HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 28, 2025
AMENDED AGENDA
Added Informational Item 10B (Broadway
Project Monthly Update)
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
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom
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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
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 for the special and regular meetings of October 14, 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. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: AUGUST 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
Contact: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FUND 149 FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,852 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT ("JAG")
(STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Fund 149 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $87,852 to account for the 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”).
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
E. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $100,000.00 OF MEASURE P FUNDS FOR SUPPORT
FOR ACTIVELY RISING YOUTH'S ROBBIN MACKBEE FIREFIGHTER/EMS YOUTH ACADEMY (step 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate $100,000.00 of Measure P funds for Support For Actively Rising Youth's Robbin Macbee Firefighter/EMS Youth Academy Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL FOR 10 ZOLL AUTOPULSE CHEST
COMPRESSION DEVICES IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$350,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a purchase agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for the purchase of 10 Zoll AutoPulse automated chest compression devices, including accessories, training, 5-year warranty, and waived service coverage, for the Vallejo Fire Department, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Arthur Gonzales, Interim Fire Chief
[email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO INCREASE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) 2021 GRANT BUDGET FOR THE
MARE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT (MIIA) PROJECT BY $26,365 (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to increase the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) 2021 grant budget for the Mare Island Infrastructure Assessment (MIIA) Project by $26,365 (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development Director
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 OF MONSANTO SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR THE 50 SOLANO AVENUE
CLEAN UP AND MONITORING COMPLIANCE PROJECT (PW9429) (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate $1,000,000 of Monsanto Settlement funds for the 50 Solano Avenue Clean Up and Monitoring Compliance Project (PW9429) (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
I. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL BY MOTION TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION
COMMEMORATING FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Recommendation: Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation by motion to recognize October 2025 as Filipino History month
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor Sorce (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
J. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION
COMMEMORATING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – DAY OF THE DEAD
Recommendation: Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation by motion to commemorate Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor Sorce (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
9. ACTION CALENDAR
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A. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR PUBLIC TESTIMONY RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF $80,000,000 OF QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) BONDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,
REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF BAY VILLAGE
APARTMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 AND CONTINUE THE DECISION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FINANCING TO NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Recommendation: Open the public hearing and take testimony from the public concerning issuance of the bonds. Close the hearing. Then, at the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting, consider adoption of a resolution approving issuance of the bonds.
Contact: Randy Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney
[email protected]
B. PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING INCREASED ASSESSMENTS IN THE
VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE
LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT
AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF
THE PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation: To be able to increase the Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District assessments, a public meeting must be held to receive public testimony and a date set to hold a public hearing.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
C. 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: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director [email protected]
D. 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]
E. 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 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. FY 2025-26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
SUBRECIPIENT- FAIR HOUSING ADVOCATES OF NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA (FHANC)
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item.
Contact: Alicia Jones, Housing DIrector
[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]
Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, FIRST QUARTER (JUL - SEP 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
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 22, 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 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Dated: Wednesday, October 22, 2025