HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 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. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Consent Calendar Items are requested to submit a completed speaker card to the City Clerk. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT WITH NAPA SOLANO SANE/SART FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the First Amendment with Napa Solano Sane/Sart for an amount not to exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2027.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAPITOL ADVOCACY
PARTNERS FOR GRANT-RELATED SERVICES FOR VALLEJO POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $800,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for grant-related services for Vallejo Police Department for an amount not-to-exceed $800,000 through June 30, 2028 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE DOCK "A" REMOVAL PROJECT (PWM07) CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301(d), APPROVING THE PROJECT
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT, AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO POWER ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OF
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $646,100 AND REJECTING
ALL OTHER BIDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution finding the Dock "A" Removal Project (PWM07) categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d), approving the project plans and specifications for the project, awarding a contract to Power Engineering Construction Company of Alameda, California in the amount of $646,100 and rejecting all other bids, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF A UTILITY
EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT APN 0068-090-060 FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, FINDING THE ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303(d) AND
15304(f), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID
EASEMENT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the granting of a utility easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over City-owned property at APN 0068-090-060 for the installation of underground electrical equipment, finding the action categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(d) and 15304(f), and authorizing the City Manager to execute said easement.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Item Director of Public Works
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON-CALL COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an On-Call Cooperative Agreement with United Rentals (North America), Inc. for an amount not to exceed $250,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GARAVAGLIA ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,360 FOR THE ADMIRAL'S MANSION / QUARTERS "A" IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. MINPS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Design Professional Services Agreement with Garavaglia Architecture, Inc. for architectural design services in the amount of $219,360 for the Admiral’s Mansion / Quarters "A" Improvement Project, Project No. MINPS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
8. 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. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
• Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission (AHLC) - 1 vacancy • Beautification Commission (BC) - 2 vacancies
• Commission on Culture + Arts (CAC) - 1 vacancy
• Housing & Community Development Commission (HCDC)- 3 vacancies • Human Relations Commission (HRC) - 4 vacancies
• McCune Collection Commission (MCC) - 1 vacancy
• Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC) - 11 member and 3 alternate vacancies
• Planning Commission (PC) - 2 vacancies
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FELTON INSTITUTE FOR THE IHART PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,598,675 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Felton Institute for the IHART Program for an amount not to exceed $1,598,675 through June 30, 2026 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
C. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $642,860.94 OF OPIOID LITIGATION FUND
REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE BROADWAY PROJECT
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $642,860.94 of Opioid Litigation Fund Revenue to support the Broadway Project (step 1 of 2).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648- [email protected]
D. RECEIVE REQUEST FOR HONORARY STREET SIGN DESIGNATION FOR
A PORTION OF GATEWAY DRIVE AND REQUEST FOR KEY TO THE
CITY. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN HONORARY STREET
SIGN DESIGNATION IN HONOR OF CARSTEN CHARLES (CC) SABATHIA
FOR THE PORTION OF GATEWAY DRIVE BETWEEN SAGE AND
FAIRGROUNDS TO READ "CC SABATHIA WAY - HONORARY" AND
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A KEY TO THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Approving an Honorary Street Sign Designation in Honor of Carsten Charles (CC) Sabathia for the Portion of Gateway Drive Between Sage and Fairgrounds to Read “CC Sabathia Way – Honorary” and Approving the Issuance of a Key to the City
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
[email protected]
Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
E. RECEIVE REQUESTS ON BEHALF OF CONFUNKSHUN FOR A
HONORARY STREET SIGN DESIGNATION, A PROCLAMATION, AND
KEY(S) TO THE CITY. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
HONORARY STREET SIGN DESIGNATION IN HONOR OF THE R&B FUNK
GROUP CONFUNKSHUN FOR A PORTION OF FLORIDA STREET FROM
MARE ISLAND WAY TO SOLANO AVENUE TO BE DESIGNATED
"CONFUNKSHUN STREET-HONORARY", AND APPROVING A
PROCLAMATION AND ISSUANCE OF KEY(S) TO THE CITY
Recommendation: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Sign Designation in Honor of the R&B Funk Group ConFunkShun for a Portion of Florida Street From Mare Island Way to Solano Avenue to be Read "ConFunkShun Street-Honorary", and Approving a Proclamation and Issuance of Key(s) to the City
Contact: Sharon Lund, Community Engagement Manager (707) 805-0486 [email protected]
Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor Andrea Sorce (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
F. APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES TO THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY -
HONORARY STREET SIGN DESIGNATION
Recommendation: Approve administrative updates to the City Council Policy – Honorary Street Sign Designation
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 649-3415 [email protected]
G. CONSIDER REQUEST AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATING
TO THE CREATION OF A BUDGET AND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE,
INCLUDING TYPE OF SUBCOMMITTEE, NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND
CHARGE AND DUTIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff relating to the creation of a Budget & Finance Subcommittee, including type of subcommittee, number of members, charge and duties of the subcommittee, and proposed duration (if ad-hoc subcommittee)
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director
[email protected]
9. 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. UPDATE ON MARINA
Recommendation: This item is for informational puprpose only. There is no action or staff report associated with this item
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
B. UPDATE ON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS PERMITTING
PROCESS
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action or staff report associated with this item
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, FOURTH QUARTER (APRIL-JUNE 2025)
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action required
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
12. REQUEST & ACTION FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
13. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
14. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Thursday, July 31, 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 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Dated: Thursday, July 31, 2025