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City of Vallejo - Annual Water Quality Report - Water Testing Performed in 2022 City of Vallejo
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT
AL-Regulatory Action Level:

The concentration of a contaminant which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements that a water system must follow.

MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed
in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close
to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and
technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set
to protect the odor, taste and appearance of
drinking water.

MCLG-Maximum Contaminant Level Goal:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below
which there is no known or expected risk...
...to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. EPA.
ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (µg/L).
ppm: Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L).

PDWS-Primary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs, MRDLs, and TTs for contaminants that
affect health, along with their monitoring,
reporting, and water treatment requirements.

SDWS-Secondary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs for contaminants that affect taste, odor, or
appearance of the drinking water. Contaminants
with SDWSs do not affect health at the MCL levels.

TT-Treatment Technique:

A required process intended to reduce the level
of a contaminant in drinking water.
µS/cm-microsiemens per centimeter:

A measure of electrical conductivity.

MRDL-Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed inE. coli - Escherichia coli A common coliform bacterium, some strains of
which can cause infection.

HAA5-Sum of 5 Haloacetic Acids:

Sum of monochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic
acid, dichloroacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, and
trichloroacetic acid.”
:

MFL-Million fibers per liter:

A measure of the presence of asbestos fibers.
11 11
Internal corrosion
of household plumbing;
Discharge from industrial
manufacturers;
Erosion of natural deposits
COPPER (ppm at the 90th Percentile) 1.3
15 PRIMARY STANDARDS (continued) — LEAD and COPPER Studies — Monitoring of Customers’ Tap Water Every three years the City is required to sample at the homeowners' faucets for lead and copper. This monitoring ensures our water is not too corrosive and does not leach unsafe levels of these metals into your drinking water. Compliance measurements are from the 90th percentile (the highest level measured from 90% of the homes sampled). The latest monitoring, for both water systems, did not detect lead in 90% of the homes sampled. Additionally, no schools requested lead sampling in 2022.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Vallejo is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATERAL
Notice to Customers Residing in the
City of Vallejo Lakes System
Service Area
If you reside in the Old Cordelia service
area, please contact City of Fairfield at
(707) 437-5386 for a copy of their
Annual Water Quality Report.

All residences on Willotta Drive received
City of Vallejo
Lakes System Water in 2022.
drinking water. There is convincing evidence that
addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control
of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG-Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected risk
to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits
of the use of disinfectants to control microbial
contaminants.

N/A: Not applicable.

ND: Not detectable at testing limit.

NTU-Nephelometric Turbidity Units:

A measure of particles in water that make it appear cloudy. pCi/L-picoCuries per liter: A measure of radioactivity.

PHG-Public Health Goal:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below...
...which there is no known or expected risk to
health. PHGs are set by the California EPA.

PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS — Health Related Standards

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)
STATE
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)

VALLEJO SERVICE AREA LAKES SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATERRANGE AVG RANGE AVG

INORGANICS
ALUMINUM (ppm) Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water treatmentND0.160.61

CLARITY
95% of samples ≤ 0.3
TURBIDITY (NTU) Maximum ≤ 1
% reduction ≥ 80%

99.3% of samples ≤ 0.3
Maximum = 0.16
99% - 100% 99%
100% of samples ≤ 0.3
Maximum = 0.09 Soil runoff

RADIOLOGICAL
RADIUM 228 (pCi/L) 5 0.019 ND ND Erosion of natural deposits 98% - 100%
Compliance levels for the parameters listed above are based on a running annual average determined quarterly. This means that every three months, we average all the sample results taken during the prior twelve month period. Results for minimum and maximum values are based on single samples.

Vallejo
Service
Area
90th %

0.073
ND
Number
of Homes
Above
Action
Level
0 0
Number
of Homes
Sampled
in
2021
58 58

0.3 0.2
PHG
Lakes
Service
Area
90th %

0.110

7.0 0
0 Number
of Homes
Sampled
in
2020
Number
of Homes
Above
Action
Level
LEAD (ppb at the 90th Percentile)

RANGE AVG

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREASTATE
MCL
17 70 - 266

4.1 - 15.5
17 188
11 33
163

9.5 SODIUM (ppm)
TOTAL HARDNESS (ppm as CaC03)

TOTAL HARDNESS
(grains/gallon as CaCO3)
N/A
33 2.0 - 10.7
SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS — Aesthetics Related Standards MONITORING for SODIUM and HARDNESS
CaCO3
CaCO3

9.5 - 50

210 - 500
24 - 56

9.8 ND
380
34 48
ND
430
13 240
Runoff / leaching from natural
deposits; Seawater influence
Naturally-occurring
organic materials
Substances that form ions when
in water; Seawater influence
CHLORIDE (ppm)
ODOR-THRESHOLD (units)
SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE (µS/cm)
SULFATE (ppm)
TOTAL DISSOL VED SOLIDS (ppm)
500
3 1,600
500
18 - 87

180 - 550
140 - 300
all samples
ND
USEPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
Throughout 2018, the USEPA required all large public water systems to monitor for contaminants that are currently unregulated. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps the USEPA and the State Water Resources Control Board to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the contaminants need to be regulated. This monitoring program only applied to the City of Vallejo service area. The table below lists unregulated contaminants that were detected, as well as the range and average of those detections from the 2018 sampling event. Both the Vallejo and Lakes systems are scheduled for additional UCMR sampling in 2024.

ND - 1.9
RANGE
MANGANESE (ppb)
TOTAL HAA6Br (ppb)
TOTAL HAA9 (ppb)

4.2 - 8.1
10 - 30
Source
*Associated with detected contaminants
Lakes Frey and Madigan
Putah South Canal
North Bay Aqueduct
Most
Vulnerable Activities
Illegal body contact*,
Wild animal access*,
Agricultural drainage*,
Illegal activities/dumping,
Herbicide applications
Grazing animals*,
Runoff from grazing land
Other animal operations,
Wildfires, Road/Streets,
Storm drain discharge,
Recreational areas
Runoff from
agricultural land
Contact
Alex Rabidoux
Solano County Water Agency
(707) 455 — 1106
Alex Rabidoux
Solano County Water Agency
(707) 455 — 1106
Vulnerability Assessments Table
Special Health Concerns
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking wat er from their health care providers. The USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropri- ate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium and
other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Source Water Assessments and Vulnerability Summaries
Source Water Assessments evaluate the quality of the water used as a drinking water supply for local communities and examine the water’s vulnerability to possible contamination from activities within the watershed. Source Water Assessments were completed in 2017 for the Putah South Canal and in 2016 for Lakes Frey and Madigan. The North Bay Aqueduct’s (Sacramento Delta) assessment was completed in 2016. The table below summarizes the vulnerability of each water source and provides a contact name if you would like copies of the complete assessments.

GROSS ALPHA (pCi/L) 15 (0) ND ND
FLUOR ND0.6512.0) m p p ( E D I Water additive; Erosion of natural deposits; Factory discharge
0 0

MICROBIAL
Human and animal fecal waste(0)
N/A
all samples
ND
Runoff / leaching from natural
deposits; Industrial wastes
Runoff / leaching from
natural deposits

0.89 AVERAGE

5.8 19
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
NOTES
Sum of bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dibromochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and tribromoacetic acid Sum of bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, chlorodibromoacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, tribromoacetic acid, and trichloroacetic acid N/A 34 - 184
"Hardness" is generally the
sum of magnesium and
calcium ions. These ions,
as well as sodium, are
usually naturally-occuring.

No water system, regardless of size or number of monthly samples, may have any samples positive for E. coli.

E. coli
(# positive samples, State Revised Total Coliform Rule) Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. MCL compliance is based on all samples taken each month. All samples were in compliance.
99%

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

DISINFECTANT MRDL MRDLG
CHLORINE, Free Residual as Cl 2 (ppm ) 4.0* 4 ND - 2.06 0.98 ND - 1.66 0.56

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS
TRIHALOMETHANES, TO N/A80*) b p p ( L A T 27 - 63 45 24 - 53 41 HALOACETIC ACIDS, SUM OF HAA5 (ppb) 60* 13 - 37 22 11 - 27 19

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS PRECURSOR
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (% Removal Ratio) Running Annual
Average (RAA) ≥ 1.00*
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 1.9
Various natural and manmade sources;
Decay of natural organic matter
Disinfectant for drinking water
BROMATE (ppb) 10* 0.1 ND - 1.2 N/A0.63 N/A
N/A
The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Consequently, some of our radiological sample data, though representative, are more than one year old. The City of Vallejo water system sampled Gross Alpha in 2020 and the Lakes System sampled Radiologicals in 2016.

Byproduct of
drinking water disinfection

2.1 - 23
N/A 160 ND Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water treatmentALUMINUM (ppb) 200 ND *
JJohn Palesi
City of Vallejo
(707) 648 — 4519

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)
PHG
(MCLG)

RANGE AVG
Moderately
Vulnerable Activities
Leaching from natural deposits

MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER

MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER
120 - 320 2101,000

0.37 - 0.68 ND - 0.10
0 T T

MCL PHG (MCLG)

T T N/A

MCL PHG
N/A
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 2.1

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Your Water Sources
The City of Vallejo owns and operates two permitted public water systems for the benefit of our customers in two major service areas.

The City of Vallejo Water System and service area provides drinking water to customers within the city limits, to some customers in the unincorporated areas adjacent to City boundaries and to a limited number of customers in the City of American Canyon.

The City of Vallejo Water System customers are fortunate Lake Berryessa, transported to our facilities by the Putah South Canal. The City also receives surface water from the St ate Water
Project. This water, from Lake Oroville, travels through the Sacramento River to the State’s North Bay Aqueduct pumping facilities. Our source water
pumping and distribution
facilities enable us to treat and
deliver water from either one
of these sources or to blend
these sources before
treatment
at the
Fleming Hill Water
Treatment Plant and
distribution to the
Vallejo service area.

The City of Vallejo
Lakes System and
service area is a
public water
system with its
own treatment
plant and distri-
bution system
that delivers
drinking water to
customers residing in the Green Valley, Old Cordelia, Jameson Canyon, Suisun Valley, Willotta Oaks and Gordon V
alley areas.

This system and service area also has water available from two distinct surface water sources. In addition to the Solano Project’s Lake Berryessa water delivered from the Putah South Canal by agreement with the Solano Irrigation District, this system treats water from Lakes Frey and Madigan, which are two interconnect- ed lakes owned by the City of Vallejo. The Green
Valley Water
Treatment Plant can either treat these two sources separately or blend these two sources before treatment and delivery to our customers. In case of emergencies, portions of this system can receive treated water from the City of Fairfield. For a copy of their Annual Water Quality Report, please call (707) 437-5386. • Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro-
duction, mining or farming;
• Pesticides and Herbicides, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and res- idential uses;
• Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, which may also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural applications and septic systems; and
• Radioactive Contaminants which may be naturally-occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expect- ed to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential h ealth effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Message from Environmental Protection Agency continued from inside Your Water Treatment Process
TheCity of Vallejowater system and service area receives its fin- ished water from the forty-two million gallons per day Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant. This conventional treatment facility utilizes a multi-barrier process to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water regulations and standards.

Initially, ozone is added to help remove dissolved organic matter and to aid in downstream processes. The water then flows to mixing basins where coagulants are added and the water is gentlyag itated
so that fine suspended particles come together to form large ‘floc’ particles that settle out of the water. This process, known as coagu- lation, flocculation and sedimentation is followed by the addition of more ozone to disinfect and remove unwanted color, taste and odor.

The next step is filtration, where the water flows through multimedia filters consisting of granular activated carbon and sand inorder to
meet strict standards for clarity and to reduce the levels of microbial contaminants that could be in the untreated source water. Following filtration,the water receives additions of caustic soda (for pH and alkalinity control), fluoride (for the prevention of dental caries), and finally chlorine ( to provide microbial protection throughout Vallejo’s distribution system). Quality control and assurance is maintained at
all times through uniform adherence to standard operating proce- dures and a meticulous schedule of laboratory analyses.

TheCity of Vallejo Lakes System’sGreen Valley Water Treatment Plant, which provides water service to the Lakes service area, can treat up to one million gallons a day.

First, the MIEX™ pretreatment process removes naturally-occurring dissolved organic matter.T
his treatment, using ion exchange resin,
enables us tomeet the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule by sufficiently lowering the levels of total organic carbon, therefore limiting the formation of disinfection byproducts such as total tri- halomethanes. Total trihalomethanes are chemicals formed over time in the distribution system when dissolved organic matter com- bines with chlorine.Regulations require that we use chlorine to disinfect surface water.

The treatment plant’s conventional treatment processuses polymer
to promote coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation which removes a majority of the soil particles from the water. Then, the water gravity flows through multimedia filters consisting of anthracite and sand so that it will meet clarity standards required to decrease microbial con- taminants and to aid the disinfection process. Depending on which City of Vallejo AnnualWater Quality ReportWater Testing Performed in 2021 continued on outside panel
water source or blend of sources we are treating (Lakes Madigan and Frey and/or Putah South Canal), we may add soda ash in order to increase alkalinity and pH. The last step of the treatment process adds chlorine to disinfect the water supply and to provide continual protection in the distribution system. The Green Valley Water Treatment Plant does not add fluoride to your water.

A Message From the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells.

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioac- tive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the pres- ence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come fromsewage
treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural
livestock operations and wildlife;
Printed on Recycled Paper
City of Vallejo System, CA4810007
City of Vallejo Lakes System, CA4810021
The City of Vallejo welcomes this yearly opportunity to provide our customers with the Annual Water Quality
Report.We have included information so you know where your drinking water comes from, how it is treated and how its quality com- pares to drinking water standards.

The tables in this report show each constituent found, the level at which they occur, how their level compares with standards and their most likely source. For more information about this report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water,please call Danielle Public Participation
You are invited to participate in our public forum and voice your opinions and concerns about your drinking water. The Vallejo City Council meets on various Tuesdays, throughout the year, at 7:00 p.m. at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo. You may call the City Clerk at (707) 648-4527 for specific meeting dates.

Bonham, City of Vallejo, Water Quality Manager, at (707) 649-3473.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) prescribe regula- tions that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. State Water Board regula- tions also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health.

This report contains information from water quality testing in 2021 and shows how your water compares with primary and secondary standards established by the State Water Resources Control Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Primary standards are health related standards whereas secondary standards relate to consumer acceptance of the water supply and govern qualities such as taste, odor and color.
because they receive water supplies from two surface water sources. The Solano Project provides source water from
This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements during 2021. These revisions add the requirements of the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule (rTCR), effective April 1, 2016, to the existing state Total Coliform Rule (TCR).

The revised rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of microbials (i.e., total coliform and E. coli bacteria). The USEPA anticipates greater public health protection as the rule requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. Water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences are required to conduct an assessment to determine if any sanitary defects exist. If found, these must be corrected by the water system.

The state Revised Total Coliform Rule became effective July 1, 2021.

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The City of Vallejo Water System customers are fortunate Lake Berryessa, transported to our facilities by the Putah South Canal. The City also receives surface water from the State Water Project. This water, from Lake Oroville, travels through the Sacramento River to the State’s North BayAqueduct
pumping
facilities. Our source water
pumping and distribution
facilities enable us to treat and
deliver water from either one
of these sources or to blend
these sources before
treatment at the
Fleming Hill Water
Treatment Plant and
distribution to the
Vallejoser
vice area.

This system and service area also has water available from two distinct surfacewater
sources. In addition to the Solano Project’s
Lake Berryessa water delivered from the Putah SouthCanal by agreement with the Solano Irrigation District, this system treats water from Lakes Frey and Madigan, which are two interconnect- ed lakes owned by the City of Vallejo. The Green Valley Water Treatment Plant can either treat these two sources separatelyor blend
these two sources before treatment and delivery to our
customers. In case of emergencies, portions of this system can receive treated water from the City of Fairfield. For a copy of their Annual Water Quality Report, please call (707) 437-5386. • Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro- duction, mining or farming;
• Pesticides
and Herbicides, that may come from a variety of
sources such as agriculture,urban stormwater runoff and res- idential uses;
• Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synth
etic and
volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, which may also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural applications and septic systems; and
• Radioactive Contaminants which may be naturally-occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expect- ed to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Message from Environmental Protection Agency continued from inside Your Water Treatment Process
The City of Vallejo Water System and service area receives its finished water from the forty-two million gallons per day Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant. This conventional treatment facility utilizes a multi-barrier process to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water regulations and standards.

This process, known as
coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation is followed by the addition of
more ozone to disinfect and remove unwanted color,
taste and odor.

The next step is filtration, where the water flows through multimedia filters consisting of granular activated carbon and sand in order to meet strict standards for clarity and to reduce the levels of microbial contaminants that could be in the untreated source water. F ollowing
filtration, the water receives additions of caustic soda (for pH and alkalinity control), fluoride (for the prevention of dental caries), and finally
chlorine ( to provide microbial protection throughout Vallejo’s distribution system). Quality control and assurance is maintained at all times through uniform adherence to standard operating procedures and a meticulous schedule of laboratory analyses.

The City of Vallejo Lakes Water System’s Green Valley Water Treatment Plant, which provides water service to the Lakes service area, can treat up to one million gallons per day.

First, the MIEX™ pretreatment process removes naturally- occurring dissolved organic matter. This treatment, using ion exchange resin, enables us to meet the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule by sufficiently lowering the levels of total organic
carbon, therefore
limiting the formation of disinfection byproducts such as total trihalomethanes. Total trihalomethanes are chemicals formed over time in the
distribution system when dissolved organic matter
combines with chlorine. Regulations require that we use chlorine to disinfect surface water.

The treatment plant’s conventional treatment process uses polymer to promote coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation which removes a majority of the soil particles from the water. Then, the water gravity flows through multimedia filters consisting of anthracite and sand so that it will meet clarity standards required to decrease microbial contaminants and to aid the disinfection process. Depending on which
City of Vallejo - Annual Water Quality Report - Water Testing Performed in 2023 continued on outside panel
water source or blend of sources we are treating (Lakes Madigan and Frey and/or Putah South Canal), we may add soda ash in order to increase alkalinity and pH. The last step of the treatment process adds chlorine to disinfect the water supply and to provide continual protection in the distribution system. The Green Valley Water Treatment Plant does not add fluoride to your water.

A Message From the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells.

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
•Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife;
Printed on Recycled Paper
City of Vallejo System, CA481 0007
City of Vallejo Lakes System, CA481 0021
30073-I-0037
The City of Vallejo welcomes this yearly opportunity to provide our customers with the Annual Water Quality
Report. We have included information so you know where your drinking water comes from, how it is treated and how its quality com- pares to drinking water standards.

Public Participation
You are invited to participate in our public forum and voice your opinions and concerns about your drinking water. The Vallejo City Council meets on various Tuesdays, throughout the year, at 7:00 p.m. at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo. You may
call the City Clerk
at (707) 648-4528 for specific meeting dates.

The tables in this report show each constituent found, the level at which they occur, how their level compares with standards, and their most likely source. For more information about this report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water, please call Vidia Gillula, the City of Vallejo Water Quality Manager, at (7 07) 649-3472.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S.

This report contains information from water quality testing in 2023 and shows how your water compares with primary and secondary standards established by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA). Primary standards are health related standards whereas secondary standards relate to consumer acceptance of the water supply and govern qualities such as taste, odor, and color. because they receive water supplies from two surface water sources. The Solano Project provides source water from
This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements during 2021. These revisions add the requirements of the Federal Revised Total Coliform Rule (rTCR), effective April 1, 2016, to the existing State Total Coliform Rule (TCR).

The revised rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of microbials. The USEPA anticipates greater public health protection as the rule requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. Water systems that violate the Coliform Treatment Technique or exceed the
E. coli MCL are required to conduct
assessments to determine if any sanitary defects exist. If found, these must be corrected by the water system. The State Revised Total Coliform Rule became effective July 1, 2021.

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Water Quality
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Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua para beber. Favor de comunicarse el Vallejo Water Department a (707) 648-4307 para asistirlo en español.

Ang pag-uulat na ito ay naglalaman ng mahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa inyong inuming tubig. Para makipag-ugnayan sa Vallejo Water Department, tumawag sa (707) 648-4307 para matulungan sa wikang Tagalog.

Your Water Sources
The City of Vallejo owns and operates two permitted public water systems for the benefit of our customers in two major service areas.

The City of Vallejo Water System customers are fortunate because they receive water supplies from two surface water sources. The Solano Project provides source water from
Lake Berryessa, transported to our facilities by the Putah South Canal. The City
also receives source water from the State Water
Project. This water, from Lake Oroville, travels through the Sacramento River to the State’s North Bay Aqueduct pumping

facilities. Our source water
pumping and distribution
facilities enable us to treat and
deliver water from either one
of these sources
, or to blend
these sources before
treatment at the
Fleming Hill Water
Treatment Plant and
distribution to the
Vallejo service area.

The City
of Vallejo
Lakes Water System
and service area
is a public water
system
with its
own treatment
plant and distri-
bution system
that
delivers
drinking water to
customers residing
in the
Green Valley, Old Cordelia,
Jameson
Canyon, Suisun Valley, Willotta
Oaks, and Gordon Valley areas.

For a copy of their Annual Water Quality Report, please call (707) 437-5386.
•Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming;
•Pesticides and Herbicides, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses;
•Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, which may also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural applications and septic systems; and
•Radioactive Contaminants which may be naturally-occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Initially, ozone is added to help remove dissolved organic matter and to aid in downstream processes. The water then flows to mixing basins where coagulants are added and the water is gently agitated so that fine suspended particles come together to form large ‘floc’ particles that settle out ofthe
water. This process, known as coagu-
lation, flocculation and sedimentation is followed by the addition of more ozone to disinfect and remove unwanted color, taste and odor.

The next step is filtration, where the water flows through multimedia filters consisting of granular activated carbon and sand in order to meet strict standards for clarity and to reduce the levels of microbial contaminants that could bein
the untreated source water. Following
filtration,the water receives additions of caustic soda (for pH and alkalinity control), fluoride (for the prevention of dental caries), and finally chlorine ( to provide microbial protection throughout Vallejo’s distribution system). Quality control and assurance is maintained at all times through uniform adherence to standard operating proce- dures and a meticulous schedule of laboratory analyses.

T
heCity of Vallejo Lakes System’sGreen Valley Water Treatment Plant, which provides water service to the Lakes service area, can treat up to one million gallons a day.

First, the MIEX™ pretreatment process removes naturally-occurring dissolved organic matter. This treatment, using ion exchange resin, enables us tomeet the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule by sufficiently lowering the levels of total organiccarbon, therefore
limiting the formation of disinfection byproducts such as total tri- halomethanes. Total trihalomethanes are chemicals formed over time in the distribution system when dissolved organic matter com- bines with chlorine.Regulations require that we use chlorine to disinfect surface water.

Depending on which
City of Vallejo AnnualWater Quality ReportWater Testing Performed in 2021 continued on outside panel
water source or blend of sources we are treating (Lakes Madigan and Frey and/or Putah South Canal), we may add soda ash in order to increase alkalinity and pH. The last step of the treatment process adds chlorine to disinfect the water supply and to provide continual protection in the distribution system. The Green Valley Water Treatment Plant does not add fluoride to your water.

A Message From the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife;
Printed on Recycled Paper
City of Vallejo System, CA481 0007
City of Vallejo Lakes System, CA481 0021
30073-I-0037
The City of Vallejo welcomes this yearly opportunity to provide our customers with the Annual Water Quality
Report.We have included information so you know where your drinking water comes from, how it is treated and how its quality com- pares to drinking water standards.

Bonham, City of Vallejo, Water Quality Manager, at (707) 649-3473.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) and the State Water
Resources Control Board (State Water Board) prescribe
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in w
ater provided by public water systems. State Water Board regulati ons also
establish limits for contaminants in bottled
water that provide the same protection for public health.

This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements during 2021. These revisions add the requirements of the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule (rTCR), effective April 1, 2016, to the existing state Total Coliform Rule (TCR).

The state Revised Total Coliform Rule became effective July 1, 2021.

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Water Conservation
Program
Contact us for information on free
water-saving devices and services,
or rebates to help reduce water use .

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT
AL-Regulatory Action Level:

The concentration of a contaminant which, if
exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements that a water system must follow.

MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level:

MCLG-Maximum Contaminant Level Goal:

PDWS-Primary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs, MRDLs, and TTs for contaminants that
affect health, along with their monitoring,
reporting, and water treatment requirements.

SDWS-Secondary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs for contaminants that affect taste, odor, or
appearance of the drinking water. Contaminants
with SDWSs do not affect health at the MCL levels.

TT-Treatment Technique:

A required process intended to reduce the level
of a contaminant in drinking water.
µS/cm-microsiemens per centimeter:

A measure of electrical conductivity.

MRDL-Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in
E. coli - Escherichia coli
A common coliform bacterium, some strains of
which can cause infection.

HAA5-Sum of 5 Haloacetic Acids:

Sum of monochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic
acid, dichloroacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, and
trichloroacetic acid.
:
12 12
Internal corrosion
of household plumbing;
Discharge from industrial
manufacturers;
Erosion of natural deposits
COPPER (ppm at the 90th Percentile) 1.3
15 PRIMARY STANDARDS (continued) — LEAD and COPPER Studies — Monitoring of Customers’ Tap Water Every three years the City is required to sample at the homeowners' faucets for lead and copper. This monitoring ensures our water is not too corrosive and does not leach unsafe levels of these metals into your drinking water. Compliance measurements are from the 90th percentile (the highest level measured from 90% of the homes sampled). The latest monitoring, for both water systems, did not detect lead in 90% of the homes sampled. Additionally, no schools requested lead sampling in 2023.

MAJOR SOURCES IN

All residences on Willotta Drive received
City of Vallejo
Lakes System Water in 2023.
drinking water. There is convincing evidence that
addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control
of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG-Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected risk
to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits
of the use of disinfectants to control microbial
contaminants.

N/A: Not applicable.

ND: Not detectable at testing limit.

NTU-Nephelometric Turbidity Units:

A measure of particles in water that make it appear cloudy.

PHG-Public Health Goal:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below...
...which there is no known or expected risk to
health. PHGs are set by the California EPA.

PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS — Health Related Standards

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)
STATE
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)

VALLEJO SERVICE AREA LAKES SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATERRANGE AVG RANGE AVG

INORGANICS

0.073
0 0
0 58
58 0.3

0.2 PHG

0.058
0 0
0 Number
of Sites
Sampled
in
2023
LEAD (ppb at the 90th Percentile)

RANGE AVG

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREASTATE
MCL
N/A
65 - 226

3.8 - 13.2
18 156
9 19
129

7.5 SODIUM (ppm)
TOTAL HARDNESS (ppm as CaCO3 )

TOTAL HARDNESS
(grains/gallon as CaCO3)
N/A
N/A

1.4 - 11.2
SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS — Aesthetics Related Standards MONITORING for SODIUM and HARDNESS
10 - 47
210 - 670
23 - 92
15 ND
366
46 45
ND
381
23 215
Runoff / leaching from natural
deposits; Seawater influence
Naturally-occurring
organic materials
Substances that form ions when
in water; Seawater influence
CHLORIDE (ppm)
COLOR (units)
SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE (µS/cm)
SULFATE (ppm)
TOTAL DISSOL VED SOLIDS (ppm)
500
15 1,600
500
13 - 89
240 - 550
130 - 320
USEPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
Throughout 2018, the USEPA required all large public water systems to monitor for contaminants that were (or still are) unregulated. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps the USEPA and the SWRCB to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the contaminants need to be regulated. The 2018 monitoring program only applied to the City of Vallejo service area. The table below lists unregulated contaminants that were detected, as well as the range and average of those detections from the 2018 sampling event. Both the Vallejo and Lakes Systems are scheduled and underway for UCMR5 sampling in 2024. More information is available online at www.epa.gov/dwucmr.

ND - 1.9
RANGE
MANGANESE (ppb)
TOTAL HAA6Br (ppb)
TOTAL HAA9 (ppb)

4.3 - 8.2
11 - 30
Water Source
* Associated with contaminants detected in the untreated source water during the SWA Lakes Frey and Madigan
Sacramento River Delta,
via the
North Bay Aqueduct
Vulnerable Activities
Illegal body contact*
Wild animal access*
Wildfires*
Illegal activities/dumping
Herbicide applications
Pesticide applications
Grazing animals*
Runoff from agriculture*
Runoff from grazing land
Vineyards and other agriculture*
Animal operations
Runoff from roads and streets
Storm drain discharge
Septic systems
Recreation
Runoff from stormwater*
Runoff from treated wastewater*
Seawater intrusion*
Vulnerability Assessments Table
Special Health Concerns
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking wat er from their health care providers. The USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropri- ate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium and
other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Source Water Assessments and Vulnerability Summaries
Source Water Assessments (SWA) and Watershed Sanitary Surveys evaluate the quality of the raw source water used as a drinking water supply for local communities, and examine the water’s vulnerability to possible contamination from activities within the watershed. SWA were completed in 2016 for Lakes Frey and Madigan, in 2018 for the Putah South Canal, and in 2021 for the North Bay Aqueduct. The table below summarizes the possible vulnerabilities of each water source. To recieve a copy of an SWA, you may contact the SWRCB District 04 (San Francisco) office, at:
www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/DWSAP.html.

N/A
Runoff / leaching from natural
deposits; Industrial wastes
Runoff / leaching from
natural deposits

0.88 AVERAGE

5.8 19 Byproduct of drinking water disinfection
NOTES
Sum of bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dibromochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and tribromoacetic acid Sum of bromochloroacetic acid, bromodichloroacetic acid, chlorodibromoacetic acid, dibromoacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, tribromoacetic acid, and trichloroacetic acid N/A 24 - 192
"Hardness" is generally the
sum of magnesium and
calcium ions. These ions,
as well as sodium, are
usually naturally-occuring.

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

DISINFECTANT MRDL MRDLG
CHLORINE, Free Residual as Cl2 (ppm ) 4.0* 4 ND - 1.93 0.98 ND - 1.53 0.56

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS
TRIHALOMETHANES, TO N/A80*) b p p ( L A T 24 - 93 63 17 - 60 62 HALOACETIC ACIDS, SUM OF HAA5 (ppb) 60* 10 - 32 28 3 - 21 17

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS PRECURSOR
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (% Removal Ratio) Running Annual
Average (RAA) ≥ 1.00*
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 2.1
Various natural and manmade sources;
Decay of natural organic matter
Disinfectant for drinking water
BROMATE (ppb) 10* 0.1 ND - 1.1 N/AND N/A
N/A
Byproduct of
drinking water disinfection
8 - 59
38 - 110 74 ND Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water treatmentALUMINUM (ppb) 200 N/A

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

PARAMETER / CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)
PHG
(MCLG)

RANGE AVG
Leaching from natural deposits

MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER

MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER
1,000

T T N/A

MCL PHG
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 2.6
www.vallejowater.org
or
(707) 648 - 5299
Number
of Sites
Sampled
in
2021
Number
of Sites
Above
Action
Level
Number
of Sites
Above
Action
Level
Lakes
Service
Area
90th
%-ile
Vallejo
Service
Area
90th
%-ile
222120 - 400
ND - 10 ND - 15
Lake Berryessa,
via the
Putah South Canal

99.96% of samples ≤ 0.3
Maximum = 0.08

MICROBIAL
E. coli
(# positive samples, State Revised Total Coliform Rule)

CLARITY
95% of samples ≤ 0.3
TURBIDITY (NTU) Maximum ≤ 1
% reduction ≥ 80% 99% - 100% 99%
100% of samples ≤ 0.3
Maximum = 0.14 Soil runoff
99% - 100% 99%
N/A
0 0 Human or animal fecal waste(0) 0
ALUMINUM (ppm) ND0.070.61
FLUORIDE (ppm) ND0.6212.0
Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water treatment

0.41 - 0.77 ND - 0.16
N/A0.04 - 0.11
Water additive; Erosion of natural deposits;
Factory discharge
NDND10NITRATE, as nitrogen (ppm) ND - 0.65 ND - 0.5210 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff and leaching from fertilizers or sewage
No water system, regardless of size or number of monthly samples, may have any samples positive for E. coli without immediate notification to the SWRCB and the public.

Compliance with drinking water standards for the parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) above is based on a Running Annual Average (RAA), calculated quarterly.

Every three months, we average all the sample results taken during the prior twelve-month period to determine our RAA. Results for minimum and maximum values (the Range) are based on individual sample results. Note that the MRDL and MCL apply to the Average result (as it appears in the table), not necessarily the Range of results, or results of any one sample.
*
T T
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. MCL ( TT ) compliance is based on all samples taken each month.

All samples were in compliance.

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City of Vallejo
Water Quality Report
Water Testing Performed in2024
City of Vallejo System, CA4810007
City of Vallejo Lakes System, CA4810021

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City of Vallejo – Annual Water Quality Report
Water Testing Performed in 2024
Front Cover
Table of Contents 1
Summary of Report Contents 2
Additional Information Regarding Health and Contaminants 3 The Sources of Your Water 4
Source Water Assessments and Vulnerability Summaries 5
The Water Treatment Process 6
Definitions of Terms Used in This Report 7
How to Read the Data Tables in This Report 8
Primary Drinking Water Standards Table 1 9
Primary Drinking Water Standards Table 2 10
Primary Drinking Water Standards Table 3 (Lead and Copper) 11 Additional Information Regarding the Control of Lead and Copper 12 Primary Drinking Water Standards Table 4 (PFAS), and UCMR 5 13 Secondary Drinking Water Standards Table, and Sodium and Hardness 14 Back Cover (Additional Information and Water Department Social Media)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The City of Vallejo welcomes this opportunity to provide our customers and consumers with the Annual Water Quality Report.

This Water Quality Report, also called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), includes information so that you know the sources of your drinking water , how the water is treated before it reaches your tap, and how the water quality compares to legally enforced primary and secondary drinking water standards . Primary standards are health related standards, whereas secondary standards relate to the aesthetics of the water (such as taste, odor, and color) . Both primary and secondary standards are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA ) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB ).

The tables in this report show the substances sampled by the City of Vallejo in 2024, and if they were detected, the level at which they occur . The test results are also compared to the primary and secondary standards established for each substance, and the most likely source(s) of that substance . The sample results are generally presented in both the range of detections (the lowest detection to the highest detection), and the average detections of all sample s collected .

The City of Vallejo is pleased to share that there were no violations or exceedances in 2024. If there were any violations or exceedances of USEPA or SWRCB drinking water standards, you would have been notified as is required by law, and this report would have described them and provided details about the violation(s) .

Please share this information with anyone who drinks this water (or their guardians), especially those who may not have received this report directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses) . You can do this by posting this report in a public place or distributing copies by hand, mail, email, or another method.

To request a physical, paper copy of this report, for more information about this report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water quality, please call Vidia Gillula, the City of Vallejo Water Quality Manager, at (707) 649- 3472.

You are invited to participate in our public forum and voice your opinions and concerns about your drinking water .

The Vallejo City Council meets on various Tuesdays, throughout the year, at 7:00 p.m. at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo . You may call the City Clerk’s office at (707) 648-4528 for specific meeting dates .

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua para beber. Favor de comunicarse el Vallejo Water Department a (707) 648-4307 para asistirlo en español .

Ang pag-uulat na ito ay naglalaman ng mahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa inyong inuming tubig . Para makipag - ugnayan sa Vallejo Water Department, tumawag sa (707) 648-4307 para matulungan sa wikang Tagalog .

SUMMARY OF REPORT CONTENTS
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The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells . As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally -occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity . These substances are also called contaminants . Contaminants are any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water .

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) prescribes regulation that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and California law also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health .

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants . The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791), or on the USEPA’s website, at EPA.gov/safewater .

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno - compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers . USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791), or on the USEPA's website, at EPA.gov/safewater .

Contaminants that may be present in source water include :
• Microbial contaminants , such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife .
• Inorganic contaminants , such as salts and metals, which can be naturally -occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming . • Pesticides and herbicides , which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants , including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems . • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally -occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities .

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THE SOURCES OF YOUR WATER
The
City
of
Vallejo
owns
and
operates
two
permitted
public
water
systems,
the
Vallejo
Water
System
and
the
Lakes
Water
System,
for
the
benefit
of
our
consumers
and
customers
in
two
major
service
areas
.

The
City
of
Vallejo
Water
System
and
service
area
provides
drinking
water
to
customers
within
the
Vallejo
City
limits,
to
some
customers
in
the
unincorporated
areas
adjacent
to
City
boundaries,
and
to
a
limited
number
of
customers
in
the
City
of
American
Canyon
.

The
City
of
Vallejo
Lakes
Water
System
and
service
area
is
a
public
water
system
with
its
own
treatment
plant
and
distribution
system
that
delivers
drinking
water
to
customers
residing
in
the
Green
Valley,
Old
Cordelia,
Jameson
Canyon,
Suisun
Valley,
Willotta
Oaks
,
and
Gordon
Valley
areas
.

City
of
Vallejo
Water
System
customers
are
fortunate
because
they
receive
water
supplies
from
two
surface
water
sources
.

The
Solano
Project
provides
source
water
from
Lake
Berryessa
(in
Napa
County),
transported
to
our
facilities
by
the
Putah
South
Canal
.

The
Vallejo
System
also
receives
source
water
from
the
State
Water
Project
.

This
water,
from
Lake
Oroville
(in
Butte
County),
travels
through
the
Sacramento
River
to
the
State’s
North
Bay
Aqueduct
pumping
facilities
.

Our
source
water
pumping
and
distribution
facilities
enable
us
to
treat
and
deliver
water
from
either
one
of
these
sources
,
or
to
blend
these
sources
before
treatment
at
the
Fleming
Hill
Water
Treatment
Plant
and
distribution
to
the
Vallejo
service
area
.

Lakes
Water
System
customers
also
receive
water
from
two
distinct
surface
water
sources
.

In
addition
to
the
Solano
Project’s
Lake
Berryessa
water
delivered
from
the
Putah
South
Canal
by
agreement
with
the
Solano
Irrigation
District,
the
Lakes
System
also
receives
source
water
from
Lakes
Frey
and
Madigan
(both
in
Solano
County),
which
are
two
interconnected
lakes
owned
by
the
City
of
Vallejo
.

The
Green
Valley
Water
Treatment
Plant
can
either
treat
these
two
sources
separately,
or
blend
these
two
sources
before
treatment
and
delivery
to
our
customers
.

In
case
of
emergencies,
portions
of
this
system
can
receive
treated
water
from
the
City
of
Fairfield
.

For
a
copy
of
their
Annual
Water
Quality
Report,
please
call
(
707
)
437
-
5386
.
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Source
Water Assessments (SWA) and Watershed Sanitary Surveys evaluate the quality of the raw source water used as a drinking water supply for local communities, and examine the water’s vulnerability to possible contamination from activities within the watershed.

SWA were completed
in 2016 for Lakes Frey and Madigan, in 2018 for the Putah South Canal, and in 2021 for the North Bay
Aqueduct.

The table below summarizes the possible vulnerabilities of each water source.

To receive a copy of an SWA, you may contact the SWRCB District 04 (San Francisco) office, at:
www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/DWSAP .html.

Vulnerability Assessments Table
Water Source Vulnerable Activities
Lakes Frey and Madigan
Illegal body contact*
Wild animal access*
Wildfires*
Illegal activities/dumping
Herbicide applications
Pesticide applications
Vineyards and other agriculture*
Animal operations
Runoff from roads and streets
Storm drain discharge
Septic systems
Recreation
Lake Berryessa,
via the Putah South Canal
Sacramento River Delta,
via the North Bay Aqueduct
Grazing animals*
Runoff from agriculture*
Runoff from grazing land
Runoff from stormwater*
Runoff from treated wastewater*
Seawater intrusion*
* Associated with contaminants detected in the untreated source water during the SWA

SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENTS AND VULNERABILITYSUMMARIES
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The
City
of
Vallejo
Water
System
and
service
area
receives
its
finished
water
from
the
forty
-
two
million
gallons
per
day
Fleming
Hill
Water
Treatment
Plant
.

This
conventional
treatment
facility
utilizes
a
multi
-
barrier
process
to
ensure
compliance
with
all
State
and
Federal
drinking
water
regulations
and
standards
.

Initially,
ozone
is
added
to
help
remove
dissolved
organic
matter
and
to
aid
in
downstream
processes
.

The
water
then
flows
to
mixing
basins
where
coagulants
are
added
and
the
water
is
gently
agitated
so
that
fine
suspended
particles
come
together
to
form
large
‘floc’
particles
that
settle
out
of
the
water
.

This
process,
known
as
coagulation,
flocculation,
and
sedimentation
is
followed
by
the
addition
of
more
ozone
to
disinfect
and
remove
unwanted
color,
taste,
and
odor
.

Following
filtration,
the
water
receives
additions
of
caustic
soda
(for
pH
and
alkalinity
control),
fluoride
(for
the
prevention
of
dental
caries),
and
finally
chlorine
(to
provide
microbial
protection
throughout
Vallejo’s
distribution
system
)
.

Quality
control
and
assurance
is
maintained
at
all
times
through
uniform
adherence
to
standard
operating
procedures
and
a
meticulous
schedule
of
laboratory
analyses
.

The
City
of
Vallejo
Lakes
Water
System’s
Green
Valley
Water
Treatment
Plant,
which
provides
water
service
to
the
Lakes
service
area,
can
treat
up
to
one
million
gallons
per
day
.

First,
the
MIEX™
pretreatment
process
removes
naturally
occurring
dissolved
organic
matter
.

This
treatment,
using
ion
exchange
resin,
enables
us
to
meet
the
Disinfectants
and
Disinfection
Byproducts
Rule
by
sufficiently
lowering
the
levels
of
total
organic
carbon,
therefore
limiting
the
formation
of
disinfection
byproducts
such
as
total
trihalomethanes
.

Tot al
trihalomethanes
are
chemicals
formed
slowly
over
time
in
the
distribution
system
when
dissolved
organic
matter
combines
with
chlorine
.

Regulations
require
that
we
use
chlorine
to
disinfect
surface
water
.

The
Green
Valley
treatment
plant’s
conventional
treatment
process
uses
polymer
to
promote
coagulation,
flocculation
and
sedimentation
which
removes
a
majority
of
the
soil
particles
from
the
water
.

Then,
the
water
gravity
flows
through
multimedia
filters
consisting
of
anthracite
and
sand
so
that
it
will
meet
clarity
standards
required
to
decrease
microbial
contaminants
and
to
aid
the
disinfection
process
.

Depending
on
which
water
source
or
blend
of
sources
we
are
treating
(Lakes
Frey
and
Madigan
and/or
Lake
Berryessa),
we
may
add
soda
ash
in
order
to
increase
alkalinity
and
pH
.

The
last
step
of
the
treatment
process
adds
chlorine
to
disinfect
the
water
supply
and
to
provide
continual
protection
in
the
distribution
system
.

The
Green
Valley
Water
Treatment
Plant
does
not
add
fluoride
to
your
water
.

THE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT
MCL – Maximum Contaminant Level:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.

Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.

PHG – Public Health Goal:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California EPA.

Contaminant:

Any physical, chemical, biological, or
radiological substance or matter in water.

ND:

Not detectable at testing limit.

N/A:

Not applicable.

PDWS –
Primary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs, MRDLs, and TTs for contaminants
that affect health, along with their
monitoring, reporting, and water treatment
requirements.

SDWS –
Secondary Drinking Water Standards:

MCLs for contaminants that affect taste,
odor, or appearance of the drinking water.

Contaminants with SDWSs do not affect
health at the MCL levels.

TT – Treatment Technique:

A required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.

MCLG –
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water
below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S.

EPA.
ppm:

Parts per million, or milligrams per liter
(mg/L), is one part per 1,000,000 parts.

One ppm is equivalent to about 32 seconds
in 1 year.
ppb:

Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter
(µg/L), is one part per 1,000,000,000 parts.

One ppb is equivalent to about 3 seconds
in 100 years.

MRDL –
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed
in drinking water. There is convincing
evidence that addition of a disinfectant is
necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.

MRDLG – Maximum Residual
Disinfectant Level Goal:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the
benefits of the use of disinfectants to
control microbial contaminants.

E. coli – Escherichia coli:

A common coliform bacterium, some
strains of which can cause infection.

AL – Regulatory Action Level:

The concentration of a contaminant which,
if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must
follow.

HAA5 – Sum of 5 Haloacetic Acids:

The sum of monochloroacetic acid,
monobromoacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid,
dibromoacetic acid, and trichloroacetic
acid.

NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units:

A measure of particles in water that make it
appear cloudy.
µS / cm – Microsiemens per centimeter:

A measure of electrical conductivity.

Herbicide:

Any chemical(s) used to control
undesirable vegetation.

Pesticide:

Generally, any substance or mixture of
substances intended for preventing,
destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.
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HOW TO READ THE DATA TABLES IN THIS REPORT

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

STATE MCL PHG

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG
CONTAMINANT (ppm) X Y A – B C D – E F Various natural and manmade sources
The tables in this report summarize the testing performed by the City of Vallejo in order to meet or exceed federal and state regulatory monitoring requirements. If we tested for a contaminant but did not detect it, it does not appear in the report. If we tested for a contaminant and detected it, it does appear in the report, alongside the levels detected and how those detections compare to regulatory limits.

Consult the example data table below, and the numbered key describing each aspect of the table. 1 2 3 4
1 2
3 4
This column shows the name or type of contaminant(s), as well as the unit associated with its detection level . For example, “CHLORINE (ppm)” indicates a row that shows chlorine detections at the parts per million level .

These columns show the levels at which the contaminant is regulated . Typically, this is the MCL (the highest level allowed in drinking water) and the PHG (the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health) .

These columns show the levels of detections, typically as the range of results (lowest and highest detections), and the average of all results . These results are split into their respective, associated service areas from which the samples were collected (the Vallejo or Lakes service areas) .

This column shows the most likely source(s) of the contaminant in the environment . 8 of 14

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PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS –Health Related Standards

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

STATE MCL PHG
(MCLG)

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG

INORGANICS
ALUMINUM (ppm) 1 0.6 0.06 – 0.11 0.09 N/A ND
Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water
treatment
FLUORIDE (ppm) 2.0 1 0.49 – 0.77 0.65 ND – 0.15 ND
Water additive;
Erosion of natural deposits;
Factory discharge

CHROMIUM
(HEXAVALENT) (ppb) 10* 0.02 N/A 0.25 N/A ND
Erosion of natural deposits;
transformation of naturally-
occurring trivalent chromium to
hexavalent chromium by
natural processes and human
activities such as discharges
from electroplating factories,
leather tanneries, wood
preservation, chemical
synthesis, refractory
production, and textile
manufacturing facilities

NITRATE,
as nitrogen (ppm) 10 10 ND – 0.44 ND ND ND
Erosion of natural deposits;
Runoff and leaching from
fertilizers or sewage
* Compliance with drinking water standards for the parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) above is based on a results of a single sample collected last year.

MICROBIAL
E. Coli
(number of positive samples,
State Revised Total Coliform
Rule)
0 (0) 0 positive samples 0 positive samples Human or animal fecal waste No water system, regardless of size or number of monthly samples, may have any samples positive for E. coli without immediate notification to the SWRCB and the public.
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City of Vallejo staff regularly collect and test thousands of samples per year in order to maintain water quality
and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Testing for the presence of bacteria is one of the most critical, commonly performed analyses.

Samples, like those shown on the left, are incubated at controlled temperatures in special incubators,
like the one shown on the right.
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PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS (continued) – Health Related Standards

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

STATE MCL PHG

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS
BROMATE (ppb) 10* 0.1 ND – 1 ND N/A N/A
Byproduct of
drinking water disinfection

TRIHALOMETHANES,
TOTAL (ppb) 80* N/A 14 – 80 63 15 – 69 60

HALOACETIC ACIDS,
SUM OF HAA5 (ppb)
60* N/A 6 – 30 18 3 – 27 19

DISINFECTANT MRDL MRDLG RAA RAA

CHLORINE,
Free Residual as Cl2 (ppm) 4.0* 4 ND – 1.75 1.02 ND – 1.23 0.51 Disinfectant for drinking water

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS

PRECURSOR TT N/A

TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON
(% Removal Ratio)
Running Annual Average
(RAA) ≥ 1.00*
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 2.2
All RAA ≥ 1.00
Minimum = 3.1
Various natural and
manmade sources;
Decay of natural organic matter
* Compliance with drinking water standards for the parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) above is based on a Running Annual Average (RAA), calculated quarterly. Every three months, we average all the sample results taken during the prior twelve- month period to determine our RAA. Results for minimum and maximum values (the Range) are based on individual sample results. Note that the MRDL and MCL apply to the Average r esult (as it appears in the table), not necessarily the Range of results, or the results of any one sample.

CLARITY TT N/A

TURBIDITY (NTU)
95% of samples ≤ 0.3 100% of samples ≤ 0.3 100% of samples ≤ 0.3 Soil runoffMaximum ≤ 1 Maximum = 0.07 Maximum = 0.24
% reduction ≥ 80% 99% – 100% 99% 98% – 100% 99%
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

MCL (TT) compliance is based on all samples take each month. All samples were in compliance.

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PRIMARY STANDARDS (continued) – LEAD and COPPER Studies – Monitoring of Customers’ Tap Water

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of
measurement)
AL PHG
VALLEJO SERVICE AREA:
68 Sites Sampled in 2024
LAKES SERVICE AREA:
12 Sites Sampled in 2023 MAJOR SOURCES IN
DRINKING WATER90th
Percentile
Number of Sites Above
Action Level
90th
Percentile
Number of Sites Above
Action Level
COPPER
(ppm at the
90th Percentile)

1.3 0.3 0.100 0 0.058 0
Internal corrosion of
household plumbing;
Discharge from
industrial
manufacturers;
Erosion of natural
deposits
LEAD
(ppb at the
90th Percentile)
15 0.2 0 0 0 0
Every three years, the City is required to sample at the homeowners’faucets for lead and copper. This monitoring ensures our water is not too corrosive and does not leach unsafe levels of these metals into your drinking water. Compliance measurements are from the 90th percentile (the highest level measured from 90% of the homes samples).

The latest monitoring for both water systems (2024 for the Vallejo service area and 2023 for the Lakes service area) did not detect lead in 90% of, or in fact any of, the homes sampled.

The complete lead tap sampling data are available for review and are accessible online.

The City of Vallejo service area data is available here: vallejowater.org/2024VallejoLeadSamplingData The City of Vallejo Lakes service area data is available here: vallejowater.org/2023VallejoLakesLeadSamplingData The City of Vallejo is required to sample for lead in schools and licensed child care facilities as requested by the facility. The City of Vallejo encourages the public to contact their school or child care facility to inquire about and for further information about lead sampling and potential sampling results. No schools or licensed child care facilities requested lead sampling in 2024.

Even though lead was not detected, the following information is required by regulation to be included in this report:

Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines and in home plumbing. The City of Vallejo does not have any City-owned lead service lines or pipes in either the Vallejo or Lakes Service Areas. The City of Vallejo is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in the plumbing in your home. Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposures. Follow the instructions provided with the filter to ensure the filter is used properly. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, email the City of Vallejo Water Department at [email protected]. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at https://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. 11 of 14

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During treatment, water undergoes different processes to ensure that the water is not too corrosive and does not leach contaminants, like lead or copper, from the plumbing materials in your home (the pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures) . These treatment processes are performed as part of our corrosion control efforts . To control corrosion, the City of Vallejo Water System’s Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant treats water as needed using caustic soda, and the Lakes Water System’s Green Valley Water Treatment Plant treats water as needed using soda ash. Both of these treatment efforts are designated as optimal for corrosion control treatment by the State and the USEPA . To ensure that treatment efforts are operating effectively and maintain compliance with State and USEPA regulations, the City of Vallejo continuously monitors water quality parameters, such as pH and alkalinity . Additionally, to assess corrosion of lead and copper, the City of Vallejo conducts tap sampling for lead and copper at customer homes every three years, in both the Vallejo and Lakes Water System service areas . The results of this tap sampling monitoring are included in this report .

In 2020, the City of Vallejo completed a service line inventory of the City-owned service lines and found no lead. As part of the City of Vallejo’s ongoing compliance with regulations involving the control of lead and copper, the City of Vallejo has prepared initial customer -side service line inventories for both water systems . The inventories are made publicly available online, on the Water Department’s website :

Vallejowater.org/2024VallejoandLakesServiceLineInventories Throughout 2025 and 2026, the City will be inspecting and identifying customer -side service lines to assess whether any lead service lines exist, and then revising the service line inventory .

If you’re interested, you can help your public water system identify your service line material, using the information provided by the USEPA, at the following website :

EPA.gov/ground- water -and-drinking -water/protect- your-tap-quick- check-lead If you identify your service line material yourself, please email us at serviceline@cityofvallejo .net to tell us what you’ve found, so that we can include that information in the service line inventory .

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USEPA – UNREGLUATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE FIVE (UCMR 5)

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of
measurement)

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG
29 different PFAS
substances (ppb)
ND in all
samples ND ND in all
samples ND
Certain firefighting activities;
Discharge from manufacturing and
industrial chemical facilities;
Occupational exposures;
Use of certain consumer products
LITHIUM (ppb) ND in all
samples ND ND in all
samples ND
Erosion of natural deposits;
Discharge from industrial
manufacturers
PRIMARY STANDARDS (continued) – PFAS

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)
STATE

MCL MCLG VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA

MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER
Hazard Index (HI) PFAS
(HFPO-DA, PFBS,
PFHxS, and/or PFNA)
(unitless)
1 1 No PFAS detections,
so HI = 0
No PFAS detections,
so HI = 0
Certain firefighting activities;
Discharge from manufacturing and
industrial chemical facilities;
Occupational exposures;
Use of certain consumer products
As part of the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), the USEPA required large and small public water systems to monitor for contaminants that were (or still are) unregulated. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps the USEPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the EPA should consider regulating those contaminants in the future. The UCMR 5 monitoring required that quarterly samples be collected from the entry points to the distribution systems, to test for 29 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as lithium.

In 2024, the City of Vallejo successfully completed the required UCMR 5 monitoring for both the Vallejo and Lakes System service areas.

PFAS were not detected in any of the samples from either the Vallejo or Lakes water treatment plants.

Additionally, lithium was not detected in any of the samples from either the Vallejo or Lakes water treatment plants (see table below).

Even though PFAS were not detected, the following informational regulatory language is required to be included in this report:

The Hazard Index (HI) is an approach that determines the health concerns associated with mixtures of certain PFAS in finished drinking water. Low levels of multiple PFAS that individually would not likely result in increased risk of adverse health effects may pose or result in adverse health concerns or effects when combined in a mixture. The Hazard Index MCL represents the maximum level for mixtures of HFPO-DA, PFBS, PFHxS, and/or PFNA (which are different PFAS chemicals) allowed in water delivered by a public water system. A Hazard Index greater than 1 requires a system to take action. PFAS can persist in the human body and exposure may lead to increased risk of adverse health effects. Some people who consume drinking water containing mixtures of PFAS in excess of the Hazard Index (HI) MCL may have increased health risks such as liver, immune, and thyroid effects following exposure over many years and developmental and thyroid effects following repeated exposure during pregnancy and/or childhood. 13 of 14

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SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS –Aesthetics Related Standards

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

STATE MCL PHG
(MCLG)

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG
ALUMINUM (ppb) 200
N/A
64 – 110 87 N/A ND
Erosion of natural deposits;
Residual from surface water
treatment
CHLORIDE (ppm) 500 9.2 – 23 13 10 – 99 50
Runoff / leaching from
natural deposits;
Seawater influence
COLOR (units) 15 ND – 10 ND ND – 5.0 ND Naturally-occurring organic materials

SPECIFIC

CONDUCTANCE
(µS/cm)
1,600 210 – 590 373 290 – 630 427
Substances that form ions
when in water;
Seawater influence
SULFATE (ppm) 500 25 – 95 45 13 – 53 20
Runoff / leaching from
natural deposits;
Industrial wastes

TOTAL DISSOLVED
SOLIDS (ppm) 1,000 120 – 360 211 140 – 310 228 Runoff / leaching from natural deposits
TURBIDITY (NTU) 5 ND – 2.0 ND ND – 1.6 0.12 Soil runoff MONITORING for SODIUM and HARDNESS

PARAMETER /

CONSTITUENT
(units of measurement)

STATE MCL PHG
(MCLG)

VALLEJO

SERVICE AREA
LAKES

SERVICE AREA MAJOR SOURCES IN

DRINKING WATER

RANGE AVG RANGE AVG
SODIUM (ppm)

N/A N/A
N/A 17 N/A 41 “Hardness” is generally the
sum of magnesium and
calcium ions.

These ions, as well as
sodium, are usually
naturally-occurring.

TOTAL HARDNESS
(ppm as CaCO3) 67 – 220 155 94 – 169 135

TOTAL HARDNESS
(grains/gallon as CaCO3) 3.9 – 12.9 9.1 5.5 – 9.9 7.9
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City of Vallejo
Water Conservation Program
Contact us for information on free
water -saving devices and services,
or rebates to help reduce water use,
at www.vallejowater.org or (707) 648 – 5299
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua para beber.

Favor de comunicarse el Vallejo Water Department a (707) 648- 4307 para asistirlo en español.

Ang pag-uulat na ito ay naglalaman ng mahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa inyong inuming tubig .

Para makipag -ugnayan sa Vallejo Water Department, tumawag sa (707) 648- 4307 para matulungan sa wikang Tagalog .

Printed on Recycled Paper
Notice to Consumers & Customers Residing in the
City of Vallejo Lakes System Service Area
If you reside in the Old Cordelia service area, please
contact City of Fairfield at (707) 437- 5386 for a copy of their Annual Water Quality Report.

All residences on Willotta Drive received
City of Vallejo Lakes System Water in 2024.
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detail/ca/vallejo/vallejo -water -department /
Vallejo Water Department Main Office
(707) 648 – 4307
[email protected]
Water Billing
located at Vallejo City Hall
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM

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ACTION ITEM 9.B.

DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Annette Taylor, Senior Community Development Analyst
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING INCREASED ASSESSMENTS IN THE VALLEJO

TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVYING AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.50.090 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE,

VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

RECOMMENDATION
To be able to increase the Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District (VTBID) assessments, a public hearing must be held to receive public testimony and an amendment to the existing ordinance must be considered. Staff recommend that the City Council hold the public hearing, consider the comments therefrom and introduce the amendments to Chapter 14.50.090 of the Vallejo Municipal Code (First Reading).

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The VTBID assessment has not increased since 2007. The phased increase of $0.50 per year over the next two years for a total increase of $1.00 by 2027 will allow the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau (VCVB) to meet rising costs and expanded efforts.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On January 6, 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1522 N.C. (2) establishing Chapter 14.50 of the Vallejo Municipal Code, Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District (VTBID) to levy and collect assessments within the District. As of February 1, 2004, the assessment was levied on all hotels (lodging facilities) with the City of Vallejo based upon a flat fee of $1.00 per occupied room per night for hotels with more than 40 rooms and $0.50 per occupied room per night for hotels with 40 or less rooms. On April 6, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. N.C. 04-123 appointing members to the VTBID Advisory Board to make a recommendation to the City Council on the expenditures of revenues derived from the levy assessment. On June 27, 2007, the VTBID Advisory Board voted to recommend an increase in the VTBID assessments to a flat fee of $2.00 per occupied room night for hotels with more than 40 rooms and $1.00 per occupied room per night for hotels with 40 or less rooms. On October 9, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution N.C. 07-271 approving the increase in assessments.

On July 9, 2025, a majority of the Vallejo lodging community voted in favor of a phased increase of $0.50 per room night increase to the existing VTBID assessment effective January 1, 2026, and an additional $0.50 per room night increase effective January 1, 2027. On July 16, 2025, the VCVB Board of Directors approved and endorsed the proposed phased increase.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6 before adopting any new or increased assessment, the City must conduct at least one public meeting at which public testimony is allowed regarding the proposed new or increased assessment, and a public hearing shall take place 45-days from the date of notice of the hearing.

On October 28, 2025, a public meeting was held, and no one came forward to provide testimony. This evening the public hearing is being held. The City Council will receive any written protests from the affected

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING INCREASED ASSESSMENTS IN THE VALLEJO

TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVYING AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.50.090 OF THE VALLEJO

MUNICIPAL CODE, VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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lodging facility owners. If those paying fifty percent of the projected assessments file written protest, then the proposed increased assessments cannot be approved. If the written protests received are less than fifty percent of the proposed assessments, then the City Council will consider the introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 14.50.090 of the Vallejo Municipal Code, Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. It is estimated that approximately $57,031 will be collected by the City for FY 2025-26, and approximately $114,063 for FY 2026-27 through the increased assessment. These funds will be allocated to VCVB.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has 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. VTBID ORDINANCE - Hotel Increase 2025 - CAO Stamp

CONTACT
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4163
[email protected]

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1 Approved as to form:

By: for
Veronica Nebb, City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. _____________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.50.090 TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT

AMOUNT ON ALL HOTELS - EXISTING AND FUTURE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE

VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1522 N.C. (2) establishing Chapter 14.50 of the Vallejo Municipal Code, entitled Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District (VTBID); and
WHEREAS, as of February 4, 2004, the assessment was levied on all hotels within the City of Vallejo at a flat fee of $1.00 per occupied room per night for hotels with more than 40 rooms and $0.50 per occupied room per night for hotels with less than 40 rooms; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. N.C. 04-123 appointing the members of the VTBID Advisory Board to make a recommendation to the City Council about the expenditures and revenues generated by the assessment; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 2007, the VTBID Advisory Board recommended that the City Council increase the assessment to a flat fee of $2.00 per occupied room per night for hotels with more than 40 rooms and $1.00 per occupied room per night for hotels with 40 or less rooms which was approved by the City Council on October 9, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2025, a majority of the hotel owners in Vallejo recommended to the VTBID Advisory Board that the assessment be increased in phases with the first phase taking effect on January 1, 2026 with an increase to $2.50 per occupied room per night for hotels with more than 40 rooms and $1.50 per occupied room per night for hotels with 40 rooms or less; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on October 28, 2025 and a duty noticed public hearing on December 9, 2025 to allow members of the public to comment on the proposed assessment; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, less than 50 percent of the hotels to be affected by the assessment voted to protest the assessment; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the increased assessment will have no effect on the City’s General Fund but will generate $114,063.00 to promote tourism within the City.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Vallejo does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION ONE. Section 14.50.090 of the Vallejo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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2 14.50.090 Levy of assessment—Amount.

The VTBID includes all hotels within the city of Vallejo. The assessment shall be levied on all hotels, existing and future, within the city of Vallejo. On and after January 1, 2026, the assessment shall be a flat fee of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per occupied room per night for hotels with more than forty rooms and one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per occupied room per night for hotels with forty or less rooms. On and after January 1, 2027, the assessment shall be increased to a flat fee of three dollars ($3.00) per occupied room per night for hotels with more than forty rooms and two dollars ($2.00) per occupied room per night for hotels with forty or less rooms. Except where funds are otherwise available, an assessment will be levied annually to pay for the improvements and activities within the area. New hotels within the boundaries will not be exempt from the levy of assessment pursuant to Section 36531 of the California Streets and Highways Code. Pursuant to the city of Vallejo's transient occupancy tax ordinance, assessments pursuant to the VTBID shall not be included in gross room rental revenue for purpose of determining the amount of the transient occupancy tax.

SECTION TWO. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any 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 adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION THREE. This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after adoption by the City Council.

First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vallejo on December 9, 2025, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on ___________________, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK

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ACTION ITEM 9.C.

DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Andrew Murray, City Manager
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR OUTSIDE

LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO A PERSONNEL COMPLAINT

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to staff on a firm to provide legal services to the City regarding certain allegations raised by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
City staff requires direction from Council on which firm to select to provide legal services to the City. Once Council provides direction, staff will execute a legal services agreement with the selected firm so the firm can conduct the desired services.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In July 2025, the City received a letter from the ACLU of Northern California calling for an independent investigation of the City Attorney’s Office regarding allegations of misconduct by the City Attorney’s Office related to the handling of misconduct by officers of the Vallejo Police Department.

The City requested that Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), with which the City has an existing contract, perform the following services:
• Review the allegations raised in the ACLU letter;
• Recommend whether or not a formal investigation should be conducted of the allegations; and • Collaborate with the City to create a public response to the allegations.

RPLG informed the City that it was not able to provide these services to the City. Therefore, the City needed to identify a different firm to perform the desired services.

The City engaged the Law Office of Charles J. McKee (“McKee”) to advise the City Council and City Manager on the procurement of a firm to perform the desired services. The City issued a request for proposals (RFP, attached) on September 3, 2025 that was distributed to a number of firms with experience in this area.

The City received proposals from two firms, Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard (“Kronick”, attached) and Shaw Law Group (attached). The City Manager and McKee reviewed both of the proposals and determined that both firms are qualified to perform the desired services. Shaw Law Group estimates that it will be able to provide a recommendation within 30 days at a cost of approximately $25,000. Kronick estimates that it will be able to complete the scope of work within 4-8 weeks at a cost in the range of between $60,000 and $150,000.

Note that there is some uncertainty regarding how much work will be required of the firm to make a recommendation about whether the City should conduct a formal investigation into the allegations. As such, it might be hard for the firms to accurately estimate the total cost of the work.

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR OUTSIDE

LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO A PERSONNEL COMPLAINT

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is funding in the City Attorney’s Office fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 budget for outside attorneys to cover the cost of the legal services agreement to perform the desired services.

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. Shaw Law Group Response to RFP for 2025 Investigation Services _City of Vallejo

2. Kronick's Proposal to City of Vallejo (Hsieh)

CONTACT
Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]

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Shaw Law Group, PC’s
Response to Request for
Proposal for Legal Services for

City of Vallejo

November 4, 2025

Proposal Contact:

Jennifer Shaw, Esq.

Phone: 916-640-2240
Email: [email protected]

425 University Ave., Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916-640-2240 Offices in San Francisco and
Fax: 916-640-2241 http://shawlawgroup.com Capitola by appointment only

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November 4, 2025

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

Mr. Andrew Murray
City Manager
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street, 3
rd Floor
Vallejo, CA 94590
Via email to: [email protected]

RE: Response to RFP for Legal Services

Dear Mr. Murray:

Shaw Law Group, PC (“Shaw Law Group” or the “Firm”) is pleased to respond to the above-referenced RFP issued by the City of Vallejo (the “City”).

We understand the City is seeking quotes to provide legal review and advisory services to the City of Vallejo regarding certain allegations outlined in the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California letter dated July 24, 2025. We accept the terms and conditions detailed in the RFP, and would be honored to work with the City on this important project.

A. ABOUT OUR FIRM
A 100% woman-owned business located in Sacramento, Shaw Law Group, PC has an unparalleled reputation for providing employment law related advice, training, investigation, and representation to public sector employers. Our competitive advantage is the quality of services we provide and our state-of-the-art infrastructure. We are small by design so we may tailor a unique approach to each client’s individual needs at a reasonable price. We also use large-firm technology to support our commitment to responsiveness and communication with our clients.

Our attorneys focus exclusively on workplace law issues. Employers appreciate our direct and practical approach, and the fact that we do not litigate claims. Instead, we concentrate on preventive strategies, and help our clients stay out of trouble.

We are certified as a small business by the State of California Department of General Services (Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification) and as a woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise and National Council.

With diverse backgrounds and experience that run both deep and wide, our lawyers solve clients’ employment law issues efficiently and creatively.

B. WORKPLACE ADVICE EXPERIENCE
We maintain a comprehensive employment law counseling practice with extensive experience serving government agencies. We deliver tailored, strategic solutions designed to address the unique legal and operational challenges faced by public sector employers.

We regularly advise government clients on a wide range of compliance and workplace

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matters, including Title VII, the ADA, FEHA, FMLA/CFRA, PDL, California’s sick leave requirements, DEI initiatives, workplace violence prevention, labor relations and bargaining unit issues, conflict resolution, mediation, and adherence to complex regulatory mandates.

Our advice practice encompasses the full spectrum of employment and labor law needs for public agencies which includes drafting and reviewing workplace agreements, developing and updating policies and procedures, managing leave and reasonable accommodation processes, and handling merit system appeals. We also consult on risk management related to hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, layoffs, and potential litigation exposure.

By working closely with government leadership and HR professionals, we help public agencies navigate intricate workplace challenges, maintain compliance with ever-evolving laws, and mitigate legal risks through practical, proactive counsel.

C. AN OVERVIEW OF HOW THE CONSULTANT WOULD PERFORM THE SERVICES Shaw Law Group understands that the City seeks an independent, objective assessment of the complaint submitted by the ACLU to determine whether the allegations merit a formal investigation. We bring decades of experience conducting impartial reviews and investigations for public agencies throughout California. Our approach is structured, efficient, and transparent—designed to help the City make a sound, defensible decision while maintaining public confidence and internal trust.

1. Initial Review and Scoping

We will begin by reviewing the ACLU complaint and any related correspondence or background materials to identify the nature of the allegations and the legal or policy frameworks potentially implicated. Our team will meet with the City’s designated representative to confirm the scope of work, clarify expectations, and establish communication protocols and timelines.

2. Document and Contextual Analysis

Next, we will review relevant City policies, prior reports, and other available documentation that provide context for the allegations. This step ensures a full understanding of the underlying issues without extending into a formal fact-finding process. We will assess whether the letter presents sufficient factual information to suggest a potential violation of law, policy, or ethical standards.

3. Evaluation of Allegations

Using our established methodology—developed through decades of experience conducting legally defensible investigations and organizational assessments—we will evaluate the sufficiency and specificity of the allegations. This includes determining whether, if the facts alleged were true, the conduct described could constitute a violation and whether there is adequate credible information to justify proceeding to a full investigation.

4. Findings and Recommendations

We will prepare a written memorandum summarizing our analysis and providing clear, actionable recommendations. Depending on our findings, recommendations may include:

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 Initiating a formal investigation;
 Requesting clarification or additional documentation from the complainant; or  Concluding that the allegations, as presented, do not warrant further review.

5. Communication and Confidentiality

Throughout the engagement, we will maintain open and consistent communication with the City’s designated contact while ensuring confidentiality and neutrality. Our objective is to equip the City with a well-reasoned assessment that supports transparency, fairness, and public trust.

6. Timeline and Deliverables

Assuming timely access to relevant materials, we anticipate completing our review within approximately 30 days. Deliverables will include:

 A written summary of the issues reviewed;
 An analysis of the sufficiency of the complaint; and
 A recommendation for next steps.

Our structured, objective approach will enable the City to demonstrate diligence and integrity in responding to community concerns while avoiding premature conclusions or unnecessary expense.

D. PROJECT TIMELINE AND ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE SERVICES Based on the information contained in the RFP, we estimate spending between 30 and 40 hours to complete the project within 30 days of finalizing the engagement.

E. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
Based on the information contained in the RFP, we estimate the cost of the project will be approximately $25,000.

F. FEE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING BILLING RATES OF ALL PERSONNEL TO BE

INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT AND ANY OTHER PRICING/COST DATA NECESSARY

TO CARRY OUT THE PROJECT
The City’s main contact will be Jennifer Shaw, our President. Her discounted public sector hourly rate is $585. She may call on other attorneys in the firm to assist her. Their time would be billed at a discounted hourly rate of $425.

G. REFERENCES
The individuals listed below can speak to our public sector advice expertise and the quality of our work.

City of Sacramento
Leyne Milstein, Assistant City Manager
P: (916) 996-4065 | E: [email protected]
Services provided: Handle various internal investigations and advice projects (on-

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going).

Stanislaus Council of Governments
Monica Streeter, Esq., General Counsel
P: (209) 525-4600 | E: [email protected]
Services provided: Collaborate on response to Grand Jury report (on-going).

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Abel Salinas, Ethics Officer
P: (213) 217-5521 | E: [email protected]
Services provided: Provide advice and counsel on various workplace issues and conduct investigations as needed (on-going).

H. CONCLUSION

We are confident that we possess the expertise, experience, and commitment necessary to successfully complete this project. We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City and would be pleased to answer any questions or provide additional information.

Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

SHAW LAW GROUP, PC

Jennifer Shaw
JBS:rs

cc: Charles McKee, Esq. (via email to [email protected])

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kronick_rfp_cover_updated_2021_2
City of Vallejo
Submitted by:

Jonathan Hsieh, Shareholder
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
Proposal for Legal Services
September 29, 2025

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JONATHAN HSIEH
916.321.4331
[email protected]

1331 Garden Hwy, 2nd Floor | Sacramento, CA 95833 T. (916) 321-4500 | F. (916) 321-4555 www.kmtg.com September 29, 2025

Andrew Murray
City Manager
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California 94590

Re: Proposal for Legal Services

Dear Mr. Murray,
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard (Kronick) is in receipt of your Request for Proposal for Legal Services related to the ACLU's July 24, 2025, "Request for Independent Investigation Into the City Attorney's Office" (hereinafter referred to as "ACLU letter"). We are pleased to submit this proposal to provide legal services to the City of Vallejo, addressing its needs for counsel to review and assess the allegations contained in the ACLU letter, a recommendation regarding whether a formal investigation is warranted, and assistance in preparing a public response, if necessary.

Kronick has represented public agencies across California for more than 65 years and is recognized for handling sensitive, high-profile matters with discretion and independence. Our attorneys have guided cities, counties, and special districts through investigations involving senior leadership, public communications under intense scrutiny, and governance issues requiring both legal and policy judgment. We are well-positioned to deliver objective analysis and clear, defensible recommendations specific to your needs.

This proposal has been reviewed and authorized by the undersigned, who is fully empowered to bind Kronick in contractual matters. The designated contact for this proposal is:

Jonathan Hsieh, Shareholder
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
1331 Garden Hwy, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-321-4500
[email protected]
We recognize the urgency of this engagement and are prepared to begin work immediately.

Kronick is committed to providing timely, thorough, and cost-effective legal services that allow City leadership to make well-informed decisions and communicate effectively with the community.

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Thank you for the opportunity to be considered. We welcome the chance to partner with the City of Vallejo on this matter and are available at your convenience to further discuss this proposal.

Sincerely,

KRONICK, MOSKOVITZ, TIEDEMANN & GIRARD
A Professional Corporation

JONATHAN HSIEH
Shareholder

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Firm Overview ..................................................................................................................................1 Practice Areas ..................................................................................................................................1 Statement of Experience .................................................................................................................4 Approach to Services .......................................................................................................................4 Project Timeline ...............................................................................................................................5 Estimated Project Cost & Proposed Rates .....................................................................................6 References .......................................................................................................................................7 Additional Information ......................................................................................................................7

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Firm Overview
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard (Kronick) is a full-service law firm with more than 30 attorneys based in Sacramento. Since 1959, we have represented a diverse mix of public sector clients and private businesses throughout California and are recognized as one of the state’s leading public agency law firms.

Kronick provides general and special counsel services to more than 100 public agencies, including cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and state departments. Many of these clients have trusted us for decades, a reflection of our commitment to accessibility, pragmatic advice, and strong client advocacy.

Our attorneys bring deep experience in labor and employment, municipal law, collective bargaining, land use and planning, environmental law, and public agency litigation. We have guided public entities through high-profile investigations, sensitive labor matters, and complex disputes before courts, administrative agencies, and the Public Employment Relations Board.

This experience allows us to deliver efficient, cost-conscious representation tailored to the needs of public agencies.

Beyond our client work, Kronick is an active partner with organizations such as the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association, the California Special Districts Association, and the League of California Cities. We also encourage our attorneys and staff to serve the communities where we live and work through professional involvement, volunteerism, and direct support of nonprofit organizations.

For more than 65 years, Kronick has built its reputation on helping public agencies address their most pressing challenges with clear, actionable, and dependable legal counsel.

Practice Areas
Investigations
Drawing on decades of experience, Kronick attorneys conduct independent, thorough, and defensible workplace investigations. We have handled hundreds of sensitive investigations for public entities and private employers involving senior management, directors, faculty, school administrators, and public employees.

Our investigations are objective, timely, and respectful of confidentiality. We conduct recorded interviews, review relevant documentation, and prepare comprehensive final reports documenting the evidence and supported findings.

Areas of investigation include:
• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Bullying and abusive conduct
• Disability accommodation
• Discrimination based on protected classifications
• Employee misconduct
• Firefighter misconduct/FOBAR
• Fraud, embezzlement, and misuse of public funds
• General misconduct

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• Internal affairs and police misconduct/POBAR
• Retaliation
• Sexual harassment
• Workplace violence
Advice & Training
Kronick’s labor and employment attorneys partner with public agencies to develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures that prevent and address workplace issues.

We provide both group and customized training on workplace investigations, employee discipline and termination, workplace privacy, disability accommodations, and preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

We have extensive experience drafting and revising employee handbooks and personnel policy manuals. Our team advises on essential policies such as harassment prevention, alcohol and drug testing, Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and other state and federal leave requirements.

Labor Relations
Kronick’s attorneys have significant experience representing public agencies in collective bargaining under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and before the California Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”). Our services include:
• Representation at and behind the bargaining table
• Development and review of executive and senior management contracts • Analysis of contract proposals and drafting of contract language • Advice on grievance procedures and collective bargaining policies • Immediate response to labor relations issues
We work closely with human resources staff and agency leadership to achieve advantageous contract language, provide support at all phases of negotiations and contract administration, and, when necessary, assist in implementing an employer’s Last, Best, and Final Offer.

Litigation and Administrative Proceedings
Kronick maintains a full-service labor and employment litigation practice that covers the full spectrum of employment-related disputes. Our attorneys have defended public agencies in:
• Workplace torts and federal and state civil rights matters, including police and firefighter tort defense
• Discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, and wrongful termination claims • Wage and hour class actions and individual wage claims

We have represented numerous cities and agencies before every level of state and federal court, with a strong appellate record that includes several published decisions in favor of public employers. We also represent clients before administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, the California Civil Rights Division, the EEOC, PERB, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Proposed Team
Kronick’s team is led by shareholder Jonathan Hsieh, who will serve as the City’s primary contact and oversee all services. He is supported by Terilynn Diepenbrock, a senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience handling sensitive investigations and employment matters; Alexander Hastings, a former law enforcement officer and investigator who focuses on employment investigations and disciplinary issues; and Julia Crawford, who brings experience representing both employers and employees in workplace disputes. Together, the team offers the City of Vallejo seasoned leadership, investigative depth, and employment law expertise to deliver timely, objective, and defensible guidance.

Jonathan Hsieh, Shareholder
Mr. Hsieh represents a wide range of clients, including cities, counties, and private entities, in a diverse range of complex and delicate matters. Mr. Hsieh provides advice and counsel, investigative services, early resolution assistance, and other pre-litigation services, as well as representing his clients in employment litigation, business litigation, general liability litigation, and health care litigation. His litigation background is diverse and includes personnel actions, contractual disputes, construction claims, dangerous condition of public property claims, and other general liability lawsuits. He also has experience in complex civil litigation cases, such as class action lawsuits involving wage and hour and unfair competition claims, complex multi- party construction lawsuits involving cascading indemnity and coverage issues, and qui tam litigation.

Mr. Hsieh advises clients on personnel matters and compliance issues, including navigating workplace complaints, hiring, termination, workplace investigations, drafting policies and handbooks, drafting and revising employment contracts, separation agreements, wage and hour issues, and resolutions.

Mr. Hsieh has led and been on several trial teams involving employment matters, contractual disputes, and construction injury cases, and has experience examining fact witnesses and experts, drafting and arguing trial motions, and preparing for all other elements of the trial presentation and pre-trial and post-trial processes.

In addition to litigation,
Mr. Hsieh serves as Kronick's representative on the Sacramento County Bar Association Diversity Fellowship Committee and is pro bono general counsel for the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce.

Terilynn Perez Diepenbrock, Shareholder
Ms. Diepenbrock has more than 30 years of experience representing employers and businesses in sensitive employment and general liability matters. She regularly advises on and conducts workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct, including matters implicating senior management and public-facing employees.

Ms. Diepenbrock has managed all phases of complex litigation and investigations from initial fact development and witness interviews to dispositive motions, arbitration, mediation, trial, and appeal. She has obtained dismissals and favorable outcomes through summary judgment, arbitration, jury trials, and negotiated resolution.

She is admitted to practice in all California state courts, the Eastern and Northern Districts of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Alex Hastings, Associate
Mr. Hastings focuses his practice on employment investigations, disciplinary matters, and administrative proceedings for public agency clients. His background as a former police officer, deputy sheriff, and private investigator gives him practical insight into conducting thorough, defensible investigations and handling sensitive personnel issues.

Before joining Kronick, Mr. Hastings served as general counsel to multiple public safety labor associations, where he represented employees in investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions. He has managed more than 100 disciplinary cases before administrative bodies, arbitrators, and state courts.

With a foundation in both law enforcement and public sector labor law, Mr. Hastings brings a unique perspective to employment investigations. His combined legal and investigative experience allows him to assess facts objectively, anticipate challenges, and ensure that findings can withstand both legal and public scrutiny.

Julia Crawford, Associate
Ms. Crawford advises and defends employers in employment and workplace matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. Her background representing both employers and employees gives her a well-rounded perspective on workplace investigations and the practical challenges facing public and private sector organizations.

Ms. Crawford has experience handling sensitive personnel matters from intake through resolution, including conducting factual development, managing discovery, and participating in settlement negotiations. Prior to joining Kronick, she defended clients in wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment matters and represented employees in discrimination and retaliation claims, providing her with valuable insight into both sides of workplace disputes.

Statement of Experience
Kronick attorneys have managed hundreds of sensitive and high-profile investigations for public agencies across California. These matters have involved allegations against senior management, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, and other public employees. In each case, our role extended beyond fact-finding to advising leadership on whether a formal investigation was warranted, safeguarding privilege and confidentiality, and helping craft responses that were both transparent and legally defensible.

We regularly support City Councils, Boards, and executive staff in navigating politically sensitive issues that attract community attention. Our attorneys are adept at balancing the legal requirements of employment and labor law with the policy and communication considerations unique to public agencies.

Kronick is structured to handle these engagements efficiently. Our team is staffed with attorneys experienced in investigations and public agency law, supported by associates and professional staff to ensure responsiveness, thoroughness, and cost-effective service.

Approach to Services
If selected, Kronick will perform the services requested through the following steps, led by Jonathan Hsieh, the firm’s primary contact for this engagement. Mr. Hsieh will coordinate all

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services, ensure timely delivery, and manage costs, supported by a team of attorneys and staff as needed for efficiency.

1. Initial Review and Assessment
• Meet promptly with the City Manager and designated staff to confirm scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Conduct a thorough review of the ACLU letter, related documents, and any background materials provided by the City.
• Identify key issues, legal considerations, and potential areas requiring further inquiry.

2. Recommendation on Formal Investigation
• Evaluate whether the allegations warrant a formal investigation based on legal standards, risk assessment, and practical considerations. • Provide a written memorandum outlining options, recommended next steps, and considerations for Council and City leadership.
• Be available to brief the City Council in closed session, as needed, to discuss options and answer questions.

3. Public Response and Communication
• Assist the City in drafting an accurate public response, legally sound, and sensitive to community concerns.
• Ensure that messaging balances transparency with the need to protect confidentiality, privilege, and the integrity of any ongoing review.

4. Ongoing Guidance and Support
• Maintain regular communication with City staff to provide updates and respond to questions.
• Remain available to advise on related governance or employment matters that may arise as part of the City’s response.

Project Timeline
Kronick recognizes the urgency of this engagement and will prioritize timely completion while ensuring thorough review and clear communication with City staff and Council. Based on the City’s RFP schedule, our proposed timeline is as follows:

Project Initiation
• Kickoff meeting with City Manager and designated staff • Receipt and review of background materials and ACLU letter • Establish communication protocols and confirm key deadlines Review and Analysis
• Detailed analysis of ACLU letter and related documents • Identify factual and legal issues requiring further clarification • Prepare initial findings and develop a framework for recommendations Recommendations

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• Provide a written memorandum addressing whether a formal investigation is warranted • Outline options and considerations for Council and City leadership • Conduct follow-up calls or meetings with staff to address questions Public Response
• Draft a legally sound public response in consultation with City staff • Revise based on City feedback
• Finalize response for City Council and/or public release Council Briefing (if requested)
• Present findings and recommendations in closed session • Respond to questions and provide additional legal analysis as directed Estimated Completion: Within 4–8 weeks of project initiation, depending on the City’s scheduling needs for Council review and public communication.

Kronick remains flexible and will adjust this schedule as necessary to meet the City’s priorities.

Our team has the capacity to accelerate the timeline if urgent circumstances require a faster turnaround.

Estimated Project Cost & Proposed Rates
Kronick is committed to providing cost-effective services to the City of Vallejo. We staff matters with the appropriate level of attorney or paralegal to ensure efficiency, while maintaining shareholder oversight throughout the engagement.

Hourly Rates
Lead/Shareholders/Senior Counsel .................... $425-$495 Associates ............................................................ $325-$365 Paralegals ............................................................ $165-$185 Law Clerks .................................................................... $200

Kronick's rates will be adjusted upward by 5% effective July 1 of each year, rounded to the nearest $5 per hour.

Estimated Project Cost
Based on the scope outlined in the RFP and our proposed project timeline, we estimate the total cost of services will range between $60,000.00 and $150,000.00.

Additional Costs/Expenses
Kronick bills for computer-assisted research (Westlaw/Lexis and other online services) at its actual discounted cost to Kronick. Travel expenses are reimbursable at the actual cost incurred for lodging, meals, parking, and bridge tolls, plus mileage at the IRS-approved rates.

Photocopying will be billed at $.15/page for black and white and $.75/page for color. Delivery charges, such as U.S. Mail, Federal Express, courier services, etc., are charged at Kronick's actual cost. Also billed at cost would be fees assessed by courts and administrative agencies, and prior approved costs for experts and consultants, if any. Any other expenses incurred by

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Kronick would be billed to the client at Kronick's actual cost. Kronick does not charge for faxes or long-distance telephone calls, nor does it charge for secretarial time.

References
Mendocino County
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1030, Ukiah, CA 95482
Charlotte Scott, County Counsel, [email protected], (707) 234-6885 Heather Correll Rose, Risk Manager, ARM, MPA, [email protected], 707-234-606 Marin County
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 415, San Rafael, CA 94903 Christian Cramer, Director of Human Resources, [email protected], (415) 473-6104 Lisa LI, Director of Employee and Labor Relations, [email protected], (415) 473-6104 Sonoma County
Human Resources Department, 575 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Jeremia Mills, Employee & Labor Relations Manager, [email protected], (707) 565-2331
Additional Information
Conflicts of Interest
Kronick conducted a thorough conflict check and confirms no actual or potential conflicts of interest that would prevent the firm’s representation of the City.

Kronick adheres to the California Rules of Professional Conduct in addressing actual or potential conflicts of interest amongst its clients. Kronick has an appointed Conflicts Administrator, who is a Kronick shareholder assigned to address conflicts issues that might arise in client representation. Whenever a potential conflict arises, Kronick notifies the affected parties immediately and works with the Conflicts Administrator to resolve such conflicts, which have historically been to the mutual benefit and satisfaction of all involved, and in accordance with the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

This resolution may require disclosure of certain representations and/or seeking informed written consent from the clients to continue representation on particular matters. In some cases, Kronick may have to decline the representation of a client or refer a matter to other legal counsel to ensure that both the reality and appearance of a conflict of interest are avoided.

Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
Kronick is insured for professional liability by Lloyd’s of London. The Firm’s policy is designed to cover the professional liability exposures of a law firm. Coverage is provided for claims made against the Firm during the policy period arising out of its professional services. In general, the Firm’s professional liability policy is intended to cover claims alleging economic damages. The limits of liability are $10 million for each claim and, in the aggregate, including defense costs.

The policy is subject to all coverage terms and conditions, including policy exclusions. Kronick

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also carries comprehensive general liability insurance, Workers’ Compensation, employers’ liability insurance, and automobile liability. Should Kronick be awarded a contract with the City, the Firm would name the City as an Additional Insured and provide proof of such coverage prior to the commencement of any legal work.

Trainings & Legal Alerts
We believe that providing up-to-date training in the many areas of law affecting public agencies is a necessary and valuable service to our clients. We provide these training opportunities to clients through workshops and seminars, which allow participants to ask legal questions on specific topics in a real-time, interactive setting. We provide comprehensive written materials, including in-depth white papers. We would work closely with the City to develop specific workshops to meet any identified needs that the City may have, and our team can host trainings onsite, via webinar, and/or teleconference. The following is a sampling of the trainings we have prepared for and presented to our public agency clients, and which we have also presented to civic groups at conferences and forums.
• AB 1234: Ethics Training for Local Officials
• Brown Act Compliance
• Conflicts of Interest/FPPC Policies
• Electronic Discovery and Document Retention
• Employee Leave Laws
• Furloughs, Layoffs, and Other Downsizing Mechanisms
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Employees • Social Media Usage in the Workplace
• Wage and Hour Compliance
• Workplace Investigations
Additionally, our attorneys keep clients immediately apprised of new legislation and important court decisions at no cost with our written Legal Alerts. Kronick Legal Alerts are distributed directly to clients electronically and can also be found on our website at www.kmtg.com.

On a somewhat less formal basis, Kronick consistently trains its municipal clients in the drafting and preparation of contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other documents regularly utilized by public agencies. We develop forms for our clients' future use, which has the benefit of reducing the cost to the client in not having to recreate routine documents. Kronick is also available on an "as-requested" basis to conduct training seminars and sessions on the preparation of fundamental public agency documents or any other aspect of municipal operations. These trainings would be billed per hour or at a pre-negotiated flat rate.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kronick is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse, inclusive community of lawyers and legal professionals. The firm’s leadership is committed to an open and respectful culture comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, life experiences, and socioeconomic background. We are implicitly aware that each person’s unique background and experiences enrich the workplace by offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.

Kronick is committed to seeking the best graduates in the country and recruits at an array of law schools, ranging from local ones to the nation’s leading law schools, to lesser-known law schools that enroll future leaders. We also participate in minority job fairs, diversity-related law

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school events, and various regional events intended to encourage students from varied backgrounds to join the firm.

When working with search consultants and scouting for lateral talent, the firm shares its commitment to recruit diverse candidates, including minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups.

The firm supports organizations for minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups, including bar associations and professional and community organizations. The firm also continuously seeks opportunities to deepen our work with these organizations and further strengthen our overall diversity efforts. These include our participation in the Sacramento County Bar Diversity Career Forum, annual Unity Bar Dinner, annual King Hall Outreach Program luncheon, and Women Lawyers of Sacramento, as well as our pro bono work for the Asian, Black, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

We recognize the importance of prioritizing diversity and inclusivity for the long-term success of our firm, our clients, and our people. We are, and have long been, committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds, where every employee is given a platform for success.

By recognizing differences and encouraging the active and full participation of people of every culture, ethnicity, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation in our business processes, we will make better decisions, build more positive relationships, and strengthen our opportunities for success by bringing together the best of the best. This is not a “regardless of background” approach; we will achieve better results because of our collective backgrounds.

Conclusion
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for legal services to the City of Vallejo. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any matters in this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Attorney Resumes

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JONATHAN HSIEH, SHAREHOLDER
(916) 321-4331 | [email protected]
Jonathan represents employers in all employment matters, including wage and hour actions, workplace investigations, workplace discrimination and harassment litigation, and any and all related claims. He counsels clients on wage and hour compliance, discipline and termination, arbitration agreements, sick leave, employee handbooks, and laws affecting payroll and personnel decisions.

Jonathan also has experience representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect claims and in catastrophic construction site accidents. He has represented individual whistleblowers bringing claims under the False Claims Act for fraud and violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Act.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Jonathan represents employers and other clients at every stage of litigation, from counseling clients in pre-litigation investigations to providing guidance on avoiding future claims.

From the inception of a claim, Jonathan is experienced in tailoring litigation strategy towards extricating his clients from the case, from discovery planning through dispositive motion practice and into trial.

He currently serves as general counsel for the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
• Representative, Sacramento Legal Employers Diversity Collective • Representative, Sacramento County Bar Association Diversity Fellowship Program • Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
• Member, Asian Bar Association of Sacramento
• California State Bar#281700

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
• All California State Courts
• United States District Court, Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• J.D. University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 2011 • B.A. University of North Carolina, 2008

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TERILYNN DIEPENBROCK, SHAREHOLDER
(916) 321-4370 | [email protected]
T erilynn, a member of the firm’s health care and business transactions practice groups, focuses on business counseling, all aspects of civil litigation, healthcare litigation, regulatory compliance, and employment issues. She works with our clients in the health care industry handling a broad range of the issues that the industry faces, addressing matters that come to light as either an employer or as a health care provider. Formerly a practitioner in the Bay Area, T erilynn brings over 25 years of litigation experience to each and every issue that presents. She is fluent in Spanish and looks forward to working with clients, or employees of our clients, who are best served by communicating in Spanish.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
• Professional Negligence: Medical Malpractice; Board of Director Liability; Defense of accountants and CPAs; Attorney malpractice
• General Liability: General business litigation, mortgage fraud, real estate disclosure issues, boundary disputes, breach of contract, labor and employment, and personal injury • Construction Defect: Defense of developers, general contractors, and sub-contractors • Engages in, manages and supervises all litigation phases from factual development, case strategy, law and motion, discovery, mediation, trial and appeal.
• First chairs jury and bench trials in state court and federal court. • Represents employers in single-party claims of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour and other employment litigation.
• Has secured multiple dismissals following successful Motions for Summary Judgment motions filed on behalf of her clients
• Has conducted appellate work when review has proven necessary. • Represented Senior Living Facilities in employment matters initiated by employees. • Counsels health care facilities regarding compliance and employment issues. • Prior to joining Kronick in 2018, T erilynn was a partner at a Bay Area firm where she practiced general litigation for over 20 years.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
T erilynn enjoys providing services for her community and spent the past several years working with San Francisco Outreach programs to arrange for its students to have educational experiences on the Bay, including sailing, maritime navigation, and marine biology.
• The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation (2022-2026) • Member, Board of Directors, Crocker Art Museum
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
• Member, Association of Defense Counsel (Former Board Member) • Member, California Primary Care Association
• Member, IMPACT 100
• California State Bar #129075

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T erilynn often presents on the following topics:
• Discovery Plans and Practice
• One Hundred Days Before Trial
• Indemnity Clauses
• CCP 998 Offers & How to Use Effectively
• Medicare Reimbursement Practice

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
• All California State Courts
• United States District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California • 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
MBA, Santa Clara University
• Participated in MBA Alumni Global Symposium: Doing Business in China J.D., Santa Clara University
• Research Assistant, Dean George Alexander – Assisted with the legal authority and fact-checking for Dean Alexander’s book, “Commercial T orts”
• Judicial Extern, The Honorable Justice Edward Panelli, Presiding Judge for the First District, Court of Appeal.

B.S., University of California, Davis
• Studied for one year at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid T erilynn Diepenbrock, Shareholder | Page 2

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ALEXANDER HASTINGS, ASSOCIATE
(916) 321-4342 | [email protected]
Alex provides legal services to the firm’s public agency clients, with a focus on employment investigations, disciplinary matters, and administrative proceedings. His background in public safety and labor law gives him practical insight into the unique challenges facing public employers.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Alexander previously served as general counsel to multiple public safety labor associations, representing their members in investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions. He has represented more than 100 individual employees in disciplinary cases and litigated before administrative bodies, arbitrators, and in state courts.

Earlier in his legal career, Alex clerked for the San Francisco and Sacramento District Attorney’s Offices and the California Attorney General’s Correctional Law Section. In these roles, he litigated felony pre-trial and preliminary hearing matters, drafted and argued motions, deposed parties, and helped shape case strategies.

Before entering the legal profession, Alex was a police officer, deputy sheriff, and private investigator. In these roles, he investigated complex criminal and civil cases, conducted background investigations, and provided expert consulting in criminal defense matters. During his law enforcement career, Alex specialized in drug- and alcohol impaired driving and criminal interdiction.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
• Impartial Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) • California POST-Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate • California POST-Certified Background Investigator
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
• Member, California Lawyers Association

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California • California State Bar # 351444

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
J.D., University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Hastings), 2023 • Criminal Law Concentration
• Graduated with distinction for Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services • CALI Awards in Criminal Procedure, Community Property, and Criminal Practice Clinic B.S., Arizona State University, 2020
• Criminology, summa cum laude

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JULIA CRAWFORD, ASSOCIATE
(916) 321-4208 | [email protected]
Julia advises and defends employers in a wide range of matters, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. She brings experience representing both employers and employees, which gives her a well-rounded perspective on the legal and practical issues facing today’s workplaces.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining Kronick, Julia focused on defending clients in wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment matters. She also previously represented plaintiffs in employment and labor law cases, gaining hands-on experience through all stages of litigation.

Julia earned her J.D. cum laude from U.C. Law San Francisco, where she served as Executive Productions Editor for the U.C. Law S.F. Journal on Gender and Justice. She published a legal academic paper titled Imposter Syndrome for Women in Male Dominated Careers and held multiple leadership roles, including President of the American Constitution Society and Vice President of Diversity Initiatives for the Employment and Labor Law Students Association.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
• California State Bar #343876

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California • United States District Court, Central District of California

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
J.D., University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, 2021 B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, 2018
• Political Science with minors in Law, Society & Justice and Human Rights

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ACTION ITEM 9.D.

DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 2.27.060A OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE

CONCERNING MEETING DATES FOR THE SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD (FIRST READING)

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The SAB and the SAB Council Liaison have requested that the ordinance be amended to allow the Surveillance Advisory Board to hold monthly regular meetings.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Chapter 2.27 of the Vallejo Municipal Code creating the Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB). This seven-member board, the members of which are appointed by District by each of the Council Members and at large by the Mayor, is charged with reviewing and advising the City Council, the City Manager and the Chief of Police concerning the use of surveillance technology within the City of Vallejo. The SAB currently holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of every other month. The SAB and the SAB Council Liaison have requested that Chapter 2.27 be amended to require that the SAB hold a regular meeting every month. The proposed ordinance before the City Council will require monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The ordinance will also allow the City Manager to change the meeting date depending upon the needs of the City related to meetings in City spaces for other current boards and commissions as well as for the upcoming Police Oversight and Accountability Commission. In order to change the meeting date, the City Manager would be required to meet with the SAB at a regular or special meeting and explain the need for the change. The SAB could also request that the City Manager provide an alternate meeting day. The proposed ordinance also cleans up two grammatical errors in section 2.27.060A.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is an unknown fiscal impact in that additional staff time will be required to staff additional monthly meetings.

ATTACHMENTS

1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 2 CAO STAMP

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 2.27.060A OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE

CONCERNING MEETING DATES FOR THE SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD (FIRST READING)

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CONTACT
Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney
[email protected]

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Approved as to form:

By: for
Veronica Nebb, City Attorney

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 2.27.060A OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the City Council of the City of Vallejo (the “City Council”) adopted Chapter 2.27 of the Vallejo Municipal Code entitled “Surveillance Advisory Board” (the “SAB”) and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.27 created a seven-member board with six members being appointed by the City Council members and one member being appointed by the Mayor; and WHEREAS, the SAB is charged with reviewing and advising the City Council, the City Manager and the Chief of Police on the use of surveillance technology within the City; and WHEREAS, Section 2.27.060 set regular meetings for the SAB on the third Thursday of every other month beginning with the first full month after adoption of the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the SAB board and the SAB Council liaison have requested that SAB hold regular meetings every month.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Vallejo does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION ONE
Vallejo Municipal Code section 2.27.060A is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Deleted text is shown in strikeout and added text is shown in bold italic] A. The board shall hold regular meetings on the third Thursday of every other month beginning with the first full month after adoption of this ordinance by the city council provided that the City Manager shall have the authority to provide for regular meetings on a different day of the week depending upon the needs of the City which includes a consideration of available meeting space as well as accommodation of the meetings for other City boards and commissions. However, before changing the regular meeting day, the City Manager shall first meet with the board at a noticed regular or special meeting to explain the need for a different meeting day and the reasons therefore. Likewise, a majority of the SAB board may request that the City Manager provide an alternate regular, meeting day. Provided there is no business for the board to conduct at a regular meeting (i.e. there are no items requiring board action on the agenda), the city staff liaison may cancel a regular meeting as long as such cancellation occurs at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the

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meeting. The city staff liaison may also cancel any meeting in the event of an emergency declared by the emergency authority of the city, state or federal government. If there is a need to cancel a meeting for any other reason, the city staff liaison may only cancel such meeting with the written consent of the board chair and vice chair. Any meeting cancellation must be in writing and must clearly state the reason for the cancellation. The board may agendize a discussion of the cancellation policy and may, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the board, suggest to the city council an different cancellation policy amendment to the cancellation policy,.

Howeverhowever, such amendment to the cancellation policy must be adopted or amended by the city council and must comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the Ralph M. Brown Act. In no event shall the board meet less than once every six months. If city staff submits a request for review of an acquisition or borrowing of surveillance technology, the board shall hear the request at its next regular meeting or, if necessary to comply with the timeline in Section 2.27.030(d), the board may hold a special meeting as provided by law. All meetings of the board shall be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act.

SECTION TWO
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact than any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION THREE

This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after passage and adoption by the City Council.

First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vallejo on December ____, 2024 and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on December____, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

______________________________________

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR

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ATTEST:

______________________________________
DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK

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ACTION ITEM 9.E.

DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Andrew Murray, City Manager
Victoria Grace - Barksdale, Youth Coordinator
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $300,000 IN MEASURE P FUNDS TO GREATER VALLEJO

RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) FOR RECREATION GRANT TO FUND SUBSIDIES OR OTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY (STEP 2 OF 2) AND

RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON SCOPE OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE

FEEDBACK TO STAFF

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Appropriate $300,000 in Measure P Funds for the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) for Recreation Grant to Fund Subsidies or Other Measures to Enhance Community Safety (Step 2 of 2) and Receive a Presentation on Scope of Grant Agreement and Provide Feedback to Staff

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
Per City Charter Section 703, budget amendments require a two-step process. Step 1 involved providing at least one week’s notice of intent to amend the budget, which was completed at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting. Step 2 requires the adoption of the resolution to amend the budget and appropriate the funds.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
At the July 1, 2025 Special Council Meeting, Vallejo City Council provided direction to staff on immediate actions to help improve public safety and reduce violence entering the summer months. The Council recommended funding of $300,000 towards subsidizing program costs (from zero up to 80% on a needs basis) for youth to participate in GVRD programs. This was one of several short-term strategies proposed to deter violence and provide healthy alternatives to youth.

On July 8, 2025, Vallejo City Council approved the notice of intent to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget to appropriate $1,150,000 for public safety measures to reduce violence (Step 1 of 2). $300,000 of that appropriation was allocated towards GVRD. On July 22, 2025, Vallejo City Council approved Step 2 of 2 to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget using the General Fund. Staff reported that it would ask the Measure P Oversight Committee (MPOC) to fund the $300,000 from Measure P opposed to the General Fund. On August 11, 2025, the item was approved by MPOC for a recommendation to Council to provide funding for the project through Measure P, under Youth Priorities. On October 14, 2025, Vallejo City Council approved Step 1 of 2 through the notice of intent to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to fund the project from Measure P.

The Vallejo City Council voted Public Safety and Youth as multi-year goals to invest in more services, resources, and programming to improve youth outcomes. Additionally, Youth priorities are one of the nine Measure P focus areas. Recreational and enrichment programs play a critical role in improving public safety by providing positive, structured opportunities for youth development and community engagement. Programs offered by GVRD serve as a vital resource for young people, promoting improved academic performance,

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $300,000 IN MEASURE P FUNDS TO GREATER VALLEJO

RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) FOR RECREATION GRANT TO FUND SUBSIDIES OR OTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY (STEP 2 OF 2) AND

RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON SCOPE OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE

FEEDBACK TO STAFF

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social development, and leadership skills, while reducing the likelihood of involvement in delinquent or criminal behavior.

Access to recreational programs, mentorship, and enrichment activities reduces risk factors associated with violent crime and juvenile offenses, particularly among youth in underserved communities. By offering safe spaces, skill-building opportunities, and positive role models, these programs divert young people from negative influences and foster a greater sense of connection to their community.

Unfortunately, many Vallejo families face financial barriers that prevent their children from participating in these programs. To address this inequity, the City can provide financial assistance or subsidies to ensure all youth have fair access to these essential opportunities, regardless of economic circumstances.

An investment in recreational and enrichment programs is an investment in both the immediate and long-term safety of Vallejo. Supporting expanded access to these programs strengthens the social fabric of our community, promotes positive youth development, and is a proven, preventative strategy to reduce juvenile crime and violence.

While the initial Council discussion surrounded primarily the concept of youth "scholarships", staff has collaborated with GVRD to present a proposed usage of funds and request feedback from Council. The proposed grant agreement goal, objectives and budget are as follows. Staff anticipate that this funding will last thrugh summer 2027.

Goal: Improve public safety and reduce violence by subsidizing costs to increase participation in recreational activities and access to safe spaces for Vallejo youth • Objective #1: Reduce financial barriers to participation through scholarships for Vallejo youth and families
• Objective #2: Increase access to subsidized youth activities and programs, with an emphasis on teen opportunities
• Objective #3: Provide increased subsidized programming in target districts that were identified by City Council
• Objective #4: Increase community access to safe spaces, programs and events

Proposed budget:

Program Type Estimated Budget
1 Scholarships $75,000
2 Youth Programs/ Events $55,000
3 Teen Programs/ Events $85,000
4 Targeted Programming $25,000
5 Free Days $60,000
TOTAL $300,000

FISCAL IMPACT

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $300,000 IN MEASURE P FUNDS TO GREATER VALLEJO

RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) FOR RECREATION GRANT TO FUND SUBSIDIES OR OTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY (STEP 2 OF 2) AND

RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON SCOPE OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE

FEEDBACK TO STAFF

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This item would appropriate $300,000 to GVRD using Measure P funds, a subfund of the general fund, under Youth Priorities.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution for Budget Amendment for GVRD Grant_CAO Stamp

2. Exhibit A-Goals & Objectives, Key Perfomance Indicators, and Estimated Budget

3. 11.4.25 GVRD Public Safety Grant

CONTACT
Andrew Murray, City Manager (707)648-4576
[email protected]

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RESOLUTION NO. 25- ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $300,000 IN

MEASURE P FUNDS TO THE GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, City Charter Section 703 requires that all available funds not included in the budget may be appropriated by the City Council after giving one week’s notice of intention to do so; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, Vallejo City Council provided direction to staff on immediate actions to help improve public safet y and recommended funding of $300,000 towards subsidizing program costs (from zero up to 80% on a need basis) for children to participate in GVRD year - round programs; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, the City Council approved step 1 of 2 of the budget amendment and appropriated $1,150,000 for public safety measures to reduce violence , with $300,000 of that appropriation allocated towards GVRD; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2025, the City Council approved step 2 of 2, appropriating $300,000 using general funds, with staff reporting that the item would be brought to the Measure P Oversite Committee (MPOC) for potential funding and, if approved, be brought back to Council; and WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025 the item was approved by MPOC for a recommendation to Council to provide funding for the project through Measure P, under Youth Priorities; and WHEREAS, the notice of intent to amend the budget was brought to Council on October 14, 2025; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Vallejo hereby amends FY25-26 Budget to appropriate $300,000 in Measure P funds for GVRD Grant.

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUCNIL OF VALLEJO at a council meeting held on November 4, 2025 with the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________________

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST: _________________________________________

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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A: Program Goals & Objectives, Obligations and Estimated Budget

A. Program Goals & Objectives

Vallejo City Council provided direction to staff on actions to help improve public safety and reduce violence. The Council recommended funding of $300,000 towards subsidizing program costs (from zero up to 80% on a need basis) for children to participate in GVRD year-round programs. This was one of several strategies recommended to mitigate violence and improve public safety.

Recreational and enrichment programs play a critical role in improving public safety by providing positive, structured opportunities for youth development and community engagement. Programs offered by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) serve as a vital resource for young people, promoting improved academic performance, social development, and leadership skills, while reducing the likelihood of involvement in delinquent or criminal behavior.

Goal: Improve public safety and reduce violence by subsidizing costs to increase participation in recreational activities and access to safe spaces for Vallejo youth

• Objective #1: Reduce financial barriers to participation through scholarships for Vallejo youth and families
o Data and Metrics:
▪ # of scholarships awarded per fiscal year quarter
▪ Description of activities and programs that youth used scholarships on
▪ Amount of funding used per quarter
o Key Performance Indicators
▪ Increase in number of scholarships accessed versus
baseline data

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• Objective #2: Increase access to subsidized youth activities and programs, with an emphasis on teen opportunities
o Data and metrics:
▪ # of new or existing programs funded in whole or partially ▪ Approximate number of individuals served
▪ Description of use of funds
▪ Amount of funding used per quarter
▪ Survey Data
o Key Performance Indicators
▪ Qualitative survey data regarding safety and access

• Objective #3: Provide increased subsidized programming in target districts that were identified by City Council
o Data and Metrics
▪ # of new or existing programs funded in whole or partially ▪ Approximate number of individuals served
▪ Description of use of funds in each district
▪ Amount of funding used per quarter
▪ Survey data
o Key Performance Indicators
▪ Increase in the number of programs offered in targeted areas
▪ Qualitative survey data regarding access to programs and safe spaces

• Objective #4: Increase community access to safe spaces, programs and events o Data and Metrics
▪ # of Free Day events held
▪ Approximate number of individuals utilizing the Free Days ▪ Description of how the funds were used
▪ Amount of funding used per quarter
o Key Performance Indicator
▪ Increase in number of participants

Programming funded through the City grant should:
• Focus on preventative measures through community building and positive youth development
• Expand upon current offerings or create new offerings to provide subsidized recreational and educational opportunities
• Increase the total number of youths participating in GVRD-led recreational and scholarships programs
• Be free or reduced cost
• Only cover scholarship awards to Vallejo youth residents • Provide qualitative and quantitative data regarding positive youth outcomes and improved public safety

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B. Obligations of GVRD
City grant funding shall be used to subsidize costs for the following six areas:

1. Youth Scholarships
i. Scholarships to youth from low to moderate income households to participate in new or existing recreational/sport activities and programming through GVRD’s existing scholarship program.

2. Youth Programs/ Events
i. Subsidized costs to participants for new or existing programming offered at parks and facilities and youth events. Youth events are described as events serving youth with 50 or more targeted attendees.

3. Teen Programs/ Events
i. Subsidized costs to participants for new or existing teen programming offered at parks and facilities and teen events. Teen events are described as events serving youth with 50 or more targeted attendees.

4. Targeted Programming
i. Funding for increased programming specifically for districts identified by Council as high risk: Districts 2,4,5,and 6.

5. Free Days
i. Increasing access to activities and safe spaces by providing free entry/ parking, open swim, and/or open gym in identified facilities such as Children’s Wonderland, Dan Foley Park, Blue Rock Springs, Franklin Sports Gym, and Cunningham Aquatic Center

GVRD shall be responsible for the following:

1. Manage scholarship program for qualified applicants

2. Staffing of facilities, sites activities, events and programs

3. Design and curriculum of specific programs to be offered

4. Recruitment and placement of youth participants

5. Daily operations of youth programming, including program administration and overhead

6. Securing sites and locations for programming

7. Advertising and marketing

8. Data collection to assess funding outcomes and collective impacts

9. Quarterly Measure P grant reporting on use of funds including any significant changes to estimated budget

C. Estimated Budget
Program Type Estimated Budget
1 Scholarships $75,000
2 Youth Programs/ Events $55,000
3 Teen Programs/ Events $85,000
4 Targeted Programming $25,000
5 Free Days $60,000
TOTAL $300,000

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Measure P Youth Priorities:

Greater Vallejo Recreation
District
Victoria Grace- Barksdale
Youth Coordinator

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Background
• On July 1, 2025 at a Special City Council Meeting, Council provided recommendations to provide short-term strategies to mitigate community violence and address public safety • Council Direction: Funding for up to $300,000 to
subsidizing program costs (from zero up to 80% on a
needs basis) for children to participate in GVRD year-
round programs
• On July 8, 2025, the City Council approved Step 1 of the budget amendment and approved step 2 on July 22, 2025,
amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate $1,150,000 for public safety measures to reduce violence. • On August 11, 2025, staff presented the proposal to the Measure P Oversight Committee and received approval to
recommend to Council that funding can be provided through Measure P funds

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Goal: Improve public safety and reduce
violence by subsidizing costs to increase
participation in recreational activities and
access to safe spaces for Vallejo youth
• Focus on preventative measures through community
building and positive youth development
• Reduces risk factors associated with violent crime and juvenile offenses, particularly among youth in
underserved communities
• By offering safe spaces, skill-building opportunities, and positive role models, these programs divert young
people from negative influences and foster a greater
sense of connection to their community.
• Supporting expanded access to these programs
strengthens the social fabric of our community,
promotes positive youth development, and is a proven,
preventative strategy to reduce juvenile crime and
violence

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Proposed estimated allocations
Activity: Allocations:

Youth Scholarships $75,000
Youth Programs/Events $55,000
Teen Programs/ Events $85,000
Targeted Programming $25,000
Free Days $60,000
TOTAL $300,000

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Youth Scholarships: $75,000
• GVRD allocates $50k and the previous
Measure P grant (FY 24/25) added $50k
• New total for their scholarship
program is $175k
• Programs eligible for Financial Assistance
funds:
oSummer, Break, and Aquatic Camps
oSports Programs
oSwim Lessons, including After School at
the Pool
oKids Club Before and After School
Programs
oContract Classes (martial arts, dance,
etc.)
• Objective #1: Reduce financial barriers
to participation through scholarships for
Vallejo youth and families

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Programs and Events
Youth: $55,000
Teens: $85,000
• Free and/or subsidized (around 30%)
programming targeting youth and teens
• Available at GVRD sites in all districts
• If youth still cannot afford, they may be
eligible to use a scholarship
• Events are aimed at 50 or more people
• Objective #2: Increase access
to subsidized youth activities and
programs, with an emphasis on
teen opportunities

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Targeted Programming: $25,000
• Funding that will be directed to provide
more targeted programming to areas
identified by Council :
• District 2
• District 4
• District 5
• District 6
• Objective #3: Provide increased
subsidized programming in target
districts that were identified by City
Council

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Free Days: $60,000
• To help increase access to safe safes and
remove financial barriers
• Free entry, parking, or open gym/swim at sites
• Potential sites include:
• Children’s Wonderland
• Dan Foley Park
• Blue Rock Springs Park
• Cunningham Aquatic Center
• Vallejo Sports Gym
Objective #4: Increase community
access to safe spaces, programs
and events

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CONTACT(S)
Contact(s)
Victoria Grace- Barksdale
[email protected]

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ACTION ITEM 9.F.

DATE: December 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Andrew Murray, City Manager
SUBJECT: RECEIVE SCOPES FOR CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the scopes that City staff developed for City Council referrals and provide direction to staff.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
City staff were requested to return to Council with the remaining City Council referral items scoped. Council now has an opportunity to review the list and provide direction on which referrals they would like staff to implement.

On July 22, 2025, City Council implemented a new referral process consisting of:
• A Referral Submission Form for Councilmembers to complete at the time the referral is made, or shortly thereafter.
• A new subheading titled "Requests & Actions for Future Agenda Items" was added to the City Council meeting agenda, giving Councilmembers a consistent time to make referral requests. • A Two-Step Approval Process:
o Step 1: Council Initiation & Prioritization — When a referral is made, Council votes on:
• Whether the referral should move forward for staff scoping. • The item's priority.
• A timeline for staff to return with a project scope.
• This requires a majority vote of Council.

Step 2: Review of Scope & Decision on Implementation
• At the Council-directed timeline, staff will return with the detailed scope of work, including estimated timeframes, staffing requirements and fiscal impacts.
• Council will then vote to either approve or reject moving forward with the implementation of the item. • This requires a majority vote.

At the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting, staff were directed to work on scoping the remaining items on the referral list. The July 22, 2025 staff report is attached for reference.

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Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: RECEIVE SCOPES FOR CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF

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Please refer to Attachment 1 for the status of all Council referrals.

Attachment 2 lists all of the referrals through the last Council meeting, both scoped and not-yet scoped, for which Council has not yet provided direction to staff on whether or not to implement. City Council has the opportunity to review these referrals and provide staff with direction on whether to implement them. As requested by Council, staff have grouped the referrals by City Council goals:
• Economic Development Strategy: 14 Referrals
• Efficient, Effective Responsive Government: 12 Referrals • Housing/Unhoused Strategy: 3 Referrals
• Public Safety: 6 Referrals

New items were introduced at the November 4th and 18th meetings of City Council. Staff have not yet had adequate time to complete scoping on all of these items.

FISCAL IMPACT
Some of the required resources to implement the referrals, such as staff time, are already part of the FY 2025- 2026 adopted budget. For some referrals, if approved for implementation, additional resources may be needed to be allocated by the City Council.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Referrals: Complete listing as of 12/02/2025

2. Referrals for Direction by Council Goal

3. Referrals Staff Report 7.22.2025

CONTACT
Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]; 707-648-4577

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Economic Development; Planning
& Development Services
Item returned to Council on 3/26/24. Staff was
directed to restructure the CFDs at the time of
the new MISP approval and implementation
when the land densities will be known and can
be accounted for within future development.

Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
To return at Specific Plan.
2 Options for Locating Safer
RV/Vehicle Locations and Potential
Services in Partnership with Local
Nonprofits
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
McConnell &
Loera-Diaz
Late 2022 2/14/2023 - Approved to move to
Step 2.
4/11/2023 - Approved for
implementation. Date for Step 2
TBD by City Manager but not later
than June 30, 2023.

City Manager/Planning and
Development Services
Discussed as part of a broader workshop on
homelessness on June 20, 2023. This issue will
also again be considered when staff presents a
proposed updated homeless strategy on
October 8, 2024. Returned to Council 4/1/2025
in Special Meeting on Homelessness.

Completed (to return at Specific Plan)
3 Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL)
Ordinance
Public Safety Bregenzer Early 2023 4/11/2023 - Approved to move to Step 2.
4/25/2023 - Approved for
implementation. Directed staff to
return to Council with a
comprehensive ordinance for its
consideration
Planning and Development
Services, City Attorney
Introduction of Ordinance on June 25, 2024. Council directed CAO to hold retailer/coalition workshops held in August. Item is scheduled to return to Council for direction on Sept. 24, 2024.Completed NA 4 Create council ad-hoc committee: 1)
for purposes of reviewing City
Charter
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
McConnell January 2023 3/14/2023 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in October 2024.
10/22/2024 - Approved for
implementation.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
City Staff Time - (CMO: 20 hours; City Clerk:
20 hours; CAO: 40 hours) + additional work
if Council requests Community Outreach
and/or Charter Amendment to voters (+100-
200hrs)
5 Create council ad-hoc committee: 2)
Revise VMC Chapter 2.02 related to
Council Meetings/Rules/Meeting
Procedures.

Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
McConnell January 2023 3/14/2023 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in October 2024.
10/22/2024 - Approved for
implementation.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Councilmember Bregenzer requested rule to
adjourn meetings at 10 pm and items not
covered move to next meeting agenda
(requested at 10/10/23 mtg)
Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
City Staff Time - (CMO 5 hours; City Clerk: 5
hours; CAO: 25 hours) + additional hours if
Community Outreach required.
6 Short-term Rentals (Air BnB, VRBO)
Ordinance
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Verder-Aliga April 11, 2023
Requested again at May 28, 2024
Council meeting
9/10/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Finance, City Attorney, Planning
and Development Services
Discuss policy implications with Council first Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
City Staff Time - (CAO: 50 hours; Finance:
10hrs; PDS: 100hrs)
7 Sale of Herbert House Economic
Development /
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer May 9, 2023 10/10/2023 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Return to Council
sometime in December 2023 to
include sale of house and
underlying property
12/12/2023 - Approved for
implementation. Staff was directed
to return to Council with lot
diagrams and obtain further
direction on the sale.

Economic Development/Public
Works
Appraisal contract approved August 2024, staff
will agendize closed session discussion with
City Council by end of year 2024
RFP Launched & closes: Sept 3, 2025.

Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
Staff finding a broker to market the
property.
8 Pursue creation of Vallejo Vocational
Arts School
Mayor
McConnell
and Arriola
May 12, 2023 September 10, 2024 City Manager Referral withdrawn by requester at September 10, 2024 Council meeting
Eliminated
9 Establish 2-person council ad-hoc
subcommittee on collaborative
reform efforts related to VPD
Public Safety Bregenzer May 23, 2023 6/13/2023 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in October 2024.
10/22/2024 - Approved for
implementation.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk/Police Department
Completed NA
Council Referrals - Full List as of 12/02/2025 Attachment 1

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NA Police Department Step 2 not taken. Completed with the execution of the Settlement Agreement
between the City and DOJ.

Completed NA
11 Additional Red Light Enforcement
Cameras to assist PD
Public Safety Bregenzer May 23, 2023 9/26/2023 - Approved to move to Step 2. Staff directed to bring Step
2 back to Council for further
discussion
12/12/2023 - Approved for
implementation.

Police, Public Works Staff was directed to return to Council following review/discussion with
recommendations from SAB. See minutes from
12/12/2023.

Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
CAO: 10 hours
VPD: 1 additional Police Assistant & 1
Additional Traffic Officer dedicated to the
program.
12 Agendize Marina condition issues
and invite Congressional Reps and
staff to be a part of the discussion
Economic
Development
Strategy
Loera-Diaz June 13, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

NA Public Works Step 2 not taken. Staff brought this item forward and presented it on 8/5/2025.

Completed NA
13 Creation of an Unhoused
Commission
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Bregenzer June 20, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Not approved City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Not Approved for
Implementation (join
Housing Round Table
instead)
NA
14 Dispatch Move Update Public Safety Loera-Diaz Mid 2023 10/24/2023 - Update and directed staff on the final relocation site for
a temporary emergency Dispatch
Center at 111 Amador Street
5/14/2024 - Adopted Resolution
awarding construction contract to
Whitley Manufacturing Co.

Public Works On Agenda for September 23, 2025. Completed NA 15 Analysis and subsequent
presentation or report of the
following ordinances:
· Condo/Apartment Conversion
ordinance that would include rights
to refusal or the right to buy or
receive relocation compensation
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Palmares July 11, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services, City Attorney
Council to prioritize requested items
*requested by Councilmember Verder-Aliga at
5/28/24 council meeting.

The topic was narrowed at the City Council
meeting on September 10, 2024.

Some of the original topics are covered in the
Housing Element.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
PDS: 100 hours; CAO: 200+ hours) +
additional time for community meetings.
16 Discuss review of live aboard fees at
the Vallejo Marina
Palmares July 25, 2023 September 10, 2024 Public Works Referral withdrawn by requester at September 10, 2024 Council meeting
Eliminated NA
17 Building Permit Fee Waivers to
protect businesses from theft and
process for business retention grant
applications/awarding grants
Public Safety Loera-Diaz September 2023 11/28/2023 - Approved to move to Step 2.
7/23/24 - Small Business
Hardening Grant Program
approved
Economic Development Council approved a program at its 7/23 meeting with additional funding to return to
Council as part of the next ARPA scrub.

Completed
(via Business Hardening
Grant Program)
NA
18 Request on behalf of SAB to amend
ordinance to change frequency of
regular meetings beyond bi-monthly
CM Verder-Aliga supported this at
the 7/23/24 cc mtg.

Public Safety Arriola September 26, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Police Department, City Attorney,
Public Works
Repeat of # 67 NA

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Planning and Development
Services
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time (PDS: 20 hours; CAO: 10
hours; Finance 5 hours)
20 Schedule Study Session on funding
“how to help” for non-profits and CM
to provide report mentioned at 10/24
council mtg.

Economic
Development
Strategy
Loera-Diaz October 24, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time -
CMO: 15 hours, CAO: 15 hours
21 Consider supplementing VPD with
Security Services
Public Safety Bregenzer December 19, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Police Department The City issued an RFP for private security services. Vendor selected. Negotiations &
contract drafting.

Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
City Staff Time - (CAO 10 hours to draft and
review contract; PW: 5 hours per month to
administer contract); + budget for contract
with private security firm
22 Consider placing moratorium on
Mills Act requests until consistent
program is in place
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer December 19, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time - (PDS: 20 hours; CAO: 20
hours)
23 Discuss rebranding of the VPD and
change name to Vallejo Police
Services Department
Public Safety Loera-Diaz December 19, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/Police Department Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
City Staff Time - (VPD: 20 hours; CMO 20
hours); + budget for contract with firm for
branding & new collateral
24 Review of Boards/Commissions/
Committees
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Mayor
McConnell
Early 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Report to Council October 14, 2025. Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
NA
25 Consideration of increasing fines,
penalties, impoundment rules and
other deterrents related to Sideshow
activities
Public Safety McConnell &
Loera-Diaz
February 27, 2024 3/12/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in October 2024.
10/22/2024 - Approved for
implementation.

Police Department and City
Attorney
Direction at 3/12/24 meeting, return to Council
to include research on ideas expressed as
rapidly as possible. An ordinance has been
drafted and will be brought to Council.

Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
City Staff Time - (VPD: 20 hours; CAO: 10
hours; CMO: 5 hours)
This would require a charge at the State
level.
26 Audit for Broadway Project Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Loera-Diaz March/April 2024 5/14/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2.
7/9/2024 - Approved for
implementation.

Finance Council authorized initiation of a process for
audit with MRG for Broadway Project. Auditor to
report to Council and CM. Audit to include
financials, review dates, timelines, deadlines
with outcomes provided to Council and CM.

Completed NA
27 · Policy to support Vallejo
Community Land Trust
· Tenant right protection to Council
· Just cause eviction protection*
· Rent Stabilization*
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Verder-Aliga May 28, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services
*requested by Councilmember Palmares at
July 11, 2023 meeting.

Topic modified during Council meeting on
September 10, 2024.

Refer to item #15 above.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Refer to item #15, above.

For 'Community Land Trust': CAO: 25hrs;
PDS: 25hrs
Other items addressed in the Housing
Element workplan
28 Ordinance for COV will not take a
position (ex. Ceasefire/Gaza) in
international conflicts. Similar to
City of San Jose
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Verder-AligaMay 28, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time - (CAO: 5 hours; CMO: 5
hours)

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City Manager/Planning and
Development Services/Public
Works
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time (per quarter) - PW: 15 hours;
CMO: 5 hours)
30 Creation of a Public Safety
Committee
Public Safety Palmares,
Verder-Aliga
& McConnell
July 23, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk/Police Department
At Council meeting on September 10, 2024,
Council directed that the original referral
regarding a committee and task force to be
split into two different referrals. This is one half
of the original referral.

Completed NA
31 Address homelessness
encampments at Vallejo Heights.

Look at City of New Orleans as they
have been successful. Meet with
Association and City staff to come
up with solutions as expeditiously as
possible
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Palmares July 23, 2024 September 10, 2024 City Manager/Planning and Development Services
Referral withdrawn by requester at September
10, 2024 Council meeting
Eliminated
32 Creation of a Public Safety Task
Force
Public Safety Palmares,
Verder-Aliga
& McConnell
July 23, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to
Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Not approved for implementation. City Manager/City Attorney/City Clerk/Police Department
There had previously been one referral, 30,
related to a committee and task force. At
Council meeting on September 10, 2024,
Council directed that referral to be split into
two different referrals. This is one half of the
original referral.

Not Approved for
Implementation
NA
33 Create short-term economic
development strategy for downtown
Economic
Development
Strategy
Palmares September 10, 2024 NA NA Economic Development
Department
Combined w/ item #61, below. Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Combined w/ item #61, below.
34 Ordinance addressing prostitution Public Safety Palmares December 10, 2024 7/22/2025 - Approved to move to Step 2.

September 9, 2025 Police, City Attorney's Office Council voted to not pursue this item.

CAO presented scope on September 9,
2025.

CAO: 30 hours
PW: 30 hours
35 Update on current state of permitting
process with PDS and ways for
improvement for the process to be
more accessible
Economic
Development
Strategy
Palmares December 10, 2024 February 18.2025 Planning & Development Services Went to Council on August 5th, 2025. Completed NA 36 City-wide performance audit Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Palmares &
Lediju
December 30, 2024 NA NA Finance, City Manager Step 1 and Step 2 not taken as staff has initiated this effort.

Staff already implementing Staff seeking consultant for this item. Will have cost/scoping once selected.
37 Whistleblowing Policy/Program Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Lediju January 14, 2025 February 18, 2025 Human Resources On May 13, 2025 Council agenda. Return to Council July 2025 with revised policy.

Staff already implementing:
plan to present revised
policy
NA

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Completed NA
40 Update on the City's Disaster
Preparedness
Public Safety Gordon January 14, 2025 February 18.2025 Fire Department City staff provided a presentation to Council on this matter on May 13, 2025.

Completed NA
41 Public Safety Workshop Public Safety Matias January 14, 2025 NA NA Police Department and City Managers Office
Workshop held February 4, 2025. Completed NA
42 Evaluation of Existing City Boards,
Commissions and Committees
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matias January 14, 2025 Duplicate of item #24 above. Duplicate of item #24 above. Duplicate of item #24 above. Duplicate of item #24 above. Duplicate of item #24 above. NA 43 Overview of City litigation Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Sorce January 28, 2025 NA NA City Attorneys Office Done quarterly by CAO. Ongoing (quarterly) NA 44 Closed session to review City
Manager's recent performance
evaluation
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Sorce January 28, 2025 February 18.2025 March 25, 2025 closed session Approved, awaiting implementation
CMO:5 hours
45 Closed session to review City
Attorney's recent performance
evaluation
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Sorce January 28, 2025 February 18.2025 March 25, 2025 closed session Approved, awaiting implementation
CAO: 5 hours
46 Discussion & consideration of Vision
Zero Policy for COV
Public Safety Matias February 25, 2025 August 5, 2025 City Managers Office, City Attorneys Office, Planning &
Development Services, Police
Department, Public Works
https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/12/VZ-Components-
Fact-Sheet.pdf
https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-
content/uploads/2017/12/VZN_ActionPlan_FIN
AL.pdf
Staff already implementing 20 hours of internal staff meetings for stakeholder initial planning.

Estimated Consultant costs, $100,000
47 Mare Island Company update on
Connolly Corridor
Economic
Development
Strategy
Bregenzer March 11, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Info/report only: <5 hours staff prep time
48 Council consider Mare Island
Preserve added to Congressman
Garamendi's bill to transfer to
federal government
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Palmares March 25, 2025 NA NA City Managers Office Step 2 not approved. City staff brought this item to Council on May 27, 2025
Completed NA

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Completed. CAO presented scope on September 9,
2025.

CAO: 50 hours
55 Long-Term Financial Plan Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Palmares June 24, 2025 NA NA Finance; City Managers Office Step 1 and Step 2 not taken as staff has initiated this effort.

Staff already implementing NA
56 Reduction of speeds in school sites
from 25mph to 15mph //
Use of AB-22 to reduce speeds in
designated business districts
Public Safety Matias July 8,2025 July 22, 2025 September 9, 2025 City Managers Office, Police Department, Public Works, City
Attorneys Office
Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
(To be completed by December '25)
CAO presented scope on September 9,
2025.

CAO: 30 hours
PW: $166,265 of consultant support
57 Gun Violence Restraining Order
(IGVRO)
Public Safety Matias July 8,2025 July 22, 2025 September 9, 2025 City Managers Office, Police Department, City Attorneys Office
Approved for
implementation, awaiting
completion
(staff to return in late November)
CAO presented scope on September 9,
2025.

CAO: 12 hours
58 Update to Social Nuisance
Ordinance
Public Safety Matias July 8,2025 July 22, 2025 City Managers Office, City Attorneys Office, Police
Department
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
CMO: 15 hours, CAO: 15 hours /per month.
+ Ongoing VPD response to identified
issues.
59 Once a month, recognize &
acknowledge every department with
staff highlighting work they are proud
of. 15 minutes maximum
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Gordon July 22, 2025 August 5, 2025 Communications Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
CMO: 10 hours, Other Department: 15
hours / per month
60 Branded Campaign to Bring Back &
Celebrate Businesses in Vallejo.

Goal is to uplift local businesses,
honor Vallejo's unique culture, and
drive community engagement at
every level, revitalizing and
celebrating.

Economic
Development
Strategy
Gordon Aug 5, 2025 August 5, 2025 NA Economic Development /Communications
Economic Development Strategic Plan already
contains very similar. Coming in Phase 2 (for
2025/26)
Staff already implementing Already included in ED Strategic Plan.

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Economic
Development
Strategy
Gordon Aug 5, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Staff already working on Phase 1 of strategic plan - will include "pop up events" in the areas.

Cost of events $60-90,000 depending on
number of events.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Consultant @ $95,000 + City Staff Time to
manage project.

CAO: 10 hours
ED: 10 hours per event
62 Council action to provide Public
Safety Staffing Emergency with
Response Times, including iHart
Update within 30 days
Public Safety Lediju May 13, 2025 August 5, 2025 Police Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Info/report only: <5 hours staff prep time
Can incorporate into recurring Council item
from Police Chief.
63 Council action to present Alarm
Ordinance as soon as possible
Public Safety May 13, 2025 August 5, 2025 Police Department & City Attorenys Office
Staff already implementing:
to return to Council in
October
VPD: 5 hours; CAO: 5 hours
64 Review/Discuss Council Travel
Policy & Include in the policy a
process to decide whom goes to
what conferences
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer September 9, 2025 September 9, 2025 Finance; City Managers Office Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Finance 10 hours; CMO & CAO review: 5
hours
65 Provide Quarterly reports on
Measure P, B funds
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matias Septemeber 9, 2025 September 9, 2025 Finance Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Finance: 24-36 staff hours
CMO: 5 hours
66 Strategic Plan/Comprehensive Plan
& process for Safe Streets in our City
to include schools and refer to
Council Public Safety Subcommittee
Public Safety Lediju Septemeber 9, 2025 September 9, 2025 Public Works Already being addressed in #46, the 'Vision Zero' item.

NA
67 SAB: make meetings monthly &
agendize ordinance change.

Public Safety Bregenzer September 23, 2025 Matias re-introduced this item @ 11/18/25 Council Meeting; to return to Council 12/9/25
Staff already implementing.

Plan to present revised
ordinance.

City Staff Time - (CAO to draft ordinance: 5
hours)
Per meeting -> VPD: 5 hours; CAO 5 hours;
IT: 5 hours
68 Discussion on abandoned vehicle
program
Public Safety Matias September 23, 2025 October 15, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
CAO: 10 hours; PD: 15 hours
69 Report on Franchise Agreement w/
Recology to gain better
understanding of potential city-wide
cleaning program
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matulac September 23, 2025 October 15, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
PW: 8-10 hours to prepare report and
collect data from Recology.
70 Research Options to start Council
meetings earlier
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Gordon October 14, 2025 Not yet voted on to scope.

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City of Vallejo - City Council Referrals (as of 12/02/2025) # Topic Council Goal /
Category
Requester Date Requested Step 1 -
Council direction of whether or
not to have staff scope the
request/project
Step 2 -
Council direction of whether or
not to have staff implement the
request/project
Responsible Departments Notes Current Status Scope (as of 9/9/25) *scopes are high level estimates and may
change as staff begin work and/or if
outside consultants are required.
71 Look into methods to improve the
efficiency & collaboration at Council
meetings
examples: (a.)revamp CC rules for
meetings; (b.) improve knowledge
management for CC requests,
guidance, direction
identify options for study sessions,
brainstorming sessions, one-on-one
conversations
(c.) enrolling CC in training to
enhance communication &
collaboration as a team
(d.) conducting a survey of City Staff
Directors regarding their interactions
w/ CC
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Palmares October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
(a.) See item #5 above.
(b.) CAO 10 hours
(c.) CAO 5 hours
(d.) CAO 1 hour
72 Evaluation of "enhanced
infrastructure financing districts"
(EIFD) (commercial & residential)
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Lediju
October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
3 months and $30-50,000
CAO support: 10-15hrs
73 Evaluation of the possibility of a
convention center in Vallejo
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Lediju
October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Experts (architect; land use; etc.) $30,000
and 3 months
Plus public outreach time.
74 Return with report & discussion
around City's activities in regards to:
immigration activity & federal
benefits during Fed shutdown
Palmares October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Staff already implementing.
75 Explore moratorium on Self-Storage
facilities and Car wash businesses
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Palmares
November 4, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Not yet voted on to scope.
76 Staff update on the Army Reserve
Building. Release statements about
what City can & cannot do
Public Safety Lediju November 4, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Not yet voted on to scope.
77 Explore Business License Muni-code
regarding "landlords as a business".

Consider moratorium on fees
collected.

Economic
Development /
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer November 4, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Not yet voted on to scope.
78 Explore limiting parking hours &
provide data around Curtola Parkway
in front of Waterfront & around City
Park
Economic
Development
Strategy
Lediju November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 Scoping in progress *Staff working on scoping*

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Economic
Development
Strategy
Loera-Diaz October 24, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time -
CMO: 15 hours, CAO: 15 hours
33 Create short-term economic
development strategy for downtown
Economic
Development
Strategy
Palmares September 10, 2024 NA NA Economic Development
Department
Combined w/ item #61, below. Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Combined w/ item #61, below.
47 Mare Island Company update on
Connolly Corridor
Economic
Development
Strategy
Bregenzer March 11, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Info/report only: <5 hours staff prep time
49 Creation of Sonoma Blvd. Ad-hoc
Committee
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias April 22, 2025 August 5, 2025 Planning & Development Services Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
PDS: 25 hours
50 Sperry Mills Site Economic
Development
Strategy
Sorce April 22, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
CAO: 25 hours; PDS: 25 hours
51 California Forever on Mare Island
Navy Shipyard/Ship Act
Economic
Development
Strategy
Gordon April 22, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Scoping in progress (Ships Act = Completed) ED to contact CA Forever for further
information
61 Activiation Plan for downtown,
waterfront and marina. Not a
duplication of specific plan. An
elaboration of the economic
development strategy with fully
developed tasks in specific relation
to the aforementioned places.

Economic
Development
Strategy
Gordon Aug 5, 2025 August 5, 2025 Economic Development Staff already working on Phase 1 of strategic plan - will include "pop up events" in the areas.

Cost of events $60-90,000 depending on
number of events.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Consultant @ $95,000 + City Staff Time to
manage project.

CAO: 10 hours
ED: 10 hours per event
72 Evaluation of "enhanced
infrastructure financing districts"
(EIFD) (commercial & residential)
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Lediju
October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
3 months and $30-50,000
CAO support: 10-15hrs
73 Evaluation of the possibility of a
convention center in Vallejo
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Lediju
October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Experts (architect; land use; etc.) $30,000
and 3 months
Plus public outreach time.
75 Explore moratorium on Self-Storage
facilities and Car wash businesses
Economic
Development
Strategy
Matias &
Palmares
November 4, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Not yet voted on to scope.
77 Explore Business License Muni-code
regarding "landlords as a business".

Consider moratorium on fees
collected.

Council Referrals awaiting direction as of 12/02/25 - Related to Council Goal: Economic Development Strategy Attachment 2

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Council Referrals awaiting direction as of 12/02/25 - Related to Council Goal: Economic Development Strategy

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Finance, City Attorney, Planning
and Development Services
Discuss policy implications with Council first Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
City Staff Time - (CAO: 50 hours; Finance:
10hrs; PDS: 100hrs)
22 Consider placing moratorium on
Mills Act requests until consistent
program is in place
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer December 19, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time - (PDS: 20 hours; CAO: 20
hours)
28 Ordinance for COV will not take a
position (ex. Ceasefire/Gaza) in
international conflicts. Similar to
City of San Jose
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Verder-Aliga May 28, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/City Attorney/City
Clerk
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time - (CAO: 5 hours; CMO: 5
hours)
29 Consider & Direct the City Manager
to provide quarterly reports to
Council on all Housing & Public
Works Projects
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Loera-Diaz July 9, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

City Manager/Planning and
Development Services/Public
Works
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time (per quarter) - PW: 15 hours;
CMO: 5 hours)
59 Once a month, recognize &
acknowledge every department with
staff highlighting work they are proud
of. 15 minutes maximum
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Gordon July 22, 2025 August 5, 2025 Communications Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
CMO: 10 hours, Other Department: 15
hours / per month
64 Review/Discuss Council Travel
Policy & Include in the policy a
process to decide whom goes to
what conferences
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Bregenzer September 9, 2025 September 9, 2025 Finance; City Managers Office Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Finance 10 hours; CMO & CAO review: 5
hours
65 Provide Quarterly reports on
Measure P, B funds
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matias Septemeber 9, 2025 September 9, 2025 Finance Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Finance: 24-36 staff hours
CMO: 5 hours
69 Report on Franchise Agreement w/
Recology to gain better
understanding of potential city-wide
cleaning program
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matulac September 23, 2025 October 15, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
PW: 8-10 hours to prepare report and
collect data from Recology.
70 Research Options to start Council
meetings earlier
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Gordon October 14, 2025 Not yet voted on to scope.

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City of Vallejo - City Council Referrals
# Topic Council Goal /
Category
Requester Date Requested Step 1 -
Council direction of whether or
not to have staff scope the
request/project
Step 2 -
Council direction of whether or
not to have staff implement the
request/project
Responsible Departments Notes Current Status Scope (as of 9/9/25) *scopes are high level estimates and may
change as staff begin work and/or if
outside consultants are required.
71 Look into methods to improve the
efficiency & collaboration at Council
meetings
examples: (a.)revamp CC rules for
meetings; (b.) improve knowledge
management for CC requests,
guidance, direction
identify options for study sessions,
brainstorming sessions, one-on-one
conversations
(c.) enrolling CC in training to
enhance communication &
collaboration as a team
(d.) conducting a survey of City Staff
Directors regarding their interactions
w/ CC
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Palmares October 14, 2025 October 28, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
(a.) See item #5 above.
(b.) CAO 10 hours
(c.) CAO 5 hours
(d.) CAO 1 hour
79 1) extend invite to City's Lobbyists to
make presentation to Council
2) recurring, ongoing agenda item
related to federal issues that impact
community
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Lediju November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 Scoping in progress *Staff working on scoping* 83 Council discussion of connecting
City Hall & 400 Mare Island Way into
a 'Civic Center' & other possible
uses; including taking into account
work done by Roosevelt Group
Efficient,
Effective,
Responsive Gov't
Matias November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 Scoping in progress *Staff working on scoping* Council Referrals awaiting direction as of 12/02/25 - Related to Council Goal: Efficient, Effective & Responsive Government

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Planning and Development
Services, City Attorney
Council to prioritize requested items
*requested by Councilmember Verder-Aliga at
5/28/24 council meeting.

The topic was narrowed at the City Council
meeting on September 10, 2024.

Some of the original topics are covered in the
Housing Element.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
PDS: 100 hours; CAO: 200+ hours) +
additional time for community meetings.
19 Discussion on building permit fees
for low-income housing
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Bregenzer October 24, 2023 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
City Staff Time (PDS: 20 hours; CAO: 10
hours; Finance 5 hours)
27 · Policy to support Vallejo
Community Land Trust
· Tenant right protection to Council
· Just cause eviction protection*
· Rent Stabilization*
Housing/
Unhoused
Strategy
Verder-Aliga May 28, 2024 9/10/2024 - Approved to move to Step 2. Scope to be presented to
Council in November 2024.

Planning and Development
Services
*requested by Councilmember Palmares at
July 11, 2023 meeting.

Topic modified during Council meeting on
September 10, 2024.

Refer to item #15 above.

Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
Refer to item #15, above.

For 'Community Land Trust': CAO: 25hrs;
PDS: 25hrs
Other items addressed in the Housing
Element workplan
Council Referrals awaiting direction as of 12/02/25 - Related to Council Goal: Housing/Unhoused Strategy

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City Manager/Police Department Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
City Staff Time - (VPD: 20 hours; CMO 20
hours); + budget for contract with firm for
branding & new collateral
58 Update to Social Nuisance
Ordinance
Public Safety Matias July 8,2025 July 22, 2025 City Managers Office, City Attorneys Office, Police
Department
Scoped, awaiting Council
Direction
CMO: 15 hours, CAO: 15 hours /per month.
+ Ongoing VPD response to identified
issues.
62 Council action to provide Public
Safety Staffing Emergency with
Response Times, including iHart
Update within 30 days
Public Safety Lediju May 13, 2025 August 5, 2025 Police Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
Info/report only: <5 hours staff prep time
Can incorporate into recurring Council item
from Police Chief.
68 Discussion on abandoned vehicle
program
Public Safety Matias September 23, 2025 October 15, 2025 Scoped, awaiting Council Direction
CAO: 10 hours; PD: 15 hours
76 Staff update on the Army Reserve
Building. Release statements about
what City can & cannot do
Public Safety Lediju November 4, 2025 CM to provide update during City Manager's Report 11/4; more formal presentation
potentially 11/18
Not yet voted on to scope.
82 Evaluate & discuss: establishing
Office of Neighborhood Safety &
Renewal
Public Safety Matias November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 Scoping in progress *Staff working on scoping* Council Referrals awaiting direction as of 12/02/25 - Related to Council Goal: Public Safety

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ACTION ITEM 9.F.

DATE: July 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Andrew Murray, City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND CURRENT TWO-

STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to staff on the following:

1. Current List of City Council referrals from January 1 to June 30, 2025

2. Current Two-Step Process for agendizing

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
City staff needs direction from Council on whether to scope and implement Council referrals including any changes to the current “two-step process” for agendizing.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
City Council referrals are requests for future Council agenda items or special projects that the City Council directs City staff to research and possibly implement in addition to staff’s routine work and projects required by other City work planning processes, such as the strategic plan and the budget processes. In Vallejo, the City Council requests and provides direction to staff on referrals through the following process:
• A Council Member requests, during the Report of the Presiding Officer and Members of the City Council portion of a Council Meeting, that the City Council consider at a future meeting whether to direct staff to develop a scope (tasks, schedule, and budget) to implement a project regarding a particular issue.
• At a future meeting, City staff agendizes Council discussion and action (majority, via minute order) on whether to direct staff to scope a project regarding the issue. The Council Member that originally requested the referral describes the issue and objective (Step 1). • If approved in Step 1, City staff prepares a scope and agendizes Council discussion and action on whether City staff shall implement the scope.
• Council considers the information at a future meeting (Step 2) and if approved in Step 2, City staff implements the project and completes the work.

This process is similar to that used by many other jurisdictions.

Staff presented a number of referrals that predate the current Council to the newly seated City Council on February 11, 2025. The item was continued to a special meeting held on February 18, 2025. At that meeting, staff presented the staff developed scopes for 16 referrals requested by the City Council on September 10, 2024 and the list of 13 referrals added between December 10, 2024 and January 28, 2025. City Council directed staff as follows:

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Date: July 22, 2025
Subject: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND CURRENT

TWO-STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

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Agendize within one month (1)
• Update on the status of negotiations with the Sheriff's Office regarding law enforcement assistance

Agendize within the next two months (6)
• Update on current state of permitting process with PDS and ways for improvement for the process to be more accessible
• Update on City whistleblower policy and procedure
• Update on the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians casino project • Update on the City's disaster preparedness
• Closed session to review City Manager’s recent performance evaluation • Closed session to review City Attorney’s recent performance evaluation

Agendize beyond the next two months (1)
• Presentation of marina condition issues

No need to agendize as Council referral because it is already a standing agenda item (quarterly, the next one will take place on 3/11/25) (1)
• Update on City litigation

Since the February 18 meeting, an additional 16 items were added. Staff intends to get Council direction on all the outstanding referral requests prior to January 1, 2025 at the upcoming goal setting workshop, tentatively scheduled for September 2, 2025.

The breakdown of the 26 referral requests from January 1, 2025 to current are as shown in the table below are as follows:
• 7 are complete
• 12 are pending Council decision on whether to direct staff to scope and are highlighted in yellow in the table below.
• 5 are in various stages of work by staff towards completion • 2 are awaiting to be agendized by direction from Council on February 18, 2025. One is highlighted in green in the chart below. The other is an update on the status of permitting process with PDS and ways for improvement for the process to be more accessible. This referral request was made by Councilmember Palmares on December 10, 2024.
• 1 is considered ongoing in the case of overview of litigation which is updated on a quarterly basis by the City Attorney’s Office

Table 1: Referrals from January 1, 2025 to current:

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TWO-STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

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Number Requester Date
Requested
(Step 0)
Topic Current Status
1 Lediju 14-Jan-25 Whistleblowing
Policy/Program
Various Stages of work by staff to
completion. May 13, 2025 Council
agenda. Item to return to Council in
July 2025 with a revised policy
2 Lediju 14-Jan-25 Update on the status of the
negotiations with the Sheriff's
Office regarding law
enforcement assistance
Completed. Special Council meeting
held March 6, 2025. Item returned to
Council April 8, 2025. Contract
approved by Council on June 17.
3 Lediju 14-Jan-25 Update on the Scotts Valley
Band of Pomo Indians Casino
Project
Completed. Update/Letter to US
Department of Interior to Rescind its
1/10/25 Gaming Egibility
Determination on May 27 agenda.
4 Gordon 14-Jan-25 Update on the City's Disaster
Preparedness
Completed. Presentation on May 13,
2025
5 Matias 14-Jan-25 Public Safety Workshop Completed. Workshop held on February 4, 2025
6 Matias 14-Jan-25 Evaluation of Existing City
Boards, Commissions and
Committees
Various stages of work by staff
towards being agendized: Staff is
working with Consultant to Finalize
and bring to Council.
7 Sorce 28-Jan-25 Overview of City litigation Ongoing. Updates by CAO on a quarterly basis in Closed Session.

March 11 closed session was the last
update.
8 Sorce 28-Jan-25 Closed session to review City
Manager's recent
performance evaluation
Completed. March 25, 2025 Closed
Session
9 Sorce 28-Jan-25 Closed session to review City
Attorney's recent
performance evaluation
Completed. March 25, 2025 Closed
Session
10 Matias February 11-
2025
Presentation on Marina
Condition Issues
Awaiting to be Agendized. Direction
from Council at 2/18/25 special
meeting to agendize within next 2
months
11 Matias 25-Feb-25 Discussion & consideration of
Vision Zero Policy for COV
Awaiting Scoping: Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope
12 Bregenzer 11-Mar-25 Mare Island Company update
on Connolly Corridor
Awaiting Scoping: Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope

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TWO-STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

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13 Palmares 25-Mar-25 Council consider Mare Island
Preserve added to
Congressman Garamendi's
bill to transfer to federal
government
Completed. May 27, 2025 agenda.

No action was taken to move forward.
14 Matias 22-Apr-25 Creation of Sonoma Blvd. Ad-
hoc Committee
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope
15 Sorce 22-Apr-25 Sperry Mills Site Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council direction whether or not to scope
16 Gordon 22-Apr-25 California Forever on Mare
Island Navy Shipyard/Ship
Act
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope
17 Council 13-May-25 Council action to provide
Public Safety Staffing
Emergency with Response
Times, including iHart Update
within 30 days
Various Stages of work by staff to
completion. On June 24, 2025
Council Agenda. Continued to July 8,
2025
18 Council 13-May-25 Council action to present
Alarm Ordinance as soon as
possible
Various Stages of work by staff to
completion. Tentatively scheduled
for July 22, 2025 regular council
meeting.
19 Council 13-May-25 Council action to present
Security Guard Contract as
soon as possible
Various Stages of work by staff
towards agendizing.
20 Palmares
& Gordon
24-Jun-25 Prostitution Ordinance Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council direction whether or not to scope
21 Palmares 24-Jun-25 Red Light Abatement Act
Ordinance
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope
22 Palmares 24-Jun-25 Long-Term Financial Plan Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council direction whether or not to scope
23 Matias 8-July-25 Reduction of speeds in
school sites from 25 mph to
15 mph
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting council
direction whether or not to scope
24 Matias 8-July 25 Gun Violence Restraining
Order (IGVRO)
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting Council
direction whether or not to scope
25 Matias 8-July-25 Use of AB 22 to Reduce
Speeds in Designated
Business Districts
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting Council
direction whether or not to scope
26 Matias 8-July-25 Update to the Social
Nuisance Ordinance
Awaiting Scoping. Awaiting Counci
direction whether or not to scope

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Date: July 22, 2025
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TWO-STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

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City staff seek the Council’s direction on whether to proceed to agendize the 12 that are awaiting scoping and the 2 that are awaiting to be agendized per direction from the City Council at its February 18 special meeting whether on a date certain, and whether to eliminate any of these items. One of the referrals added in January 14, 2025 is a duplicate of a previous referral (review of City’s existing boards, commissions, and committees).

The updated spreadsheet of all referrals from January 1 to July 8, 2025 is provided as Attachment 1 to this staff report.

Current Referral Process
Staff is also seeking Council’s direction on the current referral process. Vallejo Municipal Code Section

2.02.230 in part, allows for items of business to be included on the agenda at the request of the mayor, by individual councilmember, by the city manager, or by the city attorney.

In Vallejo, the City Council requests and provides direction to staff on referrals through the process outlined on Page One of this staff report. Included as Attachment 2 is the Council staff report from a former City Manager outlining the process followed to date which a former Council agreed to. This was done to formalize Councilmember requests to provide a structured way for all councilmembers to request items to ensure all requests are treated equitably, address and allow staff time to prioritize and allocate resources efficiently and help to align agenda items with broader policy goals, strategic plans, and council priorities.

If the Council wishes to deviate from the current procedure, a suggestion that a neighboring city utilizes is provided for your consideration below.

Report of the Presiding Officer and Members of the City Council In addition to the report on meetings and events attended, under this agenda item, any Council Member may make a motion that an item be scheduled for discussion at a future City Council meeting or that staff conduct a special follow-up task. The request must be approved by a majority vote of the Council in order to be carried out. The Council Member raising the request shall specify the type of follow-up they seek, among the following:
• Staff provide information on a topic to Council in a memorandum • Staff schedule a presentation to Council by an outside party at a future Council meeting • Staff schedule a report to Council by staff at a future Council meeting • Staff schedule an agenda item at a future Council meeting for staff to receive direction from Council on an issue
• Staff present proposed City legislation/policy (resolution or ordinance) to City Council at a future meeting

Council requests that staff conduct a special project that would require substantial staff time and/or substantial other City resources will be brought to Council as a future Council agenda item for staff to receive direction from Council on how to resource and prioritize the special project within the City workplan.

Until Chapter 2.02 of the Vallejo Municipal Code is revised, staff recommends that the City Council continue utilizing the “Report of the Presiding Officer and Members of the City Council” section of the agenda to request items for future meetings.

FISCAL IMPACT

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Date: July 22, 2025
Subject: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS AND CURRENT

TWO-STEP PROCESS FOR AGENDIZING

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The fiscal impact of providing a staff update on a Council topic of interest is negligible.

ATTACHMENTS

1. 2025 Council Referral Requests 061825

2. February 8, 2011 Staff Report Formalizing the Procedure for Requesting Staff Reports

CONTACT
Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527
[email protected]

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