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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 13, 2025
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 Sorce, Vice Mayor Bregenzer, Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matias, Matulac, and Palmares (virtually).
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 3A – no action to report
Closed Session Item 3B – provided direction to legal counsel Closed Session Item 3C – nothing to report
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
The Council added a special presentation to the agenda recognizing City Clerk Abrahamson for her installation as President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Jeff Trager, Alexander Astafyev, Kevin Solanki, Alejandro Castaneda, and Rozalind Sinnamon
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 to approve the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the recusal of Councilmember Matias from Item 8E due to a conflict of interest as he owns property within Region 3 LMD and the removal of Items 8M, 8I and 8N from the Consent Calendar making them Items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3.
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes from the special and regular meetings of April 22, the special meetings of Apri 12 and 23 and the special meeting of the City Council as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of April 22, 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 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 entirity.
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. CITY TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation:
Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: accepted Treasurer’s Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2025.
D. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $98,218
OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NAPA VALLEY VINE TRAIL COALITION
GRANT FOR THE BAY TRAIL/VINE TRAIL GAP CLOSURE PROJECT
(PW9802) – STEP 1 OF 2
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the 2024-2025 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program budget to appropriate $98,218 of grant funds from the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Grant for the Bay Trail/Vine Trail Gap Closure Project (PW9802) – Step 1 of 2.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: provided Notice of Intent to amend the 2024-2025 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program budget to appropriate $98,218 of grant funds from the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Grant for the Bay Trail/Vine Trail Gap Closure Project (PW9802) – Step 1 of 2.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 3 (EAST VALLEJO) TO NORTH BAY Docusign Envelope ID: F8B3BFE4-8AFD-487B-ADC3-55153897557D Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA, FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $645,179 AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 3 (East Vallejo) to North Bay Landscape Management, Inc. of Petaluma, California, for a maximum not to exceed $645,179 and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-049 N.C. (Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest: Matulac)
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 5 (SOUTHWEST VALLEJO) TO
NORTH BAY LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF PETALUMA,
CALIFORNIA FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $451,310, AND
REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 5 (Southwest Vallejo) to North Bay Landscape Management, Inc. of Petaluma, California for a maximum not to exceed $451,310, and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 24-050 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 6 (CENTRAL DOWNTOWN
CORRIDOR) TO NORTH BAY LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $694,066, AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 6 (Central Downtown Corridor) to North Bay Landscape Management, Inc. of Petaluma, California for a maximum amount not to exceed $694,066, and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-051 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 9 (MARE ISLAND) TO NEW IMAGE
LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $808,403 AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 9 (Mare Island) to New Image Landscape Company of Fremont, California, for a maximum not to exceed $808,403 and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-052 N.C.
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I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEAVEN KIDS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $123,500 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement with Leaven Kids for an amount not to exceed $123,500 for services through September 30, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Lediju.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 25-053 N.C.(Noes: Sorce)
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION: 1) FINDING THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS AT 17 LOCATIONS PROJECT (PW9709) (HIGH
VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS AND ADA CURB RAMP UPGRADES)
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301(c); 2) APPROVING THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT; AND 3) AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CENTRAL STRIPING SERVICES, INC. OF RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,703 AND
REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements at 17 locations in Vallejo Project categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c);
2. Approving the plans and specifications for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements at 17 Locations Project (Vallejo Project No. PW9709; State Project No. HSIPL-5030(069)); and
3. Awarding a construction contract to Central Striping Services, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, California in the amount of $233,703, 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]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-054 N.C.
K. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SOLID WASTE FUND BUDGET TO ACCEPT TWO CALRECYCLE GRANTS: THE
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AND THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CITY-COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,561 (Step 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Solid Waste Fund budget to recognize grant revenue from the Used Oil Payment Program and City/County Beverage Container Recycling Program offered through CalRecycle in the amount of $17,156 and $30,561, respectively, and authorize expenditure of funds.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: provided Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Solid Waste Fund budget to recognize grant revenue from the Used Oil Payment Program and City/County Beverage Container Recycling Program offered through CalRecycle in the amount of $17,156 and $30,561, respectively, and authorized expenditure of funds.
L. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY 2024-25 MARINA FUND
AND STATE LAND FUND BUDGETS TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO COVER
THE MARINA FUND OPERATING SHORTFALL (STEP 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the FY 2024-25 Marina Fund and State Lands Fund budgets.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: provided Notice of Intent to amend the FY 2024-25 Marina Fund and State Lands Fund budgets
M. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024–2025 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,958 OF OPIOID LITIGATION FUND BALANCE: $310,000TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE IHART PROGRAM; AND $340,958 TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL FUNDING FOR THE VALLEJO HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the amount of $650,958 in Opioid Litigation Fund-Balance:
$310,0000 to provide continued support of the IHART Program; and $340,9484 to provide operational funding for the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center (Step 1 of 2)
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Sorce.
Assistant to the City Manager Ackley provided an overview of the staff report.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Actions: (1) moved by Mayor Sorce and carried unanimously to provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the amount of $310,0000 to provide continued support of the IHART Program; (Step 1 of 2).
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(2) moved by Mayor Sorce and carried to provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget in the amount of $340,958 to provide operational funding for the Vallejo Homelessness Navigation Center (Step 1 of 2) (Ayes: Bregenzer, Gordon, Matulac, and Palmares; Noes: Sorce, Lediju and Matias).
N. CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF
TWO CITY COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS (JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE FLAGS) Recommendation: Consider and adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to display the Juneteenth and Pride commemorative flags at City facilities for the dates specified.
Contact: Shelee Loughmiller, Community and Volunteer Coordinator (707) 648- 8616
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Gordon who commented on the item.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-055 N.C.
O. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION BY MOTION DECLARING MAY 2025 AS
TOURISM MONTH, FOR PRESENTATION AT THE VISIT VALLEJO
ANNUAL TOURISM LUNCHEON AND BOARD INSTALLATION
Recommendation: Approve a proclamation by motion declaring May 2025 as Tourism Month.
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor Andrea Sorce (707) 648- 4377
[email protected]
Action: approved a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Tourism Month
9. ACTION CALENDAR
Councilmember Matulac recused himself due to a Conflict of Interest related to owning real property in Region 1 LMD and left the dais and Council Chambers.
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 1 (NORTH VALLEJO - NEAR SIX
FLAGS) TO NEW LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,217,801 AND
REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 1 (North Vallejo - near Six Flags) to New Image Landscape Company for a maximum not to exceed amount of $1,217,801 and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-056 N.C. (Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest: Matulac)
Councilmember Matulac resumed his seat at the dais.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 4 (NORTHEAST QUADRANT) TO
NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,361,657 AND REJECTING
ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 4 (Northeast Quadrant) to New Image Landscape Company of Fremont, California for a maximum not to exceed amount of $1,361,657 and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-057 N.C.
Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Lediju recused themselves due to Conflicts of Interest related to owning real property in Region 8 LMD and left the dais and the Council Chambers.
Vice Mayor Bregenzer resumed presiding over the meeting.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 8 (GLEN COVE) TO NEW IMAGE
LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA FOR A MAXIMUM
NOT TO EXCEED $2,158,155, AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 8 (Glen Cove) to New Image Landscape Company of Fremont, California for a maximum not to exceed $2,158,155, and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-058 N.C. (Abstain Due to Conflict of Interest: Sorce and Lediju)
Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Lediju resumed their seats at the dais.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING AND APPROVING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR REGION 7 (EAST VALLEJO) Docusign Envelope ID: F8B3BFE4-8AFD-487B-ADC3-55153897557D Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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TO NORTH BAY LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR A MAXIMUM
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,352,802, AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution awarding a Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for Region 7 (East Vallejo) to North Bay Landscape Management, Inc. of Petaluma, California for a maximum amount not to exceed $1,352,802, and rejecting all other bids.
Contact: Melissa Tigbao P.E., Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-059 N.C.
The meeting recessed at 8:29 p.m. and resumed at 8:38 p.m.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
Beautification Commission - 1 vacancy
Code Enforcement Appeals Board - 2 vacancies
Commission on Culture + Arts - 2 vacancies
Economic Development Commission - 3 vacancies
Housing & Community Development Commission - 3 vacancies Measure P Oversight Committee (MPOC) - Districts 4 and 6 vacancies Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC) - 1 member and 3 alternate vacancies
Police Oversight & Accountability Commission (POAC) - Districts 1 and 6 vacancies
Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) - Districts 1, 3 and 6 and at-large vacancies
SolTrans Public Advisory Committee - 3 vacancies
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
The City Council went through an applicant nomination process for appointments to the BC, CEAB, CCA, EDC, HCDC, PBSC and SolTrans Public Advisory Committee. Councilmember Palmares appointed Aletta Santos as the District 4 member and Councilmember Gordon appointed Adjoa McDonald as the District 6 member to the MPOC. Councilmember Matias appointed Rommye Qualls as the District 1 member to POAC and Councilmember Gordon appointed John Lewis as the District 6 member to POAC.
Councilmember Matias appointed Russell Owen as the District 1 member to SAB, Councilmember Lediju appointed Peggy Cohen-Thompson as the District 3 member to SAB and Mayor Sorce appointed Alejandro Bras as the at-large member to SAB.
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Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-060 N.C, a resolution making the following appointments:
BC: Sara Leahy for a term to expire 6/30/28
CEAB: Edgar Ureta for a term to expire 12/31/25
CCA: Chris Thorson and Dalia Vidor for terms to expire 12/31/28 EDC: Jessica Gonzalez and Keira Williams for terms to expire 6/30/26 and Ta Lynn Mitchell for a term to expire 6/30/27
HCDC: Nicholas Cassidy for a term to expire 6/30/25, Dana Stueland for a term to expire 6/30/27 and Carmen Marie Vance for a term to expire 6/30/28 MPOC: Aletta Santos (District 4) for a term to expire 10/10/25 and Adjoa McDonald (District 6) for a term to expire 10/10/26
PBSC: Paul Perry as a member for a term to expire 6/30/25 POAC: Rommye Qualls (District 1) for a term to expire 2/27/28 and John Lewis (District 6) for a term to expire 2/27/29
SAB: Russell Owen (District 1), Peggy Cohen-Thompson (District 3) and Alejandro Bras (at-large) for terms to expire 1/2/29
SolTrans Public Advisory Committee: Richard Burnett, Avery Livengood and Ethan Standafer for terms to expire 5/13/29
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED AT 5 MIDWAY STREET ( APN: 0058-100-070) IS NO LONGER
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE AND DECLARING SAID PARCEL
"EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND" PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54221(f)(1)(D), AFTER MAKING THE FINDING THAT SAID
ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15312 - SURPLUS GOVERNMENT
PROPERTY SALES
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution finding that the City-owned parcel located at 5 Midway Street (APN: 0058-100-070) is no longer necessary for the City's use and declaring said parcel "exempt surplus land" pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D); after making the finding that said action is exempt from environmental review under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 - Surplus Government Property Sales.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Assistant City Manager Haen provided background information, reviewed Government Code Section 54221, discussed applicable exemption and outlined next steps.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 061 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREMENT WITH
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BY $200,000.00 TO A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$1,112,463.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving the First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Felton Institute, which increases the IHART Program Budget by $200,000, and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute said First Amendment.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
Police Chief Ta provided an overview of the original contract costs, annual and monthly budget and reviewed the new terms including personnel costs, non- personnel costs, and the annual and monthly budget.
Speakers: Liat Meitzeinheimer
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-062 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE
STANDING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FROM 2 TO 3 MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAKING APPOINTMENTS THERETO
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution changing the composition of the Standing Public Safety Committee from 2 to 3 members of the City Council and making appointments
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Mayor Sorce provided an overview of the item.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-063 N.C., appointing Councilmembers Lediju, Matias and Palmares to the Public Safety Committee.
I. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND
POSSIBLE FEEDBACK
Recommendation: Review proposed Whistleblower Policy and provide feedback.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 648-4852 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Sifuentes provided background information, reviewed the components of the policy and who is covered by the policy, and outlined the reporting procedure and the procedure for reporting retaliation.
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Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment. Staff was directed to return to Council in July with another iteration of the policy.
J. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE BUDGET ACCEPTING THE LAST
MILE FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNT GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY OF VALLEJO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,806,104 TO INSTALL THE LAST MILE
BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY FOR THE MARE ISLAND BUILD, NORTH
SONOMA BLVD, PORTER STREET TO SEAPORT, AND TRAILER CITY PARK (STEP 1 OF 2).
Recommendation: Notice of Intent to amend the FY 24-25 budget and accept the California Public Utilities (CPUC) Federal Funding Account Last Mile grant (Step 1 of 2).
Contact: Naveed Ashraf, Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director - (707) 648- 5200
[email protected]
Chief Innovation Officer & IT Director Ashraf reviewed the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to provide Notice of Intent to amend the FY 24-25 budget and accept the California Public Utilities (CPUC) Federal Funding Account Last Mile grant (Step 1 of 2)
Vice Mayor Bregenzer left the meeting.
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Arthur Gonzalez, Interim Fire Chief
[email protected]
Interim Fire Chief Gonzalez provided an overview of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS QUARTERLY UPDATE
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
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Contact: Kristin Pollolt, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Senior Community Development Analyst Taylor provided an update on the projects and other special assignments of the Economic Development Department.
Planning & Development Services Director Pollot provided an update on the Building, Code Enforcement and Planning Divisions projects and other special assignments.
Speakers: Melvin Cowan
Councilmembers provided comment.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Nebb provided an overview of her quarterly report.
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, THIRD QUARTER (JAN - MAR 2025)
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action required
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Brenton Garrick and Melvin Cowan.
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 12:38 a.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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