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PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR
MEETING AT 6:00 PM
DECEMBER 3, 2025
Vallejo Room (Lower-Level JFK Library)
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
Tonia Lediju. PhD (Councilmember, District 3)
Alexander Matias (Councilmember, District 1)
Charles Palmares (Councilmember, District 4)
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of November 5, 2025
5. OPERATIONS BUREAU MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT
Report is a standing agenda topic and covers many topics to include: police staffing, crime trends, collision data, and overall department activity.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A DOMESTIC CRIME VIOLENCE
Recommendation: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
7. ADJOURNMENT
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I, Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to
Tonia Lediju. PhD (Councilmember, District 3)
Alexander Matias (Councilmember, District 1)
Charles Palmares (Councilmember, District 4),
at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Dated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2025
Vallejo Room (Lower Level of JFK Library)
505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Lediju, Matias, and Palmares
Staff present: Chief of Police Ta, Deputy Police Chief Knight, Sergeant Hollis, Chief Deputy City Attorney Risner
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: moved by CM Palmares at 6:13 p.m.and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025, special meeting.
A Approval of minutes for the special meeting of October 1, 2025
5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
A UPDATE ON THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
• SEX TRAFFICKING REDUCTION PROPOSAL
• COMMUNITY WATCH PROGRAM INCLUDING HOLIDAY SHOPPING
SAFETY
5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
Operations Report, Staffing and Crime Data
VPD reviewed the Operations Report, noting an increase in arrests within the Patrol Division and discussing current staffing levels. Updates were provided on Traffic Division operations, associated statistics, and staffing. VPD also discussed abandoned vehicles, recent tow sweeps, and current citywide crime trends.
Gun Violence Restraining Order Program
Chief Ta outlined the scope of the Gun Violence Restraining Order initiative. The program allows VPD to secure firearms connected to domestic violence cases, including authority to retrieve weapons not seized during the initial incident. The goal is to enhance victim safety and ensure full removal of firearms from individuals identified as high-risk.
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Annual Pursuit Analysis
The 2024 Annual Pursuit Analysis revealed that 56 percent of pursuits were terminated due to safety concerns, resulting in a 33 percent reduction in collisions. VPD noted that at midyear, they will request an additional Crime Analyst. VPD also plans to apply for the next OTS grant cycle.
Councilmember Questions and Discussion
Councilmember Lediju asked for expanded analytical data on domestic violence restraining orders, including trends where firearms are not involved. She requested a deeper examination of factors contributing to the increase in domestic violence, connections to assault and sexual assault cases, and more information on speed enforcement cameras, traffic safety campaigns, and the vision for Assembly Bill 694.
Councilmember Matias requested that domestic violence be the primary topic for the next Public Safety Committee meeting, with presentations from IHART and other community organizations.
He asked for clarification on why collisions decreased this year, requested additional traffic safety campaigns, and recommended stronger collaboration between VPD and Code Enforcement. He also asked for information regarding gun buyback programs and potential partner organizations.
Councilmember Charles Palmares requested comparative crime data between Vallejo and similar cities. He asked whether VPD can provide support to Code Enforcement in the field and requested additional information about speed tables and expanded coordination with Public Works.
5A. Sex Trafficking Proposal
Deputy Chief Knight presented a proposal addressing sex trafficking and human trafficking in Vallejo. He outlined relevant laws, described the P.O.P. Team’s ongoing efforts, and presented the three program phases, detailing goals and strategies to reduce demand from sex buyers.
Councilmember Lediju asked about the cost of implementing the proposal and inquired about projected community messaging. Councilmember Matias recommended additional outreach tools including billboards and flyers. He also asked about officer training related to human trafficking.
Chief Ta explained how training will be delivered to officers, community organizations, and the public. Councilmember Lediju asked whether officers offer services to sex workers before enforcement actions, how phase two incorporates exit strategies, and how VPD plans to engage areas with high trafficking activity.
Councilmember Palmares asked whether the District Attorney has been consulted regarding enforcement and citation of sex workers. He requested a visual presentation of the proposal and offered to rehearse the material to ensure clarity at the full Council meeting.
Deputy Chief Knight further explained the accountability expectations for individuals identified during enforcement. Councilmember Lediju asked how VPD will mitigate sex work concerns citywide. Chief Ta reaffirmed that VPD will enforce applicable laws and will collaborate with external groups on future mitigation strategies.
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Councilmember Palmares asked whether hotels associated with exploitation are being contacted. Councilmember Matias emphasized that sex trafficking is a shared responsibility between the City of Vallejo, Vallejo PD, and the community, and asked whether phase three could be implemented before phase two. He requested a staff report from the City Manager’s Office.
Councilmember Palmares noted that non-law-enforcement concerns should be directed to Council rather than VPD. Councilmember Lediju asked whether outreach is being conducted to businesses to promote ReportJohn.org.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Matias to approve the proposal with the following three conditions:
1. Incorporation of all edits to the proposal,
2. Identification of funding sources prior to Council presentation,
3. Recommendation to consider Measure P funding.
An amendment to the motion was offered by Councilmember Lediju to designate the Vallejo Police Department budget as the funding source.
A further amendment to the motion was offered by Councilmember Palmares amended to specify salary savings as the funding source.
The motion as presented by Councilmember Matias and amended was carried unanimously to approve using salary savings and staff was directed to present the proposal to Council in December.
B. Community Watch Program and Holiday Safety Tips
The Community Watch Program will resume from December 3 to 20. All locations have been confirmed except two, with finalized dates to be posted via social media the week of November
17. Holiday safety messaging will be shared through VPD’s social media channels. A bait car will be deployed at specific locations. Additional holiday patrols and extra patrol will be assigned to retail corridors.
Councilmember Matias asked about the security guard initiative, whether dispatch could assign security personnel for holiday patrols and block party events, and whether additional lighting can be deployed in low-light areas.
6. IDENTIFY ITEMS FOR SUBCOMMITTEE TO AGENDIZE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
The following topics were prioritized for future agendas, in this order:
1. Domestic violence
2. Homelessness
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3. Recruitment
4. Gun violence prevention,
5. Social nuisance ordinance,
6. Abandoned vehicles,
7. Traffic
8. Safety parking ordinance.
Subcommittee members agreed that domestic violence would be the primary topic.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.