Agenda packet, regular meeting — Vallejo City Council, November 18, 2025 (part 11 of 12)

Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: 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)

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Part 6 - California Energy Code
Part 7 - California Wildland Urban Interface Code
Part 8 - California Historical Building
Part 9 - California Fire Code
Part 10 - California Existing Building Code Part 11 California Green Building Code Part 12 - California Reference Standards Code
The International Property Maintenance Code was updated in 2024 and is not part of the Code unless specifically adopted. In addition, the minimal local administrative amendments to the Code must be readopted.

After introduction and first reading of the ordinance on November 4, 2025, staff completed the public noticing requirements by publishing the November 18, 2025, public hearing notice twice in the newspaper (on November 6th and again on November 12th). Following approval of the ordinance adopting the noted codes by reference and the noted amendments thereto, they will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Public Noticing
In addition to the public noticing required by state law, City Staff has posted a 2025 California Code Changes Summary and FAQs sheet regarding the new 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with amendments on the Building Division web page and at the building counter.

Additionally, copies of the Code books are available for the public to review at the Planning and Development Services Public Counter during counter hours, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and every other Friday (excluding holidays), or by appointment. In addition, the Vallejo Weekly Newsletter will also inform the community of the upcoming changes.

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of implementation, education and enforcement associated with the new regulations is estimated at $25,000, and is funded through the current adopted Building Division budget. This includes staff training to implement the new code, public outreach, information handouts, the purchase of Code Books, and online code subscriptions and other costs necessitated by the adoption of new codes.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA in accordance with section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that it will not have a significant effect on the environment.

The ordinance adopts standard codes in effect pursuant to state law and sets requirements for compliance.

The adoption of this ordinance does not entitle new development or any changes to the physical environment.

ATTACHMENTS

1. 2025 Building Standards Code Adoption Ordinance_CAO Stamp

2. Exhibit A to Building Standards Code Ord.

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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)

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CONTACT
Kristin Pollot, Planning and Development Services Director, (707) 648-4382 [email protected]
Bill Collins, Chief Building Official, (707) 648-4387
[email protected]

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1 ORDINANCE NO. _____ N.C. (2d)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO 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

ADMENDMENTS 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)
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals.

A. California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 authorize local jurisdictions to adopt the California Building Standards Codes with amendments reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
B. The City Council of the City of Vallejo finds that local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Codes are reasonably necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of Vallejo because of climatic, geological, or topographical conditions and factual findings set forth in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Vallejo Municipal Code Chapter 12.04 (Building Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.04

BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

12.04.010 California Building Code Adopted.

Subject to the particular additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the rules, regulations, provisions, and conditions set forth in that certain code entitled California

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2 Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, including appendices F, G, H, I, J, N, O, and P, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2, based on the 2024 International Building Code, is hereby adopted.

One full copy of which is on file with the building official in book form and which, as so filed, is referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as fully and for all intents and purposes as though set forth herein at length, shall be and the same is established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions, and conditions to be observed and followed to govern the construction and maintenance of buildings and premises; to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare, providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and providing penalties for violation of such code; and subject to said additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter set forth, shall be designated, known and referred to as the Building Code of and for the City. All conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

12.04.020 California Building Code Administrative Provisions Adopted.

A. The Administrative Provisions of the 2025 California Building Code contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Title 24 California Code of Regulations are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Government Code sections 50022.2 through 50022.10.

B. All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said division, together with the appendices specifically referenced in Section 12.04.010 above, one copy of which will be on file with the building official, for use and examination by the public, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter.

12.04.030 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 3. Chapter 12.08 (Property Maintenance Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.08

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED

12.08.010 – International Property Maintenance Code Adoption.

The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as set forth in the table below, “IPMC Adoption Amendments,” as the city property maintenance code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

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3 IPMC Adoption Amendments
Delete the following references: Insert the following code references:

International Building Code Current California Building Code International Existing Building Code Current California Existing Building Code International Energy Conservation Code Current California Energy Code and current California Green Building Code
International Fire Code Current California Fire Code
International Fuel Gas Code Current California Plumbing Code International Mechanical Code Current California Mechanical Code International Residential Code Current California Residential Code International Plumbing Code Current California Plumbing Code International Zoning Code Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vallejo NFPA 70 Current California Electric Code
Section 101.1 [Name of Jurisdiction] City of Vallejo
Section 103.1 [Name of Department] Building Division; Planning and Development Services Department
Section 302.4 [Height in Inches] 12 Inches
Section 304.14 [Date] to [Date] January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 Section 602.3 [Date] to [Date] January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 Section 602.4 [Date] to [Date] January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 Code Official or Health Official Code Enforcement Manager or designee

12.08.020 – Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Code Enforcement Appeals Board as established in Chapter

2.49, superseding Section 106.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition.

SECTION 4. Chapter 12.12 (Electrical Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

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4 Chapter 12.12

ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED

12.12.010 – Electrical Code Adoption.

The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, including all annex chapters except for sections

80.15 and 80.27 of annex H, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code, is hereby adopted, and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such potions as are deleted, modified, or amended; as the city electrical code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.12.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 5. Chapter 12.16 (Plumbing Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.16

PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED

12.16.010 – Plumbing Code Adoption.

The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, including appendices A, B, D, G, L, R, and S, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, based on the 2024 International Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended; as the city plumbing code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.16.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 6. Chapter 12.20 (Mechanical Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.20

MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED

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5 12.20.010 – Mechanical Code Adoption.

The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, and all its appendices, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, based on the 2024 International Mechanical Code, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended; as the city mechanical code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.20.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 7. Part 1 of Chapter 12.28 (Fire Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.28
I. FIRE CODE ADOPTED

12.28.010 – Fire Code Adoption.

The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division 2 and sections 305, 307, 308, and all Appendices of the 2024 International Fire Code and the whole thereof as adopted by the State Fire Marshal, is adopted, referred to, and incorporated in full, as hereby amended. A copy of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, and the 2024 International Fire Code are on file and open to public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. This Chapter shall be known and referred to as the “Vallejo Fire Code” for the City.

12.28.020 – Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

12.28.030 – Penalties.

Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The remedies set forth in this section are not exclusive, and the provisions of this chapter may be enforced pursuant to any other applicable enforcement mechanism including, but not limited to, Title 1 of this code or any other applicable remedy at law or in equity.

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6 SECTION 8. Chapter 12.30 (Residential Building Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.30

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

12.30.010 – Residential Building Code Adoption.

The California Residential Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendices BB, BF, BH, BM, BO, CI, and CJ as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, based on the 2024 International Residential Code, is hereby adopted, and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended; as the city residential building code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.30.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 9. Chapter 12.32 (Energy Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.32

ENERGY CODE ADOPTED

12.32.010 – Energy Code Adoption.

The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, and all its appendices, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as the city energy code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.32.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 10. Chapter 12.44 (Historical Building Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.44

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

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7 12.44.010 – Historical Building Code Adoption.

The California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as the city historical building code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.44.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 11. Chapter 12.48 (Existing Building Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.48

EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

12.48.010 – Existing Building Code Adoption.

The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, and all its appendices, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10, based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended; as the city existing building code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.48.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 12. Chapter 12.50 (Green Building Code Adopted) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.50

GREEN BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

12.50.010 – Green Building Code Adoption.

The California Green Building Code, 2025 Edition, and all its appendices, as amended and appearing in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, save and except such

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8 portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as the city green building code. One copy of said code and amendments is on file in the office of the building official of the city of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.50.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 13. Chapter 12.51 (Reference Standards Code) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.51

REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED

12.51.010 – Reference Standards Code Adoption.

The California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition, appearing in the 2025 California Buildings Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the city reference standards code. One copy of said code is on file in the office of the building official of the City of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.51.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 14. Chapter 12.52 (Administrative Code) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby added in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.52

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ADOPTED

12.52.010 – Administrative Code Adoption.

The California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, appearing in the 2025 California Buildings Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the city administrative code. One copy of said code is on file in the office of the building official of the City of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.52.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

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9 SECTION 15. Chapter 12.53 (Wildland Urban Interface Code) of Title 12 (Buildings and Construction) is hereby added in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 12.53

WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADOPTED

12.53.010 – Wildland Urban Interface Code Adoption.

The California Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, and all appendices, appearing in the 2025 California Buildings Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the city wildland urban interface code.

One copy of said code is on file in the office of the building official of the City of Vallejo, California, for use and examination by the public.

12.53.020 Board of Appeals.

The Board of Appeals shall be the Building Standards Code Appeals Board.

SECTION 16. Environmental Review.

The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b) (3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance adopts standard codes in effect pursuant to state law and sets requirements for compliance. The adoption of this ordinance does not entitle new development or any changes to the physical environment.

SECTION 17. References in Documents and Continuing Legal Effect.

References to prior versions of any portion of the Building Standards Code or of the Vallejo Municipal Code that are amended or renumbered by this ordinance that are cited in notices issued by the City or in other documents of ongoing or continuing legal effect, including resolutions adopting or imposing fees or charges, until converted, are deemed to be references to the new counterpart portions of the Building Standards Code or amended Municipal Code sections for the purposes of notices and enforcement. The provisions adopted hereby shall not in any manner affect deposits, established fees, or other matters of record which refer to or are otherwise connected with ordinances which are specifically designated by number, code section, or otherwise, but such references shall be deemed to apply to the corresponding provisions set forth in the code sections adopted or amended hereby.

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10 SECTION 18. No Effect on Enforceability.

The repeal of any sections of the Municipal Code shall not affect or impair any act done, or right vested or approved, or any proceedings, suit or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal shall take effect; but every such act, vested right, proceeding, suit, or prosecution shall remain in full force and effect for all purposes as if the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, or part thereof, had remained in force and effect. No offense committed and no liability, penalty, or forfeiture, either civil or criminal, incurred prior to the repeal or alteration of any applicable provision of the 2022 Code, as amended, shall be discharged or affected by such repeal or alteration but prosecutions and suits for such offenses, liabilities, penalties or forfeitures shall be instituted and proceed in all respects as if the applicable provision of the 2022 Code, as amended, had not been repealed or altered.

SECTION 19. Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact one or more provisions may be declared invalid.

SECTION 20. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage.

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1 EXHIBIT A

FACTUAL FINDINGS ESTABLISHING THE REASONABLE NEED FOR LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 BUILDING STANDARDS CODES BASED UPON

CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, TOPOGRAPHICAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE

CONDITIONS
Whereas, California Health and Safety Code sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7 authorize the City to amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code as reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.

Section 1 of this Exhibit sets forth various findings that apply to Vallejo, explaining the factual bases and local conditions that necessitate the amendments to the various provisions of the California Building Standards Code.

Section 2 of this Exhibit explains which findings apply to which amendments.

Section 1. General Findings.

The following conditions are found within the City of Vallejo and explain why the changes to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary.

A. Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions
1) The City of Vallejo has 18.9 miles of marine shoreline. At any given time, there are an estimated 500 vessels moored within 10-200 feet of the Vallejo shoreline.

Portions of the shoreline, especially near vessel mooring sites, are occupied by buildings, particularly those with wood-framed structures or sidings, as well as piers and pilings that are combustible. Highly combustible dry grass, weeds and brush are common in the areas adjacent to built-up locations at or near the shoreline six to eight months of each year. The arrangement and location of natural and human-made surface features, including hills, slopes, housing developments, commercial developments, fire stations, streets, and roads, combine to limit feasible response routes for fire resources. Fires moving through steep terrain double for every 20 percent of slope increase. Erratic terrain and erratic winds can cause fires to grow in an unpredictable manner.

Precipitation ranges from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of 20.39 inches per year. Ninety percent falls during the months of October through March and 10 percent from April through September. Typically, 0.8 percent of rainfall occurs during the fire season. This is a dry period of at least six months. Additionally, the area is subject to recurrent drought. The climatic region is prone to additional local droughts in the future.

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2 Temperatures have been recorded as high as 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Average summer highs are in the 90-degree range. Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southwest in the mornings and from the north or northwest in the afternoons.

However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction at one time or another.

Velocities are generally in the 14 miles per hour (MPH) to 23 MPH range, gusting from 25 to 35 MPH. Forty MPH winds are experienced occasionally and winds up to 55 MPH have been registered locally. During the winter half of the year, strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the area for several days, creating extremely dry, hazardous fire conditions.
2) Earthquakes are one of the most potentially destructive threats to life and property in the city. A moderate to severe seismic incident on any of the several fault zones located in or near the city is expected to cause extensive property damage, disruptions to communications systems, and damage to public utility systems. 3) Local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions impact emergency response efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fires which involve buildings in this community. Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary that the 2025 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, parts 1 through 12 and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code be modified to mitigate the effects of the risks associated with the above conditions.

B. Administrative Regulations.

Local regulations necessary to carry out the application of the California Building Standards Code that do not establish standards may be enacted without meeting the requirements of sections 18941.5, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code. The changes made include provisions making the Code compatible with other ordinances enforced by the City.

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3 Section 2. Which Findings Apply to Which Amendments.

Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code are found reasonably necessary based on the condition cited within this Ordinance and Section 1 above as follows.

Municipal Code Section –
California Building Standard Code Provision Applicable Finding

12.04.010
Building Code Adopted, including Appendices F, G,
H, I, J, N, O, and P.

A1, A2, A3

12.04.020
Administrative Provisions Adopted B

12.04.030 (CBC 1.8.8.1; 113)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.08.010
Property Maintenance Code Adopted, including
Amendments
A1, A2, A3

12.08.020 (IPMC 108)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.12.010
Electrical Code Adopted, including All Annex
Chapters Except For Sections 80.15 And 80.27 Of
Annex H
A1, A2, A3

12.12.020 (CEC 89.108.8)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.16.010
Plumbing Code Adopted, including appendices A, B,
D, G, L, R, and S.

A1, A2, A3

12.16.020 (CPC 1.8.8.1; 107.0)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.20.010
Mechanical Code Adopted, including All Appendices. A1, A2, A3

12.20.020 (CMC 1.8.8.1; 107.0)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.28.010
Fire Code Adopted, Including Amendments. A1, A2, A3

12.28.020 (CFC Section 111)
Designation of Appeals Board B

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4 12.28.030 (CFC 112.4)
Penalties A1, A2, A3, B

12.30.010
Residential Building Code Adopted, including
Appendices BB, BF, BH, BM, BO, CI, and CJ
A1, A2, A3

12.30.020 (CRC 1.8.8.1; 112.1)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.32.010
Energy Code Adopted, including All Appendices. A1, A2, A3

12.44.010
Historical Building Code Adopted A1, A2, A3, B

12.44.020 (CHBC 112)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.48.010
Existing Building Code Adopted, including All
Appendices.

A1, A2, A3

12.48.020 (CEBC 112)
Designation of Appeals Board B

12.50.010
Green Building Code Adopted, including All
Appendices.

A1, A2, A3

12.51.010
Reference Standards Code Adopted A1, A2, A3, B

12.52.010
Administrative Code Adopted. A1, A2, A3, B

12.53.010
Wildland Urban Interface Code Adopted, including
All Appendices.

A1, A2, A3

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ACTION ITEM 9.C.

DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: 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

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
In May 2022 the City of Vallejo was awarded the Homekey grant with your co-applicants Firm Foundation Community Housing (developer) and Shelter, Inc, (operator) for the development of a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project commonly referred to as the Broadway Project. At the December 10, 2024 the Vallejo City Council requested that staff provide a monthly update on the Broadway Project through completion of the project in order to track construction timelines and budget.

On June 3, 2025 the City Council adopted a resolution approving a Lease and Operator with Shelter, Inc. and Firm Foundation Community Housing for the Broadway Project. On August 12, 2025 the City Council adopted resolutions amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to allocate $253,205.94 to Firm Foundation and $389,655.00 to Shelter, Inc. from the Opioid Litigation Fund to support the completion of the project. With delays in the project opening, $228,399 of the opioid litigation funding is needed to transition from Shelter, Inc. to Firm Foundation to cover fees associated with holding the building prior to tenant move-ins.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On May 10, 2022, the City of Vallejo (City), Firm Foundation Community Housing (Firm), and Shelter, Inc. (Shelter) were awarded a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program (“Homekey”) Round 2 Grant of $11,621,866. Grant funds were approved to be used by Firm Foundation to develop and build a permanent supportive housing project to house chronically homeless individuals in Vallejo. On June 10, 2022, the Council accepted the grant and amended the City’s budget to receive the grant. On June 14, 2022, the Council approved a resolution to appropriate Homekey Round 2 grant funding for the Broadway Project.

The Homekey Grant Program allowed eligible applicants such as the City to act as co-applicants with the

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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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

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project developer, Firm Foundation Community Housing, and operator, Shelter, Inc.

On June 10, 2025, City Council adopted a resolution approving a lease and operator agreement for the Broadway Project with Shelter, Inc. and Firm Foundation Community Housing.

The Project
The Broadway Project ("Project") is a permanent supportive modular housing project designed to house the chronically homeless. The estimated total cost of construction of the Project is $27M. Firm Foundation currently owns the property and managed the Project construction in compliance with Homekey deliverables and timeline regulations. The Project includes 47 permanent supportive housing units (studios), affordable to extremely low to very low-income households, an on-site manager unit, a community room and courtyard. Onsite wrap-around services will be provided by Shelter, Inc., to facilitate connections to services, benefits, and community resources.

The existing State, County, City and Housing Authority funding amounts for the Broadway Project are summarized below:

Funding Source Amount Amount Invoiced Amount Remaining
State of CA Homekey $11,621,866.00 $11,621,866.00 $
-
City of Vallejo American Rescue
Plan Act
$ 192,74

0.00 $ 192,740.
00 $
-
County of Solano American Rescue
Plan Act
$ 3,000,00

0.00 $ 3,000,000.0
0 $
-
City of Vallejo American Rescue
Plan Act
$ 200,00

0.00 $ 200,000.
00 $
-
Infill Infrastructure Grant Program $ 2,559,656.0
0 $ 2,559,656.00 $
-
Wells Fargo Grant* $ 90,000
.00
$ 90,000.0
0 $
-
LMIHAF Loan $ 3,300,00

0.00 $ 3,298,260.0
0 $ 1,740.00
City of Vallejo American Rescue
Plan Act
$ 3,270,33

5.00 $ 3,265,926.2
5 $ 4,408.75
Measure P Loan Funding $ 2,879,66

5.00 $ 2,879,665.0
0 $
-

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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

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National Opioid Funding (Firm
Foundation)
$ 253,20

5.94 $ 123,177.
74 $ 130,028.20
National Opioid Funding (Shelter,
Inc.)
$ 389,65

5.00 $
-
$ 389,655.00
Total: $ 27,757,122
.94
$ 27,231,290.9
9 $ 525,831.95
*Awarded directly to Firm Foundation
Opioid Settlement Agreement Funding
The State of California joined national lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, and other entities responsible for aiding the opioid epidemic. Monies from settlements and bankruptcies are provided to states, cities, and counties through different Fund Accounts pursuant to the relevant National Opioid Settlement Agreements, National Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan, and Endo Public Opioid Trust Agreement. California elected to distribute the majority of Mallinckrodt and Endo funds to participating cities and counties for opioid remediation activities at the local level. The City has received funds from several opioid judgments and anticipates receiving some additional funds over time.

The use of opioid litigation funds is highly restricted, and funds must be used for opioid remediation purposes.

Additionally, the State of California requires that at least 50% of Opioid funding be used toward "High Impact Abatement Activities (HIAA)":

No. Activity

1. Provision of matching funds of operating costs of substance use disorder (SUD) facilities within the Behavioral Heal Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)

2. Creating new or expanded SUD treatment infrastructure

3. Addressing the needs of communities of color and vulnerable populations (including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations) that are disproportionately impacted by SUD

4. Diversion of people with SUD from the justice system into treatment, including by providing training and resources to first and early responders (sworn and nonsworn) and implementing best practices for outreach, diversion and deflection, employability, restorative justice, and harm reduction

5. Interventions to prevent drug addiction in vulnerable youth

6. The purchase of naloxone for local entities, including for distribution efforts to expand access to naloxone for opioid overdose reversals

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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

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As of November 7, 2025 the City of Vallejo has received $1,683,006.70 in opioid settlement funds. The City receives annual allocations of funding based on the terms of the specific settlement agreements with the drug manufacturing companies and distributing companies. It is currently anticipated that these annual allocations over the next several years will amount to roughly $200,000 per year. Funding is distributed to the state, counties and cities as the lawsuits settle. It is anticipated that the City of Vallejo will receive future funding, but the total amount is not yet known.

The Broadway Project will provide individual case management, connecting people to social and medical services, including substance-use disorder programs. Participants will have access to job training and assistance as they become permanently housed. With the population being served and the services being provided, staff believe that the project fulfills HIAA items #3 and #4 and that the funding for the Broadway Project operations and start-up costs are valid uses of these funds.

According to the 2024 Point in Time (PIT) Count, there are 1,725 unhoused individuals in Solano County, with 682 residing in Vallejo. The report further details that of the 1,725 County-wide unhoused population, 39.3% of the individuals self-reported substance use. With nearly 40% of the population reporting substance use, there is a high likelihood that the many individuals being supported by the Navigation Center will have substanceuse disorders and benefit from the services provided.

Opioid Funding Request
At its June 3, 2025 meeting, the Council provided notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $642,860.94 of opioid litigation fund balance to support the Broadway project, provided that none of the funds be used for developer fees and requiring monthly project updates to HCD and quarterly in person updates to HCD and City Council. At its August 12, 2025 meeting, Council adopted a resolution (attached) to amend the budget to allocate $253,205.94 to Firm Foundation and $389,655.00 to Shelter, Inc. from the Opioid Litigation Fund to support the completion of the project. With delays in the project opening, $228,399 of the opioid litigation funding is needed to transition from Shelter, Inc. to Firm Foundation to cover fees associated with holding the building prior to tenant move-ins.

Operations,
Transitional
Budget &
FF&E
Shelter,
Inc.

Shelter,
New
Firm
Foundation
Firm New Cost Description Change
Justification
Window
coverings &
remaining
furnishings &
welcome kits
assigned to
Shelter Inc on
$50,350 $50,350 - - Includes all window
coverings, TVs, bbqs,
and furniture items
not provided by Make
It Home & Wells
Fargo installation.

Budget must cover
materials and
no change

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Subject:

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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

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Furniture
Program
installation- all to be
performed by Shelter
Inc. Shelter Inc is also
looking into donations
through their
organizations to cover
their allocated FF&E
scope.

Management
& Repairs
from move in
activities -
added scope
outside of
punch list
items
- - $15,000 $15,000 Building repairs and
maintenance incurred
by initial move-in
activities unrelated
and separate from
documented
construction punch
list. Includes PM time
to manage FF&E
program and donation
activity
no change
Laundry
Machines
- - $14,320 $14,320 Machines have been
procured, but were
never supposed to be
part of the capital
budget. These should
have been under
operational FF&E
items; there were long
lead time and tariff
concerns that caused
the purchase to
happen under
construction budget to
ensure availability by
time of resident move
in. Procuring early
saved long term cost
to the project, but is
an unanticipated
burden on the capital
budget.
no change

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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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

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Security
Camera /
system &
monitoring
service
initiation
$15,000 $15,000 - - Alarmtech proposal
for basic system is
$15K including
prevailing wage
no change
Telephone
Lines
$1,200 $1,200 Assumes $200/mo x
6months for Fire life
safety line to elevator,
(1) front entry system,
& (1) optional for
office space if needed
no change
CEQA lawsuit
settlement
requirements24hr security
ambassador3 months
$84,000 $20,000 - $64,000 The City shall require
the Project Operator
to have a safety
ambassador on site
from 6pm-1am daily,
seven days a week,
for a period of three
months beginning at
50% tenant
occupancy. At the
end of the threemonth period, City
shall report to the
Petitioner's' attorney
the number of
criminal incidents
reported by the
Vallejo Police
Department,
excluding physical
and mental wellness
checks and EMT
service calls. If the
number of criminal
incident reports
averages fewer than
eight calls per month,
the requirement to
have safety
Assumes 7
hours a day
for 90 days
at $30 per
hour - with
a $1,100
buffer. The
remaining
funds will
cover
security
provided by
Firm
Foundation
during
holdover
months.

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Subject:

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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

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ambassador on site
shall be terminated.

Security
Guards - until
site
occupancy
- - $27,000 $27,000 Approx. $13500/mo x
2 mo for night &
weekend guard
service
no change
Market Rate
Study &
Appraisal
Reporting
(Project
Based
Vouchers)
- - $5,000 $5,000 New reports required
for Project Based
Voucher award.

Validates rental prices
carried in Proforma is
in line with current
local markets
no change
Property
Insurance -
Builder's risk
policy
extended
through 6/30;
property
insurance
policy should
pick up from
TCO date
- - $54,800 $54,800 This budget will cover
6 months of property
insurance through
FFCH's carrier. Based
on Shelter Inc
feedback, their
insurance budget
carried in our
operational budget /
proforma will cover
property insurance
and FFCH assumes
we will cancel this
policy within 6 months
for Shelter, Inc. to
no change

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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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

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take over, covered by
the voucher budget.

OCIP
extensions
from 5/8
through final
Completion
date +
Builders risk
extension
through TCO
- - $39,000 $39,000 OCIP extended
through end of Junerequired until all
contractors are offsite; Bldrs risk
extended mid June
no change
PG&E
Operational
electricity
servicehouse and
units
- - $3,600 $3,600 Approx. $600 per
month x 6 months.

Shelter Inc can help
residents sign up for

WAG, CARES
reduced rates once
units are leased up.
no change
Shelter, Inc.

Staffing
surchargetemporary
Supplemental
staffing for
initial lease
up effort
$42,592 $0 - $42,592 Based on Shelter, Inc
year 1 budgetstaffing in excess of
standard operational
year proformaspecifically tied to
initial start up costs.

Shelter Inc is also
looking into
Charitable/fundraising
efforts through their
organization to cover
some of these costs,
so their actual cost
incurred / billed
no change

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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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

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against this amount
may be reduced.

Construction
Gap
- - $71,785.94 $71,785.94 Gap to cover
remaining site
construction
no change
Start-up
Operational
Costs
$197,713 $65,906 $21,500 $153,307 Shelter, Inc. portion of start-up costs (to
cover 90 days while
HAP contract gets
approved)
Firm Foundation
portion - Costs for
start-up operations
that will be covered
by Firm
Shelter, Inc.
- only 30
days were
needed
prior to
HAP
contract
taking
effect and
the
remaining
funds will
cover these
costs Firm
incurred
during
building
hold over
Total (per
organization)
$ 389,6

55.00 $151,256 $ 253,2

05.94 $491,604.94

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the general fund as these funds have already been allocated to the Broadway Project. They are moving from the Shelter, Inc. to Firm Foundation.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

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Subject:

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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

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The City filed a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano and with the Office of Planning and Research for the Broadway Project on July 6, 2022.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution - National Opioid Settlement Agreements Fund Grant First Amendment Firm and Shelter - CAO Stamp

2. First Amendment National Opioid Settlement Agreements (Firm Foundation) - CAO Stamp

3. AMENDED ATTACHMENT 1 (Firm Foundation)

4. First Amendment National Opioid Settlement Agreements (Shelter, Inc.) - CAO Stamp

5. AMENDED ATTACHMENT 1 (Shelter, Inc.)

6. Resolution 25-144 Approving National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds & Grant Agreement - Firm Foundation

7. Executed Original Agreement - National Opioid Settlement Grant Agreement-Firm Foundation

8. Resolution 25-145 Approving National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds & Grant Agreement - Shelter Inc (1)

9. Executed Original Agreement - National Opioid Settlement Grant Agreement - Shelter, Inc.

CONTACT
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-________

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL

OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUND GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN

THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING AND THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND SHELTER INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, addressing housing and homelessness is a multi-year City Council priority area; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022 the City of Vallejo (City), Firm Foundation Community Housing (Firm), and Shelter, Inc. (Shelter) were awarded a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program (“Homekey”) Round 2 Grant of $11,621,866 for the construction of a permanent supportive modular housing project designed to house the chronically homeless (the “Broadway Project”); and WHEREAS, Firm is constructing the Broadway Project, a 47-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Project, with 1 manager’s unit (total 48 units), that will provide wrap around services to chronically homeless population in Vallejo; and WHEREAS, the Broadway Project is located at 2441 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA; and WHEREAS, the State of California joined national lawsuits against manufactures, distributors, and other entities responsible for aiding the opioid epidemic and has received and anticipates continuing to receive funds from several opioid judgements and settlements (“National Opioid Settlement Agreements”); and WHEREAS, the City of Vallejo has received $ 1,683,006.70 to date from such settlements and is anticipated to receive future funds; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of people with substance abuse disorders (SUD) from the justice system into treatment and addressing the needs of communities of color and vulnerable populations (including sheltered and unsheltered homeless population) that are disproportionately impacted by SUD are eligible and suggested uses of the funding; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreements between the City of Vallejo and Firm (“Firm Original Grant Agreement”) and the City of Vallejo and Shelter (“Shelter Original Grant Agreement”) to be used towards eligible uses for the Broadway Project; and

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WHEREAS, due to delays in opening the project a portion of the funds associated with holding the project while awaiting lease-ups that were originally to be allocated to Shelter have actually been incurred by Firm.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve:

1. the First Amendment to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Firm Foundation Community Housing; and

2. the First Amendment to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Shelter, Inc.

Such First Amendments shall be in substantially the form set forth in Exhibits A and B hereto with any modifications thereto as recommended and approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute same.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Vallejo at a regular meeting held on November 18, 2025 with the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST: _____________________________________
DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK

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First Amendment to National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Agreement between City of Vallejo and Firm FoundationPage 1 of 3
First Amendment to
National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement Firm Foundation Community Housing
This First Amendment to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement made and entered into on August 12, 2025, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” between Firm Foundation Community Housing, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, therein referred to as “Grantee,” and the City of Vallejo, a municipal corporation, therein referred to as “City,” is made and entered into on this 18th day of November 2025.

Grantee and City do mutually agree as follows:

1. Section 2 of the Agreement, “Disbursement of Funds,” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“2. Disbursement of Funds. The City shall disburse to the Grantee a total sum not to exceed $491,604.94 (“Grant Funds”).”

2. Attachment 1 “Approved Budget” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as set forth in Amended Attachment 1 hereto.

3. Integration. The Agreement and this First Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding they may have had prior to the execution of this First Amendment. This First Amendment shall not be amended or modified except by a written agreement executed by each of the parties. Except as specifically revised herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and Grantee shall perform all duties, obligations and conditions required under the Agreement.

4. Inconsistencies. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this First Amendment and the Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall control in all respects.

5. Ambiguities. The parties have each carefully reviewed this First Amendment and have agreed to each term of this First Amendment. No ambiguity shall be presumed to be construed against either party.

6. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed by the parties in one or

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First Amendment to National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Agreement between City of Vallejo and Firm FoundationPage 2 of 3
more counterparts all of which collectively shall constitute one document and agreement.

7. Authority. The person signing this First Amendment on behalf of the Grantee hereby represents and warrants that he or she is fully authorized to sign this First Amendment on behalf of Grantee.
(SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this First Amendment on the day and year first hereinabove appearing.

FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CITY OF VALLEJO,

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First Amendment to National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Agreement between City of Vallejo and Firm FoundationPage 3 of 3

HOUSING,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation
BY:

Taryn Sandulyak
Vice President, Finance
DATE:
11710808
Vallejo Business License No
(City Seal)
a municipal corporation
BY:

Andrew Murray
City Manager
DATE:

ATTEST:

Dawn G. Abrahamson
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney

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AMENDED ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

The purpose of the Budget Narrative is to provide support and an explanation for the amount requested in the Budget Table (itemized cost list). The budget is anticipated to be as outlined, however funds may be transferred between line items as needed to fit the needs of the project.

The Grantee must provide cost information for each applicable category listed below and explain how the requested funds will allow the Grantee to achieve the program goals. Each expenditure must be supported by a justification to support the cost. All costs must be reasonable and allocable.

Cost Categories:

A. Direct Costs, including:
➢ Salaries and Benefits: List the classification/title, percentage of time, salary or hourly rates, and benefits costs (if applicable) for every person funded by this grant. Briefly describe each position’s roles and responsibilities for grant activities.
➢ Services and Supplies: Itemize all services and supplies to be purchased with grant funds to support the grant activities. If utilizing a subcontractor for professional or non-profit services, list subcontractor names (if known) and the amount of funds to be allocated to such services.
➢ Marketing Expenses: Costs related to advertising the program services to the target population.
➢ Equipment/Fixed Assets: Itemize any equipment or fixed assets to be purchased with grant funds. List each piece of equipment or fixed asset separately. ➢ Program Evaluation: Itemize all costs associated with evaluating progress toward the program goals.
➢ Other: Itemize any other direct costs that are not listed in the categories above.

B. Indirect Costs:
➢ Indirect Costs: Itemize indirect costs. Please note that the indirect costs cannot total more than 10% of the total direct costs, unless the Grantee has an established Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate with a federal agency. If so, the Grantee must submit the indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment to justify its indirect costs.

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.

Costs and supplies that are not in accordance with applicable National Opioid Settlement Agreements, and applicable bankruptcy plan documents regarding use of the funds that derive from the opioid litigation against manufactures and distributors of prescription opioids, which can be accesses on the Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) Opioid Settlement website at:
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/California-Opioid-Settlements.aspx.

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APPROVED BUDGET
Operations, Transitional Budget & FF&E Firm
Foundation
Cost Description
Management & Repairs from move-in activities – added
scope outside of punch list items
$15,000 Building repairs and maintenance incurred by initial move-in activities unrelated and separate from documented
construction punch list. Includes PM time to manage FF&E program donation activity
Laundry Machines $14,320 Machines have been procured, but were never supposed to be part of the capital budget. These should have neem under operational FF&E items; there were long lead time and tariff concerns that caused the purchase to happen under
construction budget to ensure availability by time of resident move in. Procuring early saved long term cost to the project, but is an unanticipated burden on the capital budget.

Telephone Lines (Comcast) $1,600 Assumes $200/mo x 8months for Fire life safety line to elevator, (1) front entry system, & (1) optional office space if needed Security Guards – until site occupancy $54,000 Approx. $13,500/mo x 4 mo for night & weekend guard service Markey Rate Study & Appraisal Reporting (Project Based
Vouchers)
$5,000 New reports required for Project Based Voucher award.

Validates rental prices carried in Proforma is in line with current local markets
Property Insurance – Builder’s risk policy extended
through project completion.
$54,800 This budget will cover 6 months of property insurance through FFCH's carrier. Based on Shelter Inc feedback, their insurance budget carried in our operational budget / proforma will cover property insurance and FFCH assumes we will cancel this policy within 6 months for Shelter, Inc. to take over, covered by the voucher budget
OCIP extensions from 5/8 through final Completion date
+ Builders risk extension through TCO
$39,000 OCIP extended through project completion- required until all contractors are off-site; Bldrs risk extended through TCO PG&E Operational electricity service- house and units $4,800 Approx. $600 per month x 8 months. Shelter Inc can help residents sign up for WAG, CARES reduced rates once units are leased up.

Construction Gap $228,584.94 Gap to cover remaining site construction Start-up Operational Costs $64,500 Costs for start-up operations that will be covered by Firm Foundation Total (per organization) $491,604.94

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First Amendment to National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Agreement between City of Vallejo and Firm FoundationPage 1 of 2
First Amendment to
National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement Shelter, Inc
This First Amendment to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement made and entered into on August 12, 2025, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” between SHELTER, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, therein referred to as “Grantee,” and the City of Vallejo, a municipal corporation, therein referred to as “City,” is made and entered into on this 18th day of November 2025.

Grantee and City do mutually agree as follows:

2. Attachment 1 “Approved Budget” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as set forth in Amended Attachment 1 hereto.

3. Integration. The Agreement as amended by this First Amendment contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding they may have had prior to the execution of this First Amendment. This First Amendment shall not be amended or modified except by a written agreement executed by each of the parties. Except as specifically revised herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and Grantee shall perform all duties, obligations and conditions required under the Agreement.

6. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts all of which collectively shall constitute one document and agreement.

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7. Authority. The person signing this First Amendment on behalf of the Grantee hereby represents and warrants that he or she is fully authorized to sign this First Amendment on behalf of Grantee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this First Amendment on the day and year first hereinabove appearing.

FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY

HOUSING,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation
BY:

John Eckstrom,
Chief Executive Officer
DATE:
11716831
Vallejo Business License No
(City Seal)

CITY OF VALLEJO,
a municipal corporation
BY:

Andrew Murray
City Manager
DATE:

ATTEST:

Dawn G. Abrahamson
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney

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AMENDED ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

Cost Categories:

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.

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APPROVED BUDGET
Operations, Transitional Budget & FF&E Shetler,
Inc.

Cost Description
Window coverings & remaining furnishings & welcome
kits assigned to Shelter Inc on Furniture Program
$50,350 Includes all window coverings, TVs, bbqs, and furniture items not provided by Make It Home & Wells Fargo installation. Budget must cover materials and installation- all to be performed by Shelter Inc. Shelter Inc is also looking into donations through their organizations to cover their allocated FF&E scope.

Security Camera / system & monitoring service initiation $15,000 Alarmtech proposal for basic system is $15K including prevailing wage
CEQA lawsuit settlement requirements- 24hr security
ambassador- 3 months
$20,000 The City shall require the Project Operator to have a safety ambassador on site from 6pm-1am daily, seven days a week, for a period of three months beginning at 50% tenant occupancy. At the end of the three-month period, City shall report to Petitioner's' attorney the number of criminal incidents reported by the Vallejo Police Department, excluding physical and mental wellness checks and EMT service calls. If the number of criminal incident reports averages fewer than eight calls per month, the requirement to have safety ambassador on site shall be terminated.

Shelter, Inc. Staffing surcharge- temporary
Supplemental
staffing for initial lease up effort
$0 Based on Shelter, Inc year 1 budget- staffing in excess of standard operational year proforma specifically tied to initial start up costs. Shelter Inc is also looking into
Charitable/fundraising efforts through their organization to cover some of these costs, so their actual cost incurred / billed against this amount may be reduced.

Start-up Operational Costs $65,906 Shelter, Inc. portion of start-up costs (1 month) Total (per organization) $151,256

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-144 N.C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO

APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND

FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING REGARDING THE BOADWAY

PROJECT FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $253,205.94 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, addressing housing and homelessness is a multi-year City Council priority; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022 the City of Vallejo (City), Firm Foundation Community Housing (Firm), and Shelter, Inc. (Shelter) were awarded a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program (“Homekey”) Round 2 Grant of $11,621,866 for the construction of a permanent supportive modular housing project designed to house the chronically homeless (the “Broadway Project”); and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2022, the City Council accepted the grant and amended the City’s budget to receive the grant funding, and, on June 14, 2022, the Council approved a resolution to appropriate Homekey Round 2 grant funding for the Broadway Project; and WHEREAS, the Broadway Project is located at 2441 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA; and WHEREAS, the State of California joined national lawsuits against manufactures, distributors, and other entities responsible for aiding the opioid epidemic and has received and anticipates continuing to receive funds from several opioid judgments and settlements (“National Opioid Settlement Agreements”); and
WHEREAS, to date, the City of Vallejo has received $1,293,818.94 from such settlements; and WHEREAS, the diversion of people with substance abuse disorders (SUD) from the justice system into treatment and addressing the needs of communities of color and vulnerable populations (including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations) that are disproportionately impacted by SUD are eligible and suggested uses of the funding; and WHEREAS, Firm is the developer overseeing the construction of the Broadway Project.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Vallejo hereby approves the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Firm Foundation Community Housing, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, in an amount not to exceed $253,205.94 to be used towards eligible uses for the Broadway Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Agreement, with any modifications recommended by the City Attorney and the City Clerk to attest.

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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Vallejo at a special meeting held on August 12, 2025, with the following vote:

AYES: Vice Mayor Bregenzer, Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matulac and Palmares NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Matias
ABSTAIN: None

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement This NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUNDS GRANT
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made at Vallejo, California, dated for reference this 12th day of August 2025, by and between the City of Vallejo, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Firm Foundation Community Housing, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”, with regard to the Broadway Project located at 2441 Broadway in Vallejo, California. The Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Term. This Agreement takes effect as of the Effective Date and terminates as set forth in Section 6, below.

2. Disbursement of Funds. The City shall disburse to the Grantee a total sum not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($253,205.94), in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 below, from the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds (“NOSA Funds”).

3. Authorized Activities. The following terms apply to the Grantee’s activities and expenditures related to this Agreement:
(a) The Grantee may seek reimbursement solely for costs it incurs in operating the Broadway Project and for supplies related thereto in accordance with applicable National Opioid Settlement Agreements, and applicable bankruptcy plan documents regarding use of the funds that derive from the opioid litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, which can be accessed on the Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) Opioid Settlement website at: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/California-OpioidSettlements.aspx (“Authorized Activities”), and in accordance with the budget shown in Attachment 1 (“Approved Budget”) and for no other purpose. (b) In no event may that sum exceed the total “not-to-exceed amount” identified in Section 2 above. If Grantee receives a refund or credit for any cost for which it received a payment of NOSA Funds, Grantee shall return NOSA Funds in an amount equal to the refund or credit to the City by check payable to the City and delivered to the City at the address shown in Section 8 no later than ten (10) days following receipt of such refund or credit, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City.
(c) Any expendituresthat are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable are subject to repayment by the Grantee to the City within thirty (30) days of being notified of same unless the City approves in writing an alternative repayment plan.

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(d) The Grantee shall be liable to City for any penalties assessed against City for Grantee’s failure to comply with the Authorized Activities.

4. Reimbursement Basis. The City will make payments to the Grantee in arrears as follows:
(a) Progress Payments. On a monthly basis, the Grantee shall provide the City with a written report on the progress made on the Authorized Activities (in accordance with Section 7(c) below) and a detailed accounting of costs already incurred in sufficient detail for the City, in its opinion, to substantiate the request for reimbursement. The City will notify the Grantee within fifteen (15) business days following receipt of Grantee’s invoice and written report of any circumstances or data identified by the City that would cause withholding of approval and payment. The City may request any additional documents it determines are needed to substantiate any requests for reimbursement. The City reserves the right to withhold payment for unauthorized expenditures. The City shall remit payment to Grantee within a reasonable time after invoice approval.
(b) Final Payment. As a condition of receiving final payment under this Agreement, the Grantee shall provide the City with all of the documents described in Section 4(a), above, covering the period since the Grantee last submitted a monthly payment request. The City may request any additional documentation it determines is needed to substantiate any requests for reimbursement. The City reserves the right to withhold payment for unauthorized expenditures.

The City shall remit final payment to Grantee within a reasonable time after the final invoice is submitted and receipt and approval of final report and confirmation that no liens have been filed against the Broadway Project.

5. Books and Records. During the term of this Agreement and for five (5) years after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Grantee shall keep appropriate books, records, and accounts in connection with the NOSA Funds and activities performed under this Agreement and is subject to the following:
(a) The Grantee shall maintain all records related to this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, including the following records (i) general ledger and subsidiary ledgers used to account for the receipt of NOSA Funds and the disbursement of NOSA Funds to meet eligibility expenses; (ii) budget records for all fiscal years covered by this Agreement; (iii) payroll, time records, human resource records to support costs incurred for payroll expenses related to this Agreement; (iv) receipts of purchases made related to this Agreements; (v) contracts and subcontracts entered into using NOSA Funds and all documents related to such contracts; (vi) all documentation of reports, audits, and other monitoring of Contractors and the Grantee; (vii) all documentation supporting the performance outcomes of contracts, subcontracts, and this Agreement; (vii) all internal and external email/electronic communications related to use of NOSA Funds; and (ix) all investigative files and inquiring reports involving payment of NOSA Funds.

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(b) The Grantee shall make its books, records, and accounts (both those that related to this Agreement and those that do not), employees, performance-related records, property, and equipment related to this Agreement available to the City’s Finance Director, the City Auditor, and any independent auditor at all reasonable times so that the Finance Director, City Auditor, or an independent auditor may determine whether the Grantee has complied with this Agreement. If the City requests, the Grantee shall obtain and provide to the City, at the Grantee’s sole cost, an independent financial audit of the Grantee’s use of the NOSA Funds. (c) Upon demand by the City, given in accordance with Section 8, the Grantee shall reimburse the City for all NOSA Funds that the Finance Director, City Auditor, or independent auditor determines were expended for activities other than Authorized Activities in accordance with this Agreement, with reimbursement to be by check payable to the City and delivered to the City at the address show in Section 8.

6. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement if the City Manager determines that:
(a) The Grantee has failed to perform, or has performed unsatisfactorily, any provision or requirement of this Agreement, including to use the NOSA Funds solely for Authorized Activities;
(b) The Grantee has made (with or without knowledge) any material misrepresentation of any nature with respect to any information or statements furnished to City in connection with this Agreement; or
(c) There is pending litigation with respect to the performance by Grantee of any of its duties or obligations under this Agreement that may materially jeopardize or adversely affect the undertaking of or the carrying out of the Authorized Activities.

7. Other Requirements. In connection with its activities and expenditures related to this Agreement, the Grantee shall do the following:
(a) Grantee shall abide by all City, state and federal contracting standards related to the use of the grant money. Grantee shall maintain documentation of its normal procurement policy and competitive bid process (including the use of sole source purchasing), and financial records of expenditures incurred pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with GAAP; and
(b) The Grantee shall enter into a written contract when it purchases goods or services using NOSA Funds; and
(c) On a monthly basis, the Grantee shall provide the City with a written report on the progress made on the Authorized Activities. This monthly report must include all the following: (i) a narrative explanation of the Grantee’s progress toward all goals set forth in the Authorized Activities; (ii) an itemized list of all expenditures of NOSA Funds to date, including Docusign Envelope ID: 598B332C-3891-4623-9C97-7B2E52DB0C93

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the names of any contractors paid with NOSA Funds and the amount paid; (iii) any other information the City may request to demonstrate that the NOSA Funds are being used solely for Authorized Activities; (iv) a copy of each contract for the purchase of goods or services that is paid for in whole or in part with NOSA Funds; (v) all information required to be reported under Attachment 1; and (vi) any other information that the City may request to demonstrate that the ARPA Funds were used solely for Authorized Activities in accordance with this Agreement. The Grantee shall include with the report a certification that it used the NOSA Funds solely for Authorized Activities in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

8. Notices. Any notice, request, report, or demand under this Agreement must be in writing and will be considered properly given and effective only when mailed or delivered in the manner provided by this Section 8 to the persons identified below or their successors. A mailed notice, application, request, report, or demand will be effective or will be considered to have been given on the third calendar day after it is deposited in the United States Mail (certified mail and return receipt requested), addressed as set forth below, with postage prepaid. A notice, application, request, report, or demand sent in any other manner will be effective or will be considered properly given when actually delivered. Any party may change its address for these purposes by giving written notice of the change to the other party in the manner provided in this section.

If to the City:

Office of the City Manager
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Gillian Haen
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:

Office of the City Attorney
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney
If to the Grantee:

Firm Foundation Community Housing
Attention: Taryn Sandulyak
Executive Director
1035 B Street, Unit B
Hayward, CA 94541
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9. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the data that all parties have signed it, as indicated by the dates in the signature blocks below.

10. Indemnity. The Grantee shall defend hold harmless and indemnify the City, its officers and employees, and each and every one of them, from and against any and all actions, damages, costs, liabilities, claims, demands, losses, judgments, penalties, costs and expenses of every type and description, including but not limited to, any fees and/or costs reasonably incurred by the City’s staff attorneys or outside attorneys and any fees and expenses incurred in enforcing provision (collectively, “Liabilities”), including Liabilities arising from personal injury or death, damage to personal, real or intellectual property or the environment, contractual or other economic damages, or regulatory penalties, arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement, whether or not (i) such Liabilities are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or (ii) such Liabilities are litigated, settled or reduced to judgement, except that the foregoing indemnity does not apply to liability for any damage or expense for death or bodily injury to persons or damage to property to the extent arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City, except when such agents, servants, or independent contractors are under the direct super vision and control of the Grantee.

11. Insurance. Grantee shall maintain insurance coverage throughout the term of this Agreement as follows:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance providing coverage at least as broad as ISO CGL Form 00 01 on an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal injury, arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Grantee, its subcontractors, products and completed operations of Grantee, its subcontractors, and premises owned, leased or used by the Grantee, its subcontractors, wit limits of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for any person, three million dollars ($3,000,000) for any occurrence, five millions dollars ($5,000,000) annual aggregate. The policy must provide contractual liability and products and completed operations coverage for the term of the policy. The policy must not include an exclusion for sexual abuse, physical abuse, or molestation. (b) Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California with Statutory Limits and Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit of less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(c) Builder’s Risk (or Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions. Such coverage shall name the City of Vallejo as a loss payee as their interest may appear and provide that the insurer shall not have rights of recovery against the City and Grantee.
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excess insurance must contain, or be endorsed to contain, a provision that it applies on a primary basis for the benefit of the City, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, or volunteers is in excess of such umbrella or excess coverage and does not contribute with it.
(e) The City, its officials, employees, and volunteers must be covered by policy terms or endorsements as additional insureds as respect general liability arising out of: activities performed by or on behalf of Grantee and its subcontractors; and premises owned, leased, or used by Grantee and its subcontractors.
(f) The policies must contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) Grantee’s insurance coverage, including excess insurance, is primary insurance as respects the City, its officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, employees, or volunteers is in excess of Grantee’s insurance and does not contribute with it.
(2) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions or the policies does not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials, employees, or volunteers. (3) Coverage must state that Grantee’s insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. (g) The Grantee shall provide the City with 30 days’ written notice of cancellation or material change I the policy language or terms.
(h) Insurance must be placed with insurers with a Bests’ rating of not less than A:VI. Selfinsured retentions, policy terms, or other variations that do not comply with the requirements of this Section 11 must be declared to and approved by the City in writing prior to execution of this Agreement.
(i) The Grantee shall furnish the City with certificates evidencing the insurance required.

The certificates must be forwarded to the City’s Risk Manager. Copies of policies must be delivered to the City on demand. Certificates of Insurance must be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance carrier.
(j) The City may terminate this Agreement if the certificates of insurance required have not been provided prior to execution of this Agreement or if the insurance is cancelled or the Grantee otherwise ceases to be insured as required by this Section 11. (k) Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits are coverages must be made available to the City.
(l) The Grantee’s liability to the City is not in any way limits to or affected by the amount of insurance coverage required or carried by the Grantee in connection with this Agreement.

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(m) In the event of damage or destruction to the Property or the Project improvements, all commercial property insurance (including Builder’s Risk) proceeds shall be applied to the payment of the costs of repairing or rebuilding that part of the Property and Project improvements damaged or destroyed, provided that the extent of Grantee’s obligation to restore the Property and Project improvements shall be limited to the amount of the insurance proceeds. (n) If the Project improvements are damaged or destroyed, then Grantee shall, to the extent insured, or required to be insured, and with reasonable diligence, repair, reconstruct or replace cush improvements (to the extent the same is commercially feasible) to a condition substantially similar to their condition immediately prior to cush damage or destruction. All such repair, reconstruction or replacements shall be at the sole cost and expense of Grantee and, upon completion thereof, shall be free and clear of all mechanic’s liens.

12. Conflict of Interest. The Grantee, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not have or acquire any interest directly or indirectly, that creates an actual or apparent conflict with the interests of the City or that in any way hinders the Grantee’s performance under this Agreement.

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PDF’s, and photocopies of signature pages of the agreement have the same binding effect as originals.
(g) Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in performing this Agreement. (h) Authority to Sign. The person signing this Agreement on Grantee’s behalf represents that he or she is authorized to do so and that no further action beyond his or her signature is required to bind Grantee to this Agreement. City shall have no obligations whatsoever under this Agreement, unless and until this Agreement is executed by the City Manager or the City Manager’s authorized designee.
(i) Compliance with all Laws, Requirements, and Orders. The Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, orders of public officials, and requirements in connection with this Agreement, including all non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws to ensure that Grantee does not deny benefits or services or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, or sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity).
(j) Tax Implications and Consequences. The City makes no representations as to the tax consequences associated with the disbursement of NOSA Funds related to this Agreement, and any determination related to this issue is the sole responsibility of the Grantee.

Grantee acknowledges consulting with its own tax advisors or tax attorneys regarding this transaction or having had an opportunity to do so prior to signing this Agreement. Grantee acknowledges the City cannot provide advice regarding the tax consequences or implications of the NOSA Funds disburses to Grantee under this Agreement. (k) Integration and Modification. This Agreement sets forth the parties’ entire understanding regarding the matters set forth above and is intended to be their final, complete, and exclusive expression of those matters. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and negotiations – written, oral, express, or implied – and may be modified only by another written agreement signed by both parties.
(l) Attachments. Attachment 1 to this Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.
(SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below the name of each of the parties.

SHELTER, INC. CITY OF VALLEJO
By: ________________________________
Taryn Sandulyak
Chief Executive Officer
DATE: _____________________________
Vallejo Business License No.
(City Seal)
By: __________________________________
Andrew Murray,
City Manager
DATE: ________________________________
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________________
Dawn G. Abrahamson,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ___________________________________
Veronica A. F. Nebb,
City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
By: ___________________________________
Armond Sarkis,
Risk Manager
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ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

The purpose of the Budget Narrative is to provide support and an explanation for the amount requested in the Budget Table (itemized cost list).

Cost Categories:

A. Direct Costs, including:
 Salaries and Benefits: List the classification/title, percentage of time, salary or hourly rates, and benefits costs (if applicable) for every person funded by this grant. Briefly describe each position’s roles and responsibilities for grant activities.
 Services and Supplies: Itemize all services and supplies to be purchased with grant funds to support the grant activities. If utilizing a subcontractor for professional or non-profit services, list subcontractor names (if known) and the amount of funds to be allocated to such services.
 Marketing Expenses: Costs related to advertising the program services to the target audience.
 Equipment/Fixed Assets: Itemize any equipment or fixed assets to be purchased with grant funds. List each piece of equipment or fixed asset separately.  Program Evaluation: Itemize all costs associated with evaluating progress toward the program goals.
 Other: Itemize any other direct costs that are not listed in the categories above.

B. Indirect Costs:
 Indirect Costs: Itemize indirect costs. Please note that the indirect costs cannot total more than 10% of the total direct costs, unless the Grantee has an established Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate with a federal agency. If so, the Grantee must submit the indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment to justify its indirect costs.

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.

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APPROVED BUDGET
Operations + Transition Budget /
FF&E Project Cost Notes Sponsorship
Budget recipient /
Responsible for
Scope
Furniture & Equipment
beds/mattresses/pillows & bedding $0 Donated by Make It Home & Wells Fargo Make It Home & Wells
Fargo -
Living unit furnishing $0 Donated by Make It Home & Wells Fargo Make It Home & Wells
Fargo -
Window coverings & remaining
furnishings & welcome kits assigned
to Shelter Inc on Furniture Program
$50,350
Includes all window coverings, TVs, bbqs, and furniture items not provided by Make It Home & Wells Fargo
installation. Budget must cover materials and installationall to be performed by Shelter Inc. Shelter Inc is also looking into donations through their organizations to cover their allocated FF&E scope.
- Shelter, Inc.

Management & Repairs from move in
activities - added scope outside of
punch list items $15,000
Building repairs and maintenance incurred by initial movein activities unrelated and separate from documented construction punch list. Includes PM time to manage FF&E program and donation activity
- Firm Foundation
Bed bug oven $0 Shelter, Inc. has one they are providing Shelter, Inc. - Laundry machines $14,320
Machines have been procured, but were never supposed
to be part of the capital budget. These should have been under operational FF&E items; there were long lead time and tariff concerns that caused the purchase to happen
under construction budget to ensure availability by time of resident move in. Procuring early saved long term cost to the project, but is an unanticipated burden on the capital budget.
- Firm Foundation
Subtotal Furniture & Equipment $79,670
Technology
Security Camera / system &
monitoring service initiation $15,000
Alarmtech proposal for basic system is $15K including
prevailing wage - Shelter, Inc.

WAPS (Wireless Access Points) $0
If needed for internet install (current assumption is this will be covered by SMART FIBER NETWORK)
Fiber Grant -
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Office & Common Area Internet
$0
Units are served by SMART FIBER NETWORKS
Assumes this is covered under Fiber Grant (with Shelter, Inc.)
Fiber Grant -
Comcast POTS lines ("plain old
telephone" lines) $1,200
Assumes $200/mo x 6months for Fire life safety line to
elevator, (1) front entry system, & (1) optional for office space if needed
Fiber Grant Firm Foundation
Smart Fiber Network - internet for
participant units $0 covered by Fiber Grant (with Shelter, Inc.) Fiber Grant -
Subtotal Technology $16,200
Other / Misc operational start up services
CEQA lawsuit settlement
requirements- 24hr security
ambassador- 3 months
$84,000
The City must require the future Operator to screen
tenants with motorized vehicles to allow only legally
operable and registered vehicles to park on the site.

The City shall require the Project Operator to have a safety ambassador on site from 6pm-1am daily, seven days a
week, for a period of three months beginning at 50% tenant occupancy. At the end of the three month period, City shall report to Petitioner's' attorney the number of criminal incidents reported by the Vallejo Police Department,
excluding physical and mental wellness checks and EMT
service calls. If the number of criminal incident reports averages fewer than eight calls per month, the
requirement to have safety ambassador on site shall be
terminated.
- Shelter, Inc
Security Guard until Site Occupancy
begins $27,000 Approx. $13500/mo x 2 mo for night & weekend guard service - Firm Foundation
PBV - Market Rate Study & Appraisal
Reporting $5,000
New reports required for Project Based Voucher award.

Validates rental prices carried in Proforma is in line with current local markets.
- Firm Foundation
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Property Insurance- Builder's risk
policy extended through 6/30;
property insurance policy should pick
up from TCO date
$54,800
This budget will cover 6 months of property insurance
through FFCH's carrier. Based on Shelter Inc feedback,
their insurance budget carried in our operational budget / proforma will cover property insurance and FFCH assumes we will cancel this policy within 6 months for Shelter, Inc. to take over, covered by the voucher budget.
- Firm Foundation
OCIP extensions from 5/8 through
final Completion date + Builders risk
extension through TCO
$39,000 OCIP extended through end of June- required until all contractors are off-site; Bldrs risk extended mid June - Firm Foundation PG&E Operational electricity servicehouse and units $3,600 Approx. $600 per month x 6 months. Shelter Inc can help residents sign up for WAG, CARES reduced rates once
units are leased up.
- Firm Foundation
Shelter Inc Staffing surchargetemporary Supplemental staffing for initial lease up effort
$42,592
Based on Shelter Inc year 1 budget- staffing in excess of standard operational year proforma- specifically tied to initial start up costs. Shelter Inc is also looking into Charitable/fundraising efforts through their organization to cover some of these costs, so their actual cost incurred / billed against this amount may be reduced.
- Shelter, Inc.

Subtotal "Other" $255,993
Construction Gap
Gap to cover remaining site
construction $71,785.94 - Firm Foundation
Total Construction Gap $71,785.94
Operational Costs
Start-up Operational Costs $219,213.00 90 Day operations (based on Operational ProForma) $197,713 for Shelter, Inc.
$21,500 for Firm Foundation
- Shelter, Inc.
&Firm Foundation
Total Start-up Operational Costs $219,213
Firm Foundation $ 253,205.94
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Shelter, Inc. $ 389,655.00
Total $ 642,860.94
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Sep 17, 2025 12:15 PM, 1381624145
Contract and Routing Form
Date Originated:

Finance Department ∙ 555 Santa Clara Street ∙ Vallejo ∙ CA ∙ 94590 ∙ 707.648.4592 Department: City Manager's Office,
Staff Contact: Natalie Peterson, [email protected] Contract Type: Grant Agreement
Vendor: Firm Foundation Community Housing

Contract Not to Exceed Amount: 253205.94
Contract Start Date: Aug 12, 2025 End Date: Aug 12, 2027 Authority to Contract: City Council Date to Council: Aug 12, 2025 Attachments are uploaded for review here: https://bit.ly/vContracts Approved Pre-Requisition Form
Insurance
I have uploaded additional files.No
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Contract and Routing Form
Signature Page
Department Initial Date Comment
Originating Department/Division
Risk Manager
City Attorney's Office
Department Head
Finance Department
City Manager
City Clerk
Return executed contract to: Natalie Peterson
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1. Term. This Agreement takes effect as of the Effective Date and terminates as set forth in Section 6, below.

3. Authorized Activities. The following terms apply to the Grantee’s activities and expenditures related to this Agreement:
(a) The Grantee may seek reimbursement solely for costs and supplies relating to the Broadway Project in accordance with applicable National Opioid Settlement Agreements, and applicable bankruptcy plan documents regarding use of the funds that derive from the opioid litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, which can be accessed on the Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) Opioid Settlement website at:
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/California-Opioid-Settlements.aspx (“Authorized Activities”), and in accordance with the budget shown in Attachment 1 (“Approved Budget”) and for no other purpose.
(b) In no event may that sum exceed the total “not-to-exceed amount” identified in Section 2 above. If Grantee receives a refund or credit for any cost for which it received a payment of NOSA Funds, Grantee shall return NOSA Funds in an amount equal to the refund or credit to the City by check payable to the City and delivered to the City at the address shown in Section 8 no later than ten (10) days following receipt of such refund or credit, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City.
(c) Any expendituresthat are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable are subject to repayment by the Grantee to the City within thirty (30) days of being notified of same unless the City approves in writing an alternative repayment plan.

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(d) The Grantee shall be liable to City for any penalties assessed against City for Grantee’s failure to comply with the Authorized Activities.

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If to the City:

Office of the City Manager
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Gillian Haen
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:

Office of the City Attorney
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney
If to the Grantee:

Firm Foundation Community Housing
Attention: Taryn Sandulyak
Executive Director
1035 B Street, Unit B
Hayward, CA 94541
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9. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the data that all parties have signed it, as indicated by the dates in the signature blocks below.

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13. Miscellaneous.
(a) Assignment. The Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any interest in it without the City’s written consent, which the City may grant or dent in its sole discretion. An assignment or other transfer made contrary to this Section 13(a) is void.
(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and insures to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties. This section 13(b) does not constitute the City’s consent to any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in this Agreement. (c) Interpretation. This Agreement is to be interpreted and applied in accordance with California law.
(d) Waiver of Breach. A party’s failure to insist on strict performance of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy upon the other party’s breach of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the performance, right, or remedy. A party’s waiver of the other party’s breach of any term or provision in this Agreement is not a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term or provision. A waiver is binding only if set forth in writing and signed by the waiving party.
(e) Severability. If a court with jurisdiction rules that nay nonmaterial part of this Agreement is invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to law or public policy, then the rest of this Agreement remains valid and fully enforceable.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below the name of each of the parties.

FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY

HOUSING CITY OF VALLEJO
By: ________________________________
Taryn Sandulyak
Chief Executive Officer
DATE: _____________________________
Vallejo Business License No.
(City Seal)
By: __________________________________
Andrew Murray,
City Manager
DATE: ________________________________
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________________
Dawn G. Abrahamson,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ___________________________________
Veronica A. F. Nebb,
City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
By: ___________________________________
Armond Sarkis,
Risk Manager
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ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

The purpose of the Budget Narrative is to provide support and an explanation for the amount requested in the Budget Table (itemized cost list).

Cost Categories:

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.

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Approved Budget
Operations, Transitional Budget & FF&E Firm
Foundation Cost Description
Management & Repairs from move in activities - added scope outside of punch list items
$15,000
Building repairs and maintenance incurred by initial move-in activities unrelated and separate from documented construction punch list. Includes PM time to manage FF&E program and donation activity
Laundry Machines $14,320
Machines have been procured, but were never supposed to be part of the capital budget. These should have been under operational FF&E items; there were long lead time and tariff concerns that caused the purchase to happen under construction budget to ensure availability by time of resident move in.

Procuring early saved long term cost to the project, but is an unanticipated burden on the capital budget.

Telephone Lines (Comcast) $1,200 Assumes $200/mo x 6months for Fire life safety line to elevator, (1) front entry system, & (1) optional for office space if needed
Security Guards - until site occupancy $27,000 Approx. $13500/mo x 2 mo for night & weekend guard service Market Rate Study & Appraisal Reporting (Project Based
Vouchers)
$5,000
New reports required for Project Based Voucher award. Validates rental prices carried in Proforma is in line with current local markets Property Insurance - Builder's risk policy extended through 6/30; property insurance policy should pick up from TCO date
$54,800
This budget will cover 6 months of property insurance through FFCH's carrier.

Based on Shelter Inc feedback, their insurance budget carried in our operational budget / proforma will cover property insurance and FFCH assumes we will cancel this policy within 6 months for Shelter, Inc. to take over, covered by the voucher budget.

OCIP extensions from 5/8 through final Completion date + Builders risk extension through TCO
$39,000
OCIP extended through end of June- required until all contractors are off-site; Bldrs risk extended mid June
PG&E Operational electricity service- house and units $3,600 Approx. $600 per month x 6 months. Shelter Inc can help residents sign up for WAG, CARES reduced rates once units are leased up.

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Start
-up Operational Costs $21,500
Costs for start-up operations that will be covered by Firm Foundation Total (per organization) $
253,205.94
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A : NAIC #
NAME: CONTACT
(A/C, No): FAX
E-MAIL ADDRESS:

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext): PHONE

INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A

SUBR WVDADDL
INSD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AUTOS ONLY

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS NON-OWNED OWNED SCHEDULED

ANY AUTO

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEEE.L. EACH ACCIDENT EROTH- STATUTE PER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EFFLTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO- JECT LOC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED

AUTOS ONLY
9/17/2025
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
595 Market St Ste 2100
San Francisco CA 94105
Karl Dobrota 415-546-9300 415-536-8499 [email protected] License#: 0D69293 Underwriters at Lloyd's London 15792 FIRMFOU-13 Evanston Insurance Company 35378 Firm Foundation Community Housing
1035 B Street, Unit B
Hayward CA 94541
State Compensation Insurance Fund of CA 35076 541751468 A X 1,000,000 X 1,000,000 5,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 X
Y PSO0540469840 8/19/2025 8/19/2026
2,000,000 Deductible 1,000
A 1,000,000 X XY PSO0540469840 8/19/2025 8/19/2026
B X 4,000,000 X
MKLV5EUL106243 8/19/2025 8/19/2026
4,000,000
C
X
Y
Y 9282424 8/20/2025 8/20/2026
1,000,000
Certificate holder is included as Additional Insured as respects Auto and General Liability policies. Waiver of Subrogation applies to certificate holder, as respects Workers Compensation policy, pursuant to and subject to the policy's terms, definitions, conditions and exclusions.

City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo CA 94590

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ADDITIONAL INSURED CLAUSE (SPECIFIED THIRD PARTY)

ATTACHING TO POLICY
NUMBER:

PSO0540469840
THE INSURED: Firm Foundation Community Housing
WITH EFFECT FROM: 19 Aug 2025
It is understood and agreed that the following amendments are made to this Policy:

1. The following DEFINITION is added:
“Additional insured” means:

City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
US
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2. In respect of the “Additional insureds” CONDITION, additional insureds are included as a third party.

3. The following CONDITION is added:

Notice of cancelation to additional insureds
If we give you notice of cancelation in accordance with the “Cancelation” CONDITION, we will endeavor to provide the same notice of cancelation to the additional insureds; however, not doing so will not place any additional liability upon us.

SUBJECT OTHERWISE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
POLICY
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

CANCELLATION
ACORD 28 (2016/03)
© 2003-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

YES NO
YES NO
Subject to Different Provisions: If YES, LIMIT: DED:

Subject to Different Provisions:

NAMED STORM INCL
If YES, LIMIT: DED:

If YES, LIMIT:

RENTAL VALUE
N/A
FUNGUS EXCLUSION (If "YES", specify organization's form used)

LIMITED FUNGUS COVERAGE
$
EARTH MOVEMENT (If Applicable)

WIND / HAIL INCL

ORDINANCE OR LAW
EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN (If Applicable)

COINSURANCE

AGREED VALUE

REPLACEMENT COST
DED:

IS DOMESTIC TERRORISM EXCLUDED?
IS THERE A TERRORISM-SPECIFIC EXCLUSION?
TERRORISM COVERAGE Attach Disclosure Notice / DEC

BLANKET COVERAGE

YES NO COVERAGE INFORMATION
FLOOD (If Applicable)

PERMISSION TO WAIVE SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF MORTGAGE

HOLDER PRIOR TO LOSS
If YES, %
DED:

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY COVERAGE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE: DED:

PERILS INSURED BASIC BROAD SPECIAL
- Demolition Costs
- Incr. Cost of Construction
- Coverage for loss to undamaged portion of bldg
DED:

DED:

If YES, indicate value(s) reported on property identified above: $ BUSINESS INCOME If YES, LIMIT: Actual Loss Sustained; # of months:

If YES, LIMIT:

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

ADDITIONAL INTEREST

NAME AND ADDRESS

CONTRACT OF SALE LENDER SERVICING AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS MORTGAGEE

LENDER'S LOSS PAYABLE

LOCATION / DESCRIPTION
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING

ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS EVIDENCE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE MAY

BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. (ACORD 101 may be attached if more space is required) BUILDING OR BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

THIS EVIDENCE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE ADDITIONAL INTEREST NAMED BELOW. THIS EVIDENCE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE ADDITIONAL INTEREST.

ADDITIONAL NAMED INSURED(S)

NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS
CODE: AGENCY CUSTOMER ID #: SUB CODE: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
(A/C, No, Ext): PHONE
FAX
(A/C, No):

PRODUCER NAME, CONTACT PERSON AND ADDRESS

EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE
THIS REPLACES PRIOR EVIDENCE DATED: TERMINATED IF CHECKED

CONTINUED UNTIL

IF MULTIPLE COMPANIES, COMPLETE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH
COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS NAIC NO:

POLICY TYPE

LOAN NUMBER POLICY NUMBER

EVIDENCE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

PROPERTY INFORMATION

LOSS PAYEE
9/4/2025 415-546-9300 25569
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
595 Market St Ste 2100
San Francisco, CA 94105
License#: 0D69293 415-536-8499
Gotham Insurance Company
919 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Firm Foundation Community Housing
1035 B Street, Unit B
Hayward CA 94541
PR202500007098 06/30/2025 06/30/2026 X X
2440 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA 94589
X
12,619,336 25,000 X X $972,336 X 12 X
X
X IL 09 53 01 15 X
X $15,000 25,000 X
X
X
X
X $12,619,336 $10,000 X Included $25,000 X $1,000,000 $25,000 X $1,000,000 $25,000 X X
X X Included $25,000 X X Included $25,000 X
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
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ACORD 101 (2008/01)
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
© 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: FORM TITLE:

ADDITIONAL REMARKS
ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of
AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:

LOC #:

AGENCY

CARRIER NAIC CODE

POLICY NUMBER

NAMED INSURED
EFFECTIVE DATE:
1 1
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC PR202500007098 Firm Foundation Community Housing
1035 B Street, Unit B
Hayward CA 94541
Gotham Insurance Company 25569 06/30/2025 28 EVIDENCE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE REMARKS:

Additional Property Layers:

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-145 N.C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO

APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND SHELTER, INC. REGARDING THE BOADWAY PROJECT FOR THE NATIONAL

OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,655.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, addressing housing and homelessness is a multi-year City Council priority; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022 the City of Vallejo (City), Firm Foundation Community Housing (Firm), and Shelter, Inc. (Shelter) were awarded a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey Program (“Homekey”) Round 2 Grant of $11,621,866 for the construction of a permanent supportive modular housing project designed to house the chronically homeless (the “Broadway Project”); and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2022, the City Council, the Council accepted the grant and amended the City’s budget to receive the grant funding, and, on June 14, 2022, the Council approved a resolution to appropriate Homekey Round 2 grant funding for the Broadway Project; and WHEREAS, the Broadway Project is located at 2441 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA; and WHEREAS, the State of California joined national lawsuits against manufactures, distributors, and other entities responsible for aiding the opioid epidemic and has received and anticipates receiving funds from several opioid judgments and settlements (“National Opioid Settlement Agreements”); and
WHEREAS, to date, the City of Vallejo has received $1,293,818.94 from such opioid settlements; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of people with substance abuse disorders (SUD) from the justice system into treatment and addressing the needs of communities of color and vulnerable populations (including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations) that are disproportionately impacted by SUD are eligible and suggested uses of the funding; and WHEREAS, Shelter, Inc. will be leasing and operating the Broadway Project and providing services for the residents.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Vallejo hereby approves the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Vallejo and Shelter, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, in an amount not to exceed $389,655.00 to be used towards eligible uses for the Broadway Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Agreement, with any modifications recommended by the City Attorney and the City Clerk to attest.

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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Vallejo at a special meeting held on August 12, 2025, with the following vote:

AYES: Vice Mayor Bregenzer, Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matulac and Palmares NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Matias
ABSTAIN: None

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement This NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUNDS GRANT
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made at Vallejo, California, dated for reference this 12th day of August 2025, by and between the City of Vallejo, a municipal corporation (“City”), and SHELTER, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”, with regard to the Broadway Project located at 2441 Broadway in Vallejo, California.

The Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Term. This Agreement takes effect as of the Effective Date and terminates as set forth in Section 6, below.

2. Disbursement of Funds. The City shall disburse to the Grantee a total sum not to exceed Three Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand, Six Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($389,655.00), in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 below, from the National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds (“NOSA Funds”).

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(d) The Grantee shall be liable to City for any penalties assessed against City for Grantee’s failure to comply with the Authorized Activities.

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If to the City:

Office of the City Manager
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Gillian Haen
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:

Office of the City Attorney
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney
If to the Grantee:

SHELTER, Inc.

P.O. Box 5368
Concord, California 94524
Attention: Chief Executive Officer

9. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the data that all parties have signed it, as indicated by the dates in the signature blocks below.

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11. Insurance. Grantee shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement, including any extensions thereto, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of services hereunder by the Grantee, their agents, representatives, or employees or subcontractors. It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum Insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the Additional Insured. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any Insurance policy or proceeds available to the named Insured; whichever is greater. No representation is made that the minimum Insurance requirements of this agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Grantee under this agreement. (a) Commercial General Liability Insurance: Providing coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such insurance shall cover bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage, arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Grantee, its subcontractors, products and completed operations of Grantee and its subcontractors, and premises owned, leased or used by the Grantee and its subcontractors. The policy must provide contractual liability and products and completed operations coverage for the term of the policy.

The policy must not include an exclusion for sexual abuse, physical abuse, or molestation. Limits shall be no less than:
• Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.
• If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

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(b) Automobile Liability Insurance: Providing coverage at least as broad as ISO form number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto) and endorsement CA 0025. Limits shall be no less than:
• One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(c) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance:

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease. If Grantee is not subject to California Workers’ Compensation requirements, Grantee shall file a completed Request for Waiver of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Form which may be obtained from the City prior to commencing any activity authorized hereunder.
(d) Commercial Crime Insurance: Covering dishonest acts including loss due to theft of money, securities, and property; forgery, and alteration of documents; and fraudulent transfer of money, money orders, securities, and property. Limits shall be no less than:
• Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per claim or per occurrence. (e) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions (SIR): Any deductibles or selfinsured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. All SIRs must be disclosed to the City’s Risk Manager for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Self-insured retentions, policy terms, or other variations that do not comply with the requirements of this Section 11 must be declared to and approved by the City in writing prior to execution of this Agreement.
(f) Other Insurance Provisions: The general liability and automobile liability policies, as can be provided, are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) Additional Insured Endorsements: The City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as Additional Insureds as respects; liability, including defense costs, arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Grantee; products and completed operations of the Grantee; premises owned, occupied or used by the Grantee; or automobiles owned, leased hired or borrowed by the Grantee. Additional Insured endorsements with respect to General Liability, Auto and Umbrella/Excess Insurance shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance presented to the City. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
(2) Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this project, the Grantee’s insurance coverage, including excess insurance, shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall be excess of the Grantee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

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(3) Reporting Compliance: Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers. (4) Separation of Insureds: The Grantee’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
(5) Notice of Cancellation/Material Change: Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. (6) Waiver of Subrogation Rights Endorsement: The workers’ compensation policy required hereunder shall be endorsed to state that the workers' compensation carrier waives its right of subrogation against City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, which might arise by reason of payment under such policy in connection with Grantee’s performance under this Agreement. The waiver of subrogation rights endorsement in favor of the City of Vallejo shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. (g) Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of California. The insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII.
(h) Verification of Coverage: Grantee shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and original endorsements. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any Insurance policy and endorsements. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later. All verification of coverage and other insurance documents shall be mailed to the following address:

City of Vallejo
Attn: Risk Manager
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California 94590
(i) Subcontractors: Grantee shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. (j) Liability Not Limited by Insurance: The Grantee’s liability to the City is not in any way limited to or affected by the amount of insurance coverage required or carried by the Grantee in connection with this Agreement.

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13. Miscellaneous.
(a) Assignment. The Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any interest in it without the City’s written consent, which the City may grant or dent in its sole discretion. An assignment or other transfer made contrary to this Section 13(a) is void.
(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and insures to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties. This section 13(b) does not constitute the City’s consent to any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in this Agreement. (c) Interpretation. This Agreement is to be interpreted and applied in accordance with California law.
(d) Waiver of Breach. A party’s failure to insist on strict performance of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy upon the other party’s breach of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the performance, right, or remedy. A party’s waiver of the other party’s breach of any term or provision in this Agreement is not a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term or provision. A waiver is binding only if set forth in writing and signed by the waiving party.
(e) Severability. If a court with jurisdiction rules that nay nonmaterial part of this Agreement is invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to law or public policy, then the rest of this Agreement remains valid and fully enforceable.
(f) Counterparts. The parties may sign this Agreement in counterparts, each of which is considered an original, but all of which constitute the same agreement. Facsimiles, PDF’s, and photocopies of signature pages of the agreement have the same binding effect as originals.
(g) Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in performing this Agreement. (h) Authority to Sign. The person signing this Agreement on Grantee’s behalf represents that he or she is authorized to do so and that no further action beyond his or her signature is required to bind Grantee to this Agreement. City shall have no obligations whatsoever under this Agreement, unless and until this Agreement is executed by the City Manager or the City Manager’s authorized designee.
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connection with this Agreement, including all non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws to ensure that Grantee does not deny benefits or services or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, or sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity).
(j) Tax Implications and Consequences. The City makes no representations as to the tax consequences associated with the disbursement of NOSA Funds related to this Agreement, and any determination related to this issue is the sole responsibility of the Grantee.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below the name of each of the parties.

SHELTER, INC. CITY OF VALLEJO
By: ________________________________
John Eckstrom,
Chief Executive Officer
DATE: _____________________________
Vallejo Business License No.
(City Seal)
By: __________________________________
Andrew Murray,
City Manager
DATE: ________________________________
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________________
Dawn G. Abrahamson,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ___________________________________
Veronica A. F. Nebb,
City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
By: ___________________________________
Armond Sarkis,
Risk Manager
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ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

The purpose of the Budget Narrative is to provide support and an explanation for the amount requested in the Budget Table (itemized cost list).

Cost Categories:

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.

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Validates rental prices carried in Proforma is in line with current local markets.
- Firm Foundation
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Shelter, Inc. $ 389,655.00
Total $ 642,860.94
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National Opioid Settlement Agreements Funds Grant Agreement This NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FUNDS GRANT
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made at Vallejo, California, dated for reference this 12th day of August 2025, by and between the City of Vallejo, a municipal corporation (“City”), and SHELTER, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”, with regard to the Broadway Project located at 2441 Broadway in Vallejo, California.

The Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Term. This Agreement takes effect as of the Effective Date and terminates as set forth in Section 6, below.

3. Authorized Activities. The following terms apply to the Grantee’s activities and expenditures related to this Agreement:
(a) The Grantee may seek reimbursement solely for costs it incurs in operating the Broadway Project and for supplies related thereto in accordance with applicable National Opioid Settlement Agreements, and applicable bankruptcy plan documents regarding use of the funds that derive from the opioid litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, which can be accessed on the Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) Opioid Settlement website at: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/California-OpioidSettlements.aspx (“Authorized Activities”), and in accordance with the budget shown in Attachment 1 (“Approved Budget”) and for no other purpose. (b) In no event may that sum exceed the total “not-to-exceed amount” identified in Section 2 above. If Grantee receives a refund or credit for any cost for which it received a payment of NOSA Funds, Grantee shall return NOSA Funds in an amount equal to the refund or credit to the City by check payable to the City and delivered to the City at the address shown in Section 8 no later than ten (10) days following receipt of such refund or credit, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City.
(c) Any expenditures that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable are subject to repayment by the Grantee to the City within thirty (30) days of being notified of same unless the City approves in writing an alternative repayment plan. In the event such unallowable determination is made, the Parties shall meet and confer to re-assign operating

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expenses from Project Based Voucher Funding which could qualify for NOSA funding in an amount equal to the unallowable NOSA expenditure and re-assign NOSA funding to a different operating expense which was otherwise assigned to Project Based Voucher funding. (d) The Grantee shall be liable to City for any penalties assessed against City for Grantee’s failure to comply with the Authorized Activities.

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Contractors and the Grantee; (vii) all documentation supporting the performance outcomes of contracts, subcontracts, and this Agreement; (vii) all internal and external email/electronic communications related to use of NOSA Funds; and (ix) all investigative files and inquiring reports involving payment of NOSA Funds.
(b) The Grantee shall make its books, records, and accounts (both those that related to this Agreement and those that do not), employees, performance-related records, property, and equipment related to this Agreement available to the City’s Finance Director, the City Auditor, and any independent auditor at all reasonable times so that the Finance Director, City Auditor, or an independent auditor may determine whether the Grantee has complied with this Agreement. If the City requests, the Grantee shall obtain and provide to the City, at the Grantee’s sole cost, an independent financial audit of the Grantee’s use of the NOSA Funds. (c) Upon demand by the City, given in accordance with Section 8, the Grantee shall reimburse the City for all NOSA Funds that the Finance Director, City Auditor, or independent auditor determines were expended for activities other than Authorized Activities in accordance with this Agreement, with reimbursement to be by check payable to the City and delivered to the City at the address show in Section 8.

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(c) On a monthly basis, the Grantee shall provide the City with a written report on the progress made on the Authorized Activities. This monthly report must include all the following: (i) a narrative explanation of the Grantee’s progress toward all goals set forth in the Authorized Activities; (ii) an itemized list of all expenditures of NOSA Funds to date, including the names of any contractors paid with NOSA Funds and the amount paid; (iii) any other information the City may request to demonstrate that the NOSA Funds are being used solely for Authorized Activities; (iv) a copy of each contract for the purchase of goods or services that is paid for in whole or in part with NOSA Funds; (v) all information required to be reported under Attachment 1; and (vi) any other information that the City may request to demonstrate that the ARPA Funds were used solely for Authorized Activities in accordance with this Agreement. The Grantee shall include with the report a certification that it used the NOSA Funds solely for Authorized Activities in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

If to the City:

Office of the City Manager
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Gillian Haen
Assistant City Manager
With a copy to:

Office of the City Attorney
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California, 94590
Attention: Veronica A. F. Nebb
City Attorney
If to the Grantee:

SHELTER, Inc.

P.O. Box 5368

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Concord, California 94524
Attention: Chief Executive Officer

9. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the data that all parties have signed it, as indicated by the dates in the signature blocks below.

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The policy must not include an exclusion for sexual abuse, physical abuse, or molestation. Limits shall be no less than:
x Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.
x If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (b) Automobile Liability Insurance: Providing coverage at least as broad as ISO form number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto) and endorsement CA 0025. Limits shall be no less than:
x One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(c) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance:

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease. If Grantee is not subject to California Workers’ Compensation requirements, Grantee shall file a completed Request for Waiver of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Form which may be obtained from the City prior to commencing any activity authorized hereunder.
(d) Commercial Crime Insurance: Covering dishonest acts including loss due to theft of money, securities, and property; forgery, and alteration of documents; and fraudulent transfer of money, money orders, securities, and property. Limits shall be no less than:
x Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per claim or per occurrence. (e) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions (SIR): Any deductibles or selfinsured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. All SIRs must be disclosed to the City’s Risk Manager for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Self-insured retentions, policy terms, or other variations that do not comply with the requirements of this Section 11 must be declared to and approved by the City in writing prior to execution of this Agreement.
(f) Other Insurance Provisions: The general liability and automobile liability policies, as can be provided, are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) Additional Insured Endorsements: The City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as Additional Insureds as respects; liability, including defense costs, arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Grantee; products and completed operations of the Grantee; premises owned, occupied or used by the Grantee; or automobiles owned, leased hired or borrowed by the Grantee. Additional

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Insured endorsements with respect to General Liability, Auto and Umbrella/Excess Insurance shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance presented to the City. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
(2) Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this project, the Grantee’s insurance coverage, including excess insurance, shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by the City of Vallejo, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall be excess of the Grantee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. (3) Reporting Compliance: Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers. (4) Separation of Insureds: The Grantee’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
(5) Notice of Cancellation/Material Change: Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. (6) Waiver of Subrogation Rights Endorsement: The workers’ compensation policy required hereunder shall be endorsed to state that the workers' compensation carrier waives its right of subrogation against City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, which might arise by reason of payment under such policy in connection with Grantee’s performance under this Agreement. The waiver of subrogation rights endorsement in favor of the City of Vallejo shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. (g) Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of California. The insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII.
(h) Verification of Coverage: Grantee shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and original endorsements. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any Insurance policy and endorsements. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later. All verification of coverage and other insurance documents shall be mailed to the following address:

City of Vallejo
Attn: Risk Manager
555 Santa Clara Street

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Vallejo, California 94590
(i) Subcontractors: Grantee shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. (j) Liability Not Limited by Insurance: The Grantee’s liability to the City is not in any way limited to or affected by the amount of insurance coverage required or carried by the Grantee in connection with this Agreement.

13. Miscellaneous.
(a) Assignment. The Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any interest in it without the City’s written consent, which the City may grant or dent in its sole discretion. An assignment or other transfer made contrary to this Section 13(a) is void.
(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and insures to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties. This section 13(b) does not constitute the City’s consent to any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in this Agreement. (c) Interpretation. This Agreement is to be interpreted and applied in accordance with California law.
(d) Waiver of Breach. A party’s failure to insist on strict performance of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy upon the other party’s breach of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the performance, right, or remedy. A party’s waiver of the other party’s breach of any term or provision in this Agreement is not a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term or provision. A waiver is binding only if set forth in writing and signed by the waiving party.
(e) Severability. If a court with jurisdiction rules that nay nonmaterial part of this Agreement is invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to law or public policy, then the rest of this Agreement remains valid and fully enforceable.
(f) Counterparts. The parties may sign this Agreement in counterparts, each of which is considered an original, but all of which constitute the same agreement. Facsimiles, PDF’s, and photocopies of signature pages of the agreement have the same binding effect as originals.
(g) Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in performing this Agreement.

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(h) Authority to Sign. The person signing this Agreement on Grantee’s behalf represents that he or she is authorized to do so and that no further action beyond his or her signature is required to bind Grantee to this Agreement. City shall have no obligations whatsoever under this Agreement, unless and until this Agreement is executed by the City Manager or the City Manager’s authorized designee.
(i) Compliance with all Laws, Requirements, and Orders. The Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, orders of public officials, and requirements in connection with this Agreement, including all non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws to ensure that Grantee does not deny benefits or services or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, or sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity).
(j) Tax Implications and Consequences. The City makes no representations as to the tax consequences associated with the disbursement of NOSA Funds related to this Agreement, and any determination related to this issue is the sole responsibility of the Grantee.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below the name of each of the parties.

By: ___________________________________
Dawn G. Abrahamson,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ___________________________________
Veronica A. F. Nebb,
City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
By: ___________________________________
Armond Sarkis,
Risk Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1
Budget Narrative and Approved Budget
Purpose:

The purpose of the Budget Narrative is to provide support and an explanation for the amount requested in the Budget Table (itemized cost list).

Cost Categories:

A. Direct Costs, including:
¾ Salaries and Benefits: List the classification/title, percentage of time, salary or hourly rates, and benefits costs (if applicable) for every person funded by this grant. Briefly describe each position’s roles and responsibilities for grant activities.
¾ Services and Supplies: Itemize all services and supplies to be purchased with grant funds to support the grant activities. If utilizing a subcontractor for professional or non-profit services, list subcontractor names (if known) and the amount of funds to be allocated to such services.
¾ Marketing Expenses: Costs related to advertising the program services to the target audience.
¾ Equipment/Fixed Assets: Itemize any equipment or fixed assets to be purchased with grant funds. List each piece of equipment or fixed asset separately. ¾ Program Evaluation: Itemize all costs associated with evaluating progress toward the program goals.
¾ Other: Itemize any other direct costs that are not listed in the categories above.

B. Indirect Costs:
¾ Indirect Costs: Itemize indirect costs. Please note that the indirect costs cannot total more than 10% of the total direct costs, unless the Grantee has an established Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate with a federal agency. If so, the Grantee must submit the indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment to justify its indirect costs.

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Ineligible costs:

The National Opioid Settlement Agreement funds shall not be applied towards developer fees for Firm Foundation Community Housing.
“Costs and supplies that are not in accordance with applicable National Opioid Settlement Agreements, and applicable bankruptcy plan documents regarding use of the funds that derive from the opioid litigation against manufactures and distributors of prescription opioids, which can be accesses on the Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) Opioid Settlement website at: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/CaliforniaOpioid-Settlements.aspx.”

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APPROVED BUDGET
Operations, Transitional Budget & FF&E Shelter, Inc. Cost Description Window coverings & remaining furnishings & welcome kits assigned to Shelter Inc on Furniture Program $50,350 Includes all window coverings, TVs, bbqs, and furniture items not provided by Make It Home & Wells Fargo installation. Budget must cover materials and installation- all to be performed by Shelter Inc. Shelter Inc is also looking into donations through their organizations to cover their allocated FF&E scope.

Security Camera / system & monitoring service initiation $15,000 Alarmtech proposal for basic system is $15K including prevailing wage CEQA lawsuit settlement requirements- 24hr security ambassador- 3 months $84,000 The City shall require the Project Operator to have a safety ambassador on site from 6pm-1am daily, seven days a week, for a period of three months beginning at 50% tenant occupancy. At the end of the three-month period, City shall report to Petitioner's' attorney the number of criminal incidents reported by the Vallejo Police Department, excluding physical and mental wellness checks and EMT service calls. If the number of criminal incident reports averages fewer than eight calls per month, the requirement to have safety ambassador on site shall be terminated.

Shelter, Inc. Staffing surcharge- temporary Supplemental staffing for initial lease up effort $42,592 Based on Shelter, Inc year 1 budget- staffing in excess of standard operational year proformaspecifically tied to initial start up costs. Shelter Inc is also looking into Charitable/fundraising efforts through their organization to cover some of these costs, so their actual cost incurred / billed against this amount may be reduced.

Start-up Operational Costs $197,713 Shelter, Inc. portion of start-up costs Total $389,655

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ACTION ITEM 9.D.

DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: 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).

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The federal government has been in "shutdown" status since October 1, 2025. During this period, many federal government services and programs have not been functioning, which has negatively impacted Vallejoans that have been beneficiaries of these services and programs. It is unclear when the shutdown will end.

At the City Council meeting on October 28, 2025, the City Council directed staff to provide an update on the shutdown at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting as part of the City Manager's Report and also to agendize an action item at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting so that Council could take action to counteract the effects of the shutdown on Vallejoans.

This agenda item allows the City Council to take the first of two steps to appropriate City funds in an amount up to $3,900,800 to support programs and organizations that could provide services to Vallejo residents to offset the loss of federal government benefits during the shutdown.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Over 54,000 individuals in Solano County are impacted by the federal government shutdown's suspension of SNAP benefits and changes brought on by the HR 1 bill (One Big Beautiful Bill).

Approximately 36.8% of those individuals live in the City of Vallejo, with almost 6,000 impacted being 17 years or younger. Although Governor Newsom has expedited almost $80 million to food banks, this does not constitute “new money." Those funds have already been allocated for the purchase of supplies for food banks and not a direct supplement to individuals.

Councilmembers Lediju and Matias, in a letter to the County Board of Supervisors, advocated for the Board of Supervisors to ”establish emergency food-security funding, implement temporary bridge

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

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)

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benefits, and deploy coordinated multilingual outreach” to advise residents of the benefits available to them while the shutdown continues. City staff have also received communication from a Vallejo resident and Founder of Enough Housing on this subject. (Both letters have been attached to this report.) There have been legal challenges to the federal government's suspension of certain benefits during the shutdown. Recently, a federal judge ordered the federal government to pay 100% of the SNAP benefits due to program participants in November 2025. The federal government has appealed that order. If the shutdown continues, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers SNAP, has no plans to fund SNAP in December 2025.

Due to the uncertainty about whether SNAP benefits would be provided in November 2025 and beyond, the City Council requested that staff identify potential funding availability to use as a one-time source to backfill lost SNAP funding.

Note that direct payment to supplement SNAP/CalFRESH benefits is not possible due to the nature of the closed system that processes payments; neither the County nor the State have access to the EBT cards to inject funds to recipients. The County has also advised that the State of California is informing all municipalities that there will be no reimbursements for any funds spent during the government shutdown, so jurisdictions should allocate their funds taking this information into consideration.

The Vallejo City Council is also being asked to decide if this situation qualifies as an emergency and constitutes an immediate threat to Vallejo residents, such that a declaration is necessary. A declaration, while not required to approve the notice to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, can be used to confer the criticality of the situation and the enormity of the harm Vallejo residents will undergo as a result of not receiving support as a result of the shutdown.

Other mitigation activities Council may consider:
• Pausing water service shut-offs
• Working with the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (VFWD) to pause sewer service shut-offs Due to the quick turnaround on gathering this information, staff have been unable to establish the fiscal impact of pausing shut-offs to water service and have not yet engaged with VFWD in discussions on pausing sewer shut-offs. Council also requested that the City Attorney's office examine the legal possibilities associated with the adoption of an ordinance temporarily pausing evictions. The City Attorney's office is researching that issue and will provide as much information as it can to the Council within the time period prior to the meeting.

City staff will provide updates on these matters at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject:

AND DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (STEP 1 OF 2)

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This item provides a notice of intent only and does not have any fiscal impact. The second step of the two-step budget amendment process will outline impacts on the city’s expenditures, revenues, and fund balance.

For reference:

Funding sources-current balance
General Fund Balance
(001)
$25 million
Measure P (005) $18.9 million
Monsanto Funds $2,407,022 million
Impacts to Revenues November (Partial) December
Water shutoff TBD TBD
Sewer shutoff TBD TBD

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has the potential of resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Letter_Ensuring Food Security for Solano County Residents During the Federal CalFresh Interruption_11.2.2025

2. MelvinCowan_Letter_to_Council_Federal_Shutdown_Impacts_11-18-25

CONTACT
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]

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November 2, 2025
The Hon. Mitch Mashburn, Chair, District 5
[email protected]
The Hon. Cassandra James, District 1
[email protected]
The Hon. Monica Brown, District 2
[email protected]
The Hon. Wanda Williams, District 3
[email protected]
The Hon. John M. Vasquez, District 4
[email protected]
Subject: Ensuring Food Security for Solano County Residents During the Federal CalFresh Interruption
Dear Chair Mashburn and Members of the Board,
As a member of the Vallejo City Council and representative of one of Solano County’s largest and most economically diverse communities, I write with urgency regarding the impending interruption of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits in November 2025 resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown.

While the County’s recent press release appropriately acknowledged the seriousness of this issue and directed residents to local food banks, communication alone is not a sufficient response. A public statement, however well-intentioned, does not feed families, stabilize households, or offset the economic shock that will follow a suspension of federal nutrition benefits. The County must now move beyond awareness and coordination toward immediate, county-led intervention to prevent widespread food insecurity and alleviate the burden on nonprofit partners already operating beyond capacity.

As the local administrative authority for CalFresh, Solano County has both the capacity and responsibility to act swiftly. The Board must establish emergency food-security funding, implement temporary bridge benefits, and deploy coordinated multilingual outreach to ensure that residents remain food secure while federal benefits are suspended.

This is not a symbolic challenge—it is a test of our collective capacity to protect the residents who rely on us most. More than 51,000 Solano County residents—including children, working families, veterans, and seniors—depend on CalFresh each month to meet their most basic nutritional needs.

For thousands of households across Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville, which together represent over

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Solano County Board of Supervisors
RE: Ensuring Food Security for Solano County Residents During the Federal CalFresh Interruption October 30, 2025

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82 percent of all county residents receiving nutritional assistance, these benefits are the difference between stability and hunger. When they stop, the impact will reverberate through every Solano County community—affecting schools, local businesses, health outcomes, and family well-being.

According to data shared by Solano County staff, 54,266 individuals countywide rely on food-security support. Of these, 19,961 (36.8%) live in Vallejo, 14,976 (27.6%) in Fairfield, and 9,777 (18.0%) in Vacaville. Suisun City accounts for 4,004 residents (7.4%), Dixon 2,222 (4.1%), Benicia 1,399 (2.6%), and Rio Vista 778 (1.4%). Collectively, Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville make up more than 82 percent of Solano County residents receiving nutritional assistance—a concentration that underscores the need for a coordinated, equitable, and adequately funded countywide response.

CalFresh delivers approximately $11.1 million in direct food assistance to Solano County households each month—over $133 million annually—supporting local grocers, markets, and small businesses. A suspension of these benefits would not only endanger household food security but also strip millions of dollars from our local economy, compounding hardship for families and small merchants alike.

A disruption of this magnitude constitutes a public emergency, not a temporary inconvenience.

While the County and community partners have begun outreach and food-bank coordination, these efforts alone cannot meet the scale of need that will arise if benefits are delayed. Food banks are critical, but they cannot replace a federally funded nutrition program serving tens of thousands of residents. Relying on them as a substitute effectively privatizes a public obligation.

The question before us is not whether to act, but how swiftly we will do so. Neighboring counties have already shown that local intervention is both feasible and necessary. Solano County has the tools to act—through emergency funds, bridge supports, and partnerships—to maintain continuity of food access when federal systems fail.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced $80 million in emergency state funding and deployment of the California National Guard to strengthen food-bank capacity statewide. Across the Bay Area and Northern California, counties are taking decisive steps to protect residents: Alameda County advancing $10 million from county reserves; Oakland expanding food-distribution sites; Napa County declaring a local emergency; and Sacramento activating its Emergency Operations Center.

I respectfully urge the Board of Supervisors to: (1) Establish an Emergency Food-Security Contingency Fund; (2) Form a Countywide Food-Security Coalition; (3) Develop a Bridge-Benefit Program; and (4) Implement joint multilingual communications to keep residents informed about resources.

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Solano County Board of Supervisors
RE: Ensuring Food Security for Solano County Residents During the Federal CalFresh Interruption October 30, 2025

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Food insecurity is not a partisan issue; it is a test of governance, fiscal stewardship, and public trust.

Press releases cannot replace policy, and leadership requires implementation, not acknowledgment.

Solano County must do the same. By translating its intentions into tangible action—creating structured, interim supports that bridge the gap until federal benefits resume—the Board can demonstrate what accountable, compassionate leadership looks like in practice and affirm this County’s commitment to meeting the needs of its residents.

Respectfully submitted,
Tonia Lediju
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Councilmember, City of Vallejo
District 3 – Glen Cove, East Vallejo, Somerset Highlands [email protected]
Alexander Matias
Alexander Matias, MPA
Councilmember, City of Vallejo
District 1 – North Gate, Hiddenbrooke, Eagle Ridge
[email protected]
CC:

Ian Goldberg, County Administrator, Solano County
Andrea Sorce, Mayor, City of Vallejo
Catherine Moy, Mayor, City of Fairfield
John Carli, Mayor, City of Vacaville
Steve Young, Mayor, City of Benicia
Alma Hernandez, Mayor, City of Suisun City
Steve Bird, Mayor, City of Dixon
Edwin A. Okamura, Mayor, City of Rio Vista
Andrew Murray, City Manager, City of Vallejo
David Gassaway, City Manager, City of Fairfield
Savita Chaudhary, City Manager, City of Vacaville
Mario Giuliani, City Manager, City of Benicia
Bret Prebula, City Manager, City of Suisun City
Jim Lindley, City Manager, City of Dixon
Kristina Miller, City Manager, City of Rio Vista
Alicia Draves, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, City of Vallejo

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Date: November 7, 2025
To:

Mayor Sorce and Members of the Vallejo City Council
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Subject: Gratitude and Follow-Up on Federal Shutdown Impacts and Local Response Dear Mayor Sorce and Members of the City Council,
I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for the thoughtful discussion during the City Manager’s report on November 4, 2025, regarding the impacts of the ongoing federal shutdown. The compassion and urgency demonstrated by the Council reflect a shared commitment to our residents’ well-being during this difficult period.

I especially want to thank Council Members Lediju and Matias for their leadership in speaking and sending a letter to the Solano County Board of Supervisors urging immediate action to protect residents receiving CalFresh benefits. I also want to acknowledge Council Member Gordon for her recommendation to pursue an eviction moratorium, and Mayor Sorce for recommending the suspension of water shutoffs which is a vital measure the City can implement directly to prevent further hardship.

During my remarks, I raised the growing crisis of food insecurity and family instability affecting Vallejo residents as a result of the shutdown and the anticipated impacts of H.R.1, the “Big Beautiful Bill.” With 20,000 Vallejo residents (nearly one in six) dependent on CalFresh, including thousands of children, the potential disruption to SNAP, Medi-Cal, WIC, and housing vouchers threatens to destabilize entire households.

I also shared that child care subsidies through Solano Family and Children’s Services have been frozen, meaning no new families are being accepted. Hundreds of Vallejo children depend on these state-funded vouchers, which allow parents to work and remain financially stable. When parents lose access to these subsidies, they risk losing jobs, income, and ultimately their housing. The childcare freeze compounds the food-access crisis and creates ripple effects throughout our local economy.

As discussed, the City has an opportunity to lead locally by:

1. Establishing a Vallejo Food and Family Stability Fund – to keep food banks stocked, support childcare providers, and stabilize working families who risk losing access to essential nutrition and care. The City could partner with the Solano Community Foundation as a fiscal intermediary to manage and distribute funds transparently, in coordination with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and other recovery initiatives. This structure would enable rapid, accountable distribution of resources to

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organizations providing food, childcare, and family stabilization services across Vallejo.

2. Coordinating with the County and local CBOs – to align short-term emergency responses with longer-term resilience planning for food, housing, and childcare systems.

3. Advocating for county and state emergency declarations – to unlock flexible funding for family stabilization and food-access initiatives.

4. Publicly sharing updates – so residents understand what resources are available and where to turn for help during the shutdown.

I am deeply appreciative that the Council agreed to bring this item back on the November 18th agenda and encouraged research into local relief measures. I remain committed to working collaboratively with City staff, County leadership, the Solano Community Foundation, and community partners to ensure Vallejo families are not left behind.

Thank you again for your leadership and for the opportunity to contribute to this critical conversation. Vallejo is showing its heart during this moment of hardship and through continued coordination, we can ensure that every family in our city remains fed, housed, and supported.

With gratitude and partnership,
Melvin Cowan, MPA
Vallejo Resident & Housing and Community Development Professional Founder, Enough Housing
[email protected] | P (707) 563-1554
Submitted to the City Clerk for distribution to the Vallejo City Council and inclusion in the public record in accordance with the Brown Act.
📎 File name for submission:

MelvinCowan_Letter_to_Council_Federal_Shutdown_Impacts_11-18-25.pdf

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ACTION ITEM 9.E.

DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: 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)

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
This appropriation will authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Roosevelt Group (TRG) in an amount not to exceed $210,000, to carry out and manage on behalf of the City of Vallejo related activities around building a strategic plan, determine alignment with public and private funding sources focused on maritime activities, and the mapping of Congressional appropriations to support and sustain these endeavors long-term.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act created bipartisan support for the revitalization of the commercial and military shipbuilding industry nationwide. As recently reported at the City Council meeting on September 30th, 2025, Congressional representative Garamendi has asked City of Vallejo staff, Solano County representatives and other public and private partners to put forth a prospectus on building up the maritime industry in Vallejo and the region and how additional support and investments could benefit the residents of this community.

As the staff report to City Council dated September 30, 2025, pointed out, there are many unknowns about what the final SHIPS Act of 2024/2025 will contain, and what the State and Federal funding infrastructure will support going forward in response to this call for investments in maritime industries.

However, given the City of Vallejo’s long maritime history as an active U.S. Navy shipyard, there is considerable excitement being a part of this revitalization effort. At its peak, over 40,000 people worked at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. So, the city is well aware of the economic impact maritime activities can have on the local economy and the fiscal sustainability of the city overall.

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: 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)

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Ensuring that the city is responsive to the opportunities created by the current administration’s focus on and commitment to supporting a revitalization of commercial and military shipbuilding and related industries, requires investment in partnering with a knowledgeable consultant since that level of expertise does not exist in-house. Vallejo needs to better understand the value of its various assets to develop a roadmap that aligns with national-level objectives, supports key activities already underway, and determines the feasibility of what we can realistically do in the short-, mid-, and long-term. With this engagement, we will best position ourselves to move forward with establishing a solid economic foundation well into the future and create more equitable outcomes for all stakeholders invested in the success of the City of Vallejo.

In response to the direction provided by Congressional representative Garamendi, the Economic Development Department reached out to several consultants for proposals to assist with this effort. We received two responses from consultants who have worked in a professional capacity in this space directly and have the qualifications to be responsive to this effort. After reviewing the submitted documentation and engaging with both responding consultants, The Roosevelt Group (TRG), has been identified as the most qualified vendor given: 1) the experience of the project team, 2) the relationships that TRG has with Congressional staff, the Pentagon, private shipbuilding companies, and innovation technology companies (drones, autonomous surface crafts, etc.), and 3) their expertise in supporting the creation of defense industries and all the related industrial, manufacturing, green technology, and economic prosperity zones that support those investments.

While the city is cataloging its maritime related assets, formalizing public-private partnerships, supporting workforce development efforts, and working closely with our regional partners like the Solano County EDC, Cal Poly Maritime Academy, the Working Waterfront Coalition, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, our two maritime-oriented private business on Mare Island, and collaborators from other cities in the region, it is critical that we bring a consultant aboard with the specialized experience, the subject matter knowledge, and the relationships to provide leadership and create one unifying picture of what our city and our county can offer.

The staff report from September 30, 2025, highlighted the steps that staff have taken so far in this effort to move things forward, but also noted that “staff would need to embark on a full engagement effort if the City Council wishes to authorize [and] proceed on exploring more maritime uses” to be responsive to Congressional representative Garamendi’s request along with The Presidential Executive Order (EO) that seeks to establish a Maritime Security Trust Fund and a Shipbuilding Financial Incentives Program.

The proposal from TRG is responsive to the full landscape of possibilities created by the resurgence of interest in maritime activities. Approval of this item will also help to position us to be responsive to a visit to Solano County/City of Vallejo by major shipbuilders based in Korea and Sweden in mid-December (2025). Their intent is to visit the area, including Mare Island, other local agencies, and other cities within the region. Making sure we are responsive and anticipatory to the demands of the moment necessitates the need to enter into a Professional Services Agreement to ensure all the necessary information is gathered, and that all stakeholders are aligned and ready to take advantage of this opportunity, a critical factor for a successful outcome.

TRG’s deliverables will be the following:

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: 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)

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• Provide a comprehensive strategic assessment that includes all Navy roadmaps and plans regarding shipbuilding, ship repair, workforce training, component and subcomponent build plans and repair aspirations
• Analyze a broad range of federal funding opportunities that the Mare Island facility may be eligible to support and that will lead to an acceleration of the city’s redevelopment efforts • Assist the City of Vallejo with building partnerships with those companies and/or advocates who have contacts in the various defense industries to think about the city as a viable economic center for regional investments, similar to California Forever’s approach with Saronic • Provide direct, first-hand advocacy on the city’s behalf with the Maritime Industrial Base, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of the Navy, and other key stakeholders • Analyze the Navy’s shipbuilding and strategic basing process to determine the potential for some form of homebasing or rotational stationing of existing and future Navy ship classes • Describe and map out the development of an annual Congressional campaign to support and sustain this endeavor long-term.
• Ongoing advocacy and lobbying with Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, and other federal and private agencies to maximize our engagement with and achievement of our strategic priorities

FISCAL IMPACT
This item provides a notice of intent only and does not have any fiscal impact. The second step of the two-step budget amendment process will outline impacts on the City’s General Fund expenditures and fund balance. Approval of the agreement with TRG will return to the City Council as part of the step 2 budget amendment action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. City of Vallejo Proposal

CONTACT
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]

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November 7, 2025
Ms. Nalungo Conley
Assistant City Manager
City of Vallejo
City Manager’s Officer
555 Santa Clara St
Vallejo, CA, 94590
Proposal for Consulting & Advocacy Services
Dear Ms. Conley,
The Roosevelt Group (TRG) is pleased to submit our proposal in response to the conversations we have had regarding economic development and investment opportunities at Mare Island. This proposal will explain how The Roosevelt Group will provide advocacy and consulting services and a targeted strategic document to the City of Vallejo (“City”). Our support will ensure the City is properly taking into account new maritime opportunities within the Federal Government, as the nation realigns its investments to modernize and accelerate its shipbuilding and ship repair capabilities.

TRG is a highly qualified federal lobbying firm with a proven track record in securing direct federal funding and shaping policy outcomes that align with our clients’ long-term objectives. We are the leading provider of defense community consulting in the United States and represent some of the largest maritime and hi-tech defense communities and clients in the nation, including the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance (HRMFFA), MassDevelopment, and Hanwha Defense USA. We have the right team of defense industrial base, Navy, and supply chain experts to assist you in this endeavor. We are actively supporting private and public sector clients to pursue a wide range of funding opportunities that are associated with industrial base expansion and revitalization. The State of California and the City of Vallejo deserve to have a comprehensive understanding of this landscape, which is evolving swiftly and will change even more dramatically in the coming years.

We propose a $35,000 per month retainer to accommodate both the Strategic Plan deliverable and persistent lobbying and advocacy for 180 days. At the termination of 180 days and upon the delivery of the Strategic Plan, the retainer will be reduced to $25,000 per month, should the City decide to continue with The Roosevelt Group. The retainer includes all consultant, administrative, and local travel costs. Travel by the Core Team and 1099 consultants outside of Washington, D.C., will need approval by the City of Vallejo and would be considered reimbursable in addition to the retainer.

We are confident that The Roosevelt Group represents the best-value partner to support the City of Vallejo in advancing its federal priorities. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Christopher Goode at (703) 881-2276 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Chris Goode John M. Simmons
Managing Partner Managing Partner
The Roosevelt Group | Chosen for expertise. Defined by results. 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 469-3490 / rooseveltdc.com 1

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heRooseveltGroup | Chosenforexpertise. Definedbyresults. 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 469-3490 / rooseveltdc.com 2

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Section 1
Firm Overview
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
Theodore Roosevelt
26th President of the U.S.

September 7, 1903
This quote reflects TRG’s business model and appears at the beginning of all client briefings.

We seek to serve each client with the same enthusiasm, perseverance, and integrity that fueled President Roosevelt’s work. Our values set us apart and lead to success for our clients.

We work harder than our competitors and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We embrace difficult challenges, persevere through adversity, and do what it takes to achieve desired results. We believe in integrity, respect, and candor for ourselves and those with whom we do business.

Our knowledge of policy, process, and people makes us uniquely qualified to represent defense communities. We offer deep expertise in the Department of Defense (DoD); innovation programs across the Services; congressional appropriations and federal budget processes; the annual defense authorization legislation; defense, energy, homeland security, and political experience; and have long-standing relationships with members of the congressional oversight and appropriations committees and federal officials at the major departments and agencies. Moreover, we understand the interdependencies at play and what they mean for defense communities.

TRG is a government relations consulting firm located on the doorstep of the United States Capitol. With hundreds of years of combined political, legislative, military, and executive branch experience, we help clients achieve their federal legislative and policy goals through a collaborative, hands-on approach to government relations. We are a bipartisan firm; we work with both Democratic and Republican decision-makers on Capitol Hill, as well as career executive branch personnel and political appointees at every level of seniority.

TRG has unmatched access to DoD leaders and the ability to engage them in support of our clients. From the Secretariat to the action officer level, our team maintains relationships with the leaders developing and implementing the new National Security, National Defense, and Military Strategies.

TRG represents a diverse client base that expects and deserves constant interaction with policymakers who are stakeholders for those clients. No matter the issue, we have continually demonstrated access to the most senior congressional Members and staff. Our relationships in the House and Senate stem from former service on Capitol Hill, inside the Pentagon, and from representing some of the most important defense communities and companies in the country for the past 20 years. We continue to grow the team by adding fresh, bipartisan talent with valuable knowledge, relationships, and access.

The Roosevelt Group | Chosen for expertise. Defined by results. 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 469-3490 / rooseveltdc.com 3

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Section 2
TRG Advocacy Approach
The Roosevelt Group is at the forefront of identifying and adapting to the rapid and sometimes significant changes in federal policies, programs, and personnel driven by the Trump administration. The “traditional” way of doing business is changing in D.C., and we strive to keep our clients up-to-date with these changes so they can adapt and address these matters successfully.

Nontraditional approaches to governing at the federal level call for affected stakeholders to be agile and creative, and that is what TRG will bring to the City of Vallejo. We believe in an “all of the above” approach: we can and will pursue traditional means of engaging with the federal government on behalf of our clients, including appropriations/grant requests and engagement with policy makers in executive branch agencies and Congress; we also recognize that new and opportunistic strategies are needed. We will use our high-level access, trusted relationships, political savvy, and real-time information to determine how the City of Vallejo might use shifting policies and priorities to its advantage.

Our Firm has always approached its lobbying efforts comprehensively and from all possible angles affecting our clients' priorities. We work with our clients to develop and maintain strong relationships with their respective Congressional delegations. Further, we also work with our clients to directly engage with relevant Committee Professional Staff Members to address our clients' requests and priorities. Additionally, we will utilize our vast depth of subject matter expertise to better understand the Department of Defense's needs and requirements. These experts are also able to help our clients secure meetings and engagements with relevant stakeholders. This approach helps to maximize our clients' ability to succeed and achieve their strategic priorities.

Our in-house expertise extends beyond just the Department of Defense and Capitol Hill, and includes numerous other federal agencies. Given this awareness, we will be able to work with you to develop a robust engagement plan, identify opportunities, and develop collateral materials that can be used to ensure the City of Vallejo’s message is compelling, well-received, and fully understood.

The Roosevelt Group | Chosen for expertise. Defined by results. 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 469-3490 / rooseveltdc.com 4

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Section 3
Proposed Scope of Work
This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the services to be provided in support of enhancing mission growth, operational resilience, and strategic positioning of the City of Vallejo. Our efforts will focus on delivering actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and effective execution strategies across several key areas.

Approach
The Roosevelt Group employs a comprehensive, collaborative strategy to support our clients’ federal advocacy initiatives. Each year, we work closely with our network of consultants to plan priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and monitor federal budget developments to ensure that requests are realistic, refined, and aligned with emerging opportunities.

Our approach is strengthened by real-time, accurate insights into developments within the Department of Defense and broader federal landscape, which we seamlessly integrate into our advocacy efforts to enhance the likelihood of success. In addition to engaging personal office staff, TRG is well-positioned to work directly with key congressional committee staff, leveraging these relationships to further advance our clients’ objectives.

In the case of the City of Vallejo, this SOW includes two components: 1) a comprehensive Strategy Document that will provide a guide and execution plan to fully exploit the strengths of Mare Island, and 2) an ongoing Federal and Congressional advocacy campaign to support the City immediately inside the White House, Department of Defense, U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. Coast Guard, Congress and any Federal Agency or California state entity of interest and significance to our efforts in support of the City and Mare Island.

I. Mare Island Strategic Plan
A. Provide a comprehensive strategic assessment and action plan in support of the economic development of Mare Island.

B. This deliverable will be informed by the following steps:

1. Analyze all available Navy roadmaps and plans in regard to shipbuilding, ship repair, workforce training, component and subcomponent build plans and repair aspirations, and map them to potential opportunities at the Mare Island facility.

2. Account for all previous Mare Island shipbuilding and repair activities and assess which capabilities are currently being utilized and which can be revitalized or added to provide new capacity for shipbuilding and repair work.

3. Analyze a broad range of USG federal funding opportunities that the Mare Island facility may be eligible to support and that will lend to and accelerate the City's redevelopment efforts. This could mean a wide range of funding opportunities, from actual ship repair opportunities to funding and grant possibilities that improve upon the port’s technical capabilities and infrastructure.

4. Take into account the foundational tenets of the SHIPS Act, current White House Executive Orders, and current Navy shipbuilding and ship repair roadmaps to inform the strategy and align it with future national-level objectives and funding possibilities.

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5. Account for SHIPS trust fund activity and any tenet that could reward the City’s efforts at Mare Island.

6. Analyze the Navy's shipbuilding and strategic basing process to determine the potential for some form of homebasing or rotational stationing of existing and future Navy ship classes.

7. Align our strategy with all known activities that are already underway.

This may include the City’s efforts to pursue Congressional funding, State intentions to invest in Mare Island, or your university partner’s effort to pursue new workforce development efforts. Our strategy cannot and will not be conducted in a vacuum.

8. Align our strategy with ongoing California Forever and known and future corporate investments, whether by Mare Island Dry Dock or new entrants like Saronic.

9. Determine the feasibility of not only all eligible DoD grants, but non-DoD ones as well, including Department of Commerce port improvements and opportunities.

10. As best as possible, align known and potential Mare Island capabilities with known and potential commercial shipyard repair and component opportunities in the maritime energy, Jones Act, and maritime tourism fields.

11. Describe and map out the development of an annual Congressional campaign to support and sustain this endeavor long-term. This section of the Plan will focus on an appropriations “how to” and roadmap that targets the best possible Congressional appropriations bills, Community Project funding prospects, and influential Members and Senators who could most influence a long-term City legislative campaign.

C. Travel: The TRG Team recommends two onsite visits to tour the Mare Island facility to meet with current tenants. The first will be an initial visit by subject matter experts for initial research to inform the development of the Strategic Plan. A second visit will be reserved for follow-up analysis to capture and synthesize stakeholder views. This will include leadership of the City of Vallejo, California Forever, Collinsville, the CA Office of Business and Economic Development, Cal Poly Maritime's workforce development office, and selected private companies such as Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC, and Lind Marine. These trips will be approved in advance, including commercial airline and City-approved hotel rates.

D. Executability: Some key tenets and metrics for success will be the accuracy and executability of the Strategic Plan deliverable. Our method will depend heavily on not only analysis but, to a high degree, first-person interaction with your existing partners and with key decision makers in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Navy, Congress, and the numerous Federal Agencies that are shaping and funding USG investments in shipbuilding and repair. We will not provide deep thoughts and aspirational pep talks. Our recommendations will be grounded in reality, budgets, facts, and real opportunities. Our recommendations will be executable and worth the effort to pursue.

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II. Full Service Advocacy and Consulting Support
A. On Day One, be available to provide advocacy and lobbying support alongside the development of the TRG-delivered Mare Island Strategic Plan.

B. Assist in preparing for and executing the City's visit to Washington, D.C., including briefing materials and meeting preparation in support of the Mare Island effort. If possible, take this December opportunity to introduce the City leadership to the TRG Team and host an in-person Strategy Session at TRG.

C. Begin to develop, as desired, an FY27 Congressional advocacy plan. This will focus exclusively on national security and not conflict with any ongoing lobbying efforts the City may already have underway.

D. Set up and execute a regular cadence of engagements with key leaders in the White House, the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and other Federal Agencies to capture and leverage the strategic landscape around shipbuilding and repair.

For example, the City should be carefully tracking not only the SHIPS Act, but the destiny of billions of dollars of Reconciliation funding that should be devoted to shipbuilding and repair. That money will eventually be identified by the DoD and spent—the City should be part of that process and conversation, alongside its State and Congressional Delegation.

E. Include and update the City regularly, and as appropriate, on new developments, updates, and opportunities in this space. TRG is a major sponsor and participant in a large number of national security events, and invests substantially in its team’s learning. Next year's events include participation in the 2026 Honolulu Defense Forum, AFCEA San Diego symposium, Navy League, Naval War College Foundation’s Current Strategy Forum, Surface Warfare Association, and many others. These symposiums and learning opportunities involve a substantial investment but yield high returns in terms of access to decision makers and timely intelligence on the maritime marketplace.

We strongly recommend this two-track approach. Relying solely on the development of the Strategic Plan will deprive the City of immediate advocacy and feedback. We want to be able to provide such services as conditions are changing rapidly in this space.

III. Engaging Capitol Hill
A. As required, coordinate and participate in engagements with Professional Staff Members from relevant committees in the House and Senate, as well as with the Navy, Coast Guard, Department of Commerce, and any other meetings as desired.

B. Integrate key TRG subject matter experts as desired to participate in and to help guide and inform meetings.

C. TRG will develop tailored advocacy strategies, position papers, and issue briefs to guide the engagements with Congressional stakeholders.

D. Leverage TRG’s extensive bipartisan network and full-service Congressional practice to monitor and, where appropriate, shape discussions that may impact the City of Vallejo through future legislation.

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Execution Plan and Deliverables:

I. Kickoff Session: Conduct an initial strategy alignment meeting with all stakeholders to establish goals, roles, and timelines for proposal support. Establish recurring meetings to ensure goals are being met.

II. Work Plan Development: Co-create a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap with milestones and responsibilities. Importantly, refine the Prospective Statement of Work provided in this document and develop it into an actionable and executable strategy.

III. Regular Updates: Schedule regular meetings to track progress, refine messaging, and adapt to developments.

IV. Ongoing Advocacy Support: Adjust advocacy tactics as opportunities evolve across DoD and Congress.

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Section 4
Client Services Team
We are proud to introduce The Roosevelt Group’s Core Team—an experienced, mission-driven group of professionals who lead our firm’s day-to-day operations and client service. Representing a diverse range of backgrounds in defense, national security, public policy, and strategic communications, the Core Team brings deep subject-matter expertise, strong bipartisan relationships, and a results-oriented approach to every engagement. Their leadership ensures TRG’s commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and impact across all client partnerships.

Christopher Goode, Managing Partner, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chris is a founder and managing partner of The Roosevelt Group. He served for 25 years as a Navy officer, retiring in 2012 as a Captain. While on active duty, he did tours at sea, at Joint Staff Command, and in the White House. During his Reserve career, he was mobilized to Fifth Fleet during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Additional Reserve assignments included the Navy Staff, the Navy Command Center, Fleet Forces Command, and NATO. Chris led business development efforts for Bombardier Services Inc. and was the Navy Principal at SRA, Inc.

Chris also served as a Director on the staff of the 1995 BRAC Commission. Chris is a Trustee on the Naval War College Foundation and a Board Member on the Close Up Foundation.

Teran Judd, Senior Advisor
Teran joined TRG in April of 2022 as a Senior Advisor after serving the Department of Defense for 19 years, 16 of which he spent serving the Air Force. Most recently, Teran served as Director of the Air Force Community Partnership Program, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations. As the Director of Community Partnerships, Teran and his staff of over 50 personnel supported all Air Force Installations, over 1,000 initiatives, and the completion of hundreds of partnership agreements benefitting both installations and community partners. Teran also held the title of Director of Air Force Encroachment, a position in which he served as the representative for the Assistant Secretary for Installations, Environment and Energy to the DoD Siting Clearinghouse, leading the effort to approve Encroachment projects while ensuring no impact to Air Force missions.

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Nathan Paukovits, PE, CEM, Senior Advisor
Nathan joined TRG in January 2025 as a Senior Advisor. Nathan has over 25 years’ experience working for the United States Navy and supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). Most recently, he served as the Director of Base Operating Support, Real Property Management and Energy for Navy Installations Command, where he was responsible for policy, strategy, governance, and business management oversight at 70 installations worldwide. He and his staff oversaw an over $2 billion annual budget and led efforts in long-term planning, resource programming and execution for the Navy’s infrastructure, utility and transportation portfolios to sustain and improve mission readiness. Prior to these roles, Nathan retired from the Navy after a 20-year career as a Civil Engineer Corps officer, having served in various facility management assignments around the world.

Ben Schultz, Senior Advisor
Ben joined The Roosevelt Group after nearly 20 years of federal service spanning the Pentagon and Capitol Hill. A proven national security strategist, Ben has extensive expertise in Department of Defense strategy, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities and the Congressional defense authorization and appropriations process. Most recently, Ben served as a Technical Advisor at Headquarters U.S. Air Force in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, where he focused on the development of the annual Program Objective Memorandum for the Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrence Operations portfolio. From 2013 to 2017, he led Congressional engagement efforts for the same office, where he devised and implemented tailored strategies to advance Air Force nuclear deterrence priorities in the annual National Defense Authorization Act and various appropriations bills. Previously he served as a staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives in a variety of roles.

Additional Subject Matter Experts
The Roosevelt Group (TRG) has a network of over 80 expert consultants. Below is a selection of highly qualified professionals who can support the City of Vallejo’s initiatives. With the combined strength of our core team and consultant network, TRG maintains strong relationships across nearly every federal agency, providing unparalleled access and insight throughout the federal government.

The Honorable Rachel Jacobson
Rachel served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment from 2022 to 2025. In this role, she was the primary advisor to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army for all matters related to Army installation policy and oversight, military construction and housing, energy policy, natural resource management, and safety and occupational health. Rachel also served as the Department of Defense’s General Counsel for Environment, Energy, and Installations from 2014 to 2016.

Axel Lopez de Cardenas
Axel’s experience spans program management, technology strategy, and business development at several Fortune 500 companies, where he led multi-disciplinary teams engaged in working with the Department of Defense. In particular, he has a record of supporting the U.S. Air Force and advising senior leaders at the Pentagon in identifying opportunities for innovation and forming public-public and public-private partnerships across The Roosevelt Group | Chosen for expertise. Defined by results. 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 469-3490 / rooseveltdc.com 10

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62 military installations and communities. Axel currently serves as a cross-functional leader and trusted advisor on various deal teams at In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment and venture arm serving the U.S. Intelligence Community. In this capacity, he manages a portfolio of early-stage technology investments and work programs aimed at strengthening national security. He holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a BA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Chad Carlough, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
Chad is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government service, political strategy, and leadership. Throughout his Coast Guard career, he served in various capacities aboard the USCGC MORGENTHAU and USCGC MONOMOY and was the Commanding Officer of USCGC YELLOWFIN. Chad served as a Fellow on the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security while assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs (CG-0921). After separating from the Coast Guard, Chad served as a Professional Staff Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, Legislative Director and Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne, and Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Jerry Carl. In addition to his legislative experience, Chad served as the Director of Policy and Strategic Communications for the Donald J. Trump for President 2020 campaign.

The Honorable Nick Guertin
Nick has over four decades of experience spanning both military and civilian roles in submarine operations, ship construction and maintenance, and defense acquisition. In his most recent role as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, Nick oversaw the Maritime Industrial Base and the acquisition of new aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, weapons, and related mission systems for the Service. His other Senate-confirmed role was as the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, where he served as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all matters related to operational and live fire test and evaluation of DoD systems. Nick also held positions as a Naval Engineer in several laboratories, program offices, and within the acquisition executive staff. His expertise includes modular open systems architecture (MOSA), business model innovation, intellectual property strategies, software-reliant systems engineering, and innovating operational test and evaluation. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander Engineering Duty Officer from the U.S. Navy Reserve, a career that began as a nuclear power plant electrical operator aboard submarines and spanned to responsibilities as an R&D Liaison Officer.

Ricky Williamson, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Ricky had an illustrious career, most recently serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics (N4). In this role, he worked on the strategic direction of the Navy’s logistical enterprise through the Naval Logistics Strategy and Global Strategy Ashore.

During his career, Williamson also generated agreements with the navies of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan leading to participation in logistics war games. Prior to his service as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Williamson served as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia/Maritime Air Forces.

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delivery, and supporting logistics of the Navy’s enterprise digital, cyber and space systems.

Chris has succeeded at the program, portfolio, and corporate levels, delivering space and digital transformation systems to the intelligence community, the Department of Defense, and NASA.

Yancy Lindsey, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Yancy is a retired three-star admiral with 37 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Navy. In his Navy career, Yancy held operational, strategic, and leadership roles, including Commander of Naval District Washington, D.C., Commander of Navy Region Southwest, San Diego, CA, and Commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, based in Naples, Italy. He also served as Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado and held senior positions at the Pentagon and U.S. European Command. Yancy brings decades of experience in installation, infrastructure, military readiness, and global operations.

William T. Sposato, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Bill has 30+ years of experience in all areas of acquisition, lifecycle sustainment logistics, reliability, marine engineering, ship operations, and ship design. He currently provides subject matter expertise to the U.S. Navy for the construction, operation, and sustainment of the Zumwalt class of destroyers. He also provides consulting services to commercial maritime businesses for marketing, business development, and Request for Proposal bids. He manages the development and implementation of technical documentation, including reports, schedules, recommendations, plans, performance metrics, briefs, drawings, specifications, design reports, equipment lists, procurement specifications, databases, design histories, trade-off analyses, impact studies, deficiency reports, and military specifications. His extensive U.S. Navy Port Engineer, Engineering Duty Officer, Chief Engineer, and Shipyard Management expertise are widely recognized and have resulted in additional Expert Witness assignments with the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning maritime litigation matters.

Eric Ruttenberg, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Eric was a career Naval Aviator and was authorized to wear the Information Warfare Officer pin. His assignments included serving as the Reserve Director for Maritime Operations, United States Pacific Fleet; Chief Engineer, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command; and Deputy Program Executive Officer (PEO). Ruttenberg also assumed responsibilities as the Reserve Deputy Commander, United States Pacific Fleet, in October 2023.

The entire TRG client service team is available to assist the City of Vallejo. We are a 24/7 firm and well accustomed to short-notice, virtual meetings, and have never once failed to support such requirements for our clients. We take significant pride in answering all bells, all the time.

We have never demurred at any level of tasking, from providing briefings to client leadership, to down-in-the-weeds engagement at the program manager level, or high-level support inside the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. No task has ever been too small or too ambitious for us. We are proud of our record and look forward to not only advising and developing an engagement strategy for the City of Vallejo, but to working alongside the City of Vallejo to find new opportunities and to deliver an executable Strategic Plan. We believe this level of commitment has resulted in our significant track record of success.

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Agreement
Fees & Expenses
Baseline Services
We propose a monthly retainer of $35,000 per month to accommodate both the Strategic Plan deliverable and our lobbying and advocacy support. At the termination of 180 days and upon the delivery of the Strategic Plan, the retainer will be reduced to $25,000 per month should the City of Vallejo continue to utilize TRG’s advocacy services.

This retainer covers advocacy, consulting, and local travel within the D.C. area, including costs incurred by 1099 consultants.

Travel & Consultant Expenses Outside Agreement
Any travel outside of the D.C. area or for extended consultant engagements with TRG Core staff or 1099 consultants, such as multi-day travel or participation in defense conferences, will be negotiated and billed separately in addition to the retainer. Any travel must be approved by the client prior to billing.

Termination Clause
Either party may terminate the agreement with a 30-day written notice.

Acceptance
The undersigned accepts this proposal from TRG and the scope of work at the rate listed above. Per the proposal, our team is ready to commence work on December 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreeable alternate date.

Ms. Nalungo Conley Date
Assistant City Manager
City of Vallejo
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM 10.A.

DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT PROCESS

RECOMMENDATION
This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action associated with this item.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
City staff has been planning to update the City’s Whistleblower policy for some time. The City Council has also expressed an interest in having the policy updated. City staff collaborated with an outside attorney to create an updated policy, which it presented to City Council on May 13, 2025.

During that presentation, Council Members provided direction to staff to expand certain elements of the City’s Whistleblower program. This included providing more clarity to employees on the process, providing status tracking information to complainants, including options for anonymous complaints, tracking metrics for reporting, and incorporating an automated way to ensure that complaints involving senior staff and executive leadership are handled with integrity.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The State of California provides protections for employees who have reasonable cause to believe that they have witnessed a violation of a state or federal law, or a violation of, or noncompliance with, a local, state, or federal rule or regulation under their Whistleblower Protection Law (Lab. Code Section 1102.5). State law makes these Whistleblower protections applicable to employees of general law and charter cities or counties (Lab. Code Section 1106, 53296(a)). While the state already provides these protections for employees, having a City of Vallejo personnel policy and processes that speak to these protections provides more direct accessibility and clarity to our employees. Note that under State law, a Whistleblower is an organization’s current employee, former employee, or job applicant. Members of the public are not legally considered Whistleblowers. That said, the City invites compliments and complaints from employees and members of the public.

The Human Resources Department is working to update and modernize personnel policies ("administrative rules"). To that end, Human Resources utilized its membership in the Liebert Cassidy Whitmore NorCal Employee Relations Consortium to obtain model personnel policies which have been pre-vetted by their experienced team of employment law attorneys. The City of Vallejo Municipal Code delegates the authority to create, implement, and revise administrative rules to the City Manager. However, staff were asked to bring a Whistleblower policy before Council for general awareness of the components of the policy, including procedures for reporting and for retaliation complaints, as well as any feedback.

Staff brought the Whistleblower policy that was developed by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore employment attorneys before Council on May 13, 2025. Council provided feedback and asked for it to come back. Council's feedback was more about the processes currently in place, and the lack of robustness. Staff looked at Whistleblower programs and processes in a variety of other surrounding agencies and found that there are some very robust programs in larger agencies. Staff also found that most agencies similar in size to Vallejo do not have policies

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Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT PROCESS

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or processes that are specific to Whistleblower complaints, and that Whistleblower complaints are typically handled the same way as all other complaints. However, Council's feedback regarding the process was valuable and staff want to be able to solve for those gaps in the existing process, so staff looked at ways to address that using technology.

After looking at a few different options, staff found that a platform called FaceUp can serve as an effective way for the City to intake, track, and report on all types of complaints the City receives, including Whistleblower complaints. The platform is very robust, addressing the concerns brought forward by Councilmembers. In addition, it's very affordable. The functionality of this platform will allow the City to do the following:
• Automate the employee complaint and tracking process. • Make the complaint process more accessible to employees and offers a variety of methods for filing a complaint (online, by phone via a hotline, with a live person who transcribes it, and includes options for anonymity).
• Assigns a unique identifying number to the complaint. • Allows employees to log in and find out where their complaint is in the process (status update). • Built-in safeguards to maintain the integrity of the complaint and processing. When an employee completes the complaint form, the information they provide in the fields of the electronic complaint form determines who it should go to, and more importantly, who it should not go to. Any staff member listed in the complaint would be eliminated from the routing and would not have access to the complaint case.
• By default, this platform does not allow complaints to be deleted from the system. We can only define retention periods (between 3 months and 60 months) based on our records retention rules. • Customizable analytics and reporting capabilities.

The above functionality will allow the City to address the concerns raised by City Council, and bring a more objective, systematic, and structured approach to the overall complaint process, inclusive of Whistleblower complaints specifically.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the item before you tonight. Any fiscal impact would be absorbed through the current budget and budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Whistleblower Flow

CONTACT
Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]

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Complaint Process Update
Presented by:

Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager

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Current General Complaint Process
- Very Manual
Complaint received via complaint
form, phone, email, in-person,
Stop-It app; logged into a
spreadsheet, and assigned to
staff
Assigned staff conducts intake
meeting with complainant
HR determines if an investigation
is necessary and, if so, whether it
should be assigned internally or
externally. If an external
investigation is warranted, HR
works with CAO to secure an
external investigator.

Investigation is conducted,
resulting in a report of the
findings.

At the conclusion of the
investigation and review of the
report, closure notices are sent to
the complainant(s) and subject(s)
to notify them of the outcome.

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Current Process for
Routing Complaints
Involving the
HR Director,
City Manager,
City Attorney,
or City Council
If a complaint involves the HR Director, then
it goes directly to the City Manager and City
Attorney.

If a complaint involves the City Manager, it
goes to the HR Director and the City
Attorney.

If a complaint involves the City Attorney, it
goes to the HR Director and the City
Manager.

If a complaint involves the City Council, it
goes to the HR Director.

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Proposed New Complaint Process
- Very Automated, Plus Added Anonymity Options
Complaint initiated through online portal (other methods could still be available as well and then
inputted into the portal by staff)
Complainant completes a
questionnaire regarding the
details of their complaint. The
information provided by the
complainant determines which
staff the complaint is assigned to,
and which staff are removed.

Complainants have the option of
checking a box to remain
anonymous and there is an
option to alter a complainant’s
voice to preserve anonymity for
complaints submitted by phone.

Complaint number is assigned
when the complaint is submitted;
complainant is able to track the
status of the complaint through
the process to resolution.

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November 18, 2025