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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
AMENDED AGENDA & PACKET
The agenda and packet have been amended to
revise and correct the staff report and
resolution for Consent Calendar Item 8N
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 PLAQUE RECOGNIZING SENATOR DODD AND
RETIRED SOLANO COUNTY SHERIFF FERRARA FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE DURING THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ADVANCING AB1379
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: Approval of minutes for the special meeting of October 27 and the special and regular meetings of October 28, 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 entirity.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: SEPTEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director (707) 648-4592 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2026 AND 2027
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of regular City Council meetings for 2026 and 2027
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FUND 221 FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 2025 GRANT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the Fund 221 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $500,000 to account for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2025 Grant (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $746,200 OF THE MONSANTO SETTLEMENT
FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS PROJECT
(STEP 2 OF 2) AND APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INDIGO
HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS, LLP TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $746,200 FOR A NEW MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $6,380,900, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget to appropriate $746,200 of the Monsanto Settlement funds to the Police Department Headquarters Project (Step 2 of 2) and approving a Second Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Indigo Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP to increase the contract amount by $746,200 for a new maximum not-to-exceed amount of $6,380,900, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
G. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED $160,000, FOR THE FIRST 5 EARLY LEARNING CENTER, FROM FUND BALANCE BACK INTO
THE YOUTH BUDGET MULTI-YEAR OPERATIONAL PROJECT ACCOUNT (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate the previously approved $160,000 for the First 5 Early Learning Center from General Fund balance back into the Youth Budget Multi- Year Operational account to be used towards the Youth Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan and other Youth related projects (Step 1 of 2) Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707)648-4576
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD CHANGE ORDER TO
THE MASTER CONTRACT FOR AMI TURNKEY PROJECT GOODS AND
SERVICES WITH BADGER METER, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO- EXCEED (NTE) AMOUNT BY $142,500 TO A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $18,323,604 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Third Change Order to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. to increase the Not-To-Exceed amount by $142,500 to a new total Not-To-Exceed amount of $18,343,604 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AQUA-METRIC FOR WATER
METER BOX LIDS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY
$77,605 TO A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,532,461 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving the Second Amendment to the Equipment Purchase Agreement with Aqua-Metric, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $77,605 to a new total of $1,532,461 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY DISPLAY
OF THE DONATED MENORAH ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary display of a donated menorah on public property.
Contact: Robert Briseno, Communications and Public Information Officer (707) 556-6328
[email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CITY OF VALLEJO BUDGET TO INCREASE THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EXPENDITURES BY $7,967
(STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY2025-26 City of Vallejo budget to increase the Economic Development Commission Budget by $7,967.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development Director (707) 648-4163
[email protected]
L. ACCEPT A CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS (BSCC) BYRNE STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION
PROGRAM (SCIP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,729, APPROVE THE
CORRESPONDING BSCC GRANT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, AND NOTICE INTENT TO AMEND THE CITY'S FY25-26 BUDGET (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting a $999,727 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Cohort 2 Grant (“SCIP Grant”);
2. Approving the Standard Grant Agreement (“Grant Agreement”) relating thereto;
3. Authorizing the City Manager’s execution of the Grant Agreement; and
4. As the first in a two-step process, noticing intent to amend the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $999,727.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
M. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FY2025-26 BUDGET AS PART OF THE TWO-STEP PROCESS TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR $63,783 TO
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CONSULTANT, TO CREATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK AND
PROVIDE ON CALL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SERVICES
(STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Approve request to amend FY2025-26 budget by $63,783 to award a contract to an affordable housing consultant in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that the City issued on August 1, 2025. Staff are recommending Michael Baker International be awarded the contract to develop an Affordable Housing Policy and Procedure Handbook and Underwriting Guide and provide on call Housing Development Officer services.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO CONSENTING TO 1) THE ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF
THREE CITY OF VALLEJO LOANS/RDA PROVIDED TO SERENO VILLAGE ASSOCIATES; 2) PARTIAL REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF PARK FEES (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GVRD FEES) AND GENERAL FUND
LOAN; AND (3) FULL REPAYMENT OF THE VALLEJO FLOOD AND
WASTEWATER DISTRICT LOAN
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution consenting to the assignment and amendment of three loans originally provided to Citizens Housing Corporation (CHC) and subsequently assigned to Sereno Village Associates, which will be further assigned to Eden Housing, Inc., or an affiliate thereof (collectively, “Eden”), including, partial repayment of the Loan of Park Fees and General Fund Loan and full repayment of the Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District Loan for rehabilitation and construction for the Sereno Village affordable housing project located at 750 Sereno Drive (the “Project”).
The loan modifications include:
1. Extending the loan term to align with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) regulatory agreement term of 55 years;
2. Recasting the outstanding loan principal and accrued interest at the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR);
3. Subordinating the remaining loans to the Project’s construction and permanent lenders; and
4. Consenting to repayment and partial repayment of subordinate debt to VFWD and the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
4LEAF, INC. TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT FROM $800,000 TO $950,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the existing Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. to increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement from $800,000 to $950,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director [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 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE GREATER
VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
TO THE CITY OF VALLEJO'S MEASURE P OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(MPOC) AND SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD (SAB)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
• GVRD - 1 vacancy
• MPOC — Districts 4 and 5 vacancies
• SAB - District 6 vacancy
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 50022.2 AND CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, PARTS 1
THROUGH 12, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, AND 18941.5, AND FINDING
THE ADOPTION OF SUCH CODES AND AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2 and California Code of Regulations Title 24, the 2025 Building Standards Code Parts 1 through 12, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and adopting local amendments thereto in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, and finding the adoption of such codes and amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning and Development Services Director, (707) 648- 4382
[email protected]
Bill Collins, Chief Building Official, (707) 648-4387
[email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENTS TO THE
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUND GRANT
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND FIRM
FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING AND THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND
SHELTER, INC TO REALLOCATE PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED OPIOID
FUNDING FROM SHELTER, INC. TO FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY
HOUSING FOR THE BROADWAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendments to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement Fund Grant Agreements between City of Vallejo and Firm Foundation Community Housing and the City of Vallejo and Shelter, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,900,800 TO FUND
PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING
SERVICES TO VALLEJO RESIDENTS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY THE
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN; AND DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF
DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in an amount not to exceed $3,900,800 (the approximate amount that Vallejo residents receive monthly through the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)) (referred to in California as "CalFRESH") to support programs and organizations that could provide services to Vallejo residents to offset the loss of federal government support during the shutdown (Step 1 of 2).
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
E. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000 TO FUND PROFESIONAL
SERVICES RELATED TO SECURING FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND
MARITIME INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
IN VALLEJO (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to execute a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $210,000 to support activities related to building up the capabilities of the City of Vallejo in the areas of Shipbuilding, creating zones that support Defense Industries, cataloging assets owned by the city, creating marketing materials, assisting with establishing relationships with major international and USA-based shipbuilders, and authorize the City Manager to execute same (Step 1 of 2)
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
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. 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: Gilian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
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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: Friday, November 14, 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 9:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025.
Dated: Friday, November 14, 2025