City of VallejoWater Department 2025 Public Health GoalsPublic HearingDecember 9, 2025 Beth Schoenberger, Water Director Vidia Gillula, Water Quality Manager
•State of California requires large public water systems (serving more than 10,000 customers) to: •Publish a Public Health Goals Report every three years•Hold a public hearing and receive comments from the public regarding the Public Health Goals Report •The report covers water quality data:•Detectable concentrations of regulated contaminants found in the drinking water•Measured against Public Health Goals (PHGs) concentrations and Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).•Vallejo’s water quality met all state and federal regulatory standardsduring the 3-year timeframe of the report.City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report1 Overview and Context
•History: Public Health Goals were established in the 1990s by the CA Legislature as part of California Safe Drinking Water Act. •Purpose of PHG System: to create a science-based process for setting drinking water quality standards to prioritize public health.•PHGs are Benchmark Only: •A PHG is the concentration of a regulated chemical in drinking water that poses no known, significant health risk if consumed over the course of a lifetime. PHGs are set by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment•PHGs are a scientific benchmark for use by the state’s drinking water regulatory agency, but are not legally enforceable. •PHGs do not reflect whether the goal is technologically or financially feasible or even measurable when they are set.•As benchmarks only, PHGsare not required to be met by any public water system.City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report2 What are Public Health Goals (PHGs)?
Enforceable: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)•Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) are the legally enforceable standards for water quality parameters. •MCLs are set by the U.S. EPA and California EPA and adopted as regulations.•Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The maximum permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water delivered to any user of a public water system. •PHGs and MCLs: MCLs are set as close to the PHGs as is financially and technologically feasible.City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report3 What is the Public Health Goals Report?•The Report must be published every 3 years, and report on the water quality data from the prior 3 years.•The water system must hold a public meeting for the purpose of receiving and responding to public comments on the report -- why we’re here tonight.
City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report4 What does a Public Health Goals Report Contain?•Information about any regulated chemical detected at a concentration above that chemical’s Public Health Goal.•The numerical public health risk associated with chemicals that exceed either the PHG or MCL.•The Best Available Technology (BAT) cost estimates to reduce contaminant concentrations to a level at or below the PHG.
City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report5 What Information is in the2025 City of Vallejo Public Health Goals Report?•The 2025 City of Vallejo PHG Report covers test results for regulated chemicals from the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.• •All state and federal water quality regulatory standardswere met during the 3-year timeframe of the report.• •Public Health Goal chemical concentrations were exceeded only for bromate and hexavalent chromium, but were well under the legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels.City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report6 Concentrations of Regulated Chemicals
City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report7 BromateHexavalant Chromium)
City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report8 Recommendations•Receive and accept public comments, if any.•Accept the Public Health Goals Report.•No actions are proposed for changes to Vallejo’s water treatment processes, due to the extensive costs the Best Alternative Technologies•BATs annual cost estimate $5.6M – $66.9M City of Vallejo Water System2025 Public Health Goals Report9 Questionsand Comments
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING INCREASED ASSESSMENT IN THE VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGGillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development DirectorAnnette Taylor, Senior Community Development Analyst, Economic Development Department BACKGROUND•2003–City of Vallejo reduced funding to the Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau (VCVB).–VCVB requested the City establish a Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District (VTBID).•2004–City Council adopted an Ordinance establishing the VTBID to levy and collect assessments within the District.–Assessments were levied on all local hotels (lodging facilities)•$1.00 per room/night for hotels with more than 40 rooms•$0.50 per room/night for hotels with less than 40 rooms BACKGROUND (CONTINUED)•2007–City of Vallejo completely eliminated its funding to VCVB.–VCVB requested to increase the VTBID assessment.–City Council adopted a resolution approving the increase in assessments.•$1.00 to $2.00 per room/night for hotels with more that 40 rooms•$0.50 to $1.00 per room/night for hotels with less than 40 rooms.
BACKGROUND (CONTINUED)•2025–VCVB requested an increase in the VTBID assessments.–The proposed increase is $0.50 per room/night to the existing VTBID effective January 1, 2026•$2.50 per room/night for hotels with more than 40 rooms•$1.50 per room/night for hotels with 40 rooms or less–Plus an additional $0.50 per room/night increase effective January 1, 2027•$3.00 per room/night for hotels with more than 40 rooms•$2.00 per room/night for hotels with 40 room or less.•Goal of increase is to responsibly scale VCVB’s funding capacity to meet the rising costs and expanded efforts.•Proposed increased assessment ~ $57,031 for FY 2025-26, assuming January 1, 2026, effective date, and for FY 2026-27 ~ $114,063, for a two-year total of $228,126 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED)•On October 14, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-173 N.C. declaring the City’s Council’s intention to increase the assessments in the VTBID and to levy and collect assessments within the District.•On October 17, 2025, the Notice of Proposed Assessment Increase and Dates for the Public Meeting and Public Hearing and Protest for the VTBID and a copy of the Resolution No. 25-173 N.C. were mailed to the 22 hotels.•On October 21, 2025, Kirk Smith, President & CEO of VCVB, convened a Vallejo Lodging Committee meeting to provide an update on the City Council’s action and the VTBID modification.•On October 28, 2025, a Public Meeting was held; no one came forward to provide testimony.•Also on October 28, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution changing the Public Hearing date to December 9, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION•Hold Public Hearing.•Receive written protests from the affected lodging facility owners.•If those paying 50% of the projected assessments file written protests, the proposed assessments cannot be approved.•If written protests received are less than 50% of the proposed assessments, City Council will consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 14.50.090 of the VMC, Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District.
CONTACT(S)
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development [email protected] Taylor, Senior Community Development Analyst, Economic Development [email protected] Measure P Youth Priorities:
Greater Vallejo Recreation
District
Victoria Grace- Barksdale
Youth Coordinator
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CONTACT(S)
Contact(s)
Victoria Grace- Barksdale
[email protected]
Jason AckleyAssistant to the City Manager
Updated 12.03.2025
Discussion on Council Referrals & Scoping
Status of Active ReferralsThere are currently …•5referral not yet scoped by staff•2 referrals awaiting implementation•19referrals currently being implemented by staff•26referrals scoped and awaiting Council direction•16 referrals marked as “completed” Reminder: This is a living document with frequent updates and changes. 5 Not Yet Scoped Items•Explore limiting parking hours & provide data around CurtolaParkway; Waterfront & around City Park•Presentation from City’s lobbyists & recurring item related to federal issues impacting Vallejo community•Evaluate & Discuss: establishing Office of Neighborhood Safety & Renewal•Council Discussion on connecting City Hall & 400 Mare Island Way; possible Civic Center•Presentation from California Forever Staff are Implementing:•These are items that Council requested, staff scoped, and we are working toward completing(example: Explore Sale of the Herbert House)•And items that staff were planning to work on already(such as a Long-Term Financial Plan) Staff are Implementing (1 of 2):•Mare Island CFD/MISTEA (to return w/ Specific Plan FY26/27)•Create council ad-hoc committee to review City Charter•Create council ad-hoc committee to revise VMC Chapter 2.02 related to Council meetings/rules/procedures•Sale of Herbert House•Additional Red-light enforcement cameras•Security Services Pilot Program•Review of Boards/Commissions/Committees•Consideration of increasing fines, penalties, impoundment rules & other deterrents to Sideshow activities•City-wide Performance Audit•Whistleblowing Policy/Program Staff are Implementing (2 of 2):•Overview of City litigation (Ongoing Quarterly)•Discussion/Consideration of Vision Zero Policy•Long-Term Financial Plan•Reduction of speeds in school sites & business districts (w/ AB-22)•Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO)•Branded Campaign to bring back & celebrate Vallejo businesses•Council action to present Alarm Ordinance (returning in October)•SAB: make meetings monthly + agendize ordinance change•Report & Discussion around City’s activities regarding immigration activity & federal shut down issues CompletedItems:•Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance•Options for Safe RV/Vehicle Locations & NGO Partnerships•Establish 2-person Council ad-hoc subcommittee on collaborative reforms•Request CalDOJcontinue partnership in collaborative reform efforts•Agendize Marina condition issues•Dispatch move update•Building Permit Fee Waivers grant program (for those experiencing thefts) •Audit of Broadway Project•Creation of a Public Safety Committee•Update on permitting process with PDS & ways to improve•Update on status of Sheriff’s Office negotiations•Update on Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians casino project•Update on City’s Disaster Preparedness•Public Safety Workshop•Red Light Abatement Act Ordinance presentation•Consider transfer of Mare Island Preserve to federal gov’t (Garamendi’s Bill) Scoped and Awaiting Council Direction:•These are items requested by Council that were scoped by senior staff.•Scopes are often high-level estimates based on current information, and subject to change as staff learn more.•Consulting hours (and fees) can at times be swapped out for some of the staff time requirements on items.
Scoped & Awaiting Council Direction:•Short-term Rental Ordinance (Air BnB, VRBO)•Analysis/presentation: Condo/Apartment conversion ordinance•Discussion on building permit fees for low-income housing•Study Session on “how to help” non-profits•Consider placing moratorium on Mills Act requests until program in place•Discuss rebranding of VPD•Policy to support Vallejo Community Land Trust; tenant protections; just cause eviction protection; rent stabilization•Ordinance for COV not taking a position on international conflicts•Provide quarterly reports on Housing & Public Works Projects•Create short-term economic development strategy for downtown•Connolly Corridor/Mare Island Company update•Creation of a Sonoma Blvd. Ad-hoc Committee•Sperry Mills Site update1 of 2 Scoped & Awaiting Council Direction: •Update to Social Nuisance Ordinance•Once a month: recognize/acknowledge departments’ work (staff highlights)•Economic activity activation Plan for downtown, waterfront & marina areas•Provide Public Safety response times (include IHART)•Review/Discuss Council Travel Policy•Quarterly reports on: Measure P & B Funds•Discussion on abandoned vehicle program•Report on Franchise Agreement w/ Recology (re: city-wide cleaning program)•Methods to improve efficiency & collaboration of Council and meetings•Evaluation of “enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs)•Evaluation of possibility of a Convention Center in Vallejo•History of CFD Special Taxes & options for freezing CFDs•Report on current EcDevstaffing & recommendations for ideal staffing levels2 of 2 Next Steps:•City staff seek Council direction on whether to move forward with any of the scoped referrals, and/or to continue scoping ‘un-scoped’ referrals•Staff recommends Council Goal Setting as an opportunity to more deeply discuss Council referrals and how they tie to goals.
CONTACT(S)
Jason AckleyAssistant to the City [email protected]