HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 2025
Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer (Vice-Mayor)
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Diosdado "JR" Matulac
Charles Palmares
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH & CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Council on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Council to resolve. Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the First Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his/her name for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to a maximum of three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.300.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Consent Calendar items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.310. Requests for removal of Consent Items received from the public are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar and Agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes from the special meeting of April 1 and the special and regular meetings of April 8
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 adoptino of any and all ordinances on this agenda,if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: FEBRUARY 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of February 1, 2025, through February 28, 2025.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE VALLEJO FERRY TERMINAL MOBILITY HUB IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9437), AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO DUTCH CONTRACTING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$199,495.00, REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301(c) - EXISTING FACILITIES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Plans and Specifications for the Vallejo Ferry Terminal Mobility Hub Improvement Project (Project No.
PW9437), awarding a construction contract to Dutch Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $199,495.00, rejecting all other bids, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract, and finding the project exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) - Existing Facilities.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
E. ACCEPT THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (PW9745),
PERFORMED BY PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Citywide Slurry Seal Project (PW9745), performed by Pavement Coatings Co., as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A 10- YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL ONE FOR 10 ZOLL X SERIES
CARDIAC MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
APPARATUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $935,415.79 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the Zoll One Program Master Agreement between the City and Zoll Medical Corporation for a 10-year lease and service of cardiac monitors and associated medical equipment, in the amount of $935,415.79 ($500,000 down payment and $43,541.58 annual payment), and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Arthur Gonzales, Interim Fire Chief
[email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY OF
VALLEJO HOME INVESTMENT OWNERS PROGRAM REGULATORY
AGREEMENT; THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COVENANT; AND AN ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE, CONSENT TO
ENCUMBER AND AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE NOTICE WHICH WILL
ENABLE THE OWNER, MARINA TOWER INVESTMENTS, LP, TO
REFINANCE THE MARINA TOWER APARTMENTS, AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT FOR SENIORS, AND PROVIDE REHABILITATION TO
THE APARTMENTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting the resolution to agree to the subordination of the amendments and HUD rider for Marina Towers LP. 1.
Affordable Housing Covenant 2. Loan for the Participation Agreement 3.
Estoppel certificate for the parking lease, and 4. HOME regulatory agreement with HUD rider.
Contact: Alicia Jones, Housing Director(707) 648-4408
[email protected]
H. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $52,000 OF UNASSIGNED GENERAL
FUND BALANCE TO SUPPLEMENT ENTERTAINMENT FUNDING FOR THE 2025 SOLANO COUNTY FAIR (STEP 1)
Recommendation: Consider adopting a notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 General Fund budget to appropriate $52,000 of unassigned General Fund balance to supplement entertainment funding for the 2025 Solano County Fair (“Fair”).
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4565
[email protected]
9. ACTION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Action Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH L.N. CURTIS & SONS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
AND TOOLS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the Equipment Purchase Agreement for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies from L.N.
Curtis & Sons (including their Blue Line Division) in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00 for the Vallejo Fire Department and the Vallejo Police Department pursuant to the Master Price Agreement between the Public Procurement Authority and L.N. Curtis & Sons, as amended; and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Arthur Gonzales, Interim Fire Chief
[email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR THE MARE ISLAND CAUSEWAY BRIDGE PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9762); APPROVING THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT;
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA
ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,869,755 AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the Mare Island Causeway Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project (Project No. PW9762); approving the Project Plans and Specifications for the Project; awarding a construction contract to California Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $19,869,755 and rejecting all other bids; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING A COUNCIL AD-HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH CITY STAFF ON SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT POLICE REFORM EFFORTS AND APPOINTMENT OF
THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE AD-HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Creation of a Council Ad-hoc Subcommittee to work with City Staff on Settlement Agreement Police Reform Efforts and Appoint Three Members of the City Council to the Ad-hoc Subcommittee.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO THE STANDING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing two members of the CIty Council to the standing Public Safety Committee
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Information Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first
A. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Broadway Project.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the last Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first.
14. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Friday, April 18, 2025
Andrea Sorce, 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
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer (Vice-Mayor)
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Diosdado "JR" Matulac
Charles Palmares,
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., Friday, April 18, 2025.
Dated: Friday, April 18, 2025