HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 3, 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
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL:
You are hereby notified that I do hereby call the Vallejo City Council in special session to consider only the matters stated on the agenda listed below. NOTICE: Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the City Council concerning any item listed on the agenda before or during consideration of that item. No other items may be discussed at this special meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. 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.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO APPROPRIATE $350,000 OF HIGHWAY
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ROAD EDGELINE PROJECT (PW9715) (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan budget to recognize $350,000 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds and appropriate expenditure budget in the same amount to the Road Edgeline Project (PW9715) (Step 2 of 2) Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director
[email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 OF
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
FIFTH STREET BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (PW9714) (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the fiscal year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget to appropriate $50,000 of Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) grant funds for the Fifth Street Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project (PW9714) - Step 2 of 2.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director
[email protected]
C. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTION FUND #221BUDGET TO RECEIVE AND
EXPEND ONE BAY AREA GRANT (OBAG) 3 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2024- 25 Capital Grants and Contribution Fund #221budget to receive and expend One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 3 funds in the amount of $2,400,000 (step 1 of 2).
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND WHITE
BRENNER LLP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE
THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services with White Brenner and authorizing the City Attorney to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND WEINTRAUB TOBIN CHEDIAK COLEMAN
GRODIN A CALIFORNIA LAW CORPORATION INCREASING ANNUAL
COMPENSATION TO $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman and Grodin and authorize the City Attorney to execute the same.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP INCREASING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION TO $250,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Oppenheimer Investigations Group, LLP is a law firm that provides independent investigation services to the City for employee complaints and city policy violations. The firm has reached its cap for this fiscal year and has ongoing investigations that are not yet complete. The City Attorney's Office requests adopting a resolution to increase the cap in the Agreement to $250,000 per fiscal year in order to allow OIG to complete its current investigations and get paid for its work.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
7. 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 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $6,390,070 FOR
OPERATIONAL FUNDING FOR THE VALLEJO HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER (STEP 2 of 2) AND APPROVING AN OPERATOR AGREEMENT
FOR THE VALLEJO HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER WITH FIVE KEYS
SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$7,041,049.40 FOR SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 3, 2027
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to accept and appropriate $6,390,070.00 for operational funding of the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center (Step 2 of 2) and approving an operator agreement for the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center with Five Keys Schools and Programs for an amount not to exceed $7,041,049.40 for services through June 3, 2027.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 649-3415 [email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE
OPTION TO EXTEND FOR THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS WITH HUNT OIL OF
CALIFORNIA FOR THE SUPPLY OF FUEL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AT
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 FOR FIVE YEARS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Hunt Oil of California for the supply of fuel and petroleum products at various City facilities for a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director
[email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO SEPARATE CONSULTANT
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
RISK SERVICES CORPORATION (ERS) FOR THE MARE ISLAND AND THE
FORMER PG&E MANUFACTURED GAS PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEANUP PROJECTS, EACH FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM WITH TWO
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OPTIONS IN A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving two separate consultant and professional services agreements with Environmental Risk Services Corporation (ERS) for the Mare Island and the former PG&E Manufactured Gas Plant Environmental Cleanup Projects, both projects funded by third party sources, each for a three-year term with two one-year extension options in a total not to exceed amount of $1,200,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
D. ADOPT TWO RESOLUTIONS AWARDING: (1) AN ON-CALL CONSULTANT
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE
MARE ISLAND CAUSEWAY BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,410,402; AND (2) AN ON-CALL CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED
PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS
Recommendation: Adopt two resolutions awarding: (1) an On-Call Consultant and Professional Services Agreement to CSG Consultants, Inc. for construction management services related to the Mare Island Causeway Bridge Preventative Maintenance and Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $1,410,402; and (2) an On-Call Consultant and Professional Services Agreement to CSG Consultants, Inc. for construction management services related to other federally funded projects in an amount not to exceed $500,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreements.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AND OPERATOR
AGREEMENT FOR THE BROADWAY PROJECT WITH SHELTER, INC. AND
FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $642,860.94 OF OPIOID LITIGATION FUND BALANCE TO
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Lease and Operator Agreement for the Broadway Project with Shelter, Inc. and Firm Foundation Community Housing and providing notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget in the amount of $642,860.94 of Opioid Litigation Fund Balance to support the Project (step 1 of 2).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648- [email protected]
F. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE UNHOUSED SITUATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE CITY’S UNHOUSED OPTIONS
Recommendation: Receive an update on the unhoused situation and provide direction to staff on the City's unhorsed options.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707)648-4163 [email protected]
Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 649-3415 [email protected]
G. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT INFORMATION ON THE CITY'S
JOB VACANCY STATUS
Recommendation: There is no recommended action for this item.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC) 2025 WORK PLAN AND RELATED FY2025-26
BUDGET REQUEST OF A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $30,392.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) by the City Council to approve the EDC 2025 Work Plan with its request of $20,000 from the City of Vallejo FY 2025-26 budget and a re-allocation of unexpended EDC FY2024-25 funds not to exceed $10,392.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Thursday, May 29, 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 6:45 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Dated: Thursday, May 29, 2025