HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 14, 2025
AMENDED AGENDA PACKET
1) Added Consent Item 8N
2) Reordered the Action Calendar Items
3) Revised Staff Report and Attachments for
Action Item 9G
4) Added Staff Report and Attachment to
Information Item 9A
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 OCTOBER 2025 AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Anyone wishing 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, is requested to submit a completed speaker card to the City Clerk. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his /her name, and address for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section
2.20.300.
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: Approval of minutes for the special meetings of September 16 and 30 and the special and regular meetings of September 23, 2025
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 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.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION: (1) ACCEPTING THE CITY OF VALLEJO’S $87,852 ALLOCATION FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, (2) APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING THERETO, (3)
RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE PRIOR CITY MANAGER’S
EXECUTION THEREOF, AND (4) PROVIDING NOTICE INTENT TO AMEND THE FUND 149 FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,852 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting the City of Vallejo’s $87,852 allocation from the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG 2023 Grant”) program;
2. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) related thereto;
3. Retroactively authorizing the prior City Manager’s execution thereof; and
4. As the first in a two-step process, accepting notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fund 149 budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $87,852.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
D. ACCEPT THE 50 SOLANO AVENUE/HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE NORTH
BAY PAVING PROJECT PERFORMED BY CONSOLIDATED
ENGINEERING, INC. AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK
TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the 50 Solano Avenue/Humane Society of the North Bay paving project performed by Consolidated Engineering, Inc. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MISCELLANEOUS GARAGE
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH R & s ERECTION OF VALLEJO, INC., TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO
$200,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Vendor Services Agreement for miscellaneous garage installation and repair services with R & S Erection of Vallejo, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $200,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
F. ACCEPT THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) BAY TRAIL / VINE TRAIL GAP CLOSURE PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9802),
PERFORMED BY AZUL WORKS, INC., AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE
SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Bay Trail / Vine Trail Gap Closure Project (PW9802), performed by Azul Works, Inc., as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
G. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FY 2025-26 BUDGET TO INCREASE U.S.
EDA (MARE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT) GRANT BUDGET BY $26,365 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend FY2025-26 budget to increase U.S.EDA grant budget by $26,365.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT TO $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed contract to $1,500,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
I. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $300,000 IN MEASURE P FUNDS TO GREATER
VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
MEASURES TO REDUCE VIOLENCE (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 Budget and allocate $300,000.00 in Measure P funds
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707)648-4576
[email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING A CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICE
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE VEHICLE TOW AND STORAGE
SERVICES FOR CITY INITIATED TOWS WITH BOB’S TOW, INC. IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $700,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF INVOICES TO BOB'S TOW SERVICE, INC.
AND RELATED ENTITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,025 FOR SERVICES FROM JUNE 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an Evidence Tow Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new Evidence Tow Agreement with a term of 4 years, and authorizing the ratification and payment of past-due invoices for Tow Service as well as Evidence Storage in the amount of $468,025.
Contact: Jeremy Huff, Police Lieutenant
[email protected]
Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
Hampton Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
[email protected]
K. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET
AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID L. GATES AND ASSOCIATES, INC., INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $217,380 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with David L. Gates and Associates, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $217,380 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK SERVICES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR THE 50
SOLANO CLEAN UP AND MONITORING COMPLIANCE PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, AND
PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025– 2026 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $1,000,000 OF THE MONSANTO
SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO THE PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Risk Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the 50 Solano Clean Up and Monitoring Compliance Project, authorizing the City Manager to execute same, and providing notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to allocate $1,000,000 of the Monsanto Settlement funds to the Project.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2025-26 BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUES BY UP TO $600,000
GENERATED BY THE 2025 STATE WATER PROJECT WATER TRANSFER OF 2025 SURPLUS UNTREATED WATER FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING WATER CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the Water Enterprise Fund FY 2025-26 Budget to increase revenues by up to $600,000 generated by the 2025 State Water Project water transfer of 2025 surplus untreated water for the purpose of funding water capital infrastructure improvements (step 2 of 2).
Contact: [email protected]
(707) 649-5439
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND THE VALLEJO POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (VPOA) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter Agreement between the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Police Officers' Association (VPOA) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Same.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 649-4852 [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 AN AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY SERVICES WITH AX9 SECURITY, INC., FOR ONE YEAR WITH FOUR ONE-
YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $1,900,000.00 FOR YEAR ONE OF SAID AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY SERVICES
AS NEEDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME,
AND TERMINATING THE EXISTING SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a one-year Agreement for Security Services with AX9 Security, Inc., with four optional one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000.00 for the first year; authorizing the addition of supplemental security services as needed; authorizing the City Manager to execute the new Agreement; and terminating the existing Agreement.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
B. REPORT ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REVIEW PROJECT
Recommendation: Accept the report on the Boards and Commissions review project as complete. Provide direction to staff.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
C. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S
INTENTION TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENTS IN THE VALLEJO
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND SECTION
14.50.090 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution declaring the City Council’s intent to increase the existing Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District (VTBID) assessment by $0.50 per room night effective January 1, 2026, and an additional $0.50 per room night effective January 1, 2027.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR GUNSHOT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY (FLOCK
RAVEN) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 FOR 18 MONTHS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for gunshot detection technology (Flock Raven) in an amount not to exceed $210,000 for 18 months and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CREATION OF A COUNCIL BUDGET &
FINANCE AD-HOC SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING MEMBERS
THERETO
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution for the Creation a Council Budget and Finance Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee and appointing three members of the City Council.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director, (707) 648-5433
[email protected]
F. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL 2025 GOAL SETTING
PROCESS
Recommendation: Further discuss options for the City Council 2025 goal setting process and provide direction to staff.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
G. RECEIVE SCOPES FOR CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: Receive the scopes of work that City staff developed for City Council referrals and provide direction to staff.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]; 707-648-4577
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on the 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. WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT PROCESS
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action associated with this item.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
B. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
Recommendation: This is an informational item only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
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. REQUEST & ACTION FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
16. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Wednesday, October 8, 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 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Dated: Wednesday, October 8, 2025