HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 13, 2026
Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer (Vice-Mayor)
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Diosdado "JR" Matulac
Charles Palmares
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING AND APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR FOR 2026
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution electing and appointing a Vice Mayor to serve from January 13, 2026 to January 5, 2027
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
6. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. VALLEJO YOUTH DELEGATION PRESENTATION: THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT CONFERENCE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
7. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Council on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Council to resolve. Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the First Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his/her name for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to a maximum of three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.300.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Consent Calendar items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.310. Requests for removal of Consent Items received from the public are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar and Agenda.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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]
B. RESOLUTION AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO
REALLOCATE PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING FUNDS (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to reallocate Participatory Budgeting funding totaling $329,798.70.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager(707) 648-4577 [email protected]
C. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $1,277,604.06 OF INSURANCE SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR FARRAGUT SCHOOL PROPERTY (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to recognize and appropriate $1,277,604.06 of insurance settlement funds for Farragut School property. (Step 1 of 2)
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE $1,988,563 OF REVENUE FROM THE PROPOSITION 47 GRANT PROGRAM: SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND
SCHOOLS ACT COHORT 5 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to recognize $1,988,563 in revenue from the Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Grant and to appropriate corresponding expenditures to fund the City’s community-based, trauma-informed programs for justice-involved residents.
Contact: Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II
[email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GARAVAGLIA ARCHITECTURE, INC. INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $12,655 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$232,015 FOR THE ADMIRAL’S MANSION/QUARTERS A
REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt resolution to authorize City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with Garavaglia Architecture Inc. increasing the contract by $12,655 for a not-to- exceed amount of $232,015.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager/Interim Economic Development Director
[email protected]
F. APPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
VALLEJO AND THE VALLEJO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (VPOA),
FOR ONE RETIRED ANNUITANT
Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting a resolution approving the side letter agreement between the City and VPOA to allow one retired annuitant to be hired to assist with CADOJ reforms.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
10. ACTION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Action Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first
A. CONSIDER A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN AT THE DECEMBER 16, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF 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: The Council is asked to reconsider the action taken at its meeting on December 16, 2025, which failed 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.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
B. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE
VALLEJO-SOLANO CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) TO PAUSE
ENCAMPMENT CLEAN-UPS IN ADVANCE OF THE 2026 POINT-IN-TIME (PIT) COUNT
Recommendation: Provide City Council direction on the request to pause encampment clean-ups in advance of the 2026 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
OPERATOR AGREEMENT FOR THE VALLEJO NAVIGATION CENTER
WITH FIVE KEYS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE A WARMING
CENTER IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Operator Agreement for the Vallejo Navigation Center with Five Keys Schools and Programs in include a warming center in the Scope of Work.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
11. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Information Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM
(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal
A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM STAFF ON THE SELECTION AND
ENGAGEMENT OF THREE ON CALL PROFESSIONAL AUDIT FIRMS TO
CONDUCT AUDITS AND ASSESSMENTS AS DESIRED FROM TIME TO
TIME
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Interim Finance Director [email protected]
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
13. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
14. COMMUNITY FORUM
Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the last Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first.
15. REQUEST & ACTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
16. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
17. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Andrea Sorce, Mayor
I, Dawn Abrahamson, City Clerk do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer (Vice-Mayor)
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Diosdado "JR" Matulac
Charles Palmares,
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 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Dated: Tuesday, January 6, 2026