Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gordon, Lediju, Matias, and Matulac
Absent: Mayor Sorce, Vice Mayor Bregenzer and Councilmember Palmares Staff present: City Manager Murray, City Attorney Nebb and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – None.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS – None.
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Eli Smith, Kat McNeil, Jose Carrizales, Lillie Hurd, Daniel Boone, and Cheryl Liyamu
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Adjoa McDonald (Items G and I).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: moved by Councilmember Lediju and carried unanimously by members present, unless otherwise noted, approval of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar with the removal of Items 8E, 8K and 8N making them Items 8.1., 8.2 and 8.3 respectively (Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
A. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: waived reading and authorized introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirety.
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B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.50.090
TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT ON ALL HOTELS EXISTING
AND FUTURE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VALLEJO TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Vallejo Municipal Code Section 14.50.090 to increase the assessment amount on all hotels existing and future, for the benefit of the Vallejo Tourism Business Improvement District
Contact: Annette Taylor, Senior Community Development Analyst (707) 649- 3510
[email protected]
Action: adopted Ordinance No. 1884 N.C. (2d).
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING SECTION 2.27.060A OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING MEETING DATES FOR THE SURVEILLANCE
ADVISORY BOARD
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vallejo Amending Section 2.27.060A of the Vallejo Municipal Code concerning meeting dates for the Surveillance Advisory Board
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
Action: adopted Ordinance No. 1885 N.C. (2d)
D. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: OCTOBER 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of October 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director (707) 648-4592
[email protected]
Action: ratified payment of claims for period of October 1-31, 2025.
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION: 1) FINDING THE STREETS
OVERLAY/PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION PROJECT
(MP2025) (STREETS OVERLAY PROJECT) CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15301(C); 2) APPROVING THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT; 3) AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
MCGUIRE AND HESTER OF OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,174,152.25 (INCLUDING BASE BID AND ALTERNATE 4), REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS, AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT WITH MCGUIRE AND HESTER
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THIS
PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Vallejo: 1) finding the Streets Overlay/Pavement Maintenance & Rehabilitation Project (MP2025) (Streets Overlay Project) categorically exempt from the provisions of the Docusign Envelope ID: 10D030CB-0B22-4EA6-BC17-8C998493F2D2 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(c); 2) approving the project plans and specifications for the project; 3) approving and awarding a construction contract to McGuire and Hester of Oakland, California in the amount of $5,174,152.25, rejecting all other bids; and 4) authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract with McGuire and Hester as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for this project.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: item was removed at the request of Councilmember Matias.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Action: moved by Councilmember Lediju and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 25-205 N.C.(Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE $199,135 OF REVENUE FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS ACT GRANT AND TO APPROPRIATE CORRESPONDING
EXPENDITURES (STEP 2 of 2)
Recommendation:
As the second in a two-step process, adopt a Resolution amending the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to recognize $199,135 of revenue from Fiscal Year 2025 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant (“LEMHWA Grant”) and to appropriate corresponding expenditures.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-206 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSITION 47 GRANT PROGRAM: SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS ACT COHORT
5 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO
AMEND THE FY-2025-2026 BUDGET (STEP 1)
Recommendation:
• Adopt a resolution approving the Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant Agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
• Provide notice of intent to amend the FY 2025-26 budget to recognize the grant revenue and authorize expenditures to implement the grant- funded program in partnership with the Center for Urban Excellence and other community organizations.
Contact: Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II
[email protected]
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Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-207 and provided notice of intent to amend FY 2025-26 budget to recognize the grant revenue and authorize expenditures to implement the grant-funded program in partnership with the Center for Urban Excellence and other community organizations.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO AWARDING AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BELL PRODUCTS, INC, FOR ON-CALL HVAC
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo awarding and approving a Maintenance Services Agreement with Bell Products, Inc, for preventative maintenance, repair, inspection, installation, and on-call heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services in accordance with industry standards, for a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439 [email protected]
John Palesi, Water Operations Manager (707) 648-4519
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-208 N.C.
I. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING FUNDS (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to close out prior year Participatory Budgeting ("PB") projects and reallocate PB funding totaling $329,798.70, allocating $60,950 toward the Cycle 8 'Modernize Vallejo Skatepark' project and the remainder to PB Fund Balance.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 648-4577 [email protected]
Action: provided Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to close out prior year Participatory Budgeting ("PB") projects and reallocate PB funding totaling $329,798.70, allocating $60,950 toward the Cycle 8 'Modernize Vallejo Skatepark' project and the remainder to PB Fund Balance.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
NEOGOV ONLINE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $250,000 TO $283,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Online Services Agreement with NeoGov to increase the current not-to-exceed amount by $33,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $283,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director, (707) 648-4363 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-209 N.C.
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K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SON, TO PROVIDE STATE LOBBYING SERVICES,
INCREASE COMPENSATION TO A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$158,000, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT END DATE TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, add an additional $60,000 to the Agreement for a new not-to-exceed total of $158,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Matias.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Councilmember Matias to adopt Resolution No. 25-215 and directed staff to (1) invite the lobbyist to Council’s upcoming goal setting session, and (2) request that the provider present a briefing to the Council within 60 days (Ayes: Gordon, Matias and Matulac; Noes: Lediju; Absent:
Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares)
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SOLID
WASTE FUND BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 (STEP 2 OF 2), APPROVING A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $120,000 TO $195,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Solid Waste Fund budget to recognize revenue and appropriate funds in the amount of $120,000 (step 2 of 2), approving a First Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to include additional scope of work and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $195,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-210 N.C.
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN TO ADD THE
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR CLASSIFICATION SERIES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Salary Plan by adding the classifications of Construction Inspector I, Construction Inspector II, and Senior Construction Inspector to the IBEW salary schedule; deleting five (5) Engineering Technician II positions and one (1) Senior Engineering Technician position; and adding five (5) Construction Inspector II positions and Docusign Envelope ID: 10D030CB-0B22-4EA6-BC17-8C998493F2D2 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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one (1) Senior Construction Inspector position to the Full-Time Equivalent Listing for the Public Works Department.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-211 N.C.
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AB 1600 ANNUAL
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORTS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS IMPACT MITIGATION FEE FUND 137, TRANSPORTATION IMPACT MITIGATION FEE FUND 203, AND THE HIDDENBROOKE OVERPASS
MITIGATION FEE FUND 211 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the AB 1600 annual development impact fee reports for the Neighborhood Parks Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 137, Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 203, and the Hiddenbrooke Overpass Mitigation Fee Fund 211 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Matias.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Action: moved by Councilmember Matulac to adopt a resolution approving the AB 1600 annual development impact fee reports for the Neighborhood Parks Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 137, Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Fund 203, and the Hiddenbrooke Overpass Mitigation Fee Fund 211 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, with the following follow-up to be provided to the Council: (1) a report from the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) detailing the expenditure of the funds and (2) quarterly updates to the Council regarding the Hiddenbrooke project process. Motion failed due to a tie vote:
Ayes: Gordon and Matulac; Noes: Lediju and Matias; Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares)
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 INCREASING THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED BY $100,000 TO A NEW TOTAL OF $200,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving a First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 (“Cintas”) increasing the not-to-exceed by $100,000 to a new total of $200,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 25-212 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
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A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT APPEALS BOARD AND THE COMMISSION ON CULTURE + ARTS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making 3 appointments to the Code Enforcement Appeals Board (CEAB) and 2 appointments to the Commission on Culture + the Arts (CAC)
Contact: Dawn G, Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
By acclimation the City Council appointed applicants to the CEAB. The City Council went through an applicant nomination process for appointments to the CAC.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Lediju and carried unanimously by members present, to adopt Resolution No. 25-213 N.C, a resolution making the following appointments (Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares):
CEAB: Lindsay Elam, Kevin Tennyson and Edgar Ureta for terms to commence January 1, 2026 and expire December 31, 2029.
CAC: Justin Calonia and Monique Shaifer for terms to commence January 1, 2026 and expire December 31, 2029.
B. CONSIDER AND MAKE A FINDING TO CONTINUE THE STATE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING
Recommendation: Consider making a finding reaffirming that the conditions exist to continue the proclamation of a local emergency.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
Police Chief Ta reviewed the VPD sworn staff count, adjustments for lower staffing, projected staffing and police assistant staffing, shared current staffing numbers and options being explored to supplement officers, and concluded the presentation by introducing recently hired staff.
Speakers: Karol Heppe and Adjoa McDonald.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Councilmember Matulac and failed due to a tie vote to provide an update on Vallejo public safety staffing and made a finding to reaffirm the conditions exist to continue the proclamation of a local emergency (Ayes: Gordon and Matulac; Noes; Lediju and Matias; Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
The meeting recessed at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
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C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED BURGLARY, ROBBERY AND PANIC ALARM ORDINANCE REPLACING CHAPTER 7.81 OF THE
VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND DELETING CHAPTER
5.55 IN ITS ENTIRETY (FIRST READING)
Recommendation: To consider the proposed alarm ordinance and, if desired by the City Council, conduct the first reading and introduce the ordinance. A second reading and potential adoption will occur at a future meeting.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner and Chief Ta provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Speakers: Anne Carr
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Councilmember Matias and carried unanimously by members present to continue the first reading and introduction of the ordinance when Police Chief has data requested by Council (Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR GUNSHOT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY (FLOCK
RAVEN) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 FOR 18 MONTHS, AND INSTALLATION FEES OF $30,000, A FLOCK AMENDMENT TO THE
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for gunshot detection technology (Flock Raven) in an amount not to exceed $210,000 for 18 months and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
Deputy Chief Knight introduced the item. Captain Bautista provided background information, reviewed follow-up requested by City Council and the discussion and action taken by the Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) at their November 20 meeting, and outlined the recommendation.
Speakers: Anne Carr, Daniel Boone, Vallejo Justice Housing Coalition, and Tony Stewart.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
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Action: moved by Councilmember Lediju and carried unanimously by members present to adopt Resolution No. 25-214 N.C. (Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
E. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY PROVIDE DIRECTION RELATING TO A
PROPOSED PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY TO ADOPT THAT ALLOWS
FOR A TIMELY RESPONSE TO DISRUPTIONS IN FEDERAL BENEFITS AS
A RESULT OF UNFORSEEN CUTS OR ANOTHER FEDERAL SHUTDOWN
AND PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO VALLEJO
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
Recommendation:
Approve a pilot project authorizing the City Manager, at the direction of the City Council, to distribute an amount not to exceed the amount appropriated by the City Council in Step 2 of the budget amendment process for this activity. Step 1 of this budget action was approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025, and Step 2 will return to the City Council on January 13, 2025.
Distribution will be made only to the organizations and property owners for the HCV program that meet the criteria established and approved by the City Council, and /or as otherwise explicitly directed by the City Council.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Assistant City Manager Conley provided background information, reviewed data and what it means and outlined a proposed program similar to one that assisted small businesses during COVID including additional considerations.
Housing Director Jones provided an update on potential impacts to Vallejo Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program and contingency plan.
Speakers: Melvin Cowan and Chris Platzer.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: Moved by Councilmember Lediju and carried unanimously by members present to direct staff to develop and issue a Request for Information (RFI) to nonprofit organizations who actively provide food services within the community for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The purpose of the RFI is to collect necessary data to establish a baseline understanding of services provided, conduct data analysis, and identify any anomalies. Staff is further directed to include an initial allocation of $200,000 and, based on the information gathered through the RFI, return to Council with a recommendation on whether the amount is sufficient for the year or if an additional allocation should be considered, allowing Council to proceed with the Step 2 process (Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer and Palmares).
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F. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $120,000 FOR THE CITY OF
VALLEJO’S UNHOUSED STRATEGIC PLAN (STEP 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to appropriate up to $120,000 for the City of Vallejo’s Unhoused Strategic Plan (Step 1 of 2).
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager [email protected]
Assistant to the City Manager Peterson provided an overview of the RFP process and Unhoused Strategic Plan Consultant Scope of Work and discussed funding options.
Speakers: Melving Cowan and Anne Carr.
Another question and answer period followed. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Councilmember Gordon to provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to appropriate up to $120,000 for the City of Vallejo’s Unhoused Strategic Plan using the Monstanto funds (Step 1 of 2) Result: Motion failed due to a tie vote.
Ayes: Gordon, Matulac
Noes: Lediju, Matias
Absent: Sorce, Bregenzer, Palmares
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
Information Item 10A was taken out of order and heard before Action Calendar Item 9F.
The minutes reflect the items in the order as they appeared on the agenda.
A. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
Recommendation: This is an informational item only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
Assistant to the City Manager Peterson provided background information and reviewed lease-up and project timeline.
Councilmembers provided comment.
Speakers: William Baker.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Murray reported that staff is evaluating the use of the Navigation Center as a Warming Center due to extreme weather.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
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City Attorney Nebb provided an update on the status of the Police Oversight & Accountability Commission (POAC).
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: None.
14. REQUEST & ACTION FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS – None.
15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:18 a.m.
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ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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