Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sorce, Vice Mayor Bregenzer, Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matias, Matulac, and Palmares
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Nebb reported the following:
• Closed Session Item 3A – Council provided direction to its legal counsel. • Closed Session Item 3B – Council provided direction to its legal counsel. • Closed Session Item 3C - Council provided direction to its labor negotiators.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: presentation was made by Chief of Police Ta.
A. PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE RECOGNIZING SENATOR DODD AND
RETIRED SOLANO COUNTY SHERIFF FERRARA FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE DURING THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ADVANCING AB1379
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Vincent Williams, Ben Clausen, Alisha Manninng, Eli Smith, Lillie Hurd, Jose Carrizales, Mark Altgelt, and Kweku Middleton.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Ray Williamson (Consent Item 8L).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with Action Item 9C being heard together with Information Item 10B, the continuation of Information Item 10A to a future meeting and the removal of Items 8D., 8O, 8G, 8M, and 8F making them Items
8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 respectively.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: approved minutes.
B. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: waived reading and authorized introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: SEPTEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director (707) 648-4592 [email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for period of September 1-30, 2025.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2026 AND 2027
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of regular City Council meetings for 2026 and 2027
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk (707) 648-4528
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Matias.
Action: Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-183 N.C. with the following changes: 1) hold a special meeting on the 1st Tuesday in the month of March of each year dedicated to Boards and Commissions for presentation of workplans and budget requests and the 1st Tuesday in the month of May dedicated to the Annual Fiscal Year Budget.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FUND 221 FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 2025 GRANT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the Fund 221 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $500,000 to account for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2025 Grant (Step 2 of 2).
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Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-184 N.C.
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $746,200 OF THE MONSANTO SETTLEMENT
FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS PROJECT
(STEP 2 OF 2) AND APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INDIGO
HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS, LLP TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $746,200 FOR A NEW MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $6,380,900, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget to appropriate $746,200 of the Monsanto Settlement funds to the Police Department Headquarters Project (Step 2 of 2) and approving a Second Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Indigo Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP to increase the contract amount by $746,200 for a new maximum not-to-exceed amount of $6,380,900, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: item was removed at the request of Mayor Sorce.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 25-185 N.C. (Noes: Sorce).
G. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED $160,000, FOR THE FIRST 5 EARLY LEARNING CENTER, FROM FUND BALANCE BACK INTO
THE YOUTH BUDGET MULTI-YEAR OPERATIONAL PROJECT ACCOUNT (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate the previously approved $160,000 for the First 5 Early Learning Center from General Fund balance back into the Youth Budget Multi- Year Operational account to be used towards the Youth Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan and other Youth related projects (Step 1 of 2) Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707)648-4576
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Lediju.
Youth Services Coordinator Grace-Barksdale provided context on the item.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate the previously approved $160,000 for the First 5 Early Learning Center from General Fund balance back into the Youth Budget Multi-Year Operational account to be used towards the Youth Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan and other Youth related projects (Step 1 of 2)
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD CHANGE ORDER TO
THE MASTER CONTRACT FOR AMI TURNKEY PROJECT GOODS AND
SERVICES WITH BADGER METER, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO- EXCEED (NTE) AMOUNT BY $142,500 TO A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $18,323,604 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Third Change Order to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. to increase the Not-To-Exceed amount by $142,500 to a new total Not-To-Exceed amount of $18,343,604 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-186 N.C.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AQUA-METRIC FOR WATER
METER BOX LIDS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY
$77,605 TO A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,532,461 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving the Second Amendment to the Equipment Purchase Agreement with Aqua-Metric, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $77,605 to a new total of $1,532,461 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-187 N.C.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY DISPLAY OF
THE DONATED MENORAH ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary display of a donated menorah on public property.
Contact: Robert Briseno, Communications and Public Information Officer (707) 556-6328
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-188 N.C.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 CITY OF VALLEJO BUDGET TO INCREASE THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EXPENDITURES BY $7,967
(STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY2025-26 City of Vallejo budget to increase the Economic Development Commission Budget by $7,967.
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Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development Director (707) 648-4163
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-189 N.C.
L. ACCEPT A CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS (BSCC) BYRNE STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION
PROGRAM (SCIP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,729, APPROVE THE
CORRESPONDING BSCC GRANT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, AND NOTICE INTENT TO AMEND THE CITY'S FY25-26 BUDGET (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting a $999,727 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Cohort 2 Grant (“SCIP Grant”);
2. Approving the Standard Grant Agreement (“Grant Agreement”) relating thereto;
3. Authorizing the City Manager’s execution of the Grant Agreement; and
4. As the first in a two-step process, noticing intent to amend the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $999,727.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-190 N.C.
M. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FY2025-26 BUDGET AS PART OF THE TWO-STEP PROCESS TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR $63,783 TO
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CONSULTANT, TO CREATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK AND PROVIDE ON CALL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SERVICES (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Approve request to amend FY2025-26 budget by $63,783 to award a contract to an affordable housing consultant in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that the City issued on August 1, 2025. Staff are recommending Michael Baker International be awarded the contract to develop an Affordable Housing Policy and Procedure Handbook and Underwriting Guide and provide on call Housing Development Officer services.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Lediju.
Assistant City Manager Conley provided an overview of the staff report.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to approve request to amend FY2025-26 budget by $63,783 to award a contract to an affordable housing consultant in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that the City issued on August 1, 2025. Staff are recommending Michael Baker International be awarded the contract to develop an Affordable Housing Policy and Procedure Handbook and Underwriting Guide and provide on call Housing Development Officer services.
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO CONSENTING TO 1) THE ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF
THREE CITY OF VALLEJO LOANS/RDA PROVIDED TO SERENO VILLAGE ASSOCIATES; 2) PARTIAL REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF PARK FEES (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GVRD FEES) AND GENERAL FUND
LOAN; AND (3) FULL REPAYMENT OF THE VALLEJO FLOOD AND
WASTEWATER DISTRICT LOAN
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution consenting to the assignment and amendment of three loans originally provided to Citizens Housing Corporation (CHC) and subsequently assigned to Sereno Village Associates, which will be further assigned to Eden Housing, Inc., or an affiliate thereof (collectively, “Eden”), including, partial repayment of the Loan of Park Fees and General Fund Loan and full repayment of the Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District Loan for rehabilitation and construction for the Sereno Village affordable housing project located at 750 Sereno Drive (the “Project”).
The loan modifications include:
1. Extending the loan term to align with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) regulatory agreement term of 55 years;
2. Recasting the outstanding loan principal and accrued interest at the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR);
3. Subordinating the remaining loans to the Project’s construction and permanent lenders; and
4. Consenting to repayment and partial repayment of subordinate debt to VFWD and the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-191 N.C.
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
4LEAF, INC. TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT FROM $800,000 TO $950,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the existing Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. to increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement from $800,000 to $950,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director [email protected]
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Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Matias.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 25-192 N.C. (Noes: Matias).
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE GREATER
VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
TO THE CITY OF VALLEJO'S MEASURE P OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(MPOC) AND SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD (SAB)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
• GVRD - 1 vacancy
• MPOC — Districts 4 and 5 vacancies
• SAB - District 6 vacancy
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Speakers: Thomas Judt.
The City Council went through an applicant nomination process for appointment to the GVRD.
Councilmember Palmares appointed Aleta Santos as the District 4 member to MPOC.
Vice Mayor Bregenzer appointed Michael Bunch as the District 5 member to MPOC.
Councilmember Gordon appointed Krupa Naran as the District 6 member to SAB.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-193 N.C., a resolution making the following appointments:
GVRD: Nicole Person for a term to commence 12/5/25 and expire 12/7/29 MPOC: Aleta Santos (District 4) and Michael Bunch (District 5) for terms to expire 10/10/27
SAB: Krupa Naran (District 6) for a term to expire 1/2/29
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 50022.2 AND CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, PARTS 1
THROUGH 12, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
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MAINTENANCE CODE, AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, AND 18941.5, AND FINDING
THE ADOPTION OF SUCH CODES AND AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2 and California Code of Regulations Title 24, the 2025 Building Standards Code Parts 1 through 12, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and adopting local amendments thereto in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, and finding the adoption of such codes and amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning and Development Services Director, (707) 648- 4382
[email protected]
Bill Collins, Chief Building Official, (707) 648-4387
[email protected]
Planning & Development Services Director Pollot reviewed the purpose of the item on tonight’s meeting agenda, reviewed the code adoption process, and provided 2025 code update highlights.
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 1883 N.C. (2d).
The meeting recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
Item 9C and Information Calendar Item 10B were heard simultaneously.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENTS TO THE
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUND GRANT
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND FIRM
FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING AND THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND
SHELTER, INC TO REALLOCATE PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED OPIOID
FUNDING FROM SHELTER, INC. TO FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY
HOUSING FOR THE BROADWAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendments to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement Fund Grant Agreements between City of Vallejo and Firm Foundation Community Housing and the City of Vallejo and Shelter, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
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Assistant City Manager Haen and Assistant to the City Manager Peterson provided project background information, reviewed the lease-up and timeline and the Opioid funding amendments and changes to the budget.
Speakers: William Baker.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 25-194 N.C. (Noes: Sorce).
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,900,800 TO FUND PROGRAMS AND
ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING SERVICES TO VALLEJO
RESIDENTS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN;
AND DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in an amount not to exceed $3,900,800 (the approximate amount that Vallejo residents receive monthly through the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)) (referred to in California as "CalFRESH") to support programs and organizations that could provide services to Vallejo residents to offset the loss of federal government support during the shutdown (Step 1 of 2).
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Assistant City Manager Conley provided an overview of the uncertainties moving forward, discussed what this means in terms of SNAP/CalFresh benefits, reported on staff’s investigation related to additional measures to assist Vallejo residents during the shutdown related to imposing moratoriums on water and sewer shutoffs, and concluded the presentation outlining where matters stand, changes forthcoming and next steps.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Speakers: Melvin Cowan and a representative from the Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to 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), and directed Docusign Envelope ID: 2C70B434-7F48-40EA-876F-94224DCEB532 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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staff to return with data points to come back from Housing and utility portions for the first meeting in December 2025.
E. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000 TO FUND PROFESIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO SECURING FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND MARITIME
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN VALLEJO (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to execute a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $210,000 to support activities related to building up the capabilities of the City of Vallejo in the areas of Shipbuilding, creating zones that support Defense Industries, cataloging assets owned by the city, creating marketing materials, assisting with establishing relationships with major international and USA-based shipbuilders, and authorize the City Manager to execute same (Step 1 of 2) Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Assistant City Manager Conley discussed uncertainties and opportunities, provided background information, reviewed The Roosevelt Groups’ contributions, emphasized reasons for strategic importance, shared additional information, and concluded the presentation with next steps.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Bregenzer and carried unanimously to 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).
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT PROCESS
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no action associated with this item.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Action: item was continued to a future meeting.
B. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
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Recommendation: This is an informational item only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Gilian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
Item was heard together with Action Calendar Item 9C.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Murray provided an update on Pavement Index Scores considering an recent article in the San Francisco Times.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Mark.
14. REQUEST & ACTION FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
Councilmember Lediju:
Directed staff to scope options for limiting parking hours and to provide data regarding parking conditions on Curtola Parkway in front of the Waterfront and City Park. (Passed unanimously)
• Councilmember Lediju:
1. Directed staff to extend an invitation to the City’s lobbyists to present at an upcoming Council meeting, with a particular focus on federal issues and impacts; and
2. Directed staff to scope establishing an ongoing agenda item related to federal issues affecting the community. (Passed unanimously)
• Councilmember Palmares:
Requested that staff bring back a presentation on the history of CFD special taxes on Mare Island and options for potentially freezing the unfrozen portions of CFD 2005. (Passed unanimously for staff to scope)
• Councilmember Palmares:
Requested a report on current staffing challenges in the Economic Development Department, including recommendations for ideal staffing levels and structure. (Passed unanimously for staff to scope)
• Councilmember Matias:
Requested an evaluation and discussion on establishing an Office of Neighborhood Safety & Renewal. (Passed unanimously for staff to scope) • Councilmember Matias:
Requested a Council discussion regarding connecting City Hall and 400 Mare Island Way and exploring other possible uses, including consideration of work underway by the Roosevelt Group related to expanding maritime industrial activity and workforce development for a Civic Center. (Passed unanimously for staff to scope) • Councilmember Matias:
Place on the December 9 Council agenda an ordinance introduction amending Section
2.27.060A of the VMC regarding meeting dates for the SAB. (Passed unanimously)
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15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
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ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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