Vallejo City Council
April 14, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding Between SVBPI and the City of Vallejo Relating to Temporary Improvements and Services (2026)
Either Party may change its address for the purposes of this MOU by providing written notice of the new address to the other Party.

6.8 AMENDMENT. This MOU may be amended at any time by mutual written consent of both Parties. All amendments, supplements, or modifications must be in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the Party.

6.9 HEADINGS; WORD USAGE; CONSTRUCTION. Headings and captions used herein are interested as a matter of convenience and for reference only and in no way define, limit, extend, or describe the scope or any provision contained in this MOU. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, plural words include the singular and singular words include the plural, the masculine, feminine, and neuter genders are each deemed to include the others, the words “shall”, “will”, “must”, or “agrees” are mandatory, the words “may” or “should” are permissive, the word “or” is not exclusive, the words “includes” or “including” are not limiting, and defined terms may or may not be capitalized. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in the construction or interpretation of this MOU. This MOU shall be interpreted in an impartial manner, without regard to which Party drafted any provision. Both Parties acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to negotiate the terms and therefore agree that no presumption will arise against the drafting Party in interpreting or enforcing the Agreement.

6.10 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this MOU is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. To the extent possible, the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision will be modified to reflect the original intent of the Parties while complying with applicable law.

6.11 WAIVER. No delay or failure by either Party to exercise any right, power, or privilege under this MOU will be deemed a waiver of such right, power, or privilege. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

6.12 COUNTERPARTS. This MOU may be executed by facsimile or by electronic means in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together will constitute but a single instrument.

6.13 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The Parties agree that this MOU may be executed by electronic signatures appearing on this MOU are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. The Parties agree that they will not contest the validity or enforceability of this MOU solely on the grounds that it was signed electronically. Each Party agrees to

Memorandum of Understanding Between SVBPI and the City of Vallejo Relating to Temporary Improvements and Services (2026)
be bound by its own electronic signature and to accept electronic signatures from the other Party. The Parties agree to treat electronic signatures as original signatures for all purposes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding by their duly authorized representatives and have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the date last written below.

CITY OF V ALLEJO:

Date:_____________ By:___________________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY:

Date:_____________ By:___________________________________ Veronica Nebb, Esq.

City Attorney

SCOTTS V ALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS:

Date:_____________ By:___________________________________ Shawn Davis
Tribal Chairman

APPROVED AS TO FORM BY COUNSEL FOR SVBPI:

Date:_____________ By:___________________________________ Patrick R. Bergin, Esq.

Peebles Bergin Schulte & Robinson LLP

EXHIBIT A

The Subject Property is identified on the map as parcels 182020080, 182020010, and 182020020.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO, COUNTY OF SOLANO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

(APN 0182-020-010)

Beginning at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Columbus Parkway (County Road No. 233) with the Westerly line of Parcel 1 of the Record of Survey of the Upper and Middle Hunter Ranches, filed for record 17 March, 1965 in Book 9 of Surveys at Page 42, Solano County Records; thence 650 feet Easterly, along the Northerly line of Columbus Parkway to the Southwest corner of Parcel A; thence; thence Northerly 650.00 feet along the Westerly line of Parcel A; thence Westerly at 90° to the proceeding course 629.29 feet to the Westerly line of said Parcel 1; thence South 12°02'48” West, 651.32 feet to the Point of Beginning.

(APN 0182-020-020)

Commencing at the point of intersection of the Northerly line of Columbus Parkway (County Road No. 233), with the Westerly line of Parcel 1 of the Record of Survey of the Upper & Middle Hunter Ranches, filed for record 17 March, 1965, in Book 9 of Surveys at Page 42, Solano County Records; thence 650 feet Easterly along the Northerly line of Columbus Parkway to the True Point of Beginning; thence Northerly at right angles to the Northerly right-of-way line of Columbus Parkway, 950 feet; thence Easterly, 950 feet; thence Southerly, 950 feet to the Northerly line of Columbus Parkway; thence Westerly 950 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

Excepting Therefrom:

That portion of the herein described property as described in the Amended Final Judgement in Condemnation pursuant to stipulation Superior Court Case No. 48484, recorded September 7, 1970, in Book 1643 of Official Records, at Page 112, as Instrument no. 16338.

(APN 0182-020-080)

That portion of the parcel of land shown as 301.669 +/- acres lying North of the centerline St. John's Mine Road in Book 15 of Surveys at Page 18, Solano County Records described as follows:

Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Parcel A shown as “N.D.S Dev. Corp., Book 1796 O.R. Page 333 S.C.R.” in Book 15 of Surveys at Page 18, Solano County Records; thence North 57°28'48” West, 280.54 feet; thence North 88°25'41” West, 464.40 feet; thence South 17°42'05” East, 224.00 feet; thence South 12°02'48' West, 159.71 feet; thence South 81°42'05”East, 629.29 feet; thence North 8°17' 55” East, 300.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

(APN: 0182-010-010)

That certain parcel of land delineated on the Map entitled “Record of Survey of a Parcel of Land East of U.S. 40 and North of Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, California”, made by Edward F. Schwafel, Engineer, Inc., filed in the Office of the County Recorder of Solano County, California, on July 28, 1965, in Book 9 of Surveys, at Page 61.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM am undivided 11/24 interest in and to all oil, gas, asphaltum, hydrocarbons, minerals and kindred substances in and under said land below the depth of 500 feet from the surface thereof, but without the right of entry upon or through the surface of said lands as reserved in the Deed dated November 1, 1965, recorded November 12, 1965, in Book 1368 of Official Records, Page 280, Instrument No. 31220, executed by Henry Shaprio, et al, to Robert Larner, et ux.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM undivided 13/24 interest in and to all oil, gas, asphaltum, hydrocarbons, minerals and kindred substances in and under sa[d land below a depth of 500 feet from the surface thereof but without the right of entry upon or through the surface of said lands as reserved in the Deed executed by Robert Larner and Beverly Larner, his wife, dated December 31, 1968 and recorded December 31, 1968, in Book 1542 of Official Records, Page 357, Instrument No. 23899.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the parcel of land described as Parcel 10A in the Final Order of Condemnation had on April 14, 1972 in the Superior Court, Solano County, Case No. 50096, a Certified Copy of which was recorded April 14, 1972, in Book 1744 of Official Records, at Page 151, Instrument No. 8056.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the parcel of land described in the Grant Deed from Charles G.

Moyer and Diane E. Moyer, husband and wife, to the State of California, dated September 22, 1980 and recorded December 4, 1980, Instrument No. 53746, Page 88104, Solano County Records.

Exhibit B

EXHIBIT C

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (“SVBPI”), a federally recognized Indian tribe, proposes to establish and operate a temporary Class II gaming facility (“Temporary Development”) on federally held trust land located at 200 Columbus Parkway in Vallejo, California (the “Subject Property”). The Temporary Development supports the Tribe’s governmental and economic development objectives for the Tribal Property, including the exercise of tribal regulatory authority, the implementation of the Tribe’s economic development and land management goals, and the deployment of phased development consistent with the conditions of the trust acquisition by the United States.

The Temporary Development will consist of approximately 5,400 square feet of two enclosed modular structures housing up to 100 gaming positions, along with related support space, parking, security, utilities, and limited food and beverage service. In addition, the Tribe may install a separate, smaller modular structure of approximately 2,700 square feet to be used exclusively for tribal governmental office purposes. The governmental office structure constitutes a tribal governmental use and is part of the Temporary Development.

The Temporary Development will feature no commercial kitchen, no bar service, and no entertainment venue. Food and beverage service may later be provided by local food truck partners and/or pre-packaged items. The Facility will include four restrooms, security stations, surveillance systems, cash handling infrastructure, and back-of-house administrative space necessary for gaming operations.

The Temporary Gaming Facility will be open to the public on a limited basis, initially operating between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, with a transitional window to 10:00 p.m. to allow the Tribe to scale operations pursuant to demand and staffing. Operational hours may further be adjusted pursuant to demand and staffing.

The Temporary Development will operate exclusively Class II gaming as defined under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”), 25 U.S.C. § 2703(7), and will not include Class III gaming devices or table games.

The Temporary Gaming Facility will be located on the southern portion of the Subject Property identified for Temporary Development and described in the City–SVBPI Memorandum of Understanding, at Exhibit B.

To support the Temporary Development, the Tribe will undertake limited construction activity, including driveway improvements, trenching for temporary utilities, and installation of hydrants and connections necessary to support life-safety services. Such work will occur under right-of- way procedures with the City of Vallejo pursuant to the this MOU.

SVBPI will provide 24/7 onsite security to the Tribal Property, and the City retains authority to respond to public safety threats or criminal activity under applicable federal and state law, including Public Law 83-280, while respecting Tribal sovereignty.

Exhibit D
Financial Mitigation Measures
This Exhibit D sets forth the mitigation measures identified through the City’s Impact Analysis referenced in the Recitals to this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”). These measures are intended to address interim service impacts associated with the Temporary Development and establish the framework for financial mitigation funding to be provided by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (“SVBPI”). Consistent with Section 2.2 of this MOU, the mitigation measures described herein are implemented through the funding mechanism set forth in Exhibit E.

1. Purpose: The Parties acknowledge that this Exhibit D identifies the categories of mitigation measures recommended through the Impact Analysis and reflects the Parties’ shared understanding regarding temporary service needs associated with the Temporary Development.

This Exhibit D identifies categories of mitigation measures but does not create independent payment obligations. All payment obligations, amounts, timing, and invoicing procedures are governed exclusively by Exhibit E. The mitigation categories described in this Exhibit are informational only and do not create obligations beyond the fixed funding commitments set forth in Exhibit E. The Parties acknowledge that Exhibit E establishes the full extent of SVBPI’s financial mitigation obligations during the term of this MOU unless otherwise amended by written agreement of the Parties.

2. Public Safety Mitigation Measures: SVBPI shall provide funding to support Temporary law enforcement and Fire staffing capacity associated with the Temporary Development, including funding intended to offset personnel costs related to police and fire services. The funding provided by SVBPI represents a fixed financial contribution toward public safety services and does not obligate the City to assign or maintain any specific number of personnel.

3. Fiscal Mitigation Measures: SVBPI shall provide funding to address fiscal impacts associated with Temporary municipal services, including payments in lieu of property tax revenue associated with the Tribal Property.

4. Administrative Oversight Support: SVBPI shall provide funding to support administrative oversight, coordination, and related municipal support functions subject to the funding limits set forth in Exhibit E.

5. Community Benefit Commitment: In addition to the mitigation measures described above, SVBPI intends to provide an annual community benefit contribution to support local charitable organizations within Vallejo, California, as agreed upon between the parties and reflected in Exhibit E.

6. Timing: Financial mitigation payments described in this Exhibit shall commence as set forth in Exhibit E.

EXHIBIT E
Compensation and Payment Schedule
This Exhibit E establishes the compensation amounts and payment schedule associated with the mitigation measures identified in Exhibit D and the Temporary Services provided under this MOU.

1. Annual Financial Mitigation Funding
SVBPI shall provide an annual contribution toward public safety services and fees-in-lieu of property taxes upon the effective date of this MOU. This contribution is a fixed financial mitigation payment and does not obligate the City to assign or maintain any specific personnel or staffing level:

Funding Category Amount
Equivalent of one (1) fully loaded police officer salary $362,000.00 Portion of administrative assistant support $27,302.00 Fees-in-lieu of property taxes (Exl. APN: 0182-010-010) $12,698.00 Annual Total $402,000.00

2. Activation and Mobilization Fee (Year 1 Only)
SVBPI shall provide a one-time activation and mobilization fee in the amount of $100,000 upon effective date of this MOU. The activation and mobilization fee shall become due only upon commencement of public operations of the Interim Development.

3. Community Benefit Contribution
SVBPI shall provide $100,000 per annum for local charitable organizations whose work is conducted within Vallejo, California. The parties shall meet and confer on where the funds are allocated.

4. Total Year 1 Benefits
Total financial payments provided during Year 1 under this MOU: $602,000

5. Payment Timing and Invoicing
(a) Except for the Activation and Mobilization Fee described in Section 2 of this Exhibit, all annual funding obligations set forth in this Exhibit E shall commence upon effective date of this MOU. If public operations do not commence, the MOU may be terminated and payments may be refunded if services are not initiated.

(b) Water billing shall be consistent with City policies for all customers and are on a 30 day billing cycle.
(c) The activation and mobilization fee shall be invoiced during Year 1 and is paid upon effective date of this MOU.
(d) Additional Services as set forth herein and all permit processing shall be reimbursed by SVBPI to the City at the fully burdened hourly rate for all personnel costs and shall include all additional costs for supplies and contract to personnel at actual costs plus a 20% administrative fee as set forth in Exhibit E. Invoices must be paid within 10 business days.

(e) All amounts shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with Section 3.8 of this MOU unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.

Docusign Envelope ID; 32E62059-1C99-4A82-BB70-24DAEC52DF64 RESOLUTION NO. 24-184 N.C.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT WITH THE SCOTTS VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS OF

CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION TO PLACE LAND

WITHIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRIBE WHEREAS, both Parties have engaged in preliminary discussions concerning various matters of mutual interest and concern relating to four parcels of undeveloped land located within and adjacent to the City of Vallejo boundary in Solano County, California, known to both Parties as the "Project Site," and identified by Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0182-010-010; 0182-020-010; 0182-020-020, and 0182-020-080; and
WHEREAS, the Tribe has submitted an application (Application) to the United States Department of the Interior requesting that the United States take title to the Project Site so that it will be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. As part of the Application, the Tribe has proposed a gaming project and project alternatives as set forth in the Environmental Assessment (Proposed Project); and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in ensuring that if the Project Site is taken into Trust, impacts from the Proposed Project on Vallejo are adequately mitigated through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment process; and WHEREAS, the Project Site is bordered by 1-80 to the west; Columbus Parkway and commercial development to the south; undeveloped land to the north; and undeveloped land, City water tank, electrical substation, and Vallejo Fire Station #27 to the east; and WHEREAS, in the event the Department of the Interior agrees to place the Project Site into Trust for the benefit of the Tribe absent an agreement, the City would have limited regulatory authority over the Project Site or the Proposed Project; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree that if the trust application to the BIA is approved, among other priorities, the provision of emergency services and public utilities to the Proposed Project and Project Site benefits the Tribe, the City and the citizens of the region by protecting the health and safety of persons on or near the Proposed Project and Project Site; and WHEREAS, as the Department of the Interior completes its environmental assessment of the Proposed Project and Project Site, both Parties recognize the importance and need for immediate discussions to occur on the various topics of mutual interest concerning the Proposed Project and Project Site that include, but are not limited to: water infrastructure; existing and potential future easements and supply capacity related to same; wastewater, sewer, and storm drainage easements and capacity; vehicle and emergency vehicle access to the Project Site; transportation infrastructure and capacity; public safety capacity and response; and any other environmental impact area potentially affecting the City, its residents, businesses, and visitors; and

588 PUBLIC LAW 280-AUG. 15, 1953 [67 ST AT.

Effective date.
be modified so as to apply to service performed by employees in posi­ tions covered by the Wisconsin retirement fund.
" (2) All employees in positions covered by the Wisconsin retirement fund at any time on or after January 1,1951, shall, for the purposes of subsection (c) only, be deemed to be a separate coverage group; except that there shall be excluded from such separate coverage group all employees in positions to which the agreement applies v^ithout regard to this subsection.
"(3) The modification pursuant to this subsection shall exclude (in the case of employees in the coverage group established by para­ graph (2) of this subsection) service performed by any individual during any period before he is included under the Wisconsin retire­ ment fund.
"(4) The modification pursuant to this subsection shall, if the State of Wisconsin requests it, exclude (in the case of employees in the coverage group established by paragraph (2) of this subsection) all service performed in policemen's positions, all service performed in firemen's positions, or both."
SEC. 2. For the purposes of section 218 (f) of the Social Security Act (relating to effective dates of agreements), the amendment made by the first section of this Act shall take effect as of January 1, 1951.

Approved August 15, 1953.

August 15, 1953
[H. R. 1063]
Public Law 280 CHAPTER 505
AN ACT
To confer jurisdiction on the States of California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wisconsin, with respect to criminal offenses and civil causes of action committed or arising on Indian reservations within such States, and for other purposes.

Indians.
.State jurisdic­tion over criminal
offenses.

Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled^ That chapter 53 of title 18, United States Code, is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the chapter analysis preceding section 1151 of such title the following new item:
"1162. State jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians in the Indian country-"
SEC. 2. Title 18, United States Code, is hereby amended by insert­ ing in chapter 53 thereof immediately after section 1161 a new section, to be designated as section 1162, as follows:
"§ 1162. State jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians in the Indian country
"(a) Each of the States listed in the following table shall have jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians in the areas of Indian country listed opposite the name of the State to the same extent that such State has jurisdiction over offenses committed elsewhere within the State, and the criminal laws of such State shall have the same force and effect within such Indian country as they have elsewhere within the State:
"State of Indian country affected
California All Indian country within the State
Minnesota All Indian country within the State, except the Red Lake Reservation
Nebraska . All Indian country within the State
Oregon All Indian country within the State, except the Warm Springs Reservation
Wisconsin All Indian country within the State, except the Menominee Reservation

67 STAT.] PUBLIC LAW 280-AUG. 15, 1953 589
"(b) Nothing in this section shall authorize the alienation, encum­ brance, or taxation of any real or personal property, including water rights, belonging to any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or com­ munity that is held in trust by the United States or is subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States; or shall authorize regulation of the use of such property in a manner incon­ sistent with any Federal treaty, agreement, or statute or with any regulation made pursuant thereto; or shall deprive any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or community of any right, privilege, or immunity afforded under Federal treaty, agreement, or statute with respect to hunting, trapping, or fishing or the control, licensing, or regulation thereof.
"(c) The provisions of sections 1152 and 1153 of this chapter shall not be applicable within the areas of Indian country listed in sub­ section (a) of this section."
SEC. 3. Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the chapter analysis preceding section 1331 of such title the following new item:
"1360. state civil jurisdiction in actions to which Indians are parties." SEC. 4. Title 28, United States Code, is hereby amended by inserting in chapter 85 thereof immediately after section 1359 a new section, to be designated as section 1360, as follows:
"§ 1360. State civil jurisdiction in actions to which Indians are parties
"(a) Each of the States listed in the following table shall have jurisdiction over civil causes of action between Indians or to which Indians are parties which arise in the areas of Indian country listed opposite the name of the State to the same extent that such State has jurisdiction over other civil causes of action, and those civil laws of such State that are of general application to private persons or private property shall have the same force and effect within such Indian country as they have elsewhere within the State:
"State of Indian country affected
California All Indian country within the State
Minnesota All Indian country within the State, except the Red Lake Reservation
Nebraska All Indian country within the State
Oregon All Indian country within the State, except the Warm Springs Reservation
Wisconsin All Indian country within the State, except the Menominee Reservation
"(b) Nothing in this section shall authorize the alienation, encum­ brance, or taxation of any real or personal property, including water rights, belonging to any Indian or any Indian tribe, band, or com­ munity that is held in trust by the United States or is subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States; or shall authorize regulation of the use of such property in a manner incon­ sistent with any Federal treaty, agreement, or statute or with any regulation made pursuant thereto; or shall confer jurisdiction upon the State to adjudicate, in probate proceedings or otherwise, the owner­ ship or right to possession of such property or any interest therein. "(c) Any tribal ordinance or custom heretofore or hereafter adopted by an Indian tribe, band, or community in the exercise of any authority which it may possess shall, if not inconsistent with any applicable civil law of the State, be given full force and effect in the determination of civil causes of action pursuant to this section." Taxation of prop­erty, etc.

State jurisdic­
tion over civil
causes.

T axation of prop­
erty, etc.
27000 O - 53 - 40

590 PUBLIC LAW 281-AUG. 15, 1953 [67 ST AT.

Repeal.

Removal of legal
irr5)ediment.

Consent of U. S. to other States.

SEC. 5. Section 1 of the Act of October 5, 1949 (63 Stat. 705, ch. 604), is hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not affect any pro­ ceedings heretofore instituted under that section.

SEC. 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of any Enabling Act for the admission of a State, the consent of the United States is hereby given to the people of any State to amend, where necessary, their State con­ stitution or existing statutes, as the case may be, to remove any legal impediment to the assumption of civil and criminal jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided^ That the pro­ visions of this Act shall not become effective with respect to such assumption of jurisdiction by any such State until the people thereof have appropriately amended their State constitution or statutes as the case may be.

SEC. 7. The consent of the United States is hereby given to any other State not having jurisdiction with respect to criminal offenses or civil causes of action, or with respect to both, as provided for in this Act, to assume jurisdiction at such time and in such manner as the people of the State shall, by affirmative legislative action, obligate and bind the State to assumption thereof.

Approved August 15, 1953.

August 15, 1953
[H. R. 3409]
Public Law 281 • • CHAPTER 506
AN ACT
•' ' To terminate certain Federal restrictions upon Indians.

Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the Repeals. United States of America in Congress assembled^ That sections 467 and 2136 of the Revised Statutes (25 U. S. C, sec. 266) and sec­ tion 2135 of the Revised Statutes (25 U. S. C, sec. 265), all of the said laws being laws which forbid the sale, purchase, or possession by Indians or personal property which may be sold, purchased, or pos­ sessed by non-Indians, are hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. (a) Section 1157 of title 18 of the United States Code, as amended, is further amended by striking the period at the end thereof and adding the following: " : Provided^ That this section shall apply only to livestock purchased by or for Indians with funds provided from the revolving loan fund established pursuant to the Acts of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), and June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1967), as amended and supplemented, or from tribal loan funds used under regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, and to livestock issued to Indians as loans repayable 'in kind', and to the increase of all such livestock, and only until such time as such loans are repaid: Pro­ vided further^ That it shall be the duty of any purchaser of Indian livestock to use reasonable diligence to ascertain that such livestock are not subject to such loans."
Repeal. (b) Sectiou 1 of the Act of July 4, 1884 (23 Stat. 94, 25 U. S. C, sec. 195), is repealed.

Approved August 15, 1953.

Livestock.
62 Stat. 759.
25 use 461-509
passim.

August 15, 1953
[H. R. 4508]
Public Law 282 CHAPTER 507
AN ACT
To authorize tlie sale of certain lands to the State of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma.

Conveyance.

Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary

February 2, 2026

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians
Attn: Shawn Davis, Chairman
200 Columbus Pkwy
Vallejo, CA 94591

Dear Chairman Davis:

KlasRobinson Q.E.D. was asked to review a study prepared for the City of Vallejo by AP Triton entitled: “Preliminary Public Safety Assessment and Mitigation Framework – Temporary Gaming Facility” [AP Triton document] in light of the previous Environmental Assessment [EA] completed for the full-scale casino project and in comparison to our own experience in evaluating governmental impact costs for casino projects. This letter presents our findings and conclusions regarding that review and comments on the li kely range within which our own estimates of fiscal impact would fall if we were also requested to perform a full independent analysis of fiscal impact. We have not, at this time, been asked to perform a full independent analysis of fiscal impact and have not done so.

However, the research and analysis necessary to review the AP Triton document and the previous EA is sufficient to allow for a range estimate of the likely impact if a full study was performed.

We were provided with two copies of the AP Triton document, one simply dated January 2026 and one dated more specifically January 26, 2026. It is our understanding that the January 26, 2026, version is the more current of the two, although we have not independently confirmed that. The January 26
th version adds explanatory and limiting
text quoted below that was not in the other document:

“This assessment is based on limited data available for the initial year of operations and is intended to provide only a preliminary understanding of potential public safety impacts.

Because the temporary gaming facility represents a new operation within the City, early estimates necessarily reflect conservative assumptions and higher initial- year resource needs. As operations stabilize and more accurate data becomes available, it is expected that public safety demands and associated mitigation requirements will decrease in subsequent years.

This report should therefore be viewed as an initial planning tool rather than a comprehensive impact analysis. It is not intended to serve as AP Triton’s final assessment or a complete evaluation of all potential impacts. The forthcoming AP Triton public safety impact study and the Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR) will provide more detailed background, supporting data, and refined assessments. Those documents should guide the City and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in developing long- term mitigation strategies and a durable intergovernmental agreement (IGA).”

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

Their TEIR designation is somewhat confusing as the Tribe completed an EA while the designation they use more closely resembles the name of a more detailed and substantively different environmental impact statement or EIS.

The January 26
th version deletes a seventh recommended mitigation measure that had been included in the previous document. The deleted recommendation is quoted below:

“Mitigation Measure 7: Support for Local Public Safety Recruitment Initiative The City is experiencing ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified public safety personnel, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency dispatchers. These staffing shortages impact response times, service levels, and overall community safety. A strategic partnership between the City and the Tribal Casino would strengthen public safety capacity while reinforcing the Tribe’s role as a collaborative community leader. We recommend establishing a Public Safety Recruitment Partnership wi th the Tribal Casino focused on attracting high- quality candidates to essential public safety roles. The partnership could include recruitment incentive sponsorship, joint branding and community visibility, and workforce development collaboration.”

The January 26 th version revises downward the estimates of total and individual police service fiscal impacts from the prior version. The table below shows a comparison between the figures in the January 26th document and the prior document.

PRIOR DOCUMENT JANUARY 26TH DOCUMENT
TOTAL POLICE SERVICE IMPACT $555,420 $527,440
POLICE LIEUTENANT FTE 0.25 0.2
POLICE LIEUTENANT DOLLARS $139,700 $111,760
CRIME ANALYST FTE 0.4 0.4
CRIME ANALYST DOLLARS $68,200 $68,200
PATROL & RESPONSE FTE 0.4 0.4
PATROL & RESPONSE DOLLARS $148,085 $148,085
INVESTIGATIONS & SPECIAL UNITS FTE 0.1 0.1
INVESTIGATIONS & SPECIAL UNITS DOLLARS $37,020 $37,020
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION HOURS 516 516
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION YEAR 1 COST $91,840 $91,800
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION FUTURE YEARS COST NA $9,180/YR VEHICLE USAGE COST $12,000 $12,000
IT & COMMUNICATIONS COST $18,000 $18,000
ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGAL COST FTE 0.03 0.03
ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGAL COST DOLLARS $16,760 $16,760
DISPATCH SERVICES FTE 0.15 0.15
DISPATCH SERVICES DOLLARS $23,815 $23,815

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

The primary change is a reduction in the time estimated to be required of their recommended police lieutenant level liaison position. There is also a small adjustment in the training cost estimate and the addition in the January 26 th document of a much lower
annual cost after the first year that was not included in the prior document. All other figures are the same. The reduction in estimated t ime for the police lieutenant is accompanied in the January 26
th document by a more detailed explanation not in the prior document that is quoted below:

“The estimated initial year’s time commitment for the Police Lieutenant serving as the Law Enforcement Tribal Gaming Liaison is calculated at 0.20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), which equates to approximately 8 hours per week. This allocation accounts for the Lieutenant’s regular duties, as well as periodic meetings and incident review sessions associated with the liaison role.

Looking ahead, the time commitment may be adjusted downward to approximately 0.10 FTE, representing 4 hours per week. This reduction would reflect increased efficiencies and the potential stabilization of operations as the liaison structure matures.”

The January 26th version also revises downward the estimates of total and individual fire service fiscal impacts from the prior version. The table below shows a comparison between the figures in the January 26
th document and the prior document.

The primary change is a reduction in the time estimated to be required of their recommended deputy fire marshal fire prevention manager position. There is also a small adjustment in the training cost estimate and the addition in the January 26 th document of
a much lower annual cost after the first year that was not included in the prior document.

All other figures are the same. The reduction in estimated time for the fire prevention manager is accompanied in the January 26
th document by a more detailed explanation
not in the prior document that is quoted below:

PRIOR DOCUMENT JANUARY 26TH DOCUMENT
TOTAL FIRE SERVICE IMPACT $264,518 $238,781
FIRE PREVENTION MANAGER FTE 0.5 0.4
FIRE PREVENTION MANAGER DOLLARS $128,820 $103,056
FIRE SUPPRESSION READINESS FTE 0.15 0.15
FIRE SUPPRESSION READINESS DOLLARS $38,650 $38,650
EM
S & MEDICAL RESPONSE FTE 0.2 0.2
EMS & MEDICAL RESPONSE DOLLARS $51,525 $51,525
SPECIALIZED RESCUE FTE 0.02 0.02
SPECIALIZED RESCUE DOLLARS $5,150 $5,150
TRAINING & PREPAREDNESS HOURS 332 332
TRAINING & PREPAREDNESS YEAR 1 COST $29,373 $29,400
TRAINING & PREPAREDNESS FUTURE YEARS COST NA $2,940/YR
APPARATUS & CAPITAL EQUIPMENT WEAR $7,000 $7,000
APPARATUS & CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT $4,000 $4,000

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

“During the first year of operation, the Fire Prevention Manager —serving as the Fire/EMS Tribal Gaming Liaison—will be required to dedicate an estimated 0.40 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). This equates to approximately 16 hours per week, in addition to periodic meetings and reviews of any incidents that may occur.

It is anticipated that, after the initial year, the time commitment for this role may decrease.

Future staffing needs are projected at approximately 0.10 FTE, or about 4 hours per week, reflecting increased efficiency and familiarity with facility operations.”

Both documents combine the two totals for police and fire costs. The prior document simply ends with the statement: “Total Estimated Cost Reimbursement: $819,938,” and no further discussion or explanation. The January 26 th document ends with a multi - paragraph narrative that includes the combined police and f ire cost figures as quoted below:

“Projected Public Safety Costs for the Temporary Gaming Facility The estimated public safety costs for the temporary gaming facility are projected to be $766,221 for the first year of operations. This initial figure reflects the City's need to address the highest level of uncertainty and increased demand during the faci lity's start-up phase.

Included in these early costs are several one- time or start -up expenses, such as initial staffing, training, and contingency planning, all of which are essential for the City to respond effectively from the outset.

Because these expenditures are concentrated at the beginning of the facility’s operations, the first-year estimate is higher than anticipated future costs. As the temporary gaming facility becomes operational, patterns of calls for service will become clearer and data will be available to guide future resource allocation. Consequently, many of the initial expenses may be reduced or may no longer be necessary. Once operations stabilize and appropriate adjustments are made to training and staffing, ongoing annual costs are expected to decrease and become more predictable. Based on current understanding, the annual cost could be reduced to approximately $523,969.

It should be noted, however, that if the facility expands into a larger permanent location, there may be a need for increased response staffing for both law enforcement and fire/EMS services.

This assessment is preliminary. A comprehensive public safety impact study, to be conducted by AP Triton, will provide a detailed evaluation of the facility's impact, including refined cost projections, long- term staffing requirements, and recommended miti gation strategies. The findings from this study will guide future negotiations and ensure that the partnership between the City and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is fair, transparent, and cost-neutral for Vallejo residents.”

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

Notwithstanding their titles, neither document truly constitutes an actual independent estimate or projection of actual costs likely to be incurred by the City of Vallejo. Neither document offers any justification of the cost figures, time requirements or position designations they recommend and that form the basis of the figures they present. While they describe what the position and estimates are meant to cover, they offer no justification in support, no comparison to other jurisdictions or even to the current Vallejo budget and operating characteristics for fire and police. Rather than an independent estimate of actual cost, the documents represent recommendations for initial negotiating positions for the city in reaching intergovernmental agreements with the tribe. They detail what AP Triton recommends the city ask for rather than what they are likely to have to spend, even though they justify those recommended negotiating positions with cost figures. This is evident in language from within the January 26 th document including the
following:

“To support effective coordination between the City of Vallejo and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI), the City should propose the formal designation of three key public-safety positions:

• One Police Lieutenant (City of Vallejo Police Department)

• One Crime Analyst (City of Vallejo Police Department)

• One Fire Prevention Manager (Vallejo Fire Department)” (page 7)

“This report should therefore be viewed as an initial planning tool rather than a comprehensive impact analysis. It is not intended to serve as AP Triton’s final assessment or a complete evaluation of all potential impacts. The forthcoming AP Triton public safety impact study and the Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR) will provide more detailed background, supporting data, and refined assessments. Those documents should guide the City and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in developing long- term mitigation strategies and a durable intergovernmental agreement (IGA).” (pages 1-2)

“Preliminary City Objectives for Negotiation

1. Cost Neutrality Ensure that incremental Police, Fire/EMS, and Dispatch costs attributable to the facility are covered through predictable contributions.

2. Safety and Risk Management Maintain high standards of public safety and emergency response.

3. Data Sharing and Transparency Establish regular reporting on call-for-service trends and operational issues.

4. Scalable Framework Create an agreement that can adapt when the Tribe pursues a larger or permanent facility in the future.” (page 6)

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

It is also evident in the nature of the firm used, AP Triton and their staff. Although the documents provide no background on the firm or its staff, their website describes the nature of the organization and the qualifications of its leadership. AP Triton is not an economic forecasting firm and is not staffed by economists. It is a firm owned and staffed by former fire chiefs and fire fighters. It does not list any individual staff with expertise in police departments. However, it indicates that it they have consultants that have such expertise. These are most likely sub- contractors with similar qualifications in law enforcement operations, although that cannot be verified from their website. There is no indication on their website of staff with economics backgrounds. The background information on their website about one of their owners, Scott A. Clough, includes the following statement:

“Still active as a leader in the fire service and a successful entrepreneur, Scott envisioned the possibilities of repositioning EMS and ambulance service in the public sector. He knew from his entrepreneurial experiences that if you looked at the service from a business standpoint, you could institute groundbreaking change, taking the service from break- even to a revenue- generating proposition. He then sat down and wrote a skillful and innovative business plan and launched his vision. With exceptional resu lts in the initial program, Scott launched these practices on a national scale, consulting with service leaders in public and private agencies across the country.” (emphasis added)

It is clear from their website that they have substantial experience and expertise in the management and staffing of fire and EMS services. They lay claim to the same expertise in policing as well. This would explain the orientation of the documents they have prepared to date for the City of Vallejo regarding the new temporary casino from an operational and advocacy perspective rather than from an independent economic perspective. It explains why their methods are not grounded in current and well-accepted economic approaches to projecting actual impacts from demonstrated performance in other markets, but rather on unsupported guestimates of what might happen and what might be needed.

There was a time, roughly 30 years ago, when the only practical option for estimating increased costs for government services from a new casino was to build up an estimate of staffing and equipment needs from discussion with operations personnel in police and fire departments based upon what they thought or feared they might require. This was necessary at that time because there was no track record for the actual effect of casino development on government service costs in new markets. This is what AP Trit on has done, based upon their own experience and, presumably, upon some discussions with local officials, although there is no statement in their reports that such discussions took place. However, such an approach is no longer necessary. There are now numerous jurisdictions of all sizes and types into which casinos of all sizes and types have been introduced where the true impact on government service needs and costs can be ascertained.

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

One of the first lessons learned as this information became available was that the early estimates built from interviews with local service providers were wildly inaccurate and almost uniformly overstated. The reasons were simple and not unexpected. Given the uncertainty involved and the practical nature of the government funding process that provides great incentive to get as much funding as possible up front rather than trying to seek more funding at a later date, there was a natural tendency to greatly overestimate the needs and the associated costs.

The problems with cost estimates built up from what police and fire operations personnel lacking experience in dealing with a casino think they might need are shown in the AP Triton document itself. First, the negotiating positions they recommend the city take on staffing needs include positions and time assumptions that are unrealistic for the size and visitation levels expected at the temporary casino. To assign a police lieutenant or deputy fire marshal to a regular oversight responsibility for a business of this si ze is overkill.

Vallejo only has five police lieutenants and one deputy fire chief position (currently vacant). The city has much larger businesses and attractions than the proposed 5,400 square foot, 100 machine, temporary casino. There is no indication on the Vallejo Police Department website that any of the lieutenants have any business or attraction specific job duties amongst the responsibilities listed.

The cost figures in the AP Triton report applied to their time and usage estimates are also extraordinarily high. The table below shows the effective total payroll and related cost on an annual basis for the positions that AP Triton recommends for police based upon their dollar and FTE percentage figures shown previously.

ANNUAL PAYROLL &

RELATED PER POSITION
POLICE LIEUTENANT DOLLARS $558,800
CRIME ANALYST DOLLARS $170,500
PATROL & RESPONSE DOLLARS $370,213
INVESTIGATIONS & SPECIAL UNITS DOLLARS $370,200
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION YEAR 1 COST $370,047
ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGAL COST DOLLARS $558,667
DISPATCH SERVICES DOLLARS $158,767

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

Even allowing for taxes and benefits for the staff positions shown, the effective annual payroll and related cost figures imputed from the AP Triton figures used for their estimates are clearly unrealistic and out of line with current costs for Vallejo. A ccording to their budget documents, The overall average payroll and related cost for the 2024-2025 budget cycle for the police department equated to $253,353 per position. Only two of the positions shown in the preceding table fall below that average and two of the positions are more than double the actual average, with the others roughly 50 percent higher. It should be noted that the same is not true for the fire department effective position annual cost equivalents. In that area, for reasons unknown, t he AP Triton report does not vary the underlying annual payroll and related cost assumptions by position as they do with police, except for their training figure, and the consistent assumption they use is actually lower than the annual payroll cost for the Vallejo Fire Department applied against the budgeted number of FTEs they have. Whether the estimates by AP Triton are based upon excessive staffing and excessive cost per position or just excessive staffing alone, the result is a figure that is far higher than is realistic for the temporary casino.

Rather than the buildup wish list used by AP Triton, the more accurate analytical method to use in the present day to estimate increased costs to government from casino development is to study the true impact such development has had on other jurisdictions and adjust their experience to reflect the unique characteristics of the subject market.

There are several methods for doing those types of comparisons.

One such method, which was employed by Advantage Partners Consulting, who completed the fiscal impact analysis, amongst other things, that was used in the EA prepared by Acorn Environmental, is to examine actual numbers of interactions between an existing casino or casinos and police, fire and EMS services and to apply the count of interactions at those properties to the subject property, making adjustments for differences in size, utilization and community setting. This is a well -established and accepted approach used for multiple fiscal impact assessments for casino development across the country and accepted by the Department of the Interior and local and state governments in EA and EIS documents. Both Advantage Partners and Acorn are experienced and well-qualified economic and environmental consulting firms with whom we are familiar, with extensive experience in performing such analyses for this very type of use.

Once the adjusted estimate of interactions or “calls” is determined, the average cost per call for the City of Vallejo, obtained by looking at their total call volumes and total police and fire budgets, can be multiplied by the call estimates to reach an independent and verifiable figure for likely fiscal impact. That is what was done for the EA.

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

The EA used the actual experience of the Hard Rock Casino Sacramento for numbers of public safety calls per one million casino visitors. They found an average of 121 calls per million visitors to the Hard Rock Casino Sacramento. They applied that figure to the 5.5 million visitor figure for the full-scale casino proposed for Vallejo, approximately 43 times the size of the proposed temporary casino in terms of gaming positions, and arrived at an estimate of 664 calls for Vallejo police for the full -size casino. They then applied that to a cost per call figure for the Vallejo police department calculated by dividing the total annual call volume for 2023 against the total police budget for that year, yielding an estimate of incremental cost for the department of $765,000. They further added costs for the judicial system and corrections system, assuming the same percentage increase, yielding estimates of $243,000 in judicial costs and $201,000 in corrections costs.

They went through a similar process for fire and EMS calls, using Hard Rock Sacramento as a base, to reach an estimate of 385 additional fire department calls for Vallejo for the full-scale casino and then applied that to an average cost per call of $1,422 based upon the total fire department budget and total annual number of calls to yield an incremental cost estimate of $547,500. Totaling the figures and rounding to an even $1,000, the EA estimated total public service costs of $1,757,000 per year for the full-size casino project.

While we accept the focus of the EA on the experience of Hard Rock Casino Sacramento, other published data is also available on public safety interactions at casinos in other states. We have previously gathered data from published reports for public safet y interactions at casinos in Illinois, Ohio and Maryland. The interactions at those casinos indicate that the number of incidents in a year can vary from less than 10 to more than 400. However, the typical range and average between multiple casinos falls between 35 and 100 per year, well below the experience at Hard Rock.

As noted above, the temporary casino is only a little larger than one forty-third the size of the permanent casino for which the EA estimates were calculated. If the public service impacts were reduced proportionally, the actual impacts, including not only police and fire, but also judicial and corrections costs, would be only $40,860 per year, a little over five percent of what the AP Triton report shows. Aside from comparison by number of gaming positions, traffic volumes can also be compared. The AP T riton report cites average daily vehicle trips for the temporary casino of 801. The EA for the larger permanent casino cites average daily vehicle trips for that facility of 8,582. It the ratio between the two traffic estimates is applied to the EA fiscal impact figures, the cost for the temporary casino would equate to $163,989 per year, again including not only police and fire, but also judicial and corrections costs.

While facility utilization and fiscal impacts are not necessarily linear or proportional, whichever comparison is used, it is clear that the cost figures shown in the AP Triton report are unrealistic and excessive relative to the valid method used to project impacts for the larger permanent casino by reputable firms.

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

Although the cost per visit/call approach in the EA is widely used and accepted and far superior to building up cost figures from the wishes of operating personnel lacking experience in dealing with casinos, it has limitations that tend to lead to higher than probable cost estimates unless adjustments are made. We have found no evidence of any adjustments being made by AP Triton in their figures or even in the figures used in the EA. As a result, we would regard the EA figures as being at or above the upper range of what the true fiscal impact will be. By extension, any adjustment to those figures to apply them to the temporary facility would also be at or above the upper range of the true fiscal impact.

There are three primary adjustments that need to be made to the call -per-visit and cost- per-call method, or indeed any method, to bring it into better alignment with the likely true fiscal impact. The first and most significant adjustment required is to set the estimated cost per call at a level that recognizes fixed costs. To simply divide the total expenditures of the police or fire department by the total number of calls is simple and easy to explain but is overstated. In effect it assumes that al l costs in the department are 100 percent variable when that is clearly not true. Many costs are fixed. The Police Chief’s salary is not going to change because of the temporary casino. Utility costs at police departments are not going to change. These are just a couple of examples. To treat all costs as completely variable is to suggest that any change in the community whatsoever, any new business, even any new resident, automatically increases department spending when budget figures show that is clearly not the case. Therefore, the cost per call needs to be adjusted downward to reflect the fixed cost components that would not change simply due to higher call volumes.

Second, the total number of visits needs to be adjusted to reflect the proportion that comes from residents within the relevant jurisdiction. To the extent that a call is generated by or due to the actions of a local resident, it is essentially just a shift of where the resident is when the call is made or when the action occurs. It may be true that for some types of calls a local resident is more likely to make or cause them if they are at the temporary casino than if they are at home. However, for other types of calls that is not true. It is also not necessarily true if the resident would have been out at the time at another recreational attraction in the community but chose the casino instead. Therefore, total visitation must be adjusted downward for visits that are substitutes for visits that would have occurred elsewhere in the community and calls that would have occurred for the resident regardless of where they were. For example, a heart attack would draw an EMS response whether it occurred at the casino, at home, at work or at some other venue in the community. Only visitors from outside the jurisdiction can be assumed to generate calls that would not otherwise have taken place. Even for them, if they were in the area or would have been for other reasons, th en the casino itself is not necessarily the precipitating factor.

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

Finally, and this applies particularly to the AP Triton report as well as to the EA estimates, the degree to which a call generates reimbursement or revenue to the affected department must also be deducted from the true incremental fiscal impact. The EMS service in Vallejo has a $560.96 first responder fee, typically collected from heal th insurance companies, but on some occasions from the affected individual. The Vallejo Fire Department is budgeted to capture $325,000 in such fees n the 2025- 2026 budget cycle. The police department has several fees that it collects that could apply to some of the calls they would answer at the casino, including parking fines, vehicle fines, impound fees and false alarm fees. While the revenue captured by police, fire and EMS from various incidents, fines and fees does not come close to fully covering costs of service, it should be deducted from the final estimate of fiscal impact to give a realistic picture.

We have researched actual crime statistics, bankruptcies and budget statistics in many communities around the country of varying sizes before and after casinos opened in their jurisdictions where none had existed before. We have found that budgetary changes for emergency services were mixed. In some cases, public safety expenditures went down after the casino opened, while in others, increases were lower than the rate of the overall community budget increase and yet others were higher than the increase in the rest of the budget. Budgetary changes due to changes in policy, funding sources, revenue received or other factors cannot be clearly separated from any potential impact from the opening of gaming.

The proposed temporary casino is simply too small to generate any significant incremental fiscal cost on the public safety expenditures of the City of Vallejo. With no table games, no liquor, limited operating hours and only 5,400 square feet of space, it is unlikely to generate call volumes of even the level of a typical fast-food restaurant. Unlike other small businesses, it will have its own internal security, modest though it may be at this stage. While the fiscal impact will be insignificant, it will still be non-zero. Based upon the materials we were provided and our experience with comparable analyses, we believe that if we were to do a full independent analysis of the fiscal impact of the temporary casino, we would likely reach a projection between $64,000 and $86,000 per year. That figure would be exclusive of any fiscal impacts that would be generated by the construction of the permanent facility during the time the temporary facility was in operation. It is possible that our actual estimate c ould fall outside of this range if a full study was done. However, any such deviation would be modest and could as easily fall below that range as above it.

Chairman Davis
February 2, 2026

ENGAGEMENT STATUS

This concludes or review of the AP Triton document and comments on the likely range of fiscal impact we would expect to find if we did a full, independent analysis. We believe that the AP Triton document should be regarded as an initial negotiating position for the City of Vallejo at most and one that is based upon unrealistic and poorly supported figures. You may share this letter, at your discretion, with the City of Vallejo or other governmental agencies and with any of the firms whose work we referenced. However, it must be understood that we have not, under the terms of this engagement, prepared independent projections of fiscal impact for the project, merely a range within which we would expect such projections to fall if we were to do so. Accordingly, the range cannot be construed by any party as a projection upon which they may rely. Any such projection would require additional time, analysis and documentation to complete. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

KlasRobinson Q.E.D.

James M. Klas Matthew S. Robinson
Founder & Principal Founder & Principal

1 M E M O R A N D U M

WATER DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 2, 2026
TO: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Melissa Cansdale, P.E. Water Operations Manager – Water Resources & Engineering SUBJECT: Scotts Valley Casino Interim Use – Water System Capacity

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Tribe) is proposing interim use of three temporary trailers at the project site located east of Interstate 80 and north of the Columbus Parkway/Auto Mall Parkway corridor within the City of Vallejo (City). The interim use consists of three trailers for gaming and office functions.

To evaluate available system capacity in the vicinity of the proposed site, hydrant flow tests were conducted within the 292 Trans Vallejo Pressure Zone (292 Zone) on October 7, 2025, and within the 400 Pressure Zone (400 Zone) on October 29, 2025. These two pressure zones would be the most likely zones in the distribution system that would serve the future development. Results from both tests indicate minimal pressure loss under open hydrant flow conditions, demonstrating that the existing distribution system is performing well and has available capacity for regular services under current operating conditions.

While specific water demand projections for the interim use were not provided, the scale and nature of temporary trailer facilities are anticipated to generate relatively low domestic demand and limited fire flow requirements compared to permanent development. Based on these assumptions and the observed system performance during hydrant flow testing, the City’s existing water system has sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed interim use without adversely impacting system operations.

For service connection and meter sizing, the Tribe will be required to submit fixture counts and/or equivalent demand data consistent with City standards. This information will be used to confirm appropriate meter sizing and ensure the service connection is designed to meet anticipated demands.

This determination is limited to the interim trailer use as described above. Any future permanent development, or any interim use that exceeds typical demand characteristics for this type of facility, will require submission of detailed water demand estimates and may necessitate further hydraulic analysis to confirm system capacity and identify any required system improvements.

From: Narcissa Wilson
To: Deena York; Veronica Nebb; Randy J. Risner; Andrew Murray; Gillian Haen; Nalungo Conley Subject: Re: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:46:08 AM
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Narcissa Wilson
Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Andrew Murray
City of Vallejo | City Manager’s Office
555 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590
Office: (707) 648-4576 | [email protected]

From: Erik Rzomp <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:42 AM
To: Deena York <[email protected]>; Veronica Nebb <[email protected]>; Randy J. Risner <[email protected]>; Andrew Murray <[email protected]>
Cc: Narcissa Wilson <[email protected]>; Andrea Sorce <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA

That’s not the part that needs response.

It’s the part about Scott’s Valley. Copied and italicized below.

From: Julie Wang <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Subject: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA
To: <[email protected]
>, <[email protected]>

Dear Mr. Murray and Mayor Sorce,
I write to demand that the City of Vallejo, through its officers, agents, employees, and representatives, immediately cease and desist from any and all actions, approvals, endorsements, facilitation, or other participation related to the proposed Scotts Valley Casino Resort project located near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 intersection, commonly identified as 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, California.

1. Notice of Disputed Funds and Alleged Misappropriation I hereby place you on formal notice that I assert a substantial and ongoing legal dispute concerning the source of certain funds allegedly connected to the financing of this project. I contend that assets originating from my trust estate were misappropriated, diverted, and wrongfully used without authorization.

2. Allegations of Identity Misuse and Fraudulent Conduct I further assert that my identity was unlawfully appropriated and that a purported marital relationship was fraudulently created in Marin County, California in or about 2018 for the purpose of exerting control over my trust assets. These matters are the subject of ongoing review and potential legal action.

3. Duty to Avoid Participation in Potentially Tainted Transactions Upon receipt of this notice, the City is deemed to have actual knowledge of a credible claim that funds associated with the project may be subject to dispute, constructive trust, tracing, and recovery actions. Any continued advancement of the project with knowledge of these claims may expose responsible parties to claims for aiding and abetting, unjust enrichment, conversion, and related equitable remedies, to the extent permitted by law.

4. Demand
Accordingly, you are hereby directed to:
a. Suspend all discretionary approvals, permits, agreements, endorsements, or facilitative actions related to the project;
b. Preserve all documents, communications, financial disclosures, and records relating to the project and its funding sources; and
c. Refrain from further action pending independent verification of the lawful origin of all project financing.

This communication constitutes a good faith demand intended to prevent further harm and to preserve all legal and equitable remedies available to me. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of rights, claims, or causes of action, all of which are expressly reserved.

You are requested to provide written confirmation within ten (10) calendar days of receipt that the City will comply with the foregoing demands.

Sincerely,
LiJuan Wang
7022 Granite Terrace Lane
Houston, TX 77083

Erik Rzomp
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Andrea Sorce
City of Vallejo | Mayor’s Office
555 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 648-4377 | [email protected]

From: Deena York <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:36 AM
To: Erik Rzomp <[email protected]>; Veronica Nebb <[email protected]>; Randy J. Risner <[email protected]>; Andrew Murray <[email protected]>
Cc: Narcissa Wilson <[email protected]>; Andrea Sorce <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA

Hello Erik,

I’m confused as the attached shows that the Mayor’s correct email reads as [email protected]

I also confirmed the City’s website lists the Mayor’s city-issued email.

__________________________________________________________________________________ Deena York
Law Office Supervisor
City of Vallejo | City Attorney’s Office
Office: (707) 648-4485 | [email protected]

From: Erik Rzomp <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:43 AM
To: Veronica Nebb <[email protected]>; Randy J. Risner <[email protected]>; Andrew Murray <[email protected]> Cc: Narcissa Wilson <[email protected]>; Andrea Sorce <[email protected]>; Deena York <[email protected]> Subject: Fw: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200

Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA

Forwarding for appropriate response.

Erik

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From: Julie Wang <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:08:12 PM
To: Erik Rzomp <[email protected]>; Peter Bregenzer <[email protected]>; Helen-Marie Gordon <Helen- [email protected]>; Andrea Sorce for Vallejo Mayor <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA

Dear Mayor Sorce, Your city website still list this email address is your contact email. Please see the below screenshot. I copied this email to your Executive Assistant, Erik Rzomp, and Councilmember Peter Bregenzer and Helen-Marie Gordon in ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart
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Dear Mayor Sorce,

Your city website still list this email address is your contact email. Please see the below screenshot.

I copied this email to your Executive Assistant, Erik Rzomp, and Councilmember Peter Bregenzer and Helen-Marie Gordon in case you didn't received it in the listed email address.

Sincerely,

LiJuan Wang

On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM Andrea Sorce for Vallejo Mayor <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

Thank you for your email.

This email account is no longer actively managed.

To contact Mayor Andrea Sorce, please email her official account or call:

[email protected]

707.648.4377
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Andrea Sorce for Vallejo Mayor 2024

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Julie Wang <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Subject: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Scotts Valley Casino Resort Project – 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA
To: <[email protected]
>, <[email protected]>

Dear Mr. Murray and Mayor Sorce,
I write to demand that the City of Vallejo, through its officers, agents, employees, and representatives, immediately cease and desist from any and all actions, approvals, endorsements, facilitation, or other participation related to the proposed Scotts Valley Casino Resort project located near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 intersection, commonly identified as 200 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, California.

1. Notice of Disputed Funds and Alleged Misappropriation I hereby place you on formal notice that I assert a substantial and ongoing legal dispute concerning the source of certain funds allegedly connected to the financing of this

project. I contend that assets originating from my trust estate were misappropriated, diverted, and wrongfully used without authorization.

2. Allegations of Identity Misuse and Fraudulent Conduct I further assert that my identity was unlawfully appropriated and that a purported marital relationship was fraudulently created in Marin County, California in or about 2018 for the purpose of exerting control over my trust assets. These matters are the subject of ongoing review and potential legal action.

3. Duty to Avoid Participation in Potentially Tainted Transactions Upon receipt of this notice, the City is deemed to have actual knowledge of a credible claim that funds associated with the project may be subject to dispute, constructive trust, tracing, and recovery actions. Any continued advancement of the project with knowledge of these claims may expose responsible parties to claims for aiding and abetting, unjust enrichment, conversion, and related equitable remedies, to the extent permitted by law.

4. Demand
Accordingly, you are hereby directed to:
a. Suspend all discretionary approvals, permits, agreements, endorsements, or facilitative actions related to the project;
b. Preserve all documents, communications, financial disclosures, and records relating to the project and its funding sources; and
c. Refrain from further action pending independent verification of the lawful origin of all project financing.

This communication constitutes a good faith demand intended to prevent further harm and to preserve all legal and equitable remedies available to me. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of rights, claims, or causes of action, all of which are expressly reserved.

You are requested to provide written confirmation within ten (10) calendar days of receipt that the City will comply with the foregoing demands.

Sincerely,
LiJuan Wang
7022 Granite Terrace Lane
Houston, TX 77083

City of Vallejo
Vallejo, California

Preliminary Public Safety
Impact Assessment and
Mitigation Framework
Temporary Gaming Facility
January 26, 2026

1 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to provide a preliminary strategic analysis and assessment of the public safety impacts associated with the temporary gaming facility proposed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI); to identify mitigation measures necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and to outline key objectives for a temporary intergovernmental agreement that secures financial support from tribal gaming operations while establishing a framework for the City’s future negotiations, informed by the forthcoming public safety impact study being conducted by AP Triton and the Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR).

The objective of this preliminary report is to support a collaborative, government-to-government approach that:
• Ensures gaming operations are conducted safely and responsibly • Protects public health, safety, and welfare for both tribal members and Vallejo residents
• Establishes a predictable, fair, and transparent framework for addressing site-specific impacts
• Supports the Tribe’s economic development goals while maintaining cost neutrality for the City
This assessment is not considered AP Triton’s final analysis but a foundation for negotiation and intergovernmental coordination related to the temporary gaming facility within the City of Vallejo. This assessment is based on limited data available for the initial year of operations and is intended to provide only a preliminary understanding of potential public safety impacts. Because the temporary gaming facility represents a new operation within the City, early estimates necessarily reflect conservative assumptions and higher initial‑year resource needs. As operations stabilize and more accurate data becomes available, it is expected that public safety demands and associated mitigation requirements will decrease in subsequent years.

This report should therefore be viewed as an initial planning tool rather than a comprehensive impact analysis. It is not intended to serve as AP Triton’s final assessment or a complete evaluation of all potential impacts. The forthcoming AP Triton public safety impact study and the Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR) will provide more detailed

2 background, supporting data, and refined assessments. Those documents should guide the City and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in developing long‑term mitigation strategies and a durable intergovernmental agreement (IGA).

Background
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI) has submitted a proposal to operate a temporary gaming facility within the City of Vallejo. The project consists of two modular buildings with a combined area of approximately 5,400 square feet. The facility will be equipped with a maximum of four restrooms and will not include a commercial kitchen.

Food and beverage service will be limited to offerings from a local food truck and pre- packaged items only. The facility is proposed to operate daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm., with transitional hours extending operations to as late as 10:00 pm. Gaming activities will provide up to 100 gaming positions. It is estimated that the facility will generate an average of 801 daily vehicle trips, with 40 trips during the morning peak hour and 46 trips during the evening peak hour.

The objective of this preliminary report is to establish a cooperative framework that reflects a shared interest among the Tribe, the State, the federal government, and the City in ensuring that gaming operations are conducted in a safe, responsible, and beneficial manner. The report’s objectives support the provision of essential tribal services and the development of good-neighbor relationships by addressing site-specific impacts of gaming facilities and promoting coordination between the Tribe and the local community, while prioritizing the protection of public health, safety, and welfare for all parties.

3 Analysis
Key Public Safety Protections
The temporary intergovernmental agreement should contain comprehensive and consistently applied standards designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

These provisions are binding requirements that establish clear precedents for the types of on-site protection the City of Vallejo can and should expect as a baseline for any gaming operation which includes compliance with State Codes, independent inspections and certifications, and emergency services access.

The Vallejo Police Department can anticipate a moderate increase in calls for service related to disputes, medical incidents, and traffic enforcement. The Vallejo Fire Department should expect additional EMS calls and an increased inspection workload. The identified mitigation measures for security staffing, surveillance, emergency planning, and cost recovery are expected to reduce these impacts to acceptable levels.

Traffic Impacts
The projected 801 daily trips can be accommodated provided a Traffic Management Plan is implemented. No significant roadway improvements are required at this time.

Fiscal Impacts
The project is anticipated to be cost-neutral for the City, provided SVBPI enters into a Public Safety Cost Recovery Agreement. The agreement should address impacts to both police and fire as well as work normally done for permitting for which SVBPI is exempt.

Community Impacts
The temporary nature of the facility, limited food service, and modular construction minimize long-term impacts. The proposed mitigation measures should ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.

Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
With the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined below, the project should not result in adverse impacts to public health, safety, or welfare. Potential impacts related to traffic, security, and emergency response can be adequately mitigated.

Adequacy of Public Services
The City’s Police, Fire, and Public Works departments have reviewed the project proposal.

With the required mitigations in place, the facility is not expected to place an undue burden on city services.

4 Recommended Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure 1: Security Staffing
SVBPI will provide licensed private security on site during all hours of operation, including a minimum of two uniform security officers during standard hours and a minimum of three officers during the transitional evening hours. A security supervisor shall always be available.

Mitigation Measure 2: Surveillance and Access Control
All facilities will maintain 24/7 video surveillance covering all gaming areas, entrances, and parking lots. Access points will be controlled. Incident logs, including lists of individuals who may be excluded from the facility due to behavior that may pose a threat to public safety, will be maintained and shared with the Vallejo Police Department on at least a monthly basis.

Mitigation Measure 3: Traffic Management
SVBPI will implement a Traffic Management Plan, including on-site traffic attendants during peak hours, signage for ingress and egress, coordination with Public Works on any required striping or signage improvements, and monitoring of trip generation to ensure compliance with projections. A full traffic impact analysis (TIA) conducted by a qualified consultant shall be completed. If 801 daily trips are exceeded, additional mitigations should be negotiated.

Mitigation Measure 4: Fire and Life Safety Compliance
Prior to operation, SVBPI will obtain Fire Department approval for the siting of the modular building and for the interior layout to ensure compliance with the California Building Code and California Fire Code. SVBPI will install all required fire protection features, including fire protection water supply, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, emergency egress, and emergency vehicle access (EVA), and roadway improvements in accordance with applicable codes. Knox Box installation will be required if or when a perimeter gate is installed. In addition, SVBPI will ensure that all food truck operations comply with fire code requirements and will conduct quarterly fire and life safety inspections.

Mitigation Measure 5: Emergency Response Coordination
SVBPI will prepare an Emergency Response Plan in coordination with the Vallejo Police and Fire Departments, including evacuation procedures, medical emergency protocols, and communication protocols with first responders.

5 Mitigation Measure 6: Gambling Mitigation
Implementation of comprehensive problem gambling programs including displaying toll- free help line numbers, providing informational materials on prevention, and establishing both self-exclusion and involuntary exclusion programs for patrons exhibiting signs of problem gambling.

Review of Operations
After 90 days or upon any significant event, the City and SVBPI will assess the effectiveness of the implemented mitigation measures and determine if any operational adjustments or additional safeguards are warranted. The review shall include incident logs and a computer aided dispatch (CAD) data review. The findings from this review will be documented and provided to the City. This process will help ensure ongoing compliance and address any emerging concerns in a timely manner.

Precedents for Financial Support and Revenue Sharing
Beyond mitigating specific impacts identified, California compacts establish models for ongoing financial contributions from tribal gaming operations to local and state governments. These precedents form a strong basis for the City of Vallejo's request for financial support to address both direct and indirect public service costs associated with even a temporary gaming facility.

SVBPI will enter into an interim Public Safety Agreement with the City for reasonable and fair reimbursement for the cost of public services including police response, fire/EMS response, traffic enforcement or monitoring, and any additional inspections or plan reviews.

A comprehensive financial agreement for Vallejo could, based on precedent, include a combination of direct reimbursement for dedicated police and fire services, compensation for lost tax revenues, and a commitment from the SVBPI to utilize the State Payment Credit mechanism for targeted investments in community infrastructure, creating a multi-layered financial framework that addresses both direct costs and broader community needs.

6 Recommendations
The extensive body of existing Tribal-State Gaming Compacts in California provides a clear and compelling precedent for the City of Vallejo's negotiations. Our preliminary analysis demonstrates a consistent expectation that sovereign tribes and local governments will work as partners to ensure gaming facilities are safe, secure, and that the communities that host them are fairly compensated for all public safety and environmental impacts.

The detailed frameworks for regulatory cooperation, on-site safety, off-reservation impact mitigation, and financial support are not theoretical; they are the established standards for responsible gaming in California.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City of Vallejo negotiate an agreement with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians that protects public welfare, provides appropriate financial compensation for public service impacts, and establishes a safe, equitable, and mutually beneficial long-term partnership.

Preliminary City Objectives for Negotiation

1. Cost Neutrality
Ensure that incremental Police, Fire/EMS, and Dispatch costs attributable to the facility are covered through predictable contributions.

2. Safety and Risk Management
Maintain high standards of public safety and emergency response.

3. Data Sharing and Transparency
Establish regular reporting on call-for-service trends and operational issues.

4. Scalable Framework
Create an agreement that can adapt when the Tribe pursues a larger or permanent facility in the future.

Return to City Council with a formalized agreement for review and approval.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City of Vallejo adopt a resolution acknowledging the temporary Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians gaming facility, conditioned upon implementation of the mitigation measures identified in this report, and authorize the City Manager to execute an interim Public Safety Agreement with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians.

7 Appendix A - Preliminary Financial Impact Assessment
This appendix incorporates the interim project-specific details for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ temporary gaming facility to create a preliminary financial impact assessment. The characteristics that have been shared indicate a small-footprint, moderate activity gaming facility with predictable daily operations and no late-night alcohol-driven activity.

Although the facility is small and operates limited hours, it will generate additional demand for:
• Police patrol and response for disputes, theft, traffic issues, and routine calls • Fire/EMS services, particularly for medical incidents common in gaming environments
• Dispatch services, proportional to call volume
• Fire prevention inspections and plan review for modular structures and operations Designation of Public Safety Liaisons
To support effective coordination between the City of Vallejo and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI), the City should propose the formal designation of three key public-safety positions:
• One Police Lieutenant (City of Vallejo Police Department) • One Crime Analyst (City of Vallejo Police Department) • One Fire Prevention Manager (Vallejo Fire Department) The Police Lieutenant and Fire Prevention Manager positions will serve as primary points of contact for all matters related to the temporary gaming facility, including operational coordination, emergency planning, incident review, training alignment, and ongoing evaluation of public-safety impacts.

This liaison structure is consistent with best practices used in other jurisdictions hosting tribal gaming operations and ensures clear communication, rapid issue resolution, and a shared commitment to public safety.

8 Police Service Impacts by Task (Estimated Initial Year $527,440) Police Lieutenant – Law Enforcement Tribal Gaming Liaison The designated Police Lieutenant will:
• Coordinate operational planning with tribal security and casino management • Review and monitor call-for-service trends
• Oversee patrol deployment strategies related to the facility • Participate in joint training and emergency-response exercises • Serve as the City’s lead representative for law-enforcement communication with the Tribe
Cost Driver (0.20 FTE = $111,760)
The estimated initial year’s time commitment for the Police Lieutenant serving as the Law Enforcement Tribal Gaming Liaison is calculated at 0.20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), which equates to approximately 8 hours per week. This allocation accounts for the Lieutenant’s regular duties, as well as periodic meetings and incident review sessions associated with the liaison role.

Looking ahead, the time commitment may be adjusted downward to approximately 0.10 FTE, representing 4 hours per week. This reduction would reflect increased efficiencies and the potential stabilization of operations as the liaison structure matures.

Crime Analyst
The designated Police Crime Analyst will:

Gather data from calls for service, arrest records, and other sources Identify trends or emerging threats especially those related to tribal gaming activities Produce bulletins, maps, briefings and intelligence summaries that guide command staff and tribal executives
Cost Driver (0.40 FTE = $68,200)

9 Estimated time commitment 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week, plus periodic meetings and incident review)
Patrol & Response Staffing
Even at a modest scale, gaming facilities typically require:
• Periodic patrol presence for deterrence and visibility • Response capability for disputes, theft, medical calls, and suspicious activity • Increased traffic monitoring during peak hours
Cost Driver (0.40 FTE / $148,085)
• Incremental patrol hours (not necessarily dedicated FTEs) • Overtime during transitional late-evening operations
• Supervisory oversight for casino-related calls
Investigations & Special Units
Given the small scale and absence of high-value table games or large cash volumes typical of major casinos, investigative impacts are expected to be low to moderate, but may include:
• Fraud or identity-related incidents
• Theft or disputes over winnings
• Occasional narcotics-related activity
Cost Drivers (0.10 FTE / $37,020)
• Partial detective allocation for periodic investigations • Evidence handling and report writing
Training & Certification

10 A tribal gaming facility, even a temporary facility, is unique to the City of Vallejo and requires new and additional training:
• Environmental and Cultural Protection Training
• Familiarity with tribal jurisdictional protocols
• Coordination with tribal security personnel
• Awareness of gaming-specific fraud indicators
Cost Driver (129x4=516 hours / $91,800 initially then $9,180 annually) • Overtime for training hours would initially include all officers then new employees going forward
• Joint training exercises (scaled appropriately for a small facility) Equipment & Technology
Given the facility’s size, equipment impacts are modest:
• No need for a dedicated substation or specialized vehicles • Standard patrol vehicle usage
• Body-worn camera data storage for casino-related calls • Support for audio sensors and video data (e.g. Flock Safety) Cost Driver (Vehicle usage $12,000, IT & Communications $18,000) • Incremental wear on vehicles
• Communications interoperability checks
• Data storage for incident footage
Administrative & Legal Costs
Cost Driver (0.03 FTE / $16,760)
• Public records requests related to gaming activity

11 • Legal review of jurisdictional coordination
• Additional report writing and case management
These impacts remain limited but not zero, consistent with a small gaming footprint.

Dispatch Services
Using the City’s per-call cost model, dispatch impacts will depend on:
• Call volume associated with 801 daily trips
• Medical calls, disturbances, or suspicious-activity reports Cost Driver (.15 FTE / $23,815)
Given the facility’s limited hours and lack of alcohol service, call volume is expected to be modest, but still requires:
• Incremental dispatcher time
• Potential peak-hour staffing adjustments for events
Fire Service Impacts by Task (Estimated Initial Year $238,781) Fire Prevention Manager – Fire/EMS Tribal Gaming Liaison The designated Deputy Fire Marshal will:
• Conduct or oversee fire-prevention inspections and plan reviews • Coordinate with tribal emergency personnel and casino staff • Participate in evacuation planning and drills
• Review EMS and fire-response data related to the facility • Ensure compliance with applicable fire and life-safety standards Cost Driver (0.40 FTE = $103,056)
During the first year of operation, the Fire Prevention Manager—serving as the Fire/EMS Tribal Gaming Liaison—will be required to dedicate an estimated 0.40 Full-Time Equivalent

12 (FTE). This equates to approximately 16 hours per week, in addition to periodic meetings and reviews of any incidents that may occur.

It is anticipated that, after the initial year, the time commitment for this role may decrease.

Future staffing needs are projected at approximately 0.10 FTE, or about 4 hours per week, reflecting increased efficiency and familiarity with facility operations.

Fire Suppression Readiness
The modular buildings (5,400 sq. ft.) do not present the high-rise or large-footprint challenges of a full casino. However:
• Gaming facilities have elevated electrical loads
• High occupant density increases evacuation considerations • Food trucks introduce minor fire-risk elements (propane, generators) Cost Driver (.15 FTE / $38,650)
• Plan review and periodic inspections
• Engine company readiness for increased call probability • Overtime for special inspections or transitional operating hours EMS & Medical Response
Even without alcohol service, gaming facilities typically generate:
• Slip/fall injuries
• Cardiac-related events
• Stress-related medical calls
Cost Driver (.20 FTE / $51,525)
• Increased EMS call volume
• Consumables (Narcan, AED pads, medical supplies)

13 • Potential ambulance transport impacts
Specialized Rescue
Given the facility’s modular nature:
• Elevator rescue is not applicable
• Confined space rescue is unlikely but may apply to the new construction of a permanent facility
• Mass casualty incident (MCI) planning remains a general requirement for any public-assembly use
Cost Driver (.02 FTE / $5,150)
• Minimal specialized equipment needs
• Occasional multi-agency drills
Apparatus & Capital Equipment
No new apparatus is expected to be required for this temporary facility. However:
• Increased call volume accelerates wear on existing units Cost Driver (Incremental wear $7,000, Equipment replacement $4,000) • Fuel and maintenance costs may rise incrementally
Training & Preparedness
Training needs are modest but necessary:
• Environmental and Cultural Protection Training
• Evacuation procedures for a gaming environment
• Coordination with tribal emergency personnel
• Fire prevention education (e.g. food-truck operators) Cost Driver (83x4=332 hours / $29,400 initially then $2,940 annually)

14 • Overtime for training would initially include all firefighters then new employees going forward
• Joint drills (scaled to facility size)
Extraordinary Events (actual cost)
Law Enforcement and Fire Unusual Occurrence Events
SVBPI shall reimburse the City for all actual costs associated with extraordinary incidents occurring on or originating from the facility, including mutual aid, overtime, apparatus use, and specialized response.

Unusual occurrence events, include:
• Active shooter
• Major fire
• Mass casualty incident
• Multi‑agency response
• Any event requiring resources beyond the City’s baseline staffing These costs represent the City’s staffing and resource investment to ensure consistent communication, coordinated planning, and high-quality public safety oversight for the temporary gaming facility.

Projected Public Safety Costs for the Temporary Gaming Facility The estimated public safety costs for the temporary gaming facility are projected to be $766,221 for the first year of operations. This initial figure reflects the City's need to address the highest level of uncertainty and increased demand during the facility's start-up phase.

Included in these early costs are several one-time or start-up expenses, such as initial staffing, training, and contingency planning, all of which are essential for the City to respond effectively from the outset.

Because these expenditures are concentrated at the beginning of the facility’s operations, the first-year estimate is higher than anticipated future costs. As the temporary gaming facility becomes operational, patterns of calls for service will become clearer and data will

15 be available to guide future resource allocation. Consequently, many of the initial expenses may be reduced or may no longer be necessary. Once operations stabilize and appropriate adjustments are made to training and staffing, ongoing annual costs are expected to decrease and become more predictable. Based on current understanding, the annual cost could be reduced to approximately $523,969.

It should be noted, however, that if the facility expands into a larger permanent location, there may be a need for increased response staffing for both law enforcement and fire/EMS services.

This assessment is preliminary. A comprehensive public safety impact study, to be conducted by AP Triton, will provide a detailed evaluation of the facility's impact, including refined cost projections, long-term staffing requirements, and recommended mitigation strategies. The findings from this study will guide future negotiations and ensure that the partnership between the City and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is fair, transparent, and cost-neutral for Vallejo residents.

ACTION ITEM 9.C.

DATE: April 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Andrew Murray, City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING AND GOAL SETTING AND

SELECTION OF DATES

RECOMMENDATION
Select dates for the 2026 City Council Team Building and Goal Setting workshops with consideration of the consultants' current availability.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
Following a thorough review, Jacob Green & Associates (JGA) was identified as the highest-ranked firm in response to the City's request for proposals (RFP) for firms to provide City Council team building and goal- setting services. JGA's proposal demonstrated expertise and relevant experience delivering similar projects.

They provided a clear and practical approach to performing services with an emphasis on achieving measurable outcomes. JGA’s proposal also provided a strong focus on Council and staff alignment and clearly defined strategic priorities and capacity-aligned planning that is realistic and implementable for the City of Vallejo.

Since the City Council’s selection of JGA on January 27, 2026, staff has been unable to secure consensus from Council Members on dates for the workshops. The consultant has indicated that their full facilitation team (two facilitators) is currently available only within the window of May 31 through June 3, 2026. If the Council can select dates within this timeframe, the team of JGA facilitators will be available to support the workshops.

If the Council prefers to schedule the workshop later in June, availability would be more limited, and it is likely that only one facilitator from JGA would be available.

Establishing these dates is necessary for the consultant to proceed with project planning and subsequent phases of work. Staff is requesting that the City Council select dates for the workshops.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Historically, City Council goal setting and team building have played a critical role in strengthening local governance and improving organizational effectiveness. An upcoming goal-setting workshop provides an opportunity to reaffirm the Council’s mission, values, vision and clarify priorities. The team building component will enforce effective collaboration among Council Members and strengthen working relationships with executive leadership and staff.

At the October 28, 2025 City Council meeting, Council instructed the City Manager to produce a request for proposals (RFP) for firms with expertise in team building and goal setting for city councils. The RFP was publicly advertised and opened on October 31, 2025 and closed on November 14, 2025 with a total of fourteen (14) proposals received. JGA was selected by Council as the firm to perform the 2026 Council Team Building and Goal Setting. Since that time, staff has conducted three separate polling efforts, providing thirteen (13) potential date options for a two-day workshop. Despite these efforts, a consensus has not been reached.

To ensure timely progression of the project, Council action is needed to select and confirm dates for the two-

Date: April 14, 2026
Subject: DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING AND GOAL SETTING AND

SELECTION OF DATES

day goal-setting and team building workshops.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for these services is included within the FY 25-26 approved budget.

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 Guidelines section 15378.

ATTACHMENTS
None

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