailer; and

2. that the location for which the Tobacco Retailer License is sought was a permitted use or conditionally permitted use (with a valid permit having been issued and maintained) at such location, met all locational requirements pursuant to the Vallejo Municipal Code at the time the Tobacco Retail Store was established.

CONSENT CALENDAR 7.E.

DATE: January 7, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH

OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
A General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Vallejo on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 as required by law. The County Election Department canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council for its adoption of a resolution declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
A General Municipal Election was held in the City of Vallejo on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The names of the persons voted for at the election for Mayor were Andrea Sorce, Pippin Dew, Dwight L. Monroe Jr., and Ravi C.

Shankar. The names of the persons voted for at the election for Member of the City Council, District 1 were Alexander Matias, Carl A. Bonner and Brenda Plechaty. The names of the persons voted for at the election for Member of the City Council, District 3 were Tonia Lediju. The names of the persons voted for at the election for Member of the City Council, District 6 were Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon and Cristina Arriola.

The Solano County Registrar of Voters has canvassed the returns of the Consolidated District Election held on November 5, 2024, issued the Certificate of Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Consolidated District Elections Returns ("Certificate"), which certifies that the total number of ballots cast in said districts and the total number of votes cast for each candidate are full, true and correct.

The results are Andrea Sorce was elected Mayor, Alexander Matias was elected as Councilmember District 1, Tonia Lediju as Councilmember, District 3 and Helen-Marie Gordon as Councilmember, District 6.

The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of the persons named above are listed in the attached certified results.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2024-25 contains an amount of $207,000 to cover the cost of the election. Actual costs will be billed to the City of Vallejo from the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable

Date: January 7, 2025
Subject: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH

OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW