Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2025
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 25, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:51 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sorce, Vice Mayor Bregenzer, Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matias, Matulac (participated remotely), and Palmares
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:
Closed Session Item 4A – Council directed staff to consent to dismissal of the case
Closed Session Item 4B – Council provided direction to staff Closed Session Items 4C & 4D: no action to report
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: the proclamation was read and presented by Vice Mayor Bregenzer.
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TRANSGENDER
DAY OF VISIBILITY
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: John Kenney, Askari Sowonde, Kathy Salm, Robert Toepfer, Eli Smith, and Shawn OMalley
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar removing Items 5H, 5F and 5I and making them Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. respectively.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Recommendation: Approve minutes from the special meetings of March 4 and 6 and the special and regular meetings of March 11, 2025 Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: approved minutes.
B. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: waived reading and authorized introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: JANUARY 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2025.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for period of January 1-31, 2025.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LIST OF ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR SENATE BILL (SB) 1 / ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND FINDING
THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(c) OF THE CEQA
GUIDELINES - EXISTING FACILITIES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the List of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects to be submitted for Senate Bill (SB) 1 / Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB1/RMRA) funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines - existing facilities.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-028 N.C.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOLANO TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $350,000 FOR FISCAL YEARS (FY) 2025-26 THROUGH FY 2027- 28 Docusign Envelope ID: 93EB04BC-2A23-47F1-9B51-19BDB383B940 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make membership contributions up to $350,000 to Solano Transportation Authority Joint Powers Authority through June 30, 2028.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-029 N.C.
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE VENDOR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ENPRO ELEVATOR, INC. FOR
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS TO
INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT TO
$725,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Vendor Service Agreement with Enpro Elevator, Inc. to increase the not-to- exceed amount of the contract to $725,000 and extend the term to expire on June 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Gordon.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-030 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN AND
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF LAND USE
AND CLIMATE INNOVATION (FORMERLY THE OFFICE OF PLANNING
AND RESEARCH) AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directing staff to submit same to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-031 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF
VALLEJO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR HUD COMMUNITY
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the City of Vallejo's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for HUD Community Planning and Development Programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Program.
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Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director, (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Matias.
Following a brief overview of the Plan and Preliminary Goals by Housing Director Jones, staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-032 N.C.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPEAL (APP24-0004) OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDMARK COMMISSION'S
DECISION TO APPROVE, AND HEREBY GRANTING, A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA22-0007) AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(DVR22-0031) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 128 CAROLINA STREET, AFTER FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 – NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA22-0007) and Development Review (DVR22-0031) to Allow the Development of a New Single-Family Residence at 128 Carolina Street (APN: 0055-121-120)
Contact: Cesar Orozco, Planning Manager - Current Development [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Gordon.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-033 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER ANNUAL REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other annual reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707-648-4592)
[email protected]
Finance Director Nayar provided introductory comments.
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Christian Townes and Brandon Young (CPA, Partner, LSL) provided an overview of the 2024 financial audit.
Staff and Ms. Townes responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speaker: Jasmine Salmeron
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other annual reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET,
MID-YEAR FOR GENERAL FUND REVENUE & EXPENDITURE
AND OTHER FUNDS (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution (Attachment A) to amend the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget (Exhibit 1).
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Finance Director Nayar provided a recap of FY 2024-25 mid-year adjustments.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 25-034 N.C. (Noes: Lediju and Matias).
C. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET (STEP 1 OF 2) TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND $10 MILLION OF MEASURE P FUNDING FOR THE STREETS PAVING 2025 MEASURE P PROJECT (PROJECT NO. MP2025)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the fiscal year (FY) 2024- 25 Capital Improvement Budget (Step 1 of 2) to appropriate and expend $10 million of Measure P funding for the Streets Paving
2025 Measure P Project (Project No. MP2025).
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Public Works Director Tigbao discussed annual funding for an ongoing CIP, reviewed budged needs to continue annual paving program, 2025 $3 million Cap Seal and Curb Ramps project, and the 2025 $7 million Grind and Overlay and Curb Ramps project.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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Speaker: Anne Carr.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to provide Notice of Intent to amend the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 Capital Improvement Budget (Step 1 of 2) to appropriate and expend $10 million of Measure P funding for the Streets Paving.
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Broadway Project.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Assistant to the City Manager Peterson provided background information on the project and an update on the project schedule and budget.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: Anne Carr, Jasmine Salmeron and Isobet Beltane.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Michael Hayes and Isobet Beltane.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers provided reports on community events and meetings attended and shared future agenda item requests.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
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ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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